Baltimore by Baltimore is a series of six all-day festivals that serve as a platform for Baltimore’s all-star artists, makers, and creatives to showcase our diverse and creative communities to the world!

BIG Laughs, Inc & Lil’ Laughs Corp.

“Big” Fred Watkins


Get ready to burst out laughing with Comedian Big Fred Watkins (founder of BIG Laughs, Inc. and Lil' Laughs, Corp.) as he gathers our city's youth and Baltimore’s own Stars in comedy, music, and more to showcase their talents, for the second Baltimore by Baltimore (BxB) Music & Makers Festival on Saturday, July 2nd.

Join this month's featured producer, "Big" Fred Watkins, for the second Baltimore by Baltimore festival this Fourth of July Weekend at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater.

Big Fred curates unforgettable, hilarious, and impactful events for all ages. Fred was a 2019 OSI Fellow for his work with Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School (MERVO) students, and a nationally televised winner on The Oxygen Network's First Competition show, Last Squad Standing!

“I’m so excited to bring so many talented performers, venders, and youth together on such an historic weekend at such an important time. We’re all excited to show Baltimore, visitors, and one another, how bright our city deserves to shine and how much light we add to it! “