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Grand Prix, FreeFest, and Annual Bike Tour: Howard County Weekend Events
Other than Virgin Mobile FreeFest, what else is going on in Howard County this weekend? Check out our list.
Thousands of fans will be rocking out at Merriweather Post Pavilion during Virgin Mobile FreeFest on Saturday. But if Vampire Weekend and Robin Thicke aren't really on your "must-see" list, here are some other events going on in Howard County this weekend.
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When: Saturday, Sept 21, 9:30 a.m.
What: The annual fundraising event for HCC features horse jumping, other equestrian and a classic car show this year.
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Where: Marama Farm, 5610 Chamblis Drive, Clarksville
Cost: Lawn Seating - $10 adults, free for children 10 and under; Grandstand Seating - $15 adults, $8 for children 10 and under
Columbia Association's BikeAbout
What: The free self-paced ride begins at Lake Elkhorn and takes residents on a 10-mile ride through sections of Owen Brown and Kings Contrivance via Columbia's network of pathways.
Where: The ride begins at Lake Elkhorn
When: Riders tour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21
Cost: Free
Picnic in the Park, an Afternoon of Victorian Sports and Leisure
When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 12-3 p.m.
Where: Patapsco Female Institute, 3655 Church Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Cost: Free
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Elkridge VFD, 6275 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075
Cost: $10
Howard Lodge of Masons Fall Pancake Breakfast
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m.
Where: 5585 Levering Avenue, Elkridge Maryland 21075
Cost: $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12
Vikings Homecoming Pancake Breakfast
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30 a.m.
Where: Mount Hebron High School
Cost: $5 in advance, $6 at door
Tree Identification and Scavenger Hunt
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m.
Where: Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228
Cost: $3 per child, advance registration required.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: The Ascend One Building, Howard County Public School Conference Center, 8930 Stanford Blvd. Columbia, MD 21045
Cost: Free
Woodstock Roc: Benefit Concert to "Roc Out Cancer"
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m.
Where: Howard County fairgrounds
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.
Where: Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: The Enclave at Ellicott Station, at the corner of Rt. 99 and Old Mill Road
When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. - 3p.m.
Where: Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Columbia, MD
Robinson Nature Center Anniversary Open House Event
When: Sunday, Sept. 22
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