Page 13 - Garrett County 2022/2023 Visitors Guide

Fire on the Mountain
Festival of Trees
November 25 – 26, 2022 • Garrett County Fairgrounds
Stroll amid creatively designed trees and wreaths. Auction and kids’ activities. fotgc.org
WINTER
Christmas in the Village
December 2 – 3, 2022 • Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Candle luminaries light the way around fire- warmed studios and historic museums during this free event. Meet the artists and purchase gifts. Hands-on activities for kids. Park at Grantsville Elementary and take the shuttle! spruceforest.org
A Great Small Town Christmas
December 2 – 3, 2022 • Downtown Oakland
Tree lighting ceremony, sleigh rides, treats from Santa, music, shopping and dining specials! oaklandmd.com
Oakland Winter Fest
February 18 – 19, 2023 • Downtown Oakland
Ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, carriage rides and more in downtown Oakland. oaklandmd.com
Goosebumps, Grapes & Growlers
February 24, 2023 • Deep Creek Lake (behind Uno Chicago Grill)
Beer and wine tasting to benefit Special Olympics Maryland.
dunkmd.com
Deep Creek Dunk
PHOTO BY SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND
Deep Creek Dunk Freezin’ for a Reason
February 25, 2023 • Deep Creek Lake (behind Uno Chicago Grill)
Take an icy dip in Deep Creek Lake to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland. Fee for registration.
dunkmd.com
PHOTO BY MARCIA WARNICK
SUMMER
Broadford Lake Fireworks
July 3, 2022 • Broadford Lake Park
Celebrate Independence Day early at Oakland’s annual fireworks display!
oaklandmd.com
Fire on the Mountain
July 4, 2022 • Deep Creek Lake
Fireworks display launched at Wisp Resort out towards the waters of Deep Creek Lake. visitdeepcreek.com
Little Yough Summer Music Festival
July 8 – September 2, 2022 •
Downtown Oakland
Free Friday night concerts at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion.
oaklandmd.com
21st Annual Art in the Park
July 9 – 10, 2022 • Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center
Arts, live animals, kids’ activities and food along the lake’s shore.
discoverycenterdcl.com
Garrett County Agricultural Fair
July 30 – August 6, 2022 • Garrett County Fairgrounds
Carnival rides, food, games, livestock, mud bog, demolition derby, live music, tractor pull and more.
garrettcountyfair.org
Garrett County Wings &
Wheels Fly-In
August 20, 2022 • Garrett County Airport Airplanes, classic cars, pilot seminars, food and more.
301.746.8599
FALL
Deep Creek Lake Art &
Wine Festival
Sept. 9 – 10, 2022 • Garrett County Fairgrounds
Friday night: premium wine tasting. Saturday: art, wine tastings, music, and football lounge with draft beer. Benefiting HART for Animals & Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF).
deepcreekwinefest.com
Garrett County 150th Anniversary Celebration September 17, 2022 • Garrett County Fairgrounds
Car show, historic tractor display, food trucks, vendors, history walk. garrett150.com
55th Annual Autumn Glory Festival
October 12 – 16, 2022 • Oakland and throughout Garrett County
Fall foliage tours, parades, antique and craft shows, Octoberfest, state banjo, mandolin and fiddle contests, and more. visitdeepcreek.com
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HAPPENINGS
GRANTSVILLE DAYS
JUNE 24 – 25, 2022 VISITGRANTSVILLE.COM
ACCIDENT FOURTH OF JULY HOMECOMING JULY 4, 2022
301.746.6346
FRIENDSVILLE DAYS
AUGUST 19 – 20, 2022 VISITFRIENDSVILLE.ORG
KITZMILLER HOMECOMING JULY 23, 2022 301.453.3449
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