Circumstances may cause events to be changed. Please confirm with the contacts listed.
Please advise of any upcoming events that we have not included.
Mail us or call (301) 387-5898.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
 K-9's, Tunes & Brews -- May 26, 2012
Garrett County Fair -- July 28 - Aug. 4, 2012
Deep Creek Art & Wine Festival --  Sept. 7-9, 2012
SavageMan Triathlon -- Sept. 15 & 16, 2012
Autumn Glory Festival -- Oct. 10-14, 2012

May | June | July | August | September
 See also, State Parks Info. and  Wisp page, for more events

May 2012
 

 
May 2    Community Swim
CARC Community Swim
$5 per person 6-8 p.m.
Date: May 2, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3786
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
May 5   Maryland Boater Safety Course
Join an interactive and dynamic one-day class to learn the basics of safe boating.  The State of Maryland requires this course for new boaters and it's a great review and update of current laws for parents and grandparents of younger boaters.  You'll earn your certificate by the end of the day.
Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5 pm
Location: Garrett College Continuing Ed Building
Contact: 301-387-3069
Fees/Admission: $30 GC residents; $33 MD residents; $36 out of state
May 6    Community Swim
Community Swim at the CARC
$5 per person Sundays 12-2 p.m.
Date: May 6, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3876
Date/Time Details: Sundays 12 - 2 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
May 9    Community Swim
CARC Community Swim
$5 per person 6-8 p.m.
Date: May 9, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3786
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
May 12  Mountain Man Pig Out
Benefits Cindy's  Fund.
Date: May 12, 2012
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Website: http://www.cindysfund.org/po2012.htm
Location: Archie's BBQ
Contact: 301-616-0567
Fees/Admission: $100 in pledges
May 13    Community Swim
Community Swim at the CARC
$5 per person Sundays 12-2 p.m.
Date: May 13, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3876
Date/Time Details: Sundays 12 - 2 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
May 13    Mothers Day Special
Mothers Day Special at the Garrett College CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex). Sunday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., all mothers may swim for free. The first 100 mothers who attend will be presented with a carnation. The CARC is located on the college campus along Mosser RD in McHenry.
Date: May 13, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.gcgarc.com
Location: The Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex, Mosser Rd, McHenry
Contact: 301-387-3786
Date/Time Details: Sunday, May 13, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Mothers admitted free of charge
 
May 15    Business Before Hours - Legislative Update 2012
Our Quarterly Business Before Hours will be a Legislative Update by Senator George Edwards and Delegate Wendell Beitzel.  Hear directly from your legislators about the 429th Session of the Maryland General Assembly.  More information will be upcoming in the Chamber E-flash and Newsletter.  Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Charlotte at charlotte@garrettchamber.com or call 301-387-6171.   
Date: May 15, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Will O' Wisp Resort (lower level)
20160 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
Contact: Charlotte Sebold
EMail: charlotte@garrettchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
8:00 am with Breakfast and Networking, followed by the program starting at 8:30am and ending at 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members - $15 in advance or $20 at the door
 
May 16    Community Swim
CARC Community Swim
$5 per person 6-8 p.m.
Date: May 16, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3786
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
May 16    May Business After Hours 2012
The Chamber is pleased to announce that the Adventure Sports Center International will be hosting our May Business After Hours on Wednesday, May 16th from 6 pm - 8 pm. 

Enjoy delicious food and drinks as you mingle with fellow Chamber members and Chamber staff at our monthly networking events.
Date: May 16, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Adventure Sports Center International
250 Adventure Sports Way
McHenry, MD 21541
Contact: Charlotte Sebold
EMail: charlotte@garrettchamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 16, 2012
6 pm - 8 pm
 
Fees/Admission: $6.00 Members paid in advance
$10.00 Non-members and members paying at the door
May 18    "Dancing with the Local Stars" Garrett County Event !
Come Support Your Garrett County Schools’ Dancing Classrooms Programs!
Friday, May 18th, 2012
at Wisp Resort, McHenry, MD
Doors open at 6:30pm
Entertainment by the Bobby Nicholas Band for exhibition and open floor dancing 7-11pm
Tickets : Donation Price - $40 each
Tickets available at The Balanced Body Studio - 301-387-7585
Heavy Appetizers Included in Ticket Price
CASH BAR
 
