| HonFest is a unique celebration of all things "Bawlmer." is a celebration that pays homage to the neighborhoods, the language and the people of Baltimore. Over 30,000 people flocked to last year.
The highlight of the day is the crowning of Baltimore’s Best Hon. What is a Hon? The term Hon is actually a friendly Baltimore greeting and comes from the word honey. However, the women who vie to become Baltimore’s Best Hon are a vision of the sixties-era women with beehive hairdos, blue-eye-shadow, spandex pants and something, anything with leopard print! During 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 downy Avenue?
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.
The Baltimore's Best Hon Contest began in 1994 and quickly grew into its own festival, aptly named HonFest. Denise Whiting, owner of Cafe Hon & HON Bar, created both the contest and the festival. Cafe Hon has become a Baltimore’s landmark.
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