The Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival returns to the Garrett County Fairgrounds on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, and it’s bigger than ever! The festival benefits HART for Animals in Accident, MD. “We’ve added six...
Imagine 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...
Leadership. Innovation. Branding. Connection. Your Next Level Starts Here Next Level You is more than a conference—it’s an experience designed to equip leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and aspiring changemakers with the tools they...
Some places reveal themselves slowly. Driving along the roads surrounding Deep Creek Lake, it would be easy to miss the gravel lane off of Sand Flat Road leading to Blackthorne Cellars. There are no grand entrances or dramatic announcements....
One of my favorite parts of what I do is that I still get surprised. You’d think after writing about and photographing Deep Creek Lake for years, I’d have experienced just about everything. But, apparently not. When Cheryl invited me to join her...
On November 12, 2025, the United States Treasury stopped producing new pennies for circulation. The penny retains its full monetary value, and the Federal Reserve continues to recirculate pennies. Nevertheless, the cessation of production of the...
Cindy’s Fund will host its annual Great Strides Walk on Sunday, May 17, at the Farm Fresh Pavilion (and Town Parking Lot) in Oakland, with an exciting addition this year: a 5K run. The event continues to grow as one of Garrett County’s most...
It started with a simple ask: help me make a difference. Just under a month later, Lauren Beitzel had done much more than that. On Friday, February 20, Beitzel was one of 13 brave participants — dubbed the “Dunker’s Dozen” — to complete the...
The celebration of the century continues! Deep Creek Lake is turning 100, and the next DCL100 event will whisk you straight back to the Roaring 20’s for an unforgettable night of glamour, music, and celebration. The Deep Creek Lake Centennial Gala...
Garrett County Pride, Inc. is proud to announce its Second Annual Pride Festival, taking place Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Friendsville Community Park. After the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural festival, this year’s event promises to...