Greater Annapolis Design District

2025 Rocky Mountain Hardware Road Show @ Zeskind's
2025-05-13 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited to tour the Rocky Mountain Hardware traveling showroom at Zeskind’s on May 13th from 4:00-7:00p.m. Refreshments will be served. See flyer for RSVP and more details.

GADD Monthly Networking Breakfast
2025-05-15 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-06-19 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-07-17 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-08-21 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-09-18 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-10-16 07:15 - 08:30
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Members are invited to an early morning networking hour the third Thursday of each month at 7:15a.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.

May Book Study Meeting
2025-05-27 17:30 - 18:30
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited to our Book Study meeting on May 27th at 5:30p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library located at 1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 to discuss our book pick, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig. This book can be purchased on Amazon by clicking HERE.

All member employees are encouraged to participate!

If you have any questions or have a book recommendation for a future Book Study reading and meeting, please email denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.

Let’s get to reading!

Ferguson Luxury Kitchen & Bath Networking Event
2025-06-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Ferguson Annapolis Showroom, 302 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite M-P Annapolis, MD 21401
GADD Members are invited to Ferguson’s Annapolis Showroom located at 302 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis on June 5th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a luxury kitchen & bath networking event. See flyer for more details and to RSVP.

GADD Monthly Happy Hour & Networking
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-02 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 monthly so be sure to check out the flyer for details.
Members – Free | Non-Members – $10
To RSVP, click HERE.

June Book Study Meeting
2025-06-25 17:30 - 18:30
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited to our Book Study meeting on June 25th at 5:30p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library located at 1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 to discuss our book pick, Looking Around: A Journey Through Architecture by Witold Rybczynski. This book can be purchased on Amazon by clicking HERE.

All member employees are encouraged to participate!

If you have any questions or have a book recommendation for a future Book Study reading and meeting, please email denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.

Let’s get to reading!

Sub-Zero Group Mid-Atlantic Trade Happy Hour
2025-07-02 16:00 - 18:00
GADD members are invited to a Trade Happy Hour on July 2nd from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Sub-Zero Group Mid-Atlantic’s Showroom located at 9204 Berger Rd., Suite H, Columbia, MD 21046. See flyer for details. To RSVP, email columbia.showroom@subzero.com.

Ferguson Designer's Club Brunch
2025-07-10 11:00 - 13:00
GADD members are invited to Ferguson’s Annapolis Showroom located at 302 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis on July 10th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for a Designer’s Club Brunch featuring their working Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove kitchen. See flyer for more details. To RSVP, click HERE.

July Book Study Meeting
2025-07-22 17:30 - 18:30
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited to our Book Study meeting on July 22nd at 5:30p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library located at 1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 to discuss our book pick, Interaction of Color by Josef Albers. This book can be purchased on Amazon by clicking HERE.

All member employees are encouraged to participate!

If you have any questions or have a book recommendation for a future Book Study reading and meeting, please email denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.

Let’s get to reading!

Summer Shellabration: Crab Feast & Networking Bus Ride
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Kenmorr Beach Bar & Grill, 910 Kentmorr Rd., Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
GADD members and guests are invited to enjoy an open bar (sponsored by Kitchen & Bath Creations), along with all-you-can-eat crabs, corn on the cob, steamed shrimp, red potatoes, andouille sausage, caesar salad and twice-baked mac and cheese. There will also be cornhole and other fun activities.
If you’d like to take the networking bus ride to the restaurant, seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The bus will depart at 4:30 p.m. from the Harry S. Truman Park & Ride and return after the event.
This is a fantastic opportunity to treat your staff or clients to a fun and memorable evening!
Member Ticket – $90; Non-Member Ticket – $110.
To RSVP by July 16th, click HERE.
If you have any questions, email denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.

GADD Monthly Happy Hour & Networking
2025-08-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Beacon Waterfront Galley & Dock Bar, 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Dr., Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States

So Long Summer Networking Event @ Bright Light Design Center
2025-09-09 17:00 - 19:00

Open House & Networking Event @ Arhaus Annapolis
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:00
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited to an open house and networking event at Arhaus Annapolis on September 16th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. You’ll be able to view their newly released collections and meet the team while enjoying light bites and cocktails. To RSVP, click HERE.

