Guide to Deep Creek Lake, MD
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August 2026
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Local News, Events & Things To Do
Events
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Deer Archery Season (Region A / Garrett County)
2026-2027 Deer Archery Season for Region A, which includes Garrett County: Sept. 11-Oct. 21; Sun. Oct. 25-Nov. 27; Dec. 14-18; Sun. Jan. 3-7; Jan. 8-10 (Region A only); Jan. 11-31. Check your local regulations and bag limits before heading out.
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Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival
Garrett County Fairgrounds 270 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesTickets Now on Sale! Join a weekend of art, wine, spirits, and unforgettable fun at the 22nd Annual Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival, happening on September 11 & 12! Enjoy a weekend filled with exceptional wines and spirits, talented artists, live entertainment, delicious food, and unforgettable memories, all while supporting homeless animals in our community. Get your tickets early! Save when you purchase tickets in advance, and get the best value with our Friday + Saturday Combo Ticket, which includes a discount and special perks. Every ticket also includes a $15 or $25 voucher to use at the on-site Wine & Spirits Store. Here's what's in store: Friday Night Premium Wine & Spirits Tasting - Kick off festival weekend with an exclusive evening of premium wines and craft spirits in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Guests will enjoy: Tastings of high-end wines and spirits Light hors d'oeuvres Live music Early access to select wines and distillers A commemorative tasting glass A $25 Wine & Spirits Store voucher Tickets for this special event are limited, so reserve your spot early! Learn more here. Saturday Wine & Spirits Tasting - The festival's signature event features wines from around the world, craft spirits, local […]
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Patriot Passport Program
Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United StatesVisit a branch of the Ruth Enlow Library in Garrett County. Pick up a Passport Card. Visit each library find the Patriot unique to that town. Get a sticker for your passport. Make the Garrett County Historical Society Museum your last stop. Read about an Oakland Patriot. Get a sticker. And deposit your passport to be entered into a drawing on Aug 24th for a great prize. Event by Youghiogheny Glades Chapter, NSDAR
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Needlework
Ruth Enlow Library - Accident 106 S. North Street, Accident, MD, United StatesAccident Library invites you to join our needlework group! We meet every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. All age groups and skill levels are welcome, so come meet other sewing enthusiasts and make new friends, stitch by stitch. Disclaimer: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
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Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Mountain Fresh Pavilion 2nd Street, Downtown Oakland, MD, United StatesThe Mountain Fresh Producers Association is a non-profit group of farmers, artisans, cooks, and bakers in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland and northeastern West Virginia. Learn more about our vendors: https://www.mountainfresh.org/productsvendors.html
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Make an Empty Bowl to Fight Hunger — Group Pottery Sessions at Deep Creek Pottery
Deep Creek Pottery 1550 Deep Creek Drive (back side of The Fort), McHenry, MD, United StatesLooking for a fun group activity that also helps the community? Deep Creek Pottery invites you to gather your friends, coworkers, or club and make an empty bowl to help fight hunger in Garrett County. Gather a group of at least 6 people. Cost is $10-$15 per person. Set up a time that works for your group, and bring snacks and wine if you'd like. Make a bowl using pinch, coil, or slab techniques under the guidance of a skilled potter -- or paint an already-fired bowl with help from the instructor. Your bowls will be fired, finished, and donated to the Empty Bowls Dinner this fall, which raises funds to fight food insecurity in Garrett County. Go home knowing your group did something good for the community while having fun together. The Empty Bowls Dinner will be held on September 20, 2026, at Wisp Resort for the benefit of Garrett County Community Action Food Security Programs. To schedule your group, contact Deep Creek Pottery, 1550 Deep Creek Drive, McHenry, MD. Call 301-501-1619 or email deepcreekpottery@gmail.com. UNTIL AUGUST 31
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Monarch Madness
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesLearn all about Monarch butterflies and their importance. Then take home some milkweed and make a monarch caterpillar bracelet craft!
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Butterscotch Blonde at Honi-Honi Bar
Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United StatesButterscotch Blonde is a power trio from Cumberland, MD, specializing in Rock, Funk, and Dance hits.
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Meet the Trees: Dendrology 101
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesGet to know the trees of New Germany by observing the shapes and characteristics of their leaves, buds, bark, fruits, and flowers. This program will include light walking, tactile interaction with trees, and a 6-page guide to take home. All ages are welcome.
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Viva la Musica: A Renaissance Musical Journey
St. Mark's Lutheran Church 6 S. Second St, Oakland, MDImagine you live in the 15th or 16th century among your musical friends in a parlor. There are recorders from soprano down to the lowest contrabass. And the viola da gamba players are there too, from treble to bass. Oh, and there is a crumhorn quartet. This is the essence of music during that time. The players you will meet in the concert Viva la Musica: A Renaissance Musical Journey have devoted their lives to early music such as you will hear on Saturday, September 12 at 3:00 in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oakland. (Across from the library on 2nd Street). So what will you be hearing? --Music for a banquet --Songs composed in the 15th century about the Habsburg Empire --Tributes to Swans composed in the mid 16th century --Songs about Earth, Wind and Fire --Prepare to Dance --16th century Spain Director Larry Lipnik has performed with many acclaimed early music ensembles from Anonymous 4 to Piffaro and the Waverly Consort, and is a founding member of Parthenia and vocal ensemble Lionheart. He has coached many of these players in the local Marsh Mountain Consort, including Ruth Seib, Tom Johnson, and Marci McClive, who have […]
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