Autumn Glory

The Garrett County Historical Society Museum
107 S. Second Street, Oakland. Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm; Wed-Sat, 10am–3pm, Come browse through the Garrett/B&O Room where children can run the train; see the fabulous hotels, the B&O built & visit an 1850s cabin. Contact 301-334-3226.

Museum at The Ticket Office
Spruce & G street, Mt. Lake Park. Open by appointment only January, February, March. Built in 1890 and currently restored as a museum, the ‘Ticket Office’ served as the Mountain Lake Park Association office and the tickets for events in the Bashford Amphitheater were sold there. Contact 301-334-4314 or mlpclerk@mac.com

Simon Pearce Tours
265 Glass Drive, Mtn. Lake Park. 9am-5pm. Open 7 days, excluding Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Factory open to visitors for self-guided tours to watch master glass blowers create beautiful glassware. Retail store on premises. www.simonpearce.com Contact 301-334-5277 or customerservice@simonpearce.com

Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibits
The Gallery, 206 E. Alder Street, Oakland. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Closed most holidays. The Gallery of the Garrett County Arts Council features Garrett County’s finest arts and crafts. www.garrettarts.com 301-334-6580 or garrettarts@earthlink.net

Friend Family Association Museum and Genealogical Library
261 Maple Street, Friendsville. Open by request November through May 1. Depicts history of Friendsville settled by John Friend in the early 1760s and the surrounding area. Contains artifacts of early Indian dwellers. Library contains 1,000 general genealogical books and files. Contact 301-746-4690, 301-746-4220 or friendfamilyassoc@iceweb.net

Pleasant Valley Dream Rides
Oakland, 10am-10pm, Mon–Sat, Experience the breathtaking pastoral beauty of Pleasant Valley & Backbone Mountain by horse drawn carriage or winter sleigh ride, farm tours & bonfires. Contact 301-334-1688 or dreamrides@pleasantvalleydreamrides.com

Dogsled-on-Wheels or Dogsled Rides
Husky Power Dogsledding Home Kennels, 2008 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, Dogsled rides and/or “Dogsled on Wheels” or dogsledding presentations with kennel visits. September through March, times by reservation. Prices vary. Enjoy a ride, an informative & entertaining presentation, Grill the mushers, see the equipment, hug the Huskies, tease the puppies & much more. Contact 301-746-7200, linda@huskypowerdogsledding.com

Stained Glass Cutting Demonstrations
Stained Glass Gallery, 214 I Street, Mtn. Lake Park. Open 7 days a week, 2-5pm, 2000 stained glass creations. Stained glass artist Lou DiCarlo will have stained glass cutting demonstrations, Mon, Tues & Wed. Contact Lou DiCarlo at 301-334-8222.

MONDAYS

Second & Fourth Mondays
Western Square Dancing - Broadford Elementary School Cafeteria, Oakland. 7pm. Join the Mt. Top Promenaders Square Dance Club for an evening of dancing. $6 a couple. Contact 301-334-1386.

Second Monday
Adult Book Club - Grantsville Branch, Ruth Enlow Library. 6:30-8pm. Book discussion group, www.relib.net Contact 301-895-5298 or kim@relib.net

WEDNESDAYS

Preschool Reading Program - Accident Branch, Ruth Enlow Library, 106 S. North Street, Accident. 11am-noon. Stories are read to the children followed by a craft. Program includes music, interactive CDs. People from community present at some of the programs. www.relib.net Contact Janet Otto 301-746-8792 or janet@relib.net

Third Wednesday of the month
Adult Reading Club - Accident Branch, Ruth Enlow Library, 106 S. North Street, Accident, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Adult book discussion group. www.relib.net Contact Janet Otto 301-746-8792 or janet@relib.net

Children’s Hour - Oakland Branch, Ruth Enlow Library. 10:30-11:30am, For 3-5 year-olds, this program uses songs and magnetic and flannel-board story figures to entertain the preschoolers. www.relib.net Contact Dorene Rogers at 301-334-3996, Ext. 115 or dorene@relib.net

Preschool Reading Program - Accident Branch, Ruth Enlow Library, 106 S. North Street, Accident. Wednesdays, 11am–noon. Stories are read to children followed by a craft. Program includes music & interactive CDs. People from the community present some of the programs. www.relib.net Contact 301-746-8792.

