Crofton parents Alexis and Kacy Jenkins were tired of taking their kids to the same old places, like the zoo and the park, so they decided to take matters into their own hands.
The couple, owners of Humdinger Productions, created Chessie Jam, a children's music festival named after the legendary monster said to live in the bay.
'A couple years ago, we decided if we were ever to do our own festival, we would do one for kids,' Alexis said.
The pair created a festival that will feature family-friendly musicians Father Goose, Milkshake, Justin Roberts, Lalabibis, Recess Monkey and Maryland's own Biz Markie.
'We have two children,' Kacy said, 'so we really look for something our kids will enjoy.
'That's kind of what we were going for. Something hip, something different from your average kids show.'
The festival, Oct. 4 at the Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, will also include face painting, photo ops with wild animals, an obstacle course and a host of other kiddie activities.
The couple said they received lots of support from local businesses and community members.
'We're going to have the Orioles mascot there,' Alexis said.
They are promoting the festival with radio ads and posters at local schools.
'The response has been amazing,' Kacy said.
Those anticipating Chessie Jam include the Jenkins children.
'Our 21/2- year-old calls it his festival,' Kacy said of their oldest child, Dominic.
Chessie Jam's biggest fan might not be content with jamming in the audience, according to his mom.
'Our son Dominic is so accustomed to going on stage at music venues because he's used to visiting his dad at work, so it's going to be difficult to keep him off the stage,' Alexis said, laughing.
Dominic and his 1-year-old sister Lucia have watched their parents plan the festival.
'We really want them to be involved because we've been dragging them around putting posters up, so we want to show them a reward for their hard work,' Kacy said.
'I just hope they have the time of their life.'
Meanwhile, Alexis and Kacy will be doing the lighting and audio. They hope to produce Chessie Jam again.
'We're excited, we're nervous,' Kacy said. 'As long as the kids are still enjoying it and excited about it, we'll keep doing it.'
Tickets are available at http://ift.tt/1mZekaU for $25. Children 2 and under are free.
For every ticket purchased with the password 'BCP,' $5 will be donated to the East Baltimore charter school nonprofit Baltimore Curriculum Project. With the password 'kitties,' $5 will be donated to Kitties & Pitties, an Ellicott City nonprofit animal rescue organization.
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