*** Closed until further notice. ***
Due to severe wind damage, this facility will be closed to the public until repairs can be completed.
The Fort Meade Pavilion/Event Tent located near the Mapes Gate off 175, up the street from both 295 and 32. Fort Meade is 35 minutes from Bethesda, 20 minutes from Baltimore and 30 minutes from DC. The Fort Meade Pavilion is the big white tent located along Llewellyn Ave. between Chisholm Ave and Chamberlin Ave.
The event tent near the Llewellyn Gate entrance can be reserved by calling +1(301)677-3810 or +1(301)677-3031. The event tent can hold 1200 people and it comes with tables, chairs and a stage. Call or email for a site visit or more information. It's a great spot for change of command ceremonies and has been utilized as an inclement weather site when the parade field is too wet.
If you are looking to market your event to the military, you will have access to 10,564 active-duty military members, 22,278 family members, over 48,694 military retirees and their Family members, as well as 21,129 civilian government employees and their Families who are attached to Fort Meade.
Once you have confirmed that a date for the pavilion is available, save time and complete the Questionnaire form to provide to us.
Directions
Mapes Road Gate:
From Washington D.C.
Take MD-295 North towards Baltimore to US 175 East. Follow 175 East approximately 3 miles. At the fourth light, turn right at the Mapes Road Gate entrance. Take the first left on Ernie Pyle Road. After approximately 1 mile, turn left onto 8th Street. The pavilion will be ahead on your right.
From Baltimore, MD
Take MD-295 S towards Washington to US 175 East. Follow 175 East approximately 3 miles. At the fourth light, turn right at the Mapes Road Gate entrance. Take the first left on Ernie Pyle Road. After approximately 1 mile, turn left onto 8th Street. The pavilion will be ahead on your right.
From North of Baltimore, MD
Take I-95 South towards Washington to US 175 East. Follow 175 East approximately 5.5 miles. At the fourth light, turn right at the Mapes Road Gate entrance. Take the first left on Ernie Pyle Road. After approximately 1 mile, turn left onto 8thStree. The pavilion will be ahead on your right.
