It’s Fair Time!!!

It’s that time of year again for the Garrett County, MD Agriculture Fair! This is a great time for all family and friends to get out and enjoy the local vendors, crafters, and farmers of our County. Not to mention everyone’s favorite THE RIDES! The fair officially opens on July 28 – August 2, 2014. Tickets for the rides are $10 for every person over 36″ tall., Children under 36″ tall are $5 and all children under 2 years of . . .

Welcome to the Home Show

This year marks the third annul Home & Garden Show at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. Come on down and see what’s available in building, remodeling, decorating, landscaping, crafts, and home-related services. DON’T forget to stop by the Humberson Homes exhibit and learn more on our New Home Construction and Post and Beams style Homes. The show will be Saturday June 21, 2014 beginning at 10 a.m. and Sunday June 22, 2014 beginning at 11 a.m. There is no admission fee . . .

McHenry MD Highland Festival

2014 marks the 27th annual McHenry Highland Festival. This festival supplies the traditions of Highland music, games, and dance. You can visit the different Clan tents and shop with the Celtic vendors. This is a celebration for all ages to enjoy. The festival will be held this year in the dedication to the memory of long-time member for the Board of Directors Jerry Lee Humberson. Festivities will take place on Saturday June 7, 2014 at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. Gates . . .

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 – . . .

The Heritage Craft Festival will take place on October 11-12, 2013 in Garrett County

If you are interested in Arts you will definitely want to head to Oakland, MD that weekend. The 34th Heritage Craft Fest will be hosted on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12, 2013 at Broadford Elementary & Southern Middle Schools in Oakland, MD. The annual festival shows the creative work of regional artisans and involves 85 participating vendors. Come and admire the work of the more than 80 participating vendors. Chances are, you will find something really nice for . . .

Deep Creek Arts

Garrett County has a plethora of art related events that are coming for our county’s youth. Several classes and workshops are being offered through community partners and businesses. Two classes in particular for your child are Summer Art Camp @J.F.Mazur Fine Art Studio (Jillian 240- 321-9212) and a Young Artist Workshop with Laura Stutzman (Mary Callis 301-387-3082). Both of these are fee based classes. For more information, contact the workshop providers at the numbers given above. Enjoy the summer and . . .