Not sure yet how to spend your weekend? For Saturday, January 18, 2014, the weatherman has cold temperatures and snow for us – the Mountain State Brewing Company in McHenry, MD offers a cozier alternative: From 1 to 4pm Scott Alexander will perform at the Brewery. His music is described as “… nonrepetitive pop. His music is truly unique in the way it avoids verse-chorus repetitive structures, while employing catchy melodies and witty lyrics that evolve naturally through each song”. . . .
Category: county events
Christmas Treasure Hunt
From December 3 until December 24, 2013 you can go Treasure Hunting in beautifully decorated Downtown Oakland! Pick up your 12 Days to Christmas map from the Cornish Manor, the Cornish Cafe or the City Hall. Then take a nice stroll through downtown Oakland, MD and match the businesses to the ornaments they are displaying. Enter your results into the map and return it to the Cornish Cafe. Among other great things you can win a Family Fun Treasure Chest . . .
Trick or Treat?
Halloween is coming up fast. On Friday, October 31, the ghosts, witches, ghouls and other spooky creatures will take over the streets. There is a lot of things going on in Garrett County, MD on that weekend. For example you can join in the TRUNK or TREAT in Oakland, MD across from 84 Lumber. Participants decorate their truck beds or trunks and fill them with candy for the kids. Adults won’t have to stay hungry, either. There will be foods . . .
October 19, 2013 is Garrett County Public Safety Day!
On October 19, 2013 the County Volunteer Emergeny Services of Garrett County, MD are inviting you to come to the Garrett County Public Safety Day at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry, MD. The event will support the local Volunteer Fire Department and the Rescue Squads. Some of the activities include a hose maze, safety information, fire truck tours, rescue squad tours with simulation, helicopter tours, equipment demos, a firefighter challenge and a K9 demo. Admission is free and you . . .
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 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 – . . .
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 . . .
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“. . . .
You will FALL for this Farmer’s Market in Oakland, MD
Fall is probably the season when the Farmer’s Market in Oakland, MD reaches its peak. They still offer a huge variety of summer fruits and vegetables, but the fall produce like squash and decorative gourds is also available. You will find delicious home baked goods, jams and jellies, artisan cheeses and handmade crafts. The Oakland Farmer’s Market in Garrett County is open for you on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.