SpringFest in Old Ellicott City

Celebrate SpringFest in Historic Ellicott City!

Join us for a full day of music, food, shopping, and hands-on activities throughout Old Ellicott City. Whether you're looking for live performances, family fun, or local treasures, SpringFest has something for everyone!

9am-11am ACTIVITY - LOT A at 1233 Oella Avenue

Trolley Trail Family Walk - Start your morning with a fun and informative stroll along Trolley Trail! Join us from 9–11 for a two-mile round-trip walk perfect for families. Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt along the way, while grown-ups learn about the rich history of Trolley Trail Number Nine, the legacy of Benjamin Banneker, and future plans for the OEC Connector Trail. Participants will take a mid-walk break at The Breadery, where you can treat yourself to a sweet snack before heading back.

12pm-6pm ACTIVITIES - LOT D (Located behind the Howard County Visitors Center) 

Artisan Marketplace with 35+ Vendors offering hand made and sustainable products.

Visit Sponsor Row for demonstrations, games, and giveaways!

MUSIC 

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - The! Warshanna Quintet

2:45pm - 4:15 pm - Brooklyn Kohl

4:30pm - 6:00 pm - Ari and the Buffalo Kings

Rock Climbing Wall - Test your climbing skills with this 24 foot rock wall. 

Patapsco Valley 4-H - Will have 3 craft activities: pinwheels, plastic egg caterpillars, and craft stick/pipe cleaner alligators.

Howard County Beekeepers - Learn about our local pollinators, what it takes to be a beekeeper, explore equipment and buy local honey. Bees will be buzzing weather permitting.

Howard County Arts Council - Make potted flowers out of recycled materials (paper cups, CD's, pipe cleaners, and construction paper) and coloring pages. 

Howard EcoWorks - Will have coloring pages, a tree guessing game, and native seed processing activities.

Robinson Nature Center - Will have a sensory bin of natural materials for play and animal pelts to explore. 1-4 pm 

1pm-7pm ACTIVITIES - Sponsored by the Wine Bin at 8390 Main Street

Visit our friends at the Wine Bin for more music, drinks, and food. The Wine Bin music line-up includes:

1:00 pm - 1:30pm - Madisun Bailey

1:45pm - 2:15pm - Feathers & Flask

2:30pm - 3:15pm - Astronaut Class

3:30pm - 4:15pm - Film @ 11 Band

4:30pm - 5:30pm - Work In Progress

5:45pm - 7:00pm - Dirty Secret

GETTING THERE

Regular shuttles will run between the George Howard Building, the Old Courthouse, the Howard County Welcome Center, and St. Peter's Church, as well as in a continuous loop between the Long Gate Park and Ride and the Howard County Welcome Center. Service will run continuously from 11:30am to 6:30pm