Third Wednesday
Adult Programs - Accident Branch, Ruth Enlow Library, 106 S. North Street, Accident. 5:30-6:30pm. Adult book discussion group. www.relib.net Contact 301-746-8792 or janet@relib.net

FRIDAYS

Children’s Story Hour - Grantsville Branch, Ruth Enlow Library. A program using songs and stories to entertain the children. www.relib.net Contact Kim Lishia at 301-895-5298, or kim@relib.net

SATURDAYS

First Saturday
Landon’s Library Play-Date - Oakland Branch, Ruth Enlow Library, 11am-noon, At this play-date, children experience the magic of books through age-appropriate play & learning stations. This activity is a component of Landon’s Library – in loving memory of Landon Bryant Boal. Contact 301-895-5298 or dorene@relib.net

Second Saturday
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner - Eastern Garrett Fire Department, Exit 29 from I-68. 3-7pm. includes salad, roll, coffee & ice tea, $6 adult, $3 child. Contact 301-689-5431.

25 ~ Stage Wisp Kick-Off Concert
Grab your lawn chairs and head to the Mountain Side for some good music and lots of fun! This annual summer concert series will provide family friendly nightlife and entertainment! Free Admission to Concert

25, 28 ~ Mt. Fresh Oakland Farmers Markets
10am-1pm at the Mt. Fresh pavilion by the Oakland town parking lot off Second Street. For more information, visit www.MountainFresh.org or call 301-334-6960

26, 30 ~ Mt. Fresh McHenry Farmers Markets
4pm-6:30pm at the Garrett County Visitor’s Center parking lot off Rt. 219 in McHenry. For more information, visit www.MountainFresh.org or call 301-334-6960

27 ~ Little Yough Summer Music Fest
Town of Oakland, Hillbilly Gypsies performing

27-29 ~ 31st Annual Grantsville Days
Grantsville Park. A family weekend. Continuous live entertainment, locally prepared foods, Lions chicken BBQ, parade, children’s games, fireworks and more. Sponsored by the Grantsville Lions Club. www.grantsvilledays.com Contact at 301.895.5387 or gbeachy@verizon.net

28 ~ Secret County Gardens Tour
Garrett County, 10am-4pm. A one day tour designed to encourage horticultural and environmental practices while enjoying the beauty of Garrett County. $. www.mountainlaurelgardenclub.org. Contact 301.334.3249

2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 ~ Mt. Fresh Oakland Farmers Markets
10am-1pm at the Mt. Fresh pavilion by the Oakland town parking lot off Second Street. For more information, visit www.MountainFresh.org or call 301-334-6960

3 ~ Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks at dusk. Come and enjoy fireworks at Broadford Park Recreation Area. Enjoy a day of relaxation and family fun with swimming, boating and picnicking. $ park entrance fee. Contact 301.334.2691

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 ~ Mt. Fresh McHenry Farmers Markets
4pm-6:30pm at the Garrett County Visitor’s Center parking lot off Rt. 219 in McHenry. For more information, visit www.MountainFresh.org or call 301-334-6960

4 ~ Fire on the Mountain Fireworks
Join the celebration! Fireworks are launched from the top of Bear Claw Tubing Park at Wisp Resort out toward the waters of Deep Creek Lake. Best viewed by boat from McHenry Cove, or from local businesses along Garrett Highway or Deep Creek Drive. Sponsored by Wisp Resort. Rain date is July 5. www.visitdeepcreek.com 301.387.4386 or info@garrettchamber.com

4 ~ Accident’s Homecoming
Town of Accident/Fire Hall; 9am-10pm. Parade - 11am. Craft show and sale, chicken dinner, walking tour, musical entertainment, hayrides. Historic Drane House open. Games for children. Contact 301.746.6346 for more information

4 ~ July 4th Luau
Wisp Resort, 4-8pm. Celebrate our nations independence Hawaiian style! Live entertainment, games and special events! Ends with a bang with mountainside fireworks! $ www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com

4 ~ Garrett Community Concert Band
Under the big tent, 7:30pm, at Garrett College, 301-387-3082

4-5 ~ Dave Martins' Championship Rodeo
Garrett County Fairgrounds. 2 nights of Bronco busting and bull riding family fun. Entertainment by local singer Charlie Kenney. Great Food – Great Fun! $. Contact 301.334.1399

