Hunting Season 2013 in Garrett County

The hunting season 2013 is open. Right now it’s Archery which will be followed by Muzzleloader and then Firearms. Garrett County, MD provides the perfect setting for hunting White Tail Deer and Turkey, but there also is a Bear Hunting Season from October 21 to October 26, 2013. You can find a detailed calendar at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/pdfs/Hunting_Seasons_Calendar.pdf. Let Humberson Homes find you your own hunting grounds, a nice piece of land where they can build the cabin you’ve always dreamed of . . .

Autumn Glory in Oakland, MD / Sunday, October 13, 2013

Ready for a fun-filled Sunday? Then you will definitely want to visit Oakland, MD this Sunday! On October 13 the Autumn Glory Festival Car Show will take place in downtown Oakland from 9am to 4pm. You can admire antique cars, street rods, classic cars. There will also be a truck and tractor show. Other features are raffles, door prizes, games and a Chinese Auction. You can grab a bite there, too! That same day, it’s Pumpkin Day at ASCI. The . . .

Autumn Glory in Oakland, MD / Saturday, October 12, 2013

By Saturday Oakland’s Autumn Glory Festival is in full swing. Among the many activities you should not miss the Annual Quilt Show and Sale. The Heritage Quilters present beautiful handmade quilts at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Parish Hall. There will also be vendors and raffle quilts. This might be the change for you to get the quilt you have always been looking for! On Saturday evening from 7pm the Town of Oakland and the Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West . . .

Autumn Glory – what’s up on Friday, October 11, 2013

This Friday, October 11, 2013 the Autumn Glory Festival in Oakland, MD is “Taking it to the Streets”. There will be live music and a lot of fun in downtown Oakland from 3pm to 7pm. The weather forecast promises beautiful fall weather, so you can go for a stroll through this beautiful small town and enjoy all the fun activities. Later that day, on your way back to Deep Creek Lake, you might want to check out High Mountain Sports. . . .

Autumn Glory Festival on October 9-13, 2013

If you have ever been to the Autumn Glory Festival in Oakland, MD you were probably looking forward to this event all year long. From Wednesday on there will be lots of things to see and do in and around Oakland, MD. There will be glasblowing and stained glass cutting demonstrations, art exhibits, craft shows – just to mention a few of the possibilities offered… Oakland is only a short drive away from Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County – . . .

Your next vacation!

Can you imagine a beautiful place.. that is not far from home? Where there is no such thing as bad weather, because there is always something fun to do? Where you can go shopping, horseriding, downhill or crosscountry skiing, golfing, swimming, boating, rafting, fishing…Where the locals are really nice and welcoming and the restaurants offer a variety of delicious food? Maybe you cannot yet live for good at this great place, but you certainly can spend your next vacation with . . .

Things to do this weekend in Garrett County

Here comes a to-do-list for the weekend – unlike the other HDLs you will like this one! Springs, PA is just a short drive away from Deep Creek Lake. This weekend the Springs Folk Festival will take place. From Saturday to Sunday there will be antique farm equipment demonstrations, sheep shearing, hayrides and music. On your way back to Deep Creek Lake make sure to stop by at Firefly Farms Creamery & Market. They host their Cheese Tasting & Pairing . . .

The good side of the Government Shutdown…

Besides the negative side effects the Government Shutdown brings to all of us, there is still one good point about it: If you happen to work for the Government you will probably have the time now to finally get in touch with Humberson Homes in our beautiful Garrett County. Make the most of it and let us find your dream home. Our professional and courteous staff in McHenry will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs. . . .

This is the time to visit Flea Markets in Garrett County!

In Garrett County there are always lots of things to discover. Come visit the 219 Indoor Flea Market near Oakland, MD. They offer all kinds of collectibles, jewelry, furniture and much more. Or check out one of the numerous yard and garage sales on the weekends. It’s a great opportunity to chat with the locals and find that special little something you’ve always wanted for your place.  

Plans for the weekend?

Fall has definitely arrived in Garrett County now. The colorful display of turning leaves, the bright blue sky with the mild light of the autumn sun make us want to go outside. It’s the time of the year when the corn mazes are ready. Head out for a lot of fun at Cove Run Farms close to Accident, MD. They traditionally have a great corn maze and a portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to “Warm the Children“. . . .