The days are starting to warm up as spring begins to settle across our communities in Howard County! From fun fishing events at Centennial Lake to the Annual Spring Fest in Old Ellicott City, usher in the new season at these new and popular Howard County events near yourDorsey Home.
On your walks around Howard County’s award-winning Centennial Park, do you find yourself wishing you could fish in the lake after the park closes? Well now’s your chance! Starting April 6th, fishing enthusiast can join staff from the Howard County Recreation & Parks for a unique opportunity to fish the lake after hours. Bring your own fishing pole, bait, tackle, bug repellant, flashlight or lantern, chair, or boat. Advanced registration is encouraged but on-site registration is available. Don’t have the gear? No problem! Visit theAdventure Shack & Rentalslocated in Centennial Park, to rent your gear for the day. Less than fifteen minutes away from ourRockburn Estatescommunity in Ellicott City, this is the perfect after-school activity and work activity the entire family can enjoy!
This year’s Daffodil Day festivities will feature horticultural presentations by Master Gardeners in the Park’s Woodland Theatre along with daffodil demonstrations, tours of the historic cemetery, potted plants for sale, and live music from the Camerata Musica Singers. Held at the Whipp’s Garden Cemetary in Ellicott City on April 6th, this celebration of Daffodils is a true spring treat!
Close by to ourPine Acrescommunity in Elkridge and the nearly sold out community ofRockburn Estatesin Ellicott City, the Spring Fest in Old Ellicott City is a Howard County favorite! This free, family-friendly event offers three outdoor stages for festival goers to enjoy classic rock and acoustic folk music, mixed with a little bluesy funk from a variety of bands. Enjoy a host of family crafts, art, local food, wines and locally brewed craft beer from Ellicott City. Held on April 27th, in the heart of Old Ellicott City, this is the can’t miss event of the season!
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is the largest and longest-running showcase of domestic sheep in the country. Held at Howard County Fair Grounds on May 4th and 5th; join the shepherds, vendors, fiber artists, sheep and wool equipment crafters as they celebrate all things sheep and wool at the nationally recognized festival!