6 ~ Sumo Wrestling Robots @ GEARS
Accident, 1pm. Teams of 2-5 players each build a custom Sumo robot out of LEGOs and then compete on a 3-foot Sumo ring. It’s fun, creative, and a great family activity. www.SuGO.GEARSinc.org. Contact 301.387.2231

10-12, 16-19 ~ Taming of the Shrew
Garrett College Auditorium, 7:30pm. A rollicking “comedy of the sexes,” timeless play, written by William Shakespeare. $. www.totltheatre.com. Contact 304.680.1002

11 ~ Little Yough Summer Music Fest
Town of Oakland, Karen Collins and Backroads Band performing

11-12 ~ Annual Summer Quilts & Crafts Festival
Spruce Forest Artisan Village, 10am-6pm. Over 200 quilts on display, many for sale. Demonstrations, workshops, crafts, food and music. www.spruceforest.org.Contact 301.895.3332 or artisans@spruceforest.org

12 ~ GALS Dinner + Private Shopping Spree
5pm. Come enjoy dinner and shopping at Deep Creek Bath, Body and Candle. $. For additional info and reservations, please contact Maggie Lemak at 301.387.7800 or email maggie@thegals.org

12 ~ Christmas in July for Our Best Friends
Garrett County Fairgrounds, McHenry; 10am-2pm. Dog demonstration, silent auction, snack bar and more. Sponsored by the Garrett County Humane Society. Free. Contact Lisa Baker at 301.387.4425

12 & 13 ~ 9th Annual Art in the Park
Deep Creek Lake State Park, 10am-5pm, over 40 artists exhibit and sell their work, 301-387-5563

16 ~ Fitness Carnival
Grantsville Senior Center, 10am-2pm. FREE - carnival games and prizes, table tennis and bowling tournaments, and other fitness related activities. Contact 301.334.9431

17 ~ Dogsledding Presentations & Kennel Visits
Husky Power Dogsledding Home Kennels in McHenry, MD, 10am-noon. Enjoy an informative and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill the mushers, see equipment, hug the Huskies and watch films. No reservations required, this date only. www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com Contact 301.746.7200 or Linda@HuskyPowerDogsledding.com

18-19 ~ Tristate Relief Sale
Garrett County Fairgrounds, McHenry; Friday, 4:30-8:30pm; Saturday, 7:30am–3:30pm. Benefit festival - quilts, artwork, NFL signed football, crafted furniture, vacations, kid’s fun, market place, surrey rides, pancake breakfast. Free Admission. www.tristatesale.org. Contact (814) 445.6945.

19 ~ 44th Annual Friendsville Fiddle & Banjo Contest
Friendsville Community Park; 3pm. Come and enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment, socializing, and an evening of talented competition. Bring a lawn chair and sunscreen. $. Contact Cheryl MacLane 301.746.4246

19 ~ Walk & Rock
At Loch Lynn school pavilion. 9am. More information is available by contacting the Dove Center, 301-334-6255 Proceeds to support the Dove Center

19-20 ~ Plant It & They Will Come
Elk Ridge Nature Works, 9am–3pm. Free tours of wildlife habitat garden at 10am, noon and 2pm. Native plants and habitat boxes, No restrooms or pets. www.elkridgenatureworks.com Contact 301.895.3686 or info@elkridgenatureworks.com

23-27 ~ The Miracle Worker
Garrett College Auditorium, 7:30pm. The story of Helen Keller, deaf and blind, and her tenacious teacher who “opened” Helen’s eye and ears to words. $. www.totltheatre.com. Contact 304.680.1002

25 ~ Little Yough Summer Music Fest
Town of Oakland, Dennis McClung Blues Band performing

25-27 ~ Adventure Games at Deep Creek Lake
ASCI. The World’s top adventure sports competition series and festival. http://www.adventuresportscenter.com/ Contact 301.387.3250.

26 ~ Summer Luau Party
Honi-Honi Bar, 1pm. Enjoy the best of summer with a pig roast, battle of bands and much more! www.honi-honi.com. Contact 301.387.9172.

26 ~ Traveling Treasure Hunt & Pig Roast
Garrett County Fairgrounds, noon. Traveling treasure hunt through Garrett County followed by a pig roast dinner to benefit Cindy’s Fund. www.cindysfund.org. Contact 301.533.2408.

