Getting Here | Lodging | Reservations | Dining | Golf | Attractions | Shopping | Groups | Living Here | Services | Our Towns | Photo Tour | Contact Trip Planner | Great Deals | View All Events June 2009   "My wife and I look forward to the awesome food at the Taste of Harford every June - It's the social event of the year!" Will Nori, Havre de Grace         Got Green? We do! From the extraordinary topiaries of Ladew Gardens (the answer to this month's Where's Wini?) to Maryland's best golf. Our courses create an exciting and challenging golf destination for the scratch golfer, the amateur, and of course the pros of ladies golf that will be descending upon Bulle Rock this month for the final McDonald's LPGA Championship! If you're an avid golf fan or just developing an interest in the sport, you will enjoy the spirit of this world-class tournament and the intensity of these athletes! Plan to include some of Harford County's best summer fun-Seafood dining, outdoor concerts, sailing at sunset and so much more!   Taste of Harford at the LPGA   June 3rd Comedian Howard G Presents Rob Maher Live! Comedians Howard G, and Rob Maher of 98 Rock will be performing live on stage at MaGerk’s Pub! Show starts promptly at 9 pm. Free! 410.638.7701; www.magerks.com     June 4th Sunset Cruise on the Skipjack Martha Lewis All aboard the Martha Lewis to experience a sunset to remember! Reservations required. Cruise lasts from 7 to 9 pm and departs from Havre de Grace. $25 for adults, $15 for children under 10. 410.939.4078; www.skipjackmarthalewis.org     June 4th Sailboat Races Dinner Cruise on the Lantern Queen We’ll be cruising The Havre de Grace Yacht Club’s Sailboat Races on the Lantern Queen Riverboat. Bring your camera! This two hour cruise also includes dinner! $45 per person. 410.939.1468; www.lanternqueen.com     June 5th 10th Annual Harford Hospice Regatta Enjoy a sailboat regatta, a steak and chicken dinner by Outback Steakhouse, unlimited beer and soda, a live band, gaming wheels, and a silent auction in historic Havre de Grace (at the foot of Lafayette Street adjacent to the Concord Point Lighthouse). 443.643.3460; www.uchs.org     June 5th First Fridays in Bel Air & Havre de Grace Enjoy an outdoor festival, live music in the streets, stores and galleries open late, a car show, specials and discounts in restaurants and stores, and free activities for the kids all in Downtown Bel Air & Havre de Grace from 5 to 9 pm. 410-638-1023 (Bel Air); www.downtownbelair.com; 410-939-1811 (Hdg); www.mainstreethdg.com     June 6th Darlington Herb Festival Join us from 10am to 4pm at the Darlington Vol. Fire Co. (2600 Castleton Rd. at Rte. 1) for our 20th anniversary! We will have antiques, crafts, herbs & flowers, garden accessories, garden advice, everlastings, fleas & garden collectibles, and herbal remedies. No admission price! 410.457.4849; 443.604.4278     June 7th Jerusalem Mill Village Outdoor Concert: Smooth Kentucky Enjoy an outdoor concert in the meadow at historic Jerusalem Mill Village nestled along the scenic Little Gunpowder. $7 for Adults, $5 for Members, Children under 12 are free! 410.877.3560; www.jerusalemmill.org     June 10th The Taste of Harford at the LPGA Returning for the fifth year with the mission to raise $100,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Residents Club at Bulle Rock will host this prestigious event and Kick-off the McDonalds LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola. With the opportunity to mingle with some of the world’s best golfers, enjoy food and drink from the best Harford County has to offer and a fireworks spectacular at dusk, organizers are anticipating a sell-out crowd. $75; 6:30pm-9:30pm; 888.321.1681; www.mcdslpga.org     June 8th-12th McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola Presented by Coca-Cola, the LPGA Chamionship returns to the Bull Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace. The Championship is one of four "Majors" on the LPGA Tour. Yani Tseng returns to defend her title against the best players in the world, including Paula Creamer, Lorena Ochoa, and Morgan Pressel. They will be competing for $2 million in prize money and the coveted LPGA Championship trophy. Proceeds from the 2009 tournament will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children's charities. $15-$50; 302.504.5110; www.mcdslpga.org     June 13th-14th The