Date: May 18, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.balancedbodystudio.com
Location: Wisp Resort, McHenry MD
Contact: Jennifer Christophel - 301-387-7585
EMail: jennifer@balancedbodystudio.com
Date/Time Details: 6:30 - 11:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Donation Price - $40 per ticket
May 18    Clipper City Brass Quintet at Garrett College
Known for their artistry and adventurous programming, the Clipper City Brass is comprised of five virtuoso brass players who have performed with some of Americas most esteemed orchestras
Date: May 18, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.artsandentertainment.org
Location: Garrett College Auditorium
Contact: Call the GLAF office 301.387.3082
EMail: glaf@artsandentertainment.org
Date/Time Details: 05/18/2012 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $20/adult $7/student
May 19  6K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk
At Herrington Manor State Park. Benefits Cindy's  Fund.
Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.
Website: www.cindysfund.org
Location: Herrington Manor State Park
Contact: 301-616-0567
Fees/Admission: $18 before May 11, $20 after
May 19  Maryland Boater Safety Course
Join an interactive and dynamic one-day class to learn the basics of safe boating.  The State of Maryland requires this course for new boaters and it's a great review and update of current laws for parents and grandparents of younger boaters.  You'll earn your certificate by the end of the day.
Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5 pm
Location: Garrett College Continuing Ed Building
Contact: 301-387-3069
Fees/Admission: $30 GC residents; $33 MD residents; $36 out of state
May 19    Garrett County Home & Garden Show
Bringing together businesses, vendors and service providers for the public to visit with, ask questions, gain valuable information and take advantage of services and offerings exhibitors provide.
Exhibitors will be diverse combination of businesses and provide a great array of resources for anyone already or possibly having interest in home ownership, recreation, outdoors, Real Estate, decorating, electronics and numerous other traditional and non-traditional type home and garden products and services.
Event is family oriented, fun and will provide food, activities and prizes.
This is a NO admission cost event.
Interested exhibitors please contact HBAWM office at 301-722-4343 or 240-580-0779 (cell) or email - hbuilder@atlanticbbn.net
 
Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.hbawmd.org
Location: Garrett County Fairgrounds - NEW Exhibition hall
Contact: Pam Cover, HBAWM office at 301-722-4343 or 240-580-0779 (cell)
EMail: hbuilder@atlanticbbn.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday May 19th, 2012 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE to public
May 20    Celebrate the Youghiogheny
Art and Photo Contest sponsored by Youghiogheny River Watershed Association and Garrett County Arts Council. Celebrate with us by viewing the local art of "What the Youghiogheny Means to You!" Kids can join the Fisheries Biologist to fish in the lake and make a fish print craft to take home. Also visit us for the Scales and Tales program from 3 to 3:30 pm.
Date: May 20, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://Youghiogheny River Watershed Association
Location: Deep Creek Lake State Park's Discovery Center
Contact: Terri at 301-334-8218
EMail: tbelasco@dnr.state.md.us
Date/Time Details: Sunday, May 20th from 2 pm till 5 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
May 20    Community Swim
Community Swim at the CARC
$5 per person Sundays 12-2 p.m.
Date: May 20, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3876
Date/Time Details: Sundays 12 - 2 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
May 23    Community Swim
CARC Community Swim
$5 per person 6-8 p.m.
Date: May 23, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3786
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
May 25 - May 28    All American Whitewater Festival
A Salute to our Veterans.  Benefits ASCI's Veterans Programs.  Sunset Paddle on the 25th. Military Honors ceremony and whitewater parade at 10:00 a.m. on the 26th.  Special Rafting all weekend.
Date: May 25, 2012
Website: http://www.adventuresportscenter.com
Location: ASCI - Adventure Sports Center International
Contact: Suzanne NIcolas
EMail: snicolas@adventuresportscenter.com
Date/Time Details: May 26-27, 2012
Fees/Admission: Ceremony and Parade - No charge. Rafting and boating special all weekend.
May 26    Tom Wallisch Memorial Day Railjam
Description: That's right, there's still plenty of snow for this on snow rail jam held at the adventure park at Wisp Resort. 6pm - 8pm Registration & $20 entry fee, $10 entry fee for kids competition ages 10 and under. Lots of prizes, giveaways, music and fun.
Date: May 26, 2012
Website: http://www.wispresort.com/wisp/calendar.aspx?mode=detail&eventId=mem_jam
Location: Wisp Resort - Adventure Park
Contact: 301.387.4000
EMail: info@garrettchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Registration 6pm - 8pm
Comp to Follow
May 26    K-9s, Tunes & Brews
Kick Off the Summer in Style! Join us for a day filled with activities for the whole family - even the family dog! Bring the kids to Kid Central for activities, games, air brush tattoos, a moon bounce, and a return of Daffydil the Clown. For the adults, there are three bands for various musical tastes and beer tasting poured by celebrity pourers, as well as the always delightful Fun Dog Show and obedience and agility demonstrations, as well as the competitive judging for best dog costume!
Date: May 26, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.hartforanimals.org
Location: Wisp Resort, McHenry, MD
EMail: mercedes@hartforanimals.org
Fees/Admission: Admission is $10. Tickets are $1 and are sold on-site for all activities, including Kid Central, Food, and Beer Tasting
May 27    Community Swim
Community Swim at the CARC
$5 per person Sundays 12-2 p.m.
Date: May 27, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3876
Date/Time Details: Sundays 12 - 2 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
May 30    Community Swim
CARC Community Swim
$5 per person 6-8 p.m.
Date: May 30, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.gccarc.com
Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex
Contact: 301-387-3786
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person