Honfest - Baltimore, Maryland
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Baltimore and the surrounding area sure has changed a lot in its centuries-long history. But many traditions and landmarks from decades ago are still around today, give or take a few variations.
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Judy Templeton, crowned Baltimore’s Best Hon in 2021 at last year’s mini- Honfest, leads a dance line of Hons as Hampden’s Honfest 2022 returned at full blast this year on 36th St…
HonFest - Baltimore, Maryland
HonFest is a local tradition. The Bawlmer term of endearment, Hon, short for Honey, embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon our neighbors and visitors alike by historic working-women of Baltimore. HonFest is an annual celebration in honor of these women.
HonFest is a local tradition. The Bawlmer term of endearment, Hon, short for Honey, embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon our neighbors and visitors alike by historic working-women of Baltimore. HonFest is an annual celebration in honor of these women.
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HonFest is an annual festival held in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. HonFest takes its name from the word 'hon' -- a term of address or endearment, being an abbreviation for "honey" in Baltimorese; it is often used in the common greeting "Hey, hon." The festival began in 1994 as a local celebration of the Baltimorese lifestyle and stereotype by Cafe Hon, and since then has become one of the most visited festivals in Baltimore.
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HONfest, Baltimore
www.honfest.net/index.html Went to the HonFest in Baltimore today, so much fun! HonFest is a local tradition. The Bawlmer term of endearment, Hon, short for Honey, embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon our neighbors and visitors alike by historic working-women of Baltimore. HonFest is an annual celebration in honor of these women. Since 1994, HonFest has grown from a tiny Baltimore's Best Hon pageant behind Café Hon, to a nationally recognized festival that covers four city blocks on Hampden's very own 36th Street. In recent years, the festival has been acknowledged by The New York Times, Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels, Nightly News with Brian Williams, The New York Post, Southern Living, The LA Times, HGTV, CNN, and just this April by The New Yorker. The national media coverage isn't "breaking news" around here. Those of us who have witnessed the magnitude of more recent HonFests aren't surprised by national recognition. What has been more surprising to those close to the festival, however, has been the international recognition of late. In answer to the question, "Is the hon a dying breed?," Denise Whiting, creator of HonFest, exclaimed, "No! Absolutely not. Hon will live on forever in our hearts, and HonFest gives everyone an opportunity to celebrate and embrace their heritage." According to those statistics, it doesn't look like "HON" is going anywhere, any time soon. See ya in June, HON! HonFest: A One-of-a-kind Baltimore Tradition Think all summer street festivals are about the same? Check out HonFest. Locatecd in the Baltimore neighborhood of Hampden, HonFest celebrates the working women who helped make this great city what it is. “Hon”, short for Honey, is a classic Bawlmer term of endearment. For generations, it has expressed the warmth and affection bestowed upon neighbors and visitors alike by our mothers and grandmothers. Since 1994, HonFest has grown from a tiny Baltimore's Best Hon pageant behind Café Hon, to a nationally recognized festival that covers four city blocks on Hampden's very own 36th Street. In recent years, the festival has been acknowledged by The New York Times, Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels, Nightly News with Brian Williams, The New York Post, Southern Living, The LA Times, HGTV, CNN, and The New Yorker. Each year, revelers from every corner of our city, region, and nation--not to mention from overseas—have come to Hampden to celebrate Baltimore heritage and experience what makes the town like no other. WHAT IS A HON? The term Hon is actually a friendly greeting and comes from the word honey. Around here, however, the women who vie to become Baltimore’s Best Hon are a vision of the sixties-era. They are women with beehive hairdos, bright-blue eye shadow, spandex pants and anything with leopard print! FEEL LIKE YOU WON'T FIT IN? At HonFest you too can get your own beehive in our Glamour Lounge, listen to talented local musicians, and check out the work of local artists, while you stroll down The Avenue. HOW CAN I FIND IT!? This nationally recognized festival covers four city blocks on 36th Street (The Avenue) in the neighborhood of Hampden. Hampden is a revered old-style Baltimore neighborhood, filled with quirky shops, quaint restaurants and endearing residents. HonFest gives local storeowners the opportunity to spill-out onto the sidewalk and showcase their wares. HonFest is a favorite destination for young and old, tourist and resident.
Honfest - Baltimore, Maryland
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A performance of Hairspray at HONfest in Baltimore.
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