Boordy Vineyards will once again host its annual Wine & Herb Festival Saturday-Sunday, May 30-31, 1-5 p.m., at 12820 Long Green Pike. As in years past, this event will feature wine tastings, vineyard wagon rides, a sale of herbs, and grilled food. Visitors can also witness a living history encampment, enjoy organic bread and handcrafted cheese, and peruse items brought in by craft vendors. There will also be live music by the Jimmy Buffet tribute band Captain Quint. Admission is $15 general; $5 for kids ages 2-12. Call 410-592-5015.

Taste of Poland

The Polish Community Association of Maryland will host the 36th annual Polish Festival Friday-Sunday May 29-31, at Patterson Park's Pulaski Monument (at Eastern and Linwood avenues). On the bill will be local, regional and national entertainment by polka bands, ethnic food and such Polish crafts as hand-made dolls and afghans. Hours are Friday 5-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday noon-9 p.m. Friday admission is $2; weekend admission is $5. Visit: http://familypolka.com/Festival.html.

Wine al fresco

The Howard County Conservancy non-profit environment education center and land trust will host a Wine in the Garden event on Thursday, May 28, 5-8 p.m., at 10520 Old Frederick Road in Woodstock. Visitors can sample wine and food while supporting the conservancy's educational programs. Call 410-465-8877 or visit: hcconservancy.org.

Blues in Hagerstown

The Western Maryland Blues Fest takes place Thursday-Sunday, May 28-31, in downtown Hagerstown. Featured artists include the Derek Trucks Band, Ronnie Ray, Bad Influence, Roomful of Blues and Jimmy Thackery of the Nighthawks. Hours are Thursday 5-6:30 p.m., Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Adult tickets run $20-$50; children's tickets run $7. Call 410-739-8577 or visit: www.blues-fest.org.

Strawberries in Sykesville

The Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church will host its annual Sykesville Strawberry Festival Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at 5600 Old Washington Road. The event, now in its 19th year, will feature games, pony rides, entertainment, a silent auction, food, craft and antique vendors, and strawberry shortcake. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call 410-795-9174 or visit: www.melchurch.org.

Annapolis goes Greek

The Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church will host its Annual Greek Festival Friday-Sunday, May 29-31, at 2747 Riva Road in Annapolis. The event will be highlighted by the wide variety of Greek cuisine, which will include moussaka and tyropita. Admission is free. Visit: www.schgochurch.org.

More storytelling

The Stoop Storytelling monologue series returns Monday, June 1, 8 p.m., at the Creative Alliance at the Patterson (3134 Eastern Ave.). The new edition will be called "Good Sports: Winning, Losing and Everything in Between" and will be preceded by a 7 p.m. cocktail hour with music by local favorites Caleb Stine and the Brakemen. Admission is $15. Call 410-332-0033.

See the yachts

The Yacht Show at the National Harbor will take place Friday-Sunday, May 29-31, at 137 National Plaza in National Harbor, MD. The show will feature yachts and boat-related productions from dozens of national companies. Hours are Friday-Saturday noon-9 p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p.m. Admission is $16 general and $8 for children ages 7-12. Call 410-268-8828.

Letters from soldiers

The National Museum of American History's Historic Theater will present a staged reading, "Letters Home," Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., on the third floor in the East Wing. The event will feature actual letters from American soldiers stationed abroad. Admission is free. Call 202-633-3306.

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