Yappy Hour, HoCo Fair, Restaurant Weeks Wraps: Weekend Events in Howard County

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Yappy Hour

·      Where:  8390 Main Street, Ellicott City

·      When:  Friday, Aug. 2, 6-9 p.m.

·      Description:  Dog owners are invited to bring well behaved dogs to a wine tasting. During nice weather, Yappy Hour is held in the parking lot with live music. Inside the store enjoy a wine and parfections chocolate tastingwww.parfections.com Music by MOR www.morjazzmusic.com• Dogs must be leashed. Donations and a portion of sales benefit animal charities.

·      Cost: Donations and a portion of sales benefit animal charities.         

Summer Saturday Nature Series: Morning Birdwalk

·      Where:  Benjamin Banneker Park & Museum, 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 1 – 2 p.m.

·      Description:  Guided walk of the park and bird watching.

·      Cost: Call ahead to register – space is limited. 410-887-1081

 Pit Beef Sale

·      Where:  2920 Jessup Rd. Jessup, Md. 20794, Corner of Rt. 175 & Wigley Ave.

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

·      Description:  Pit beef, Pit Ham, Pit turkey, Steamed corn on the cob, Watermelon, chips and drinks for sale by the Jessup Improvement Association. 

·      Cost:  Free to attend.  Food available for purchase.

Howard County Farm -2- Table Restaurant Weeks

·      Where:  Throughout Howard County

·      When:  July 17 – Aug. 5.

·      Description:   Howard County’s Top Chefs are serving up twenty days of savings and sensational home grown flavor. Enjoys fabulous FIXED PRICES on multi course chefs’ menus from $10.13 to $40.13.

·      Cost: Depending on restaurant – dishes range from $10.13 to $40.13

Howard County Fair

·      Where:  2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship

·      When:  Aug. 3 – Aug. 10, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

·      Description:  Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting farm, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, horse and tractor pulls.

·      Cost: $5

Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City Ghost Tour

·      Where:  8267 Main Street, Ellicott City

·      When:  Friday, Aug. 2 – Saturday, Aug. 3  

·      Description:  Part 1 and part 2 ghost tours (they don't need to be taken consecutively) relating the most recent eye-witness accounts of paranormal activity in the historic district. Not recommended for children under 6 years old. Ask about ASL tours.

·      Cost: $13 Adults, $11 Children (12 & under) & Seniors(65+) and Active Military Personnel & their Families. 

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