# Event Details - **Event Name**: ROOT WORD: An Adult Spelling Bee - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: ROOT WORD: An Adult Spelling Bee Think you have what it takes to outspell the competition? ROOT WORD is an adult spelling bee where language takes center stage. Equal parts competition, culture, and celebration, this one-of-a-kind evening transforms words into live entertainment. Hosted at OUTER SPACE Greenhouse + Courtyard, this year's competition draws inspiration from the living world around us. Every word featured throughout the evening is rooted in plants, botanicals, ecology, and the natural world—inviting contestants to explore the rich vocabulary that helps us name, understand, and care for the environments we inhabit. Sixteen contestants will step into the spotlight to compete for the title of ROOT WORD Champion and a $500 Cash Grand Prize. Each round raises the stakes as competitors put their vocabulary, confidence, and composure to the test. The audience is part of the experience, too. Cheer on your favorite contestants, join in interactive moments throughout the evening, and be automatically entered into raffle drawings featuring prizes from local businesses and creative partners. Whether you're competing or cheering from the crowd, ROOT WORD is an invitation to celebrate language, curiosity, and our connection to the natural world—one word at a time. EVENT DETAILS Saturday, September 26, 2026 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: OUTER SPACE Greenhouse + Courtyard ROOT WORD is designed as an outdoor experience surrounded by the greenhouse and courtyard gardens. ? Audience Admission --------------------- Join us for an evening where words bloom into friendly competition. Your ticket includes: • Admission to ROOT WORD: An Adult Spelling Bee • Automatic entry into multiple raffle prize drawings throughout the evening • Audience participation opportunities • Access to food and beverage vendors General Admission: $15 Last Word Admission: $25 (available at the door, if capacity allows) ✍? Contestant Registration ------------------------------- Ready to put your vocabulary to the test? Contestant registration includes: * Official entry into the competition * A commemorative ROOT WORD Contestant Bib * Eligibility to compete for the **$500 Cash Grand Prize** * Contestant welcome gift * Light refreshments * Professional event photography Only 16 contestant spots are available.** Registration closes once all positions have been filled. Competitor Registration: $45 One stage. Sixteen contestants. One champion. **Photo & Video Release** By attending ROOT WORD: An Adult Spelling Bee, you acknowledge that photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings may be captured throughout the event. These materials may be used by OUTER SPACE Greenhouse + Courtyard and The Sola System for promotional, marketing, educational, archival, and storytelling purposes across print, digital, and social media platforms. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and recorded, and to the use of your likeness without compensation or further notice. If you have any questions or accessibility concerns related to photography or videography during the event, please speak with a member of our team upon arrival. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/root-word-an-adult-spelling-bee/4600030716258803 - **Event Categories**: contests, art, fine-arts, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: OUTER SPACE Greenhouse - **lat**: 39.3155088 - **long**: -76.6149621 - **full address**: OUTER SPACE Greenhouse, 100 E 23rd St Courtyard, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ROOT WORD: An Adult Spelling Bee - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/085e4920-b456-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc787848-gmir.png?v=1789841702 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ROOT WORD: An Adult Spelling Bee being held? - **A:** ROOT WORD: An Adult Spelling Bee takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at OUTER SPACE Greenhouse, 100 E 23rd St Courtyard, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ROOT WORD: An Adult Spelling Bee is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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