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Celebrate the new season in Fells Point
Issue date: 10/2/08
Fells Point is hosting its annual Fall Festival this weekend. The neighborhood block party, which has been going on for more than 30 years, takes place from Harbor Point east along Thames Street to Wolfe Street and along Broadway as far north as Gough Street.
What used to be a small fundraising event for the surrounding area has now ballooned into an extravaganza with an expected attendance of 700,000 visitors! Fells Point lies just a few blocks east of the Inner Harbor and is mostly known for its nightlife and music venues. The festival starts at 11 a.m. and ends around 7 p.m. Fortunately, admission is free.
The festival hosts over 40 vendors in four food courts with epicurean delights from around the world. Besides the deviation from normal festival food, Fells Point festivities also offer beer gardens - designated outdoor areas set up for the consumption of alcohol.
Thames Street Park in past years has had alcohol vendors. Tables are set up inside the fenced playground area. Harvest Garden at the far western end of Thames Street is the largest beer garden. Offering Maryland microbrews and other beers, this area has a music stage and a charitable money wheel.
Five stages throughout the festival area feature rock 'n' roll, bluegrass, jazz, blues, folk, Cajun, country, gospel, barbershop, dancing and more.
There are multiple activities for children and families, such as puppet shows, clowns, street performers, games and art projects.
A cultural highlight, the La Plaza Hispana, showcases Latino music and bands, salsa lessons, and South American cuisines. Fells Point Festival even has carnival rides, located between Eastern and Gough Streets on Broadway.
Located between Thames Street and Broadway, Art and Crafts Row holds more than 100 vendors exhibiting handmade wares. The International Bazaar houses 250 retailers selling items from around the world. In addition, the festival possesses an antiques market and fine arts displayed in the city pier. A jumbo television screen is also programmed to broadcast a Michael Phelps celebration on Saturday and the Ravens football game on Sunday.
So while you could celebrate the beginning of the fall season with the typical pumpkins, corn mazes and wagon rides, you could also welcome autumn the B'more way. For the folks in Fells Point, that means a massive street party with beer, art, music, dancing and rides.
Visit http://www.preservationsociety.com/fpff2007.html for a list of the vendors, a festival map and contact information for the event.
What used to be a small fundraising event for the surrounding area has now ballooned into an extravaganza with an expected attendance of 700,000 visitors! Fells Point lies just a few blocks east of the Inner Harbor and is mostly known for its nightlife and music venues. The festival starts at 11 a.m. and ends around 7 p.m. Fortunately, admission is free.
The festival hosts over 40 vendors in four food courts with epicurean delights from around the world. Besides the deviation from normal festival food, Fells Point festivities also offer beer gardens - designated outdoor areas set up for the consumption of alcohol.
Thames Street Park in past years has had alcohol vendors. Tables are set up inside the fenced playground area. Harvest Garden at the far western end of Thames Street is the largest beer garden. Offering Maryland microbrews and other beers, this area has a music stage and a charitable money wheel.
Five stages throughout the festival area feature rock 'n' roll, bluegrass, jazz, blues, folk, Cajun, country, gospel, barbershop, dancing and more.
There are multiple activities for children and families, such as puppet shows, clowns, street performers, games and art projects.
A cultural highlight, the La Plaza Hispana, showcases Latino music and bands, salsa lessons, and South American cuisines. Fells Point Festival even has carnival rides, located between Eastern and Gough Streets on Broadway.
Located between Thames Street and Broadway, Art and Crafts Row holds more than 100 vendors exhibiting handmade wares. The International Bazaar houses 250 retailers selling items from around the world. In addition, the festival possesses an antiques market and fine arts displayed in the city pier. A jumbo television screen is also programmed to broadcast a Michael Phelps celebration on Saturday and the Ravens football game on Sunday.
So while you could celebrate the beginning of the fall season with the typical pumpkins, corn mazes and wagon rides, you could also welcome autumn the B'more way. For the folks in Fells Point, that means a massive street party with beer, art, music, dancing and rides.
Visit http://www.preservationsociety.com/fpff2007.html for a list of the vendors, a festival map and contact information for the event.
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