artwork: Bill Nelson

2009 Abell Community Street Fair
Sunday, September 13th
Noon - 5:00 PM

Each September, the Abell Improvement Association hosts the Abell Community Street Fair. The AIA's biggest fundraiser, the Street Fair is an annual celebration of what makes this community unique, and what makes urban living great. With Abell Avenue's brightly-painted rowhouses as a backdrop, the Street Fair features live entertainment, great food, local artists and vendors, and Baltimore's Best Silent Auction. At a far more manageable scale than the oversized festivals in neighboring communities, Abell's Street Fair retains the authenticity and intimacy that defines our community. Our annual Street Fair is an opportunity for our community to reconnect, relax and be reminded of what makes Abell one of Charm City's most charming spots.

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!!!
Help ensure this year's Street Fair will be another success by donating some of your time. For more inormation, contact Street Fair Committee Chairperson Kathleen Hruska

2009 Street Fair HIGHLIGHTS:

All-U-Can-Eat Crab Feast
Advance tickets: $25/person; At the Door: $30/person.
Contact: Kathleen Hruska


Baltimore's Best Silent Auction
Featuring items from some of Baltimore's hippest stores and hotspots, including:.
Gertrude's Restaurant
Video Americain
Kashmir Imports
Donna's Restaurant
La Tavola Restaurant
Centerstage
The Charles Theater
Eddie's Market of Charles Village
And many more!


Live Musical Acts
A diverse lineup of musical acts will perform throughout the day.
12:00 - Frontier Dentists
1:00 - Jonathan Birkholz
2:00 - DJ Mills
3:00 - The Black Marks
4:00 - Tommy Tucker

Local Artists and Vendors
Handmade and unique items and artwork from the region's creative class.


Bake Sale
A wide variety of homemade baked goodies.


Baltimore-Brewed Artisanal Beers
Served up by connoisseurs from Hampden's The Wine Source


Grill Station
Grilled delights for vegetarians and omnivores alike


Children's Activities
Face-painting, Moonbounce and making its debut this year...a DUNKING BOOTH!

For over 25 years, the proceeds from the AIA Street Fair have been used to support AIA's many programs and activities throughout the year. These include hosting our annual Outdoor Summer Film Series, supporting The Community Law Center adult literacy programs, organizing neighborhood beautification projects and clean-ups, and supporting programs at neighboring Barclay Elementary/ Middle School.

Special Thanks to our 2009 Event Sponsor:

Johns Hopkins University