October Brings Out the Culture in So. MD
October in southern Maryland is overflowing with cultural events. On October 14 & 15, the 9th Annual Farm Life Festival in Charlotte Hall celebrates the heritage of the American farmer. The following weekend on October 21 & 22, oystermen from around the world compete in shucking contests at the world-famous Oyster Festival in Leonardtown. That same weekend, experience the largest gatherings of 17th-century re-enactors in the United States at the Grand Militia Muster in St. Mary's City. Be sure to be a regular visitor to our Community Calendar to know about everything that is happening in somd. You can also subscribe to our What's Happening newsletter to receive email notices about coming events.