Maryland Seafood Festival Returns to Annapolis City Dock August 19-20
2023-08-19 11:00 - 2023-08-20 19:00 (America/New_York)
Maryland Seafood Festival Returns to Annapolis City Dock August 19-20
The Maryland Seafood Festival will return to Susan Campbell Park Annapolis City Dock on Saturday August 19 and Sunday August 20, 2023. The Seafood Festival got its start at City Dock decades ago, before moving to Sandy Point State Park. This is the first year the festival will return to City Dock and the City of Annapolis.
ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Dock Street from the Harbormaster’s Office on Craig Street to Susan Campbell Park will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning 6 a.m. on Friday, August 18 through noon on Monday, August 21. There will be restricted/reserved parking on Prince George’s Street from Craig Street to the waterfront.
PARKING BEST BETS: Hillman Garage (150 Duke of Gloucester) is open and now has 590 parking spaces. Use ParkMobile, scan the QR code on signage around the garage, or pay using cash or card at the kiosks at the exits. With the City’s new gateless entry and exit system, parking must be paid within 15 minutes of entering the garage. Parking is also available at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Gate 5). Maryland Seafood Festival has arranged for $10 prepaid/reserved parking through ParkMobile on the Maryland Seafood Festival website.
SATURDAY, Aug. 19: The Festival opens to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Musical performances on the Main Stage will begin at 11 a.m. and continue throughout the day. The Crab Soup Cook-Off will begin at 11:30 a.m. under the Beer & Oyster Tent. The soup typically runs out by 2:30 p.m. The Beer & Oyster Tent will later host beer and oyster tastings from 3 to 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, Aug. 20: The Festival opens to the public at 11 a.m. on Sunday with music on the Main Stage throughout the day. Beer and oyster tastings will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 7 p.m. under the Beer & Oyster Tent. The festival concludes at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
COST PER DAY: Presale/General Admission tickets are $15 advance/$20 at the door. Add the Crab Soup Cook Off $15 advance/$20 at the door (tickets are required to enter the tasting pavilion). Other add-ons: half-dozen steamed crabs for $40 pre-order only; Naptown Seafood Sampler ($25 advance/$30 at the door) includes eight samples from local restaurants plus a drink.

American Cedar & Millwork - Online AIA CEU: Modern Fenestration 1LU
2023-08-24 12:00 - 13:00
Join ACM and MARVIN for an online
AIA CEU: Modern Fenestration 1LU
Course description:
Learn about emerging modern fenestration options, technology, and performance. This presentation will provide a detailed analysis of existing and upcoming modern fenestration options.
Learning objectives:
Review architectural & fenestration history
Analyze modern fenestration materials: high density fiberglass, steel and aluminum
Compare modern fenestration performance
Study division 08 specification
Click HERE to register.

GADD Monthly Happy Hour & Networking Event
2023-09-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-01-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Miller’s Ale House, 178 Jennifer Rd., Annapolis, MD, 21401
Let’s Get Together and Get to Know Each Other Better!
Members and guests are invited to join us at Miller’s Ale House on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a casual Happy Hour & Networking opportunity.
*First drink on us!
Members – Free | Non-Members – $10
RSVP to annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com.
Seeking drink sponsors ($350). Sponsors will have an opportunity to discuss their business for a few minutes at the start of the event. Email annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com to sign up to be a sponsor.

GADD is a non-profit organization made up of members in over 70 independent businesses. Our members include architects, builders, designers, interior designers, and a variety of product and service providers and showrooms that support the design and build industry.

Park Hardware Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
2023-09-15 17:00
Members are invited to attend the Park Hardware Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. There will be food trucks with free vouchers for the first 100 guests to visit the Park Hardware showroom, on-site brand demonstrations, live music, and lots of giveaways.

GADD Monthly Networking Breakfast
2023-09-21 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-10-19 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-11-16 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-12-21 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-01-18 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-02-15 07:30 - 08:30
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Members are invited to an early morning networking hour the third Thursday of each month at 7:30a.m. at the Market House located at 25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Arrive a few minutes early to purchase a coffee and breakfast bite at Rise Up, located inside the Market House. Be ready at 7:30am to connect and collaborate.

GADD is a non-profit organization made up of members in over 80 independent businesses. Our members include architects, builders, designers, interior designers, and a variety of product and service providers and showrooms that support the design and build industry.

Bright Light Annapolis CEU Event & Cocktail Hour
2023-09-28 16:30 - 19:30 | 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 102, Annapolis, MD 21401
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Members are invited to a one-hour CEU Event at Bright Light Annapolis, “Specifying Decorative Outdoor Lighting That Lasts” presented by Hammerton Lighting, followed by cocktails and refreshments as you tour their state of the art showroom and meet with vendor reps from Currey & Co, GM Lighting, Hammerton, Hubbardton Forge & Lotus LED Lights!
Click HERE to RSVP by September 25th.

