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Deadline For AG Kick-Off Tickets Extended To Oct. 4

From the Republican
Sep. 30, 2010

The deadline to reserve tickets for the 43rd annual Autumn Glory Festival Kick-Off Reception, presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, has been extended to Monday, Oct. 4. The reception is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Lodge at Wisp Resort. Clear Mountain Bank is the official sponsor of the Autumn Glory Kick-Off Reception.
Admission to the event is $195 per couple and $100 per individual. Tables for eight are available at a discounted price of $750. Tickets purchased at the door will cost an additional $5.

Along with the annual announcement of this year’s Golden Ambassador, the reception includes the coronation of the Autumn Glory king and queen and recognizes the festival’s sponsors. Local music group Boathouse will be this year’s entertainment, sponsored by Constellation Energy.

Each attendee receives a collectible Autumn Glory pin and Golden Ambassador pass. The pass entitles the holder to priority seating on the bleachers near the reviewing stand for the Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, Oct. 9. Long & Foster is the official sponsor of this year’s festival.

The evening will begin with a 6 p.m. social hour with complimentary beer and wine and a cash bar available. The sit-down dinner begins at 7 p.m. with the program beginning at 8. The reception ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, the sit-down dinner, and “first-class” entertainment.

Those interested in purchasing a ticket should call 301-387-2050

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Local Athletes Named Grand Marshals For 43rd Annual Autumn Glory Parade

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Sep. 30, 2010

Local athletes Tom Wallisch and Casey Eichfeld have been selected as the Grand Marshals of Garrett County’s 43rd annual Autumn Glory Festival Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, Oct. 9, beginning at 1 p.m.
Natives of Pittsburgh, Wallisch’s parents, Mike and Patty Wallisch, have owned a second home in Garrett County since 1989. Wisp Resort was their home ski resort and Wallisch was a member of the Deep Creek Winter Sports Team.

Presently in college at the University of Utah, he is now a professional freestyle skier based out of Salt Lake City. Considered one of the country’s top park skiers, he has won major slope-style events from the Winter Dew Tour to the Dumont Cup to the European X Games. ESPN named him one of the ski industry’s Most Innovative Thinkers in 2010.

In a recent half-hour FuelTV FirstHand episode, Wallisch talks about his skiing, and extensively about Garrett County, Wisp Resort, and the Deep Creek Lake area.

Wallisch returns to Wisp every May to participate in the Tom Wallisch Memorial Day Weekend Rail Jam. He is sponsored by Monster Energy Drink, Verizon, Scott, Sweet Protection Helmets, Full Tilt (which produces Tom Wallisch Hot Dogger Boots), Skull Candy Headphones, and the North Face. He currently films DVDs with Level 1 Productions, Field Productions and 4bi9 Media.

A 2008 Whitewater Slalom Olympian, Casey Eichfeld started paddling with his dad in whitewater at the age of 18 months. At the age of 8, he was the youngest National Slalom Cadet Team member and the youngest solo competitor at a U.S. Whitewater Slalom Nationals.

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Selected As Autumn Glory Parade Grand Marshals

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Athletes Casey Eichfeld and Tom Wallisch are pictured doing what they do best. Eichfeld, above, is a 2008 Whitewater Slalom Olympian, who started paddling with his dad at the age of 18 months. He was named the youngest National Slalom Cadet Team member at age 8 and competed in the 2008 Beijing, China, Olympics, where he placed 11th. Below is Wallisch, who is currently based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and has had a second home in Garrett County with his parents since 1989. He attends the University of Utah and works as a professional freestyle skier. Wallisch is considered one of the country’s top park skiers. See story for details on Eichfeld and Wallisch and learn more about them at the Meet & Greets slated for the weekend of Autumn Glory.

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43rd Annual Autumn Glory Festival Scheduled For Oct. 6 Through Oct. 10

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Aug. 19, 2010

by Sarah Duck, GC

Chamber of Commerce marketing director

Enjoy the beauty of the fall season in the mountains as Maryland celebrates the 43rd anniversary of Autumn Glory with two large parades, concerts, band competitions, art exhibits, antique and craft shows, and much more from Oct. 6 to 10.

Known for scenic Deep Creek Lake and Maryland’s only ski resort, the Wisp, Garrett County is also home to the annual Autumn Glory Festival, a five-day celebration of autumn that celebrates the beauty of the local fall foliage. From Wednesday through Sunday, the area offers a wide variety of things to do indoors or outdoors.

