Columbia Festival of the Arts—Soft Open

Columbia Festival of the Arts—Soft Open Kicking off a 10+ day festival, the event’s soft open begins the festivities. Encompasses several smaller events throughout the area that will go on for several days, including a Howard County Brewers’ Beer Festival (at Clyde’s pavilion), a culinary festival (at the lakefront and Whole Foods), an arts and crafts show at the lakefront, and entertainment at the lakefront stage. Prices vary. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Kittamaqundi. home. columbiafestival.org. 410-715-3044.