20th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser – St Vincent de Paul

Name: 20th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser – St Vincent de Paul
Start: 2026-04-17T18:30:00-0400
Location: Maryland State Fair

Friday, April 17

Maryland State Fair

Exhibition Hall

4pm-7pm

20^th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser presented by St. Vincent de Paul!

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Candlelight & Clay
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Featuring:
-Food tastings & open bar
-Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos
-Silent auction
-Handmade ceramic keepsake bowls
*Connect with other donors who support St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore’s mission!*

Annual Family Event
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Highlights include:
-Unlimited soup & food
-Kid Fun Zone
-Handmade ceramic keepsake bowls
-Artisan market
-Silent auction
*Enjoy delicious soup and nonstop entertainment for the whole family!*

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Empty Bowls is back—and it’s bigger, heartier, and more fun than ever!

Join St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore on April 17–18, 2026, for this beloved, feel-good community favorite that brings together families, friends, and foodies for a one-of-a-kind weekend filled with delicious soup, local craftsmanship, and nonstop entertainment.

Discover unlimited soups and food from local restaurant staples like Miss Shirley’s Cafe, Linwoods, Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen, The Gourmet at Kenilworth, and more of your favorites. Win silent auction items, including tickets to top Maryland attractions like Ladew Topiary Gardens and the B&O Railroad Museum, and exclusive experiences like a private wine tasting at Linganore Wine Cellars.

Check out the Kid Fun Zone on Saturday, packed with family-friendly activities such as face painting, character meet-and-greets, live music, and more. Don’t forget to select your favorite handcrafted ceramic bowl painted by local schools and sponsors to take home after the event.

Children 9 and under are free!
Admission starts as low as $35/ticket—
and the best part is, all proceeds support the food assistance programs of St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore.

Click HERE to purchase tickets or for more information visit emptybowlsbaltimore.org, email [email protected] or call 443-939-8576.

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Friday, April 17
Saturday, April 18

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