Explore events in Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County, Maryland, including festivals, live music, seasonal celebrations, and local happenings throughout the year. Signature events like the Autumn Glory Festival and July 4th Fireworks draw visitors each year, along with activities happening year-round to help you plan your visit.
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Garrett County! All are welcome on Saturday, September 17 from 10 am - 6 pm at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry for music, history walk, food, car show, artwork displays & more.
Plus, collect a commemorative bronze coin for each of the municipalities: Accident, Deer Park, Friendsville, Grantsville, Kitzmiller, Loch Lynn, Mountain Lake Park, Oakland. Each of those eight towns participated in designing a custom side of the coin to represent their town paired with the front-side of the coin featuring the county’s namesake John W. Garrett. Coins will be distributed on September 17th while supplies last
GARRETT COUNTY 150th COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
FREE Admission / FREE Entertainment / FREE Food
FREE Commemorative Coin Sets (while supplies last)
EVENT SCHEDULE:
10:30 am
Welcome, Main Stage (outside)
Cake Cutting, Main Stage (outside)
12:00pm
Commemorative Coin Set Giveaway (while supplies last)
12:00 pm
Agriculture activities and demonstrations, Quonset Hut
12:00 pm
Story Telling with local historians, 4H Building
1:00pm
Buffalo Run, Main Stage (outside)
1:30pm
Women's Monologues, Presented by AAUW, Ag Heritage Hall stage
2:00pm
John W Garrett speaks, performed by Albert Feldstein, Ag Heritage Hall stage
2:30pm
The Terah Crawford Band, Main Stage (outside)
3:00pm
Story Telling with local historians, 4H Building
3:30pm
Our Town Theatre, "Keepsakes", Ag Heritage Hall Stage
4:00pm
Aurora Celtic, Main Stage (outside)
4:00pm
DAR Bell Ringing, Quonset Hut
4:00pm
Robotics Presentation, Ag Heritage Hall
ALL DAY:
Car Show and Competition, Top Parking Lot
Antique Tractor Display, Lower Field, By Horse Barn
History Walk - Ag Heritage Hall
Commissioned Art Display - Ag Heritage Hall
Non Profit and Community Organizations - Quonset Hut
Food Vendors
(Each attendee receives two tickets for free food compliments of the Garrett County Commissioners)
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT
Location
Garrett County Fairgrounds
McHenry, MD
Fees/Admission
FREE ADMISSION
150th COMMEMORATIVE COINS AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
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Events in Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County, Maryland – FAQs
What events are happening in Deep Creek Lake this weekend?
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Are there annual festivals in Garrett County, Maryland?
Yes, annual events include the Autumn Glory Festival and July 4th Fireworks, along with seasonal events throughout the year.
Where can I find a calendar of events in Deep Creek Lake?
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