April 2010 Spring time in Harford County was worth the wait! Ladew Gardens opens this month and celebrates the 100th running of My Lady's Manor Steeple Chase. Like Ladew, our event calendar is in bloom with all kinds of fun - from egg hunts, to Earth Day celebrations and more! April marks the beginning of fishing season as highlighted by Wini in her latest Vlog. Watch the video blog- Check out the video and learn why Trout fishing is just one of many reasons to visit Rocks State Park this season! April 3rd - 9TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT April 3rd & April 4th - EASTER CRUISE ON THE LANTERN QUEEN April 3rd - EASTER EGG HUNT AT TYDINGS PARK April 3rd - EGG HUNT PONTOON April 3rd to April 25th - HARFORD ARTISTS GALLERY RECEPTION, SHOW AND SALE April 8th - HUBERT DE WATRIGANT ART EXHIBIT FUNDRAISER & SALE April 10th - FIORE WINERY VINEYARD BLESS AND PIG ROAST April 10th - THE 100TH RUNNING OF THE MY LADY'S MANOR STEEPLECHASE RACES April 10th - SUSQUEHANNA MUSEUM AT THE LOCKHOUSE GRAND RE-OPENING April 11th & April 25th - TOUR HISTORIC TUDOR HALL, HARFORD COUNTY'S FAMILY HOME April 15th - GIRLS NIGHT OUT - BEL AIR April 17th to April 18th - DOLLAR DAYS WEEKEND AT LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS April 17th - EARTH DAY 2010 AT ABERDEEN FESTIVAL PARK April 18th - RIPKEN STADIUM BRIDAL SHOW April 21st - SWAN HARBOR OPEN HOUSE April 24th - LOWER SUSQUEHANNA HERITAGE GREENWAY'S ANNUAL RIVER SWEEP & EARTH DAY CELEBRATION April 24th & April 25th - HARFORD LIVE! HOME & GARDEN SHOW AT RIPKEN STADIUM April 24th - UPPER CHESAPEAKE HEALTH SPRING INTO WELLNESS HEALTH FAIR April 30th to May 2nd - 29TH ANNUAL HDG DECOY & WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL April 30th - A NIGHT OUT AT THE LIBRARY April 3rd 9TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Rockfield Manor, 501 Churchville Rd., Bel Air Grounds open at noon-Hunt begins promptly at 1 pm. Bring your own basket! No Rain Date! No registration required! Children 6 and under $5 per child; 410-638-4565; www.rockfieldmanor.com     April 3rd & April 4th EASTER CRUISE ON THE LANTERN QUEEN Enjoy Easter buffet dinner while you enjoy the sights of historic Havre De Grace, the Susquehanna River and the waters of the majestic Chesapeake Bay aboard the Lantern Queen! Saturday: 6pm - 8pm, Sunday: 2pm - 4pm. www.lanternqueen.com     April 3rd EASTER EGG HUNT AT TYDINGS PARK Bring your family to enjoy a spectacular Easter Egg Hunt. Starts promptly at noon. Sponsored by Havre de Grace Recreation Committee; Tydings Park; 12 Noon Free; 410-939-6724; www.harfordcountymd.gov     April 3rd EGG HUNT PONTOON Hunt for eggs - bird, fish, insect, and amphibian eggs - and welcome the spring season of new life on the estuary. Bring a small basket for each child. This program is for ages 30 lbs. to Adult. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center; 10:00-11:30 am. Adults $6, Children $4; 410-612-1688; www.otterpointcreek.org     April 3rd to April 25th HARFORD ARTISTS GALLERY RECEPTION, SHOW AND SALE Art Show and Sale. The Cottage at Rockfield Manor, 503 Churchville Rd, Bel Air Md 21014; 1:00-4:00 pm. Free; 410-420-9499; www.artinharford.org     April 8th HUBERT DE WATRIGANT ART EXHIBIT FUNDRAISER & SALE In honor of the 100th running of the My Lady's Manor Steeplechase Races, Ladew is delighted to celebrate equestrian sport with an exhibition and sale of recent works of world renowned artist, Hubert de Watrigant and the release of "The My Lady's Manor Races 1909-2009" by Margaret Worrall. Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton; Opening reception in the Barn Gallery 6:00-8:00 pm; Reservations required. Art and exhibition sale April 9th. Call for ticket prices 410-557-9570; www.ladewgardens.com     April 10th FIORE WINERY VINEYARD BLESSING AND PIG ROAST Join us in celebration with our traditional Vineyard blessing. An afternoon of live music and a full pig roast with all the fixings. Father Kunkel will be blessing our vines to ensure a bountiful harvest. Fiore Winery, 3026 Whiteford Road, Pylesville, MD 21132; 1 to 4 pm. $30 Adult / $12.50 12 and under; RSVP: 410-879-4007. www.fiorewinery.com     April 10th THE 100TH RUNNING OF THE MY LADY'S MANOR STEEPLECHASE RACES The 100th running of one of Maryland's best timber races to benefit Ladew Gardens. Also featuring The 86th John Rush Street Memorial Steeplechase, the 9th John D. Schapiro Memorial Steeplechase, the 4th Yoicks Cup and The Maryland Governor's Cup Inter-Hunt Challenge. Rain or Shine. MD Rte. 146 at Pocock Road, Monkton; 10:00am to 5:30 pm. $50 per car and up; 410-557-9570; www.ladewgardens.com     April 10th SUSQUEHANNA MUSEUM AT THE LOCKHOUSE GRAND RE-OPENING Come for the re-opening of the refurbished Lock House Museum with new exhibits and entertainment. Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum, Havre de Grace; Check for time. FREE; 410-939-5780; www.lockhousemuseum.org     April 11th & April 25th TOUR HISTORIC TUDOR HALL, HARFORD COUNTY'S FAMILY HOME Guided tour of Tudor Hall, the historic home of the Booths, Maryland's famous family of Shakespearian actors, including Junius, Edwin, and John Wilkes Booth. Tours available twice a month through October. Reservations required! Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air.12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm; $3 donation suggested; 443-619-0008; spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com     April 17th to April 18th DOLLAR DAYS WEEKEND AT LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS Visit Ladew for only one dollar per person and enjoy the 10,000 blooming bulbs beginning their flamboyant spring display! Great deals on memberships! Reserve a space to see the house when you arrive for an additional $5.00-tours fill up fast! Stroll the nature walk, and visit the cafe for lunch. Come rain or shine! Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. $1.00 per person; 410-557-9570; www.ladewgardens.com     April 17th EARTH DAY 2010 AT ABERDEEN FESTIVAL PARK Enjoy a fun day with live music, a rock climbing wall, a "Moon Bounce", Tie-Dye, recycled games and prizes, environmental exhibits and face painting at Aberdeen Festival Park. Aberdeen Festival Park, 2 blocks from Rt. 40 and West Bel Air Avenue and across the street from the Aberdeen Library; 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Free; 410-297-4215; www.otterpointcreek.org     April 18th RIPKEN STADIUM BRIDAL SHOW We've got all your bases covered! Meet a variety of experts at Ripken Stadium that will put your wedding in the Hall of Fame. Bring your fiance for a free engagement photo, tastings, dance demonstrations, and more! Enter to win a FREE venue rental and other prizes! Ripken Stadium; 10am-3pm; FREE; 410-297-9292; www.ripkenevents.com     April 21st SWAN HARBOR OPEN HOUSE Swan Harbor Farm is the perfect site to host a wedding, reception, corporate meeting, retreat or special event. Please visit us and discuss your personal needs. Call for reservations. Swan Harbor Farm; 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Free; 410-939-6767; www.swanharborfarm.org     April 24th LOWER SUSQUEHANNA HERITAGE GREENWAY'S ANNUAL RIVER SWEEP & EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Participate in River Sweep & fun learning how you can protect the Bay. Enjoy lunch, live music, games & activities. Receive a special pass to local attractions. Tydings Park to the Lockhouse Museum, HdG & HdG Maritime Museum; 9 am to 5 pm. River Sweep is free. Check price with museum. 410-939-7644 or 410-939-4800; www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org     April 24th to April 25th HARFORD LIVE! HOME & GARDEN SHOW AT RIPKEN STADIUM The Man Cave, The Women's Style & Shopping Boutique, the VIP Sky Lounge, and the Tycoon Typhoon Money Machine are just part of the fun! PLUS the Home Show, with hundreds of interactive exhibits. Catch Big Screen Sports action televised at the show all weekend, featuring the Orioles vs. The Red Sox at 1:35 pm on Sunday. Bring a canned food item and get $1 off adult admission! Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD; 10:00am - 5:00pm both days - Rain or Shine. $5.00 for adults/children 12 & under FREE; 410-612-9330; www.harfordlive.com     April 24th UPPER CHESAPEAKE HEALTH SPRING INTO WELLNESS HEALTH FAIR Take charge of your health! Join us for health screenings and for the opportunity to chat with the experts in many areas of medicine. Harford Mall; 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Free!; 443-643-4200; www.uchs.org     April 30th to May 2nd 29TH ANNUAL HDG DECOY & WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL Decoy, wildlife Art Festival. Over 125 artists, carvers, hunting suppliers, and outfitters available to buy and sell works. Antique and contemporary decoy contests, retrieving dog trials and competitions as well as live and silent auctions. Free shuttle service to all venues. Food available. Hdg Middle School, Activity Center, Decoy Museum, HdG Harris Stadium. Fri. 6-9pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm. $6/day $10/weekend 12 yrs and under free with adult; 410-939-3739; www.decoymuseum.com     April 30th A NIGHT OUT AT THE LIBRARY Fireside chat with curator Allison Hays Lane, from the San Antonio Public Library. Discussion of the Winds and Words of War posters and prints on display at the Bel Air and Jarrettsville Libraries. Desserts and coffee. Jarrettsville Branch, 3722 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville. 7 to 9 pm; $30; 410-273-5600, x2283; www.hcplonline.info/WindsandWordsofWar     Check out more events on our site County Executive David R. Craig Harford County Office of Tourism 220 South Main Street / Bel Air, Maryland 21014 Visitor Info: 1.888.544.Go95 (4695) Office: 410.638.3327 / Fax: 410.879.8043 info@harfordmd.com