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Autumn Glory Kickoff Dinner featuring live musical entertainment and recognition of the annual Autumn Glory Golden Ambassador will kick off the festival on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

Thursday features the Oktoberfest dinner and concert by the Oom-Pah Band and a firemen’s parade.

The week continues with historic area tours, antique and craft shows, fine arts exhibits, both swing and oldies dances, a farmers’ market, 5-K walk, storytelling and book festival, musical concerts, dogsled events, a quilt show, corn maze, art glass exhibits, outdoor adventures, shopping specials, and a wide variety of other activities.

The Official Maryland State Banjo Championship, Friday at 7 p.m., features banjo contestants of all ages competing for top honors.

Saturday, Oct. 9, offers musical entertainment in Oakland at the Front Page Stage, on Second Street near the post office, and on the Box Car Stage at the train station.

The Grand Feature Parade begins on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Oakland. Clowns, floats, bands, and plenty of sidewalk vendors increase the festival atmosphere. That day will also feature the Western Maryland Tournament of Bands at 6 p.m. with high school field show competition, as well as the State Fiddle Championship and Mandolin Contest at 7 p.m.

Antique and craft shows continue Sunday, joined by the Autumn Glory Festival Car Show in Oakland and a no-hands sundae eating contest at Lakeside Creamery.

Garrett County’s annual Autumn Glory Festival landed in the international spotlight last fall when the popular travel web site MSN.com listed it tops among fall festivals in the world. To the delight of locals and visitors alike, Autumn Glory in Oakland beat out Paris’ Festival d’Automne (#5) and Munich’s Oktoberfest (#7) – in addition to a bevy of domestic celebrations, including San Francisco’s Dias De los Muertos.

“Music, parades, and awesome colors are at the center of this festival,” noted the site, plugging in particular the Grand Feature Parade, the Maryland State Banjo and Fiddle championships, and the Tournament of Bands.

For the past two years, travelchannel.com has also listed the Autumn Glory Festival and Garrett County as one of America’s Three Best Autumn Road Trips, and in 2008, baltimoresun.com listed Garrett County as one of the top five locals for fall foliage.

For more details about Autumn Glory, visit www.autumngloryfestival.com or contact the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce at 301-387-4386.

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Autumn Glory set for Oct. 6-10

For the Cumberland Times-News
Cumberland Times-News

— MCHENRY — The 43rd anniversary of Autumn Glory will be celebrated in Garrett County with two large parades, concerts, band competitions, art exhibits, antique and craft shows and much more from Oct. 6 to 10.

Known for scenic Deep Creek Lake and Maryland’s only ski resort, Wisp Resort, Garrett County is also home to the annual Autumn Glory Festival, a five-day celebration of autumn that celebrates the beauty of the local fall foliage. From Wednesday through Sunday, the area offers a wide variety of things to do indoors or outdoors.

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Autumn Glory kickoff dinner, featuring live musical entertainment and recognition of the annual Autumn Glory Golden Ambassador, will kick off the festival on Oct. 6.

Thursday features the Oktoberfest dinner and concert by the Oom-Pah band and a fireman’s parade. The week continues with historic area tours, antique and craft shows, fine arts exhibits, both swing and oldies dances, farmers’ market, 5-K walk, storytelling and book festival, musical concerts, dogsled events, a quilt show, corn maze, art glass exhibits, outdoor adventures, shopping specials and a wide variety of other activities.

The Official Maryland State Banjo Championship, Friday at 7 p.m., features Banjo contestants of all ages competing for top honors.

Oct. 9 offers musical entertainment at the Front Page Stage, on Second Street near the Post Office and on the Box Car at the train station. The Grand Feature Parade begins at 1 p.m. Clowns, floats, bands and plenty of sidewalk vendors increase the festival atmosphere. That day also will feature the Western Maryland Tournament of Bands at 6 p.m, .with high school field show competition, as well as the State Fiddle Championship and Mandolin Contest at 7 p.m.

Antique and craft shows continue Sunday, joined by the Autumn Glory Festival car show and a no-hands sundae eating contest at Lakeside Creamery.

For more details about Autumn Glory, visit www.autumngloryfestival.com or contact the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce at 301-387-4386.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

Deep Creek Do It All specializes in cleaning services in Garrett County & @ Deep Creek Lake. Give them a call (301-501-0217) or visit the website – competitive rates and quality results from a locally owned & operated company!