26 ~ Youghiogheny River Festival Group
Friendsville, 3pm-10pm. Join the festival for a day of hiking, kayaking, games, races and entertainment with all proceeds supporting the Youghiogheny River. Contact 301.746.5253 or fairybuzz@gmail.com

28 ~ Skate Park Competition & Winch Water Skate Jam
Wisp Resort, 1pm. Check out the jumps and tricks on water and land as participants compete for prizes! $ www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com

29 ~ Disk Golf
Wisp Resort 11am. Trade in your golf clubs and compete in the eighteen-hole disk golf challenge! $ www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com

30-31 ~ Little Women, the musical
Garrett College Auditorium, 7:30pm. With soaring music, the story is a timeless piece of American literature perfectly suited for the entire family. $. www.totltheatre.com. Contact 304.680.1002

31-August 3 ~ Western Maryland Champions
Mountain Lake Park Tennis Club, 9am–dark. Watch four days of consecutive tennis during this USTA sanctioned event held on four red clay surfaced courts. www.mlptc.org

1 ~ Little Yough Summer Music Fest
Town of Oakland, Second Line Band performing

1-2 ~ Friendsville Days 2008
Friendsville MD. Fri, 6pm-10pm, Sat, noon-10pm. Friday: food, games and music. Saturday: noon parade, day long activities, food entertainment, car show, fireworks and crafts. Contact 301.746.5933 or lucretias@hotmail.com

1-3 ~ Glass, Glorious Glass
Art Studios, 10am-5pm. Visit 3 different studios within a 10 mile radius: Lou DiCarlo/ Stained Glass, Simon Pearce/ Blown Glass, and Snowbird Creations/Glass Studio. www.snowbirdcreations.com. Contact 301.387.4624

2-3 ~ Wisp/Racers Edge Downhill MTB Race Weekend
Wisp Resort, 9am registration. Dual event on Saturday, finals under the lights at Wisp! Downhill event on Sunday. Cash and prizes. $ www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com

2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 ~ Mt. Fresh Oakland Farmers Markets
10am-1pm at the Mt. Fresh pavilion by the Oakland town parking lot off Second Street. For more information, visit www.MountainFresh.org or call 301-334-6960

2 ~ Edge of Adventure Film Challenge
Adventure Sports Center International, 301-387-3250

2-3, 6-9 ~ Little Women, the musical
Garrett College Auditorium, 7:30pm. With soaring music, the story is a timeless piece of American literature perfectly suited for the entire family. $. www.totltheatre.com. Contact 304.680.1002

4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 ~ Mt. Fresh McHenry Farmers Markets
4pm-6:30pm at the Garrett County Visitor’s Center parking lot off Rt. 219 in McHenry. For more information, visit www.MountainFresh.org or call 301-334-6960

5 ~ Dogsledding Presentations & Kennel Visits
Husky Power Dogsledding Home Kennels in McHenry, MD, 10am-noon. Enjoy an informative and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill the mushers, see equipment, hug the Huskies and watch films. No reservations required, this date only. www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com Contact 301.746.7200 or Linda@HuskyPowerDogsledding.com

8 ~ Little Yough Summer Music Fest
Town of Oakland, National Road Performing

8 ~ Wisp Paintball Tournament
Wisp Resort, 1pm. 3 person teams compete in a grassroots beginner style tournament! Prizes given to top teams. www.wispresort.com, Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com

9 ~ 3rd Annual Deep Creek Chili Splash
Wisp Resort, 11am-6pm. International Chili Society sanctioned cook-off! Cash prizes for cooks, live music, contest and lots of chili. $ www.wispresort.com. Contact 301.387.4911 or info@wispresort.com

9 ~ GALS - Cocktail Party & Specialty Beers Demo
DC's Bar & Restaurant, 301-387-4911

9-16 ~ Garrett County Fair
Garrett County Fairgrounds, McHenry. Truly an agricultural fair! Nightly musical entertainment; tractor pull, mud bog, demo derbies, 4-wheel pickup pull. Carnival rides and games-something for everyone. $ www.garrettcountyfair.org.