Harford Ballet Company Presents Cinderella Please join the Harford Ballet Company and professional guest artists at Patterson Mill Middle High School at 6 pm on the 13th and 1 pm on the 14th  to celebrate our 10th anniversary season with Art That Moves You, featuring a mixed bill program including the beloved Cinderella as well as two world premiere works! This production of whimsical drama and athleticism will draw audience members of all ages back each season wanting more. $17 to $23; 410.877.0777; www.harfordballetcompany.org     June 13th Harford Dance Theatre Presents Sleeping Beauty The same company that brought you The Nutcracker presents an all-new concert featuring Act III of Marius Petipa’s Sleeping Beauty at Harford Community College’s  Amoss Center. With Marius Petipa’s enchanting interpretation of a beloved children’s fairy tale and a showcase of three captivating original works by seasoned choreographers, this production is a must see for all ages! $7-$14. 443.412.2211; Event Calendar     June 14th Celtic Festival Join us at the Steppingstone Museum for Celtic entertainment, pipe band music, sheepherding & sheepshearing, highland games & dances, spinning & weaving, Celtic clans & vendors and food. Free Parking. $5.00 per adult, children under 12 and members are FREE. 410.939.2299; www.steppingstonemuseum.org     June 14th Summer Concert at Ladew: The Jody West Band Join us at Ladew Topiary Gardens from 6-8 pm for the Jody West Band. Classic rock, swing, and blues, covering artists from B.B. King to Van Morrison and the Beatles, this band’s diverse repertoire has something for everyone. Be sure to also check out other concerts happening all summer at Ladew! $7 for members, $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, $3 for children; Ladew Topiary; 410.557.9570; www.ladewgardens.com     June 20th Early Morning Guided Canoe Trip Bring the family to Eden Mill Nature Center and enjoy a morning canoe trip from 8 to 10:30 am on Deer Creek. This program is like a guided hike, but on the water! Participants must be at least  years of age with one adult per every child 12 and under. $8.00 per person or $20 per household. Space limited to 8 boats. All equipment will be provided. Pre-registration is required. 410.836.3050; www.edenmill.org     June 20th-21st Father's Day Weekend at Ladew with Ferrari Car Show and Concert For the ultimate Father's Day present bring Dad to Ladew Gardens for a car show or a concert! The Mid-Atlantic Region Ferrari Club of America displays Ferraris and other exotic sports cars on June 20th -1 to 4 pm, weather permitting. Father's Day Concert: The Crawdaddies on June 21st - 410.557.9570; www.ladewgardens.com     June 21st Father’s Day Cruise Join us on the Martha Lewis at 11am, 1pm, or 3pm, and treat Dad to sandwiches, beverages, and dessert. Reservations required. $35 for adults, $15 for children under 10. 410.939.4078; www.skipjackmarthalewis.org     June 21st Father’s Day Luncheon or Dinner Cruise Is Dad your hero? Of course he is! Treat him to a special 2 hour lunch or dinner cruise for Dads onboard The Lantern Queen! 2-4pm or 6-8pm. 410.939.1468; www.lanternqueen.com     June 22nd Aberdeen Iron Birds Opening Day 2009 Gather the family and head to Ripken Stadium for the Aberdeen IronBirds season opener! Our hometown minor leaguers are set for another spectacular season as they take on the Staten Island Yankees. 410.297.9292; http://www.ironbirdsbaseball.com     June 27th Summertime Blues Festival at Steppingstone Live blues music by local, regional and national blues acts. Not to mention food, beer and wine. Rain or shine; No refunds; 2pm to 8pm; $20.00 in advance/ $25.00 at the gate; 410.939.2299/888.419.1762; www.steppingstonemuseum.org     June 28th Family Night on the Bay Treat your family to a night on the Bay with pizza, beverages, and water ice on the skipjack Martha Lewis in Havre de Grace. Reservations required. $10 per person. 410.939.4078; www.skipjackmarthalewis.org     June 29th 11th Annual Route 40 Business Association Golf Benefit Tournament Join us at the Maryland Golf & Country Club for a golf tournament! 10 am registration, 11am shotgun start, awards dinner following. This tournament benefits the ARC- Northern Chesapeake Region. $220 per golfer, $195 if paid by May 1st. 410.679.2997, ext 203; http://www.route40ba.com     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