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Annapolis Kicks Off Packed Spring and Summer Event Series on West Street
Electric vehicle showcase, arts festival, food fundraiser, and summer dining return to the city's Arts District
Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:09pm
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A series of community events is coming to the first block of West Street in Annapolis, Maryland, over the next few months. The lineup includes an electric vehicle showcase, the return of the First Sunday Arts Festival, a food-focused fundraiser for the Dinner Under the Stars program, the start of the Dinner Under the Stars summer dining series, and the debut of a new Arts Annapolis festival.
Why it matters
These events are designed to bring residents and visitors to Annapolis' Arts District and downtown area for shopping, dining, music, and cultural programming. The series aims to support local businesses, arts organizations, and community engagement after a period of pandemic-related disruptions.
The details
The event series kicks off on April 19 with Kick Gas! Annapolis, a National Drive Electric Earth Month event featuring electric vehicle owners and information about EVs and climate change. The First Sunday Arts Festival returns on May 3, showcasing local and regional artists, live music, and shopping. Taste of Spring on May 17 is a fundraiser for the Dinner Under the Stars program, featuring food samples, cocktails, and live music. Dinner Under the Stars itself opens on May 20 and runs through September 30, transforming the first block of West Street into an open-air dining destination. Arts Annapolis, a new multi-location arts and culture festival, will debut on June 13.
- Kick Gas! Annapolis is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- The First Sunday Arts Festival will return on Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Taste of Spring on West Street is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dinner Under the Stars will begin its 2026 season on Wednesday, May 20 and continue through September 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Arts Annapolis 2026 is planned for Saturday, June 13, from noon to 10 p.m.
The players
Annapolis Arts District
The city's designated arts and cultural hub, located in the downtown area around West Street.
Dinner Under the Stars
A popular annual summer dining series that transforms the first block of West Street into an open-air dining destination.
Arts Annapolis
A new multi-day annual arts and multicultural festival planned to debut in 2026 as a prototype for a larger event in 2028.
What’s next
Organizers of Arts Annapolis are inviting artists and musicians to apply through an online form to participate in the June 13 event, which is intended as a prototype for a larger annual arts and culture festival planned for 2028.
The takeaway
The West Street event series aims to revitalize Annapolis' Arts District and downtown area by hosting a diverse lineup of community-focused activities, from an electric vehicle showcase to an arts festival to an open-air dining program. These events are designed to support local businesses, arts organizations, and overall community engagement after a period of pandemic-related disruptions.