11 ~ Look Good Feel Better Program
Garrett Memorial Hospital Community Services Building, Oakland, 5:30pm. A free program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Contact lschad@gcmh.com

13 ~ Hot Dog Eating Contest
Honi-Honi Bar, 7pm. All you can eat Hot Dog Eating Contest, kid’s activities, entertainment and more! www.honi-honi.com. Contact 301.387.9172

15 ~ Little Yough Summer Music Fest
Town of Oakland, Queen City Funk & Soul performing

15-17 ~ Western Maryland Amateur
Oakland Golf Club, Fri-Sat, tee times are 7:30-2pm, Sunday 8:30am shotgun start. No admission charge for spectators. Amateur tournament open to public. Participants play Friday and Saturday, no handicaps and flighted for Sunday after two day scores. www.golfatoakland.com Contact 301.334.3883 or oaklandgc@cebridge.net

16-17 ~ Plant It & They Will Come
Elk Ridge Nature Works, 9am–3pm. Free tours of wildlife habitat garden at 10am, noon and 2pm. Native plants and habitat boxes, No restrooms or pets. www.elkridgenatureworks.com Contact 301.895.3686 or info@elkridgenatureworks.com

22 ~ Little Yough Summer Music Fest
Town of Oakland, The Davisson Brothers performing

24 ~ Country Fest & Auction
Garrett County Fairgrounds, McHenry. A Family Event! Quilts, crafts, wood furniture, baked goods, produce, Gospel music, craft & farm demonstrations, petting zoo and more! www.countryfest.org Contact 301.245.4564 or countryfest@countryfest.org.

29-30 ~ US Slalom Kayak National Championships
ASCI. The event spans two days, with qualifying rounds for official Olympic whitewater canoe and kayak classes. www.adventuresportscenter.com . Contact 301.387.3250

30-31 ~ Swallow Falls Apple Butter Boil
Swallow Falls State Park, 8am-4pm. Join the staff for an Appalachian apple butter boil and corn roast. Enjoy arts, crafts and music or build a blue bird box. Families are encouraged to participate. $ Contact 301.334.9180 or edsavage@dnr.state.md.us

2 ~ Banjo & Fiddle Night at JG's
JG’s Pub. Great music from local musicians, guest bartenders, and door prizes. Proceeds to support the Dove Center.

6 ~ 3rd Annual Art & Wine Festival
Garrett County Fairgrounds, (Related events on Friday-Sunday throughout the area.) Benefiting the American Red Cross, the festival includes wine, regional artists, children’s area, silent auction, live music and lots more! $. www.visitdeepcreek.com Contact 301.387.4386.

13 ~ GALS - Tea Luncheon + Dessert Decorating Demo
Cornish Manor, noon. Come enjoy lunch and a dessert decorating demo. $. For additional info and reservations, please contact Maggie Lemak at 301.387.7800 or email maggie@thegals.org.

13 ~ Mad Dash Race
Garrett Rehab Services. GRS’ Annual 5K race to support local non-profit organizations. This years recipient will be Landon’s Library. www.garrettrehab.com. Contact 301.334.1863.

13-14 ~ Plant It & They Will Come
Elk Ridge Nature Works, 9am–3pm. Free tours of wildlife habitat garden at 10am, noon and 2pm. Native plants and habitat boxes, No restrooms or pets. www.elkridgenatureworks.com Contact 301.895.3686 or info@elkridgenatureworks.com

4-5 ~ World Series Canoe & Kayak Championship
Adventure Sports Center International, 301-387-3250

4 ~ Tom DeLuca
Garrett Lakes Arts Festival, 7:30pm, America's legend in campus hypnosis

13 ~ GALS Holiday Luncheon + White Elephant Exchange
301-387-5503, Four Seasons Restaurant

The Garrett County Historical Society Museum 107 S. Second Street, Oakland. Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm; Wed-Sat, 10am–3pm, Come browse through the Garrett/B&O Room where children can run the train; see the fabulous hotels, the B&O built & visit an 1850s cabin. Contact 301-334-3226.

MONDAYS

Second & Fourth Mondays Western Square Dancing - Broadford Elementary School Cafeteria, Oakland. 7pm. Join the Mt. Top Promenaders Square Dance Club for an evening of dancing. $6 a couple. Contact 301-334-1386.

Second Monday Adult Book Club - Grantsville Branch, Ruth Enlow Library. 6:30-8pm. Book discussion group, www.relib.net Contact 301-895-5298 or kim@relib.net