# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WTMD's First Thursday Festival - September 3, 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We're closing out the 2026 First Thursday Festival season with an all-Baltimore all-star lineup! ⭐

If you were a WTMD listener or fan of Baltimore's music scene in the early 2000's, you're definitely familiar with J. Roddy Walston. A longtime favorite of Baltimore music fans, he returns to his old stomping grounds with something new.

Longtime friends of the station, Pressing Strings are no strangers to Live Lunches and First Thursdays. We've watched them gradually refine and master their craft, championing them along the way. More recently, they've expanded their footprint outside of Maryland. They've embarked on extensive cross-country touring; booked slots at beloved festivals including Floydfest, Palisade Roots & Bluegrass, & Cavefest; and were recently featured on Sugarshack sessions—a tastemaker in modern American reggae, rock, and acoustic roots scenes—reaching hundreds of thousands of global subscribers.

The high-energy, genre-bending rock of MR VCR has made them mainstays on WTMD airwaves for years. They hustle and work hard, performing gigs all over the state. We've loved witnessing their growth and hearing their sound evolve. We think they're well overdue for a First Thursday festival debut!

You won't want to miss this epic night of music and close to our season!

🎵 J. Roddy Walston, Pressing Strings, MR VCR
📍 Canton Waterfront Park
📅 Thursday, September 3
🚪 Gates: 5 PM | Music: 6 - 10 PM
🎟️ Free admission (thanks to member support!)

Support the work of the station at wtmd.org/donate

More First Thursday info and FAQ's at wtmd.org/firstthursdays

Illustration work by Emilee Beeson (emileebeeson.com)

First Thursdays are brought to you by The CFG Bank and Baltimore Public Media.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/wtmds-first-thursday-festival-september-3-2026/200030571991313
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, performances, music, nonprofit, reggae, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 165

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Baltimore
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Canton Waterfront Park
- **lat**: 39.277148353884
- **long**: -76.573559045792
- **full address**: Canton Waterfront Park, Korean War Memorial, 2903 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WTMD's First Thursday Festival - September 3, 2026 being held?
  - **A:** WTMD's First Thursday Festival - September 3, 2026 takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Canton Waterfront Park, Korean War Memorial, 2903 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WTMD's First Thursday Festival - September 3, 2026?
  - **A:** WTMD's First Thursday Festival - September 3, 2026 is organized by WTMD.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at WTMD's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given WTMD a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. WTMD has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WTMD's First Thursday Festival - September 3, 2026 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. 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. With 160+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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