Annual Events

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Holi Celebration - (early March) Festival of Colors hosted by Asian & Pacific-Islander American Club (APAC)
Spring Break A Sweat (mid-April) - alumni athletes return to play games
World Carnival (mid-April) - a celebration of culture and diversity; food and craft vendors, cultural performances, Quidditch and Triwizard Tournament; free
Bay to Bay Service Days - Alumni Relations initiative
Spring Appreciation Event for Staff & Faculty - usually held during the week of Spring Break
The Mark Twain Lecture Series in American Humor & Culture
Lavender Celebration
Commencement

Faculty/Staff President’s Summer Picnic (early June)
Alumni Weekend (early June) - alumni love to catch up with faculty and staff at the waterfront picnic
Mulberry Music Festival - Featuring jazz and/or blues music acts, this event is traditionally held on a Friday night to kickoff a weekend of Juneteenth activities across St. Mary's County and is free to attend.
River Concert Series - Featuring the Chesapeake Orchestra, this series is held on the Townhouse Greens for five consecutive Friday nights and free to attend. Fireworks are usually done for the concert nearest July 4.

Governor’s Cup Yacht Race (first weekend in August) - the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. It starts in Annapolis on a Friday afternoon and ends at St. Mary’s City on Saturday morning.

Volunteer Expo (early September) - local nonprofits visit campus to advertise volunteer opportunities and showcase their services
Hawktoberfest (early-mid October; Homecoming & Family Weekend)
- Seahawk Memorial 5K: This 5K race, in honor of former student John Petruccelli, raises money for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship and the Safe Ride student shuttle program.
- Great Bamboo Boat Race
- HawktoberFEAST Dinner
- Sports games, activities for kids
Library Book Sale - first week in October; Tuesday & Wednesday
Halloween at the Jamie B. Roberts Stadium - trick-or-treating and free games are open to the community; usually held the Thursday before Halloween
Fall Festival/Social Event for Staff
Giving Tuesday (Alumni Relations initiative)
Sacred Journey: The Beloved Community - early November

Faculty/Staff President’s Holiday Luncheon (December)
Service Anniversary Celebration (January)
St. Mary's County/SMCM American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Michael P. O’Brien ARC (late February/early March)
Lunar New Year Celebration - hosted by Asian & Pacific-Islander American Club (APAC) all are invited to attend for free
Annual MLK Celebration & Prayer Breakfast
SMCM Performance of Handel's Messiah
Nurturing the Compassionate Community: An evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton - The event, co-sponsored by the VOICES Reading Series, is free of charge and open to the public. Traditionally held on the cusp of Black History Month and Women's History Month, the evening will feature poetry readings and reflections to honor St. Mary’s College’s former Distinguished Professor of the Humanities Lucille Clifton.

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