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​WHAT: The Taste of  Maryland is the Restaurant Association of Maryland's signature Government Affairs event. Held each year at the Hotel Annapolis (formerly Loews Annapolis Hotel), the event brings Maryland's hospitality leaders together with their state legislators  to advocate for the industry and sample food from restaurants around the state.
When: Monday, January 20th  --  5:00-7:30PM
Where: Hotel Annapolis – 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD​ 21401
RSVP: to Kim at kschlosser@marylandrestaurants.com or call (443) 539-2464

RAM & Education Foundation Events

December 2, 2019  -  RAM/RAMEF Holiday Party
The RAM/RAMEF Holiday Reception is a great opportunity to network with your fellow members and partners! Join the Board of Directors in celebration of a successful 2019, and raise a glass in anticipation of a prosperous 2020 for the Hospitality Industry in Maryland.
When: Monday, December 2, 2019 -- 5:30-7:00PM
Where: TBD​
January 20, 2020  -  Mid-Atlantic Leadership Summit
The 30th Annual Taste of Maryland will take place on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Hotel Annapolis (formerly the Loews Annapolis Hotel). The event began with an exclusive legislative preview session, hosted by RAM’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Melvin Thompson at 4:00pm, followed by our cocktail reception from 5:00-7:30pm.
When: Monday, January 20, 2019 -- 5:00-7:30PM
Where: Hotel Annapolis – 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD​ 21401​

Other Industry Events

July 13, 2019  -  Taste of Cambridge
The biggest event of the year in downtown Cambridge, Maryland! Come out and enjoy a free street festival with a crab cook-off, music, kids’ activities, a professional crab-picking competition, gallery openings, late shopping, and more. Entry to the festival is free; tickets are required to taste the dishes in the Crab Cook-Off.
When: July 13, 2019 -- 5:00-10:00PM
Where: Downtown Cambridge, Maryland
July 13, 2019  -  Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival
The Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival will feature live national jazz artists, lots of delicious seafood. The food vendors will offer seafood as well as a variety of other foods including, BBQ, healthy/vegetarian options, and much more.
When: July 13, 2019
Where: St. Clement's Island Museum - 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD
July 20, 2019  -  Tilghman Island Seafood Fest
The Tilghman Island Seafood Fest will feature steamed crabs, clams, steamed shrimp, barbecue chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, french fries, and more. There will be plenty of ice-cold beer and sodas as well as children’s activities, games, nautical artisans, craft vendors and an indoor flea market.
When: July 20, 2019
Where: Tilghman Island Fire Department - 5996 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman, MD 21671
July 22 - August 5, 2019  -  Howard County Restaurant Weeks - Summer
The Tilghman Island Seafood Fest will feature steamed crabs, clams, steamed shrimp, barbecue chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, french fries, and more. There will be plenty of ice-cold beer and sodas as well as children’s activities, games, nautical artisans, craft vendors and an indoor flea market.
When: July 22 - August 5, 2019
Where: Howard County, MD
July 27, 2019  -  Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival
Enjoy Local Craft Beers & Cocktails, 50+ Local Artisans & Vendors, MCW Pro Wrestling, Mechanical Bull, Fashion Trucks and Six Large Dining / Shade Tents. Convenient accessible - Light Rail Stops at The Fairgrounds.
When: Saturday, July 27, 2019
Where: MD State Fairgrounds - 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
August 2-11, 2019  -  Baltimore Restaurant Week - Summer
Baltimore is a delicious city - seriously, it's the local mecca of food. If you aren't dining here, you are missing out. Enjoy two-course brunch and lunch menus range from $12-20, and three-course dinner menus range from $20-$35. The price points allows you to try somewhere new, go out to lunch, have a date night (or two).
When: August 2-11, 2019
Where: Baltimore City, MD
August 2-17, 2019  -  Baltimore County Restaurant Week - Summer
The Baltimore County Office of Tourism and Promotion and the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce are once again joining forces to promote two weeks of delicious and affordable dining throughout the County. Baltimore County Restaurant Week is a two-week promotion intended to bring increased business to Baltimore County restaurants and promote Baltimore County's local flavor.
When: August 2-17, 2019
Where: Baltimore County, MD
August 3, 2019  -  Vegan SoulFest
This is an outdoor festival. Rain or shine. Admission is free and open to the public.  Vegan SoulFest will feature exhibitors, speakers/demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs.
When: Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 12:00-6:00PM
Where: Clifton Park – 2701 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
August 18-26, 2019  -  Baltimore Vegan Restaurant Week - Summer
The mission of Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week is to bridge the gap by increasing the awareness, benefits and accessibility of a plant-based diet through a fun, innovative and community-based experience.
When: August 18-26, 2019
Where: Baltimore, MD
August 23 - September 1, 2019  -  Allegany County Restaurant Week
Allegany County, Maryland's Annual Restaurant Week, a 10-day celebration held annually. We want our community and visitors to indulge in what our locally-owned eateries have to offer. Show your support by dining local during Restaurant Week.
When: August 23 - September 1, 2019
Where: Allegany County, MD
August 26 - September 1, 2019  -  National Hard Crab Derby
Crisfield's National Hard Crab Derby is an annual Labor Day weekend event. The unique crab themed festival features crab races, crab cooking and picking contests, carnival rides, arts and crafts, vendors, live entertainment, beauty pageants, a parade, fireworks and more.
When: August 26 - September 1, 2019
Where: Somers Cove Marina - 715 Broadway, Crisfield, MD 21817
September 7&8, 2019  -  Maryland Seafood Festival
Mark your calendars on September 7th & 8th for the 52nd Annual Maryland Seafood Festival! We’re celebrating over 50 years of food and fun at Sandy Point State Park with a weekend full of delicious seafood dishes, interactive cooking demonstrations,  exciting competitions, kids activities and more!
When: September 7&8, 2019
Where: Sandy Point State Park - 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409​
September 14, 2019  -  Taste the Beaches
“Taste the Beaches” is a festival where you will experience local food,drinks,venues and businesses. Music entertainment, Kids Zone and a day full of fun!
When: September 14, 2019 - 12:00-5:00PM
Where: Kellam's Field - 3825 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732​
October 5, 2019  -  Taste of Bethesda
Bethesda's famous food and music festival brings 60 restaurants and five stages of entertainment to Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle. Each year, more than 40,000 attendees sample the delicious restaurants, enjoy the live entertainment and visit the kid's corner for face painting and arts & crafts.
When: Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 11:00AM-4:00PM
Where: Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle - Bethesda, MD​
October 12, 2019  -  FallFest Oyster and Music Festival
The FallFest oyster and music festival will be held for the 22nd consecutive year in Rock Hall, Maryland on Saturday, October 12, 2019. FallFest attracts thousands of visitors from across the eastern seaboard showcasing the quaint hamlet of Rock Hall as we celebrate our heritage as a waterman’s town.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Where: N Main St & W Sharp St - Rock Hall, MD 21661
October 19-20, 2019  -  U.S. Oyster Festival
Shuck and slurp your way down to the Saint Mary’s County Fairgrounds for the Annual Bivalve Bash October 19-20, 2019. The gates are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, no charge for children 12 and under and there is plenty of free parking.
When: October 19-20, 2019
Where: St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds - 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650