Across the Bridge

Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

The Spring Sailboat Show that everyone has been waiting for is coming back to City Dock in Downtown Annapolis April 28th through 30th. The Spring kick-off event has become a tradition that sailing enthusiasts from the Mid-Atlantic look forward to. This in-water show will showcase the sailing industry’s latest boats, gear, and tech. Find more information at annapolisboatshows.com.

ANNAPOLIS OPERA VOCAL COMPETITION 

The 35th Annual Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition is the best way to hear the most talented rising stars in the classical vocal world. The competition will be held at Maryland Hall in Annapolis on April 16th, starting at 3 p.m. This event is free to the public and showcases singers selected by a panel of renowned judges from hundreds of outstanding applicants across the nation. Find more information at annapolisopera.org.

Annapolis Book Festival

Now in its 20th year, the Annapolis Book Festival brings nationally and internationally renowned authors for panel discussions and book signings. Interactive, multi-generational, and free of charge, the festival has something for book lovers of all ages. Combining compelling author panels with live entertainment, children’s activities, huge new and used book sales, and food trucks, the festival attracts more than 3,000 attendees each year. The festival takes place on Saturday, April 29th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the campus of Key School in Annapolis. Learn more at keyschool.org/annapolisbookfestival.

 Fly Fishing Film Tour

The 17th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) presented by Costa, Yeti, and Simms is coming to the Chesapeake Bay area. At 5:30 p.m. on April 27th, the doors open to the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Annapolis for great food, local beer, and fly fishing films showcasing locations including Patagonia, Mexico, Australia, Alaska, Wyoming, the Deep South, Massachusetts, and more. The viewing party will begin at 7 p.m. and feature top-notch short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead. The F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind. Get your tickets at flyfilmtour.com.

 ARTFEST

A day of creativity is back at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. ArtFest, part of Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Maryland Day Celebration activities, will be on April 2nd from 1 to 4 p.m. This free event is for all ages and showcases the arts at Maryland Hall with art and dance demonstrations, live entertainment, art sales, hands-on art activities, and much more. Find more information at marylandhall.org.