Multi-Generational Marketing Talk (Online)
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00
Members and guests are invited to join us online via Zoom on Thursday, October 26th from 12:00pm-1:00pm for an informative talk on Multi-Generational Marketing by guest speaker, Maureen Edwards.
This is a free event for GADD Members ($10 fee for non-members). See flyer for more details. To RSVP, click HERE. Once you are registered, the Zoom link will be sent to you via email. If you have any questions, please email annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com.

Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Annual Membership Drive & Networking Event
2023-11-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge, 175 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Our annual Membership Drive & Networking Event is being held at Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge located at 175 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Thursday, November 2nd from 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. where current and potential Members are invited to meet, greet and socialize. Please feel free to bring a guest that may be interested in learning more about the Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD).
There will be appetizers and a cash bar.
Each year the GADD conducts their annual Membership Drive when current members are invited to renew their membership and new members are invited to join. Please note that all memberships expire on December 31.
There is no cost to attend. Please click HERE TO RSVP to help us plan for a successful event. We look forward to seeing you on November 2nd!

Construction & Skilled Trades Employers - Hiring Event @ AACC
2023-12-05 16:00 - 19:00
Anne Arundel Community College is sponsoring a hiring event on Tuesday, December 5th from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades. See flyer for more details. Space is limited, so email businesssolutions@aawdc.org to reserve your company a spot today!

Digital Marketing Talk (Online)
2023-12-06 12:00 - 13:00
Members and guests are invited to join us online via Zoom on Wednesday, December 6th from 12:00pm-1:00pm for an informative talk on Digital Marketing by guest speaker, Justin O’Keefe.
This is a free event for GADD Members ($10 fee for non-members). See flyer for more details. To RSVP, email annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com. Once you are registered, the Zoom link will be sent to you via email.

GADD Monthly Happy Hour & Networking Event
2023-12-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-01-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-01 17:30 - 19:30
Let’s Get Together and Get to Know Each Other Better!
Members and guests are invited to join us on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a casual Happy Hour & Networking opportunity. The location will change every few months so see the flyer for information.
*First drink on us!
Members – Free | Non-Members – $10
RSVP to annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com.
Seeking drink sponsors ($350). Sponsors will have an opportunity to discuss their business for a few minutes at the start of the event. Email annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com to sign up to be a sponsor.

GADD is a non-profit organization made up of members in over 70 independent businesses. Our members include architects, builders, designers, interior designers, and a variety of product and service providers and showrooms that support the design and build industry.

Architectural Kitchens of Annapolis (DBA Tina Colebrook Kitchens) Holiday Coffee Open House
2023-12-15 08:00 - 11:00
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Members are invited to join us on on Friday, December 15th from 8:00AM-11:00AM for a Holiday Coffee Open House hosted by Architectural Kitchens of Annapolis (DBA Tina Colebrook Kitchens) at their showroom located at 90-92 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401.
Celebrate the holiday season with hot beverages, lite fare, and networking with your GADD friends and colleagues. AND get a sneak peek of the best in European Kitchen Furniture at their recently opened Studio and Showroom.
To RSVP, please email doca@colebrookkitchens.com.

GADD Book Study
2024-01-23 19:00
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited to the inaugural meeting of the GADD Book Study. Join us at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library located at 1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Tuesday, January 23rd at 7:00p.m.
We will select the time and place for our monthly meetings, establish a format, and pick our first book!
Bring your favorite or latest release book suggestions geared towards architecture, design and construction or business strategies, such as sales and marketing, and let’s get reading.
We will announce book selections after the first meeting. If you can’t make this meeting, we hope you’ll join us next time.
To RSVP or if you have any questions, please email annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com.

Holiday Hangover Party @ Ferguson's Annapolis Showroom
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:30
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Members are invited to kick off the New Year at Ferguson’s annual Holiday Hangover Party at their Annapolis Showroom located at 302 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Suite M, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Thursday, January 25th from 5:30-7:30PM.
Enjoy light bites and drinks while networking and checking out the showroom!
To RSVP, please email Elisha.Harley@Ferguson.com by January 19th. We hope to see you there!

First Official Book Study Meeting
2024-02-20 19:00
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited on February 20th at 7:00p.m.at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library located at 1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 to discuss our first book pick, Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.
The book can be purchased on Amazon by clicking HERE.
If you have any questions or have a book recommendation for a future Book Study reading and meeting, please email annapolisdesigndistrict@ gmail.com.
Let’s get to reading! Hope to see you on February 20.

Flip Flops in February
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:00
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Members are invited to attend Flip Flops in February on Thursday, February 22, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Gabby and Summer Classics. This event is hosted by Tim McDonough of TM Designs. See flyer for more details.
WHEN: February 22
TIME: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Gabby and Summer Classics, 1910 Towne Center Blvd., Suite 100, Annapolis, MD 21401
RSVP to https://www.cognitoforms.com/ summerclassics/annapolisrsvp.

Next-Level Photography Seminar
2024-03-07 16:00 - 17:00
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Members are invited to attend the Next-Level Photography Seminar on Thursday, March 7th from 4:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.at the Annapolis Library located at 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. There is no charge but you must register in advance. See the flyer below for more details. To register, please email ahm@annapolishomemag.com.
See flyer for details.