To-The-Trade Tableshop Show
2025-09-18 10:00 - 14:00
GADD Member Sherwin Williams will have a table at the September 18th To-The-Trade Tabletop Show. See flyer below for details. To register, go to https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfVFzNOHWz…/viewform….

Tile Trends, Talks & Tastings @ In Home Stone
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:30
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited to join In Home Stone on September 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for a relaxed evening of wine, cheese, and conversation with fellow designers and architects. Connect, collaborate, and get inspired by beautiful surfaces and design possibilities. RSVP to norean@inhomestone.com.

35th Annual West Annapolis Oktoberfest
2025-09-28 11:00 - 16:00
Platinum Sponsor – Engel & Volkers. Look for the Engel & Volkers tent between InGrano & Giddings St.

Open House @ Sub-Zero Mid-Atlantic
2025-09-29 09:00 - 11:00
GADD Members are invited to stop by the showroom for a coffee and mingle with fellow trade professionals to celebrate National Coffee Day.

Day of the Dead Event
2025-10-11 13:00 - 18:00

Join Us for a Design-Inspired Day Trip to NYC!
2025-10-16
Hop on a bus or train with fellow design enthusiasts for a day trip to New York City on Thursday, October 16, to tour the 50th Anniversary Kips Bay Decorator Show House.

This year’s celebrated event is set in a stunning 9,000-square-foot Greenwich Village townhouse—marking its first appearance in Lower Manhattan. Explore rooms transformed by top interior designers, all in support of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and its life-changing programs for youth.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience one of the most iconic showcases in interior design while supporting a great cause!

Reserve your spot now—space is limited!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3bt6hef

Show House Location: 20 West 12th Street, New York, NY, 10011

NOTE: We have reserved a bulk of general admission tickets for GADD members or guests on Thursday, October 16, for coordinated group attendance. If you’d like to purchase tickets for a different date, please email denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com. The Kips Bay Decorator Show House is open September 29 – October 19.

Fall Networking Social @ Ferguson
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00

October Book Study Meeting
2025-10-21 17:30 - 18:30
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) members are invited to our Book Study meeting on October 21st at 5:30p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library located at 1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 to discuss our book pick, Atmospheres, by Peter Zumthor. This book can be purchased on Amazon by clicking HERE.

Print this out and pin it up in your breakroom as all member employees are encouraged to participate!

If you have any questions or have a book recommendation for a future Book Study reading and meeting, please email denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.

Let’s get to reading!

Explore the Lutron Showroom & National Building Museum
2025-10-27
Explore the Lutron Showroom & National Building Museum
Monday, October 27th | Washington, DC
GADD members are invited to join us for an inspiring day trip to Washington, D.C. featuring two exciting stops that highlight the best in lighting, architecture, and design!
🕤 Schedule & Transportation

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the New Carrollton Metro Station.
We’ll take the Orange Line to L’Enfant Plaza, then transfer to the Yellow/Green Line to Gallery Place.
Metro parking is available for $4/day, and riders can now tap to pay using a credit card or mobile device (no Metrocard needed).
You can also download the Metro app to load funds and pay directly.

🛋️ First Stop – Lutron Studio (10:30 a.m.)
Enjoy brunch-style refreshments and a private tour of the Lutron Studio, where innovative lighting and shading solutions come to life in a stunning showroom experience.
🏛️ Second Stop – National Building Museum (12:15 p.m.)
At 12:15 p.m., we’ll head to the National Building Museum to explore its galleries until 1:30 p.m., when we’ll enjoy a private docent-led tour. The museum celebrates architecture, design, engineering, and construction through immersive exhibits and hands-on experiences that inspire creativity and curiosity.

GADD will cover the docent tour fee for attendees.
Attendees are responsible for the $10 museum admission fee.

🚆 Return Trip
After the tour, attendees can walk back to Gallery Place and return via Metro to New Carrollton — or make their own arrangements if preferred.
Flexibility:
Join us for the full day, or meet us at either at the Lutron Studio or at the Museum — whichever fits your schedule best!
💡 Costs Covered by Attendees:

Transportation
Lunch
$10 museum admission

If you are interested in attending, please email denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.
