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Races, Tours, Fundraisers and More in Baltimore County this Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

Where: Inner Harbor, Light Street and Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201

When:  August 31 – September 2

Why to go:  Downtown Baltimore is transformed into a high-speed raceway for Indy-style cars. The three-day event will feature the Indy 500 and IZOD IndyCar Series, as well as the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron.

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Pricing:  $5-$895

Where:  Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD, 21093

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When:  Daily thru Monday, September 3, 2012

Why to go:    Check out the LAST WEEKEND of the 2012 Maryland State Fair.

2012 Full Schedule of Events

LABOR DAY RIDE SPECIAL:  Monday, September 3rd, 2012 from 10 a.m. to close.  Fairgoers pay $22 to ride an unlimited number of rides.

Pricing: Adult admission $8, Senior admission (62 & over) $6, Children (6 to 11) $3, children 5 and under are admitted FREE (Rides are not included).

Where:  Aliceanna and South Broadway Streets (Baltimore, MD)

When:   Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Description:  Narrated walking tour that explores parts of Baltimore's best preserved historic district, Fells Point, an area founded nearly 280 years ago. 

Pricing:  $58.00

Where:  Germano's , 300 S. High St., Baltimore, MD, 21202

When:  Friday, August 31, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

Description:  Jack Hawksworth, Petri Suvanto, Gustavo Menezes and other drivers for the Team Pelfrey crew sign autographs and share racing stories at Germano's Trattoria in Little Italy.

Pricing:  Free

Where:  National Aquarium in Baltimore, Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, 21202

When:  Daily until Monday, September 3, 2012

Description:  Seven days of admission to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for the price of one ticket. Additionally, the Grand Prix of Baltimore will offer 10% off adult race tickets to those who purchase the 7-day aquarium pass.

Pricing:  $20.95 - $29.95, Click HERE for tickets.

Where:  1301 York Rd, Lutherville Timonium, MD

When: Saturday, September 1, 2012, 9:00 a.m.

Description:  A fundraiser show celebrating wheels, any car, truck, motorcycle, toy, bicycle, skateboard, etc. whose wheel(s) touch the ground and rolls. This is a Fund-Raiser for prostate cancer research.

Pricing:  $25.00

Where:  65 Sacred Heart Ln, Reisterstown, MD

When:  Sunday, September 2, 2012, 2:00 p.m.

Why to go:  Adult soccer played for fun, socializing and exercise.  All are welcome.  No experience necessary.

Pricing:  Free

Where:  1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

When:  September 1, 2, 3, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Description:  The 36th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival celebrates the Renaissance era with period costumes, actors, games, food and more.

Pricing:  $7.00 - $17.00

 

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