Weekend drive · Nov 13–15, 2026
Maryland and Delaware fall festival road trip 2026
A handmade holiday craft show in Westminster on Friday, wildlife art and duck-calling champions on Maryland's Eastern Shore on Saturday, then Irish music and dancing until late in Timonium. On Sunday, finish at the Delaware Renaissance Faire on its closing day. November 13–15, 2026.
The four stops
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Friday evening · Holiday craft show
Mistletoe Mart
Friday, November 13 · Westminster, Maryland · event dates: November 12–14, 2026
Carroll County's long-running juried holiday craft show fills Church of the Ascension at 23 North Court Street, with a café, a bake shop and Santa's Workshop for kids 8 and under. Friday hours are 10 am to 7 pm. Admission is $7 at the door, good for all three days, and kids 12 and under get in free.
- Drive about 1 h 50 min (about 95 mi) to Easton.
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Saturday daytime · Art and heritage festival
Waterfowl Festival
Saturday, November 14 · Easton, Maryland · event dates: November 13 - 15, 2026
The 55th Waterfowl Festival spreads wildlife art, decoys, demonstrations, music and food across downtown Easton, and festival buses link the venues. The World Waterfowl Calling Championships hold their finals on Saturday from 5:30 pm. General admission is $25, and kids under 15 get in free with a registered ticket.
- Drive about 1 h 25 min (about 75 mi) to Timonium.
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Saturday evening · Music and heritage festival
Maryland Irish Festival
Saturday, November 14 · Timonium, Maryland · event dates: November 13 - 15, 2026
An indoor festival in the Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, with Irish music, dancers, food, beer, cultural exhibits and a kids' play area. Saturday hours are noon to 11 pm.
- Drive about 1 h 15 min (about 70 mi) to Townsend.
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Sunday on the way home · Renaissance faire
Delaware Renaissance Faire
Sunday, November 15 · Townsend, Delaware · event dates: October 31 - November 15, 2026
Closing day of the faire's Fantasy Weekend, with shows on five stages, an artisan marketplace, a pub, archery and axe throwing. It's open 10 am to 5 pm, rain or shine. Tickets are date-specific: $25 for adults, $10 for youth and free under 5. Parking is free at 375 Saw Mill Branch Road.
Drive home to Westminster, MD: about 1 h 50 min (about 100 mi). Gas prices near Townsend
Drive times are approximate. Check your route before you leave.
At a glance
| Stop | Type | Dates | Drive from previous |
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| 1. Mistletoe Mart | Holiday craft show | Friday, November 13 (runs November 12–14, 2026) | Start |
| 2. Waterfowl Festival | Art and heritage festival | Saturday, November 14 (runs November 13 - 15, 2026) | about 1 h 50 min |
| 3. Maryland Irish Festival | Music and heritage festival | Saturday, November 14 (runs November 13 - 15, 2026) | about 1 h 25 min |
| 4. Delaware Renaissance Faire | Renaissance faire | Sunday, November 15 (runs October 31 - November 15, 2026) | about 1 h 15 min |
Event websites
Dates can change, so check the event’s website before you go.
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