Aug 4 – Aug 7 Western Maryland Tennis Championships
This USTA sanctioned tennis tournament, its 90thanniversary, provides excellent competition on the red clay courts at Mtn. Lake Park.
Date: August 4, 2011
Website: http://www.mlptc.com
Location: This USTA sanctioned tennis tournament, its 90thanniversary, provides excellent competition on the red clay courts at Mtn. Lake Park.
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Aug 5 – Aug 6 Friendsville Days
Friday: food, games and music. Saturday: noon parade, day long activities, food entertainment, car show, fireworks and crafts
Date: August 5, 2011
Location: Friendsville
Contact: 301.746.5933
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Aug 5 – Aug 7 Glass, Glorious Glass? An Art Tour of Garrett County
3 glass studio tours.
Date: August 5, 2011
Website: http://www.snowbirdcreations.com
Location: Garrett County
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Aug 5 Little Yough Summer Music Festival
Concerts are free…..bring your lawn chair & enjoy the music. Food Vendors On Site 6:00pm – ? Tonight – Boiler Makers
Date: August 5, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Mountain Fresh Pavilion, Second & Alder Streets, Oakland
Contact: Lillian Steele (301) 616-9790
EMail: steelebeatrice@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: August 5, 2011 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free
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Aug 6 Music at Penn Alps
Classical and American music concerts
August 6: Triptych Piano Trio
August 13: American Folk Music
August 20: Shafer & Shafer
August 28: Carney Trio
Date: August 6, 2011
Website: www.musicatpennalps.org
Location: Penn Alps, Grantsville
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Aug 6 Sixth Annual Deep Creek Chili Splash
Date: August 6, 2011
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
EMail: info@wispresort.com
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Aug 6 Event at Town of Friendsville
Friendsville Days Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, Friendsville Community Park. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Goody bags to the first 40 to register. Entertainment, food and games all day with fireworks at 10:00 pm. Contact Pat at 301/746-4280 for info.
Date: August 6, 2011
Location: Friendsville Community Park, Friendsville MD 21531
Contact: Pat Riep-Dice, 301/746-4280
EMail: townoffriendsville@qcol.net
Date/Time Details: 8/6/11 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Donations greatly accepted
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Aug 6 Artist Demonstration
Clay Masks and Pottery Demonstration by Joan Lyon-Watch the artist at work and discuss techniques. FREE
Date: August 6, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.garrettarts.com
Location: The Gallery Shop
206 E. Alder Street, downtown Oakland
Contact: 301-387-6580
EMail: garrettarts@earthlink.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 11am-1pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
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Aug 7 2nd Annual Award-Winning Barn Quilt Festival
2nd Annual Award Winning Barn Quilt Festival
Live Auction, Family Heirloom Quilt Show, Brown Bag Auction,
Food, Crafts, Activities for all Ages, Family Heirloom Quilt Show
Special Entertainment by Russ and Barb Childers
Date: August 7, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.garrettbarnquilts.org
Location: Ridgeview Valley
Gravelly Run Road, McHenry
Contact: Bev Williams
EMail: president@garrettbarnquilts.org
Date/Time Details: August 7, 2011
1 – 7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free – Per Car donation appreciated
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Aug 7 Family LEGO SuGO Event
Come design, create, and build a LEGO robot that will push your opponent off the SuGO ring. All ages are welcome. The G-FORCE FTC team also demonstrates their robot. http://sugo.gearsinc.org/.
Date: August 7, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Website: http://sugo.gearsinc.org/
Location: GEARS Center in Accident
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Aug 8 Welcome Party
Area vendors onsite on the lawn at Uno Chicago Grill to welcome visitors to the area for the week and show all that Garrett County has to offer. Sponsored by The Town of Grantsville and the Greater Oakland Business Assocation/Oakland Main Street.
Date: August 8, 2011
Location: Uno Chicago Grill
Date/Time Details: 3 pm – 5 pm Mondays through August 15th with the exception of July 4th.
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Aug 9 Toddler Tuesday
The little ones have some time for unstructured interactive play at several different ‘play’ stations we set up. Then we take a ‘wee’ hike to explore the nearby playgrounds, make a trip to the avaiary to see the hawk and the owl, come back for juice and a snack, create a simple arts project and sing some fun songs. We provide all art materials, instructor, and a snack and drink.
Date: August 9, 2011
Website: http://deepcreeklakefamilyactivities.com/deep_creek_toddlers.html
Location: Discovery Center – Deep Creek Lake State Park. Please call for directions if you need them 301-746-4083.
Contact: 301-746-4083 or toll free 1-800-446-7554 301-746-4083 or toll free 1-800-446-7554 301.746.4083 or 1.800.446.7554
Date/Time Details: 10 am – Noon
Fees/Admission: $15 per child (A parent, grandparent, etc must attend). Reservations are required; please call 301.746.4083 or toll-free 1.800.446.7554.
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Aug 10 Bonfire Extravaganza
A journey back in time that’s fun for the whole family! Free face painting. An evening of costumed storytelling, group dancing, drumming, songs, and of course… marshmallow roasting at the end (sticks and marshmallows provided).
Deep Creek Lake’s longest running family entertainment activity that’s unique, affordable and fun. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a flashlight.
Date: August 10, 2011
Website: http://deepcreeklakefamilyactivities.com/bonfire_extravaganza.html
Location: Deep Creek Lake State Park Amphitheater (Park at Discovery Center and follow the torches)
Contact: 301-746-4083 or toll free 1-800-446-7554
EMail: crede@allearthtours.com
Date/Time Details: 8:30 pm – 10:15 pm (arrive at 8 pm)
Fees/Admission: $5 per person General Admission. No advance ticket sales. 3 years of age and under are free.
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Aug 10 Wonderful Wednesdays
27 different businesses offer specials Wednesdays through August 31st. The events are centered around The Market Fresh Produce Building (Farmer’s Market) and Pleasant Valley Dream Rides.
Date: August 10, 2011
Location: Oakland
Date/Time Details: 10 am – 2 pm
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Aug 11 Dogsledding Presentation and Kennel Visit
Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill mushers; see equipment; hug Huskies; watch films. No reservations needed today.
Date: August 11, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com
Location: Husky Power Dogsledding at Mountain MD Kennels, LLC
Address: 2008 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD 21520 — Three Miles from Wisp – near the Airport in McHenry
Contact: 301-746-7200
Date/Time Detail
s: 10 am – noon
Fees/Admission: $20
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Aug 13 Music at Penn Alps
Classical and American music concerts
August 13: American Folk Music
August 20: Shafer & Shafer
August 28: Carney Trio
Date: August 13, 2011
Website: http://www.musicatpennalps.org
Location: Penn Alps, Grantsville
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Aug 13 – Aug 20 Garrett County Fair
Truly an agricultural fair! Nightly musical entertainment; tractor pull, mud bog and demo derbies. Carnival rides and games-something for everyone.
Date: August 13, 2011
Location: Garrett County Fairgrounds
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Aug 13 Maryland State Kayak Canoe Championships
Date: August 13, 2011
Website: http://www.adventuresportscenter.com
Location: Adventure Sports Center International
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Aug 13 Artist Demonstration
Stained Glass Demonstration by Ginni Neff-Watch the artist at work and discuss techniques. FREE
Date: August 13, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.garrettarts.com
Location: The Gallery Shop
206 E. Alder Street, downtown Oakland
Contact: 301-334-6580
EMail: garrettarts@earthlink.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11am -1pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
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