Join us in Solomons, Maryland - where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay - for a fabulous weekend of the visual and performing arts with 170+ artists booths, 40+ performers, activities for kids, great food, wine & beer, and much more!

Unsurpassed beauty awaits you at Artsfest '23! Set amidst the spectacular backdrop of the 30 acre sculpture garden, Artsfest is truly a unique arts experience! Explore the excitement of the Tent Circle and the Arts Building, then wander the shady Wooded Path to find artists and activities nestled in the beautiful woods at Annmarie. It's an event like no other, waiting for you and your family in Solomons, Maryland.

Enjoy more than 170 artist booths, 40+ performers, activities for kids in the Discovery Tent, Studio School, and the Zany Zone, along with great food, wine & beer, and much more! Street performers, including bubble artists and musicians, will be found throughout the festival! It's a fabulous weekend of visual and performing arts set amidst the backdrop of beautiful Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland.

Entertainment Schedule

September 16, 2023

Main Stage

11:15-12:00pm: The Seth Ebersole Band
Jazz, Swing, Original Music
12:15-1:00pm: In Shallow Seas
Alt Rock, Pop
1:15-2:00pm: Joey Tippett and The California Ramblers
Bluegrass, Country
2:15-3:00pm: Larry Dennis & Wild Rice
Classic Rock, RnB
3:15-4:00pm: Mystic Warriors
Traditional, Contemporary, South America
4:15-5:00pm: Purple Flo
Psychedelic Rock

Creekside Overlook

11:00-11:45am: Synergy
Classic Rock, Pop, Country
12:00-12:45pm: COSMIC Flute Choir
Classical Flute Pieces
1:00-1:45pm: Barb Bowen and The Boys
Folk, Americana
2:00-2:45pm: The Bootleggers
Pop, Rock, Country
3:00-3:45pm: Some Assembly
Classical, Jazz
4:00-4:45pm: Sax Appeal
Classical, Jazz

Fairy Lolly Pavilion

10:30-11:15am: Brandy D Accordionist
Polka, Standards, Pop 50's-70's
11:30-12:15pm: Josh Urban Broom Guitar
Interactive Family Music
12:30-1:15pm: Josh Urban Broom Guitar
Interactive Family Music
1:30-2:15pm: Jennifer Stephens
Bubble Magic
2:30-3:15pm: Jennifer Stephens
Bubble Magic
3:30-4:15pm: Jennifer Stephens
Bubble Magic

Strolling & Children's Discovery Area

11:00-4:00pm: Jennifer Stephens   
Bubble Magic
12:00-4:00pm: Living Statue
Interactive Art
COUNCIL RING
1:30-4:30pm: SOMAR Drummers
Community Drum Circle
1:00-2:45pm: The Newtowne Players
Shakespeare Crash Course

Welcome Walk

10:00-10:45am: Brandon, The Wandering Bard
Irish Celtic Music
11:00-11:45am: Sam Schofield
Alt RnB, Folk
12:00-12:45pm: Kelly Michaela
Folk, Americana
1:00-1:45pm: Kelly Michaela
Folk, Americana
2:00-2:45pm: The Friendly Exchange
Bluegrass, Folk, Americana
3:00-3:45pm: Jonny Placido
Lounge Pianist
4:00-4:45pm: Jonny Placido
Lounge Pianist

September 17, 2023

Main Stage

Magic Ray Jazz
Folk, Fusion, World Jazz
The Chance Club
Pop, Rock
Friday Night Flicks
Funk, Rock, Jazz, Blues
Peravon
Jazz, Fusion
The Gayle Harrod Band
High Energy Soul, Blues, RnB

Creekside Overlook

Stormi & The Blue Skies
Blues, Country, Folk, RnB
Calvert Brass Brass Ensemble
Patuxent Voices Acapelta Group
Bone and String
Traditional Music, Songs Of The Sea
Casual Groove Neo Soul, Jazz, RnB

Fairy Lolly Pavilion

Brandy D Accordionist
Polka, Standards, Pop 50's-70's
New Direction Theatre
Theatre Showcase
Princess Concert
Princess Songs and Sing Along
Wind Song
Interactive Music Play
North Beach School Of Dance
Dance Showcase

Welcome Walk

Steven Gellman
Contemporary Folk, Irish
Lissie Deere
Rock, Jazz, Blues
Lissie Deere
Rock, Jazz, Blues
Billy Thompson
Blues, RnB, Soul
GIGI'S CORNER
Jazz, Blues
Mark Sylvester
Folk, World Music, Jazz
Mark Sylvester
Folk, World Music, Jazz

Date:
September 16-17, 2023

Hours:
September 16, 2023 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
September 17, 2023 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Location:
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road
Solomons, MD 20688

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