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Welcome to the Conference & Visitors Bureau PRESS BOX. Whether you are writer, journalist, broadcaster or student, you will find useful, basic information about Prince George's County, press releases, annual events and more. These resources will assist you in generating story ideas and reports about sites, attractions and amenities.

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Annual Events
Fun Facts About Prince George's County
Snap Shop
Travel Tips
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Press Releases
Recent news releases from county attractions, historic sites, events and amenities.

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Annual Events
Prince George's County is home to hundreds of outstanding events and activities such as:

Ongoing:
John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour - Surratt House, Clinton, MD (301-868-1121)

January:
Blue Bayou Festival - Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-952-7999)

February:
Greenberg's Great Train & Collectable Show - Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-952-7999, www.showplacearena.com)
Choreographers' Showcase - Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD (301-405-ARTS)

March:
Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil Show - Harmony Hall Regional Center, Fort Washington, MD (301-297-4575)
Patriot League College Basketball Tournament - Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-952-7999)
Nike Indoor Classic Track & Field Meet - Sports & Learning Complex, Landover, MD (301-583-2400)

April:
Maryland Day - University of Maryland, College Park, MD (1-800-UMTERPS)
Old Bowie Antique & Craft Spring Fling - Bowie, MD (301-262-3743)
Six Flags America Opens - Largo, MD (301-249-1500)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade & Festival - Sports & Learning Complex, Landover, MD (301-583-2400)
Herb, Bread & Tea Festival - Montpelier Mansion, Laurel, MD (301-953-1376)

May:
Upper Marlboro Antiques Show - Upper Marlboro, MD (301-888-9123)
Montpelier Spring Festival - Montpelier Mansion Grounds, Laurel, MD (301-776-2805)
Main Street Festival - Main Street, Laurel, MD (301-483-0838)
Bowie Heritage Day - Belair Mansion/Stable Museum, Bowie, MD (301-809-3089)
Andrews Air Force Base Open House & Air Show - Camp Springs, MD (301-981-4511)

June:
BowieFest - Allen Pond, Bowie, MD (301-262-6200)
Roman Days - Marietta House, Glenn Dale, MD (301-464-5291)

July:
University of Maryland Annual 4th Concert & Fireworks - College Park, MD (301-864-8877)
Six Flags Fireworks Spectacular - Six Flags America, Largo, MD (301-249-1500)
Annual Bowie July 4th Celebration - Allen Pond, Bowie, MD (301-809-3078)
Classic & Custom Car Show - College Park, MD (301-336-2227)

August:
African-American Heritage Day - National Colonial Farm, Accokeek, MD (301-218-2113)

September:
Prince George's County Fair - Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-579-2598)
Upper Marlboro Antiques Show - Upper Marlboro, MD (301-888-9123)
Port Town Days - Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Bladensburg, MD (301-779-0371)
Washington Bridal Showcase - Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-952-7999)
Blue Bird Blues Festival - Prince George's Community College, Largo, MD (301-322-0856)
Kinderfest - Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-218-6700)
Roman Legion Reenactment - Marietta House Museum, Glenn Dale, MD (301-464-5291)
Universal Soldier Encampment - Fort Washington Park, Ft. Washington, MD (301-763-4600)

September/October:
Fright Fest - Six Flags America, Largo, MD (301-249-1500)

October:
Brandywine Lions Craft Fair Festival - Brandywine, MD (301-702-3200)
Arts Expo - Allen Pond, Bowie, MD (301-809-3078)
Riverfest - Laurel, MD (301-483-0838)
Patuxent Wildlife Festival - National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel, MD (301-497-5760)
Colonial Day - National Colonial Farm, Accokeek, MD (301-283-2113)

November:
Prince George's County Women's Fair - Largo, MD (301-322-0906)
Jug Bay 10K Run for Wildlife - Patuxent River Park, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-627-7755)
Holiday Craft Fair - Laurel, MD (301-776-2805)

November/December:
Gingerbread House Show - Darnell's Chance, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-952-8010)
Festival of Lights - Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-699-2456)

December:
Main Street Holiday Parade - Main Street, Laurel, MD (301-725-7539)
Winter Solstice - National Colonial Farm, Accokeek, MD (301-283-2113)

Events are subject to change. Call for additional information and details.

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Fun Facts About Prince George's County
Check our Fun Facts page for interesting facts and tidbits.

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Snap Shop
Coming Soon. Snap Shop is our photo gallery of wonderful pictures of Prince George's County attractions, parks, sites and events.

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Travel Tips
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More about Prince George's
Check our Welcome page for additional information about Prince George's County.

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If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the Prince George's County Conference & Visitors Bureau - 301-925-8300, email: visitorinfo@co.pg.md.us

 


Prince George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
9200 Basil Court, Suite 101 • Largo, Maryland 20774
Tel: 301.925.8300 or 888.925.8300 • Fax: 301.925.2053
E-mail: visitorinfo@co.pg.md.us

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