Friday, June 12, Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026: The weather today will be mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs around 80. West winds of around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of rain is 50%. Saturday will be sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. West winds of around 5 mph. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. The chance of rain is 50%.
Congratulations to Terry Helbig, the recipient of the 2026 Peggy Jamison Heritage Preservation Award! This honor celebrates his decades of exceptional dedication to local history, most notably through his tireless leadership and hands-on efforts in managing operations at the historic Oakland B&O Museum.
Trout’s House Seafood is marking 10 years of business with a giveaway where two lucky winners will each receive 10 of our famous Maryland Crab Cakes. It is also the perfect time to stock up for Father’s Day, so call today to buy 10 crab cakes and get 10% off your order.
A 1987 Mastercraft TriStar 190 Ski Boat is now available in our marketplace under the “Boats” category. This 19-foot white boat features black and red trim, a new engine installed in 2019, and updated upholstery. While the radio is currently non-functional, the boat runs great and is stored at Pattersons at Deep Creek Lake. Please note that a trailer is not included.
Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Garrett County Rec Fair on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM for a completely free day of outdoor fun! You can enjoy a variety of activities including bicycling, kayaking, paddle boarding, yoga classes, and group walks, plus free healthy snacks at the Nosh Nook while supplies last.
Celebrate Dad with a delicious Father’s Day Buffet at Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop on Sunday, June 21, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Treat the family to an incredible spread featuring BBQ ribs, roast beef, fried chicken, a full soup and salad bar, and a dessert bar for $29.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids ages 6 to 10.
Learning Beyond the Classroom is “Wild About Animals” this summer with fun morning stops across Garrett County for children ages birth to 5! Bring your little ones to Route 40 Elementary School today from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, where each child will receive a new book and each family will take home a learning activity and a bag of food.
Head over to the Garrett College Parking Lot today from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for the rain-or-shine Deep Creek Farmers Market! Browse a great selection of high-quality local food vendors, prepared meals, handmade crafts, and family-friendly activities. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax, and you can even bring your leashed pets along to enjoy the outdoor area.
Find your balance with yoga classes at the Community Aquatics & Recreation Center at Garrett College! You can join the Friday morning session today from 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM to ground and calm your mind, or kick off your weekend with tomorrow’s energizing Saturday session on June 13 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Visit the Glades Pavilion in downtown Oakland on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM for the Mountain Laurel Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Shop a great variety of native plants, perennials, heirloom tomatoes, and herbs proven to thrive in western Maryland, rain or shine.
Come out for the 2026 Garrett County Pride Festival on Saturday starting at 11:00 AM at Friendsville Community Park! This free event features food, drinks, live entertainment, vendors, and kids’ activities under this year’s theme, “Queer History in the Making.”
Bring a project and a lawn chair to The Travel Mug in Grantsville on Saturday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for National Knitting & Crochet Day! Enjoy a day of fiber arts and fellowship running rain or shine, with donations collected to support Cindy’s Fund for Cancer Patients.
Enjoy fun, food, friends, and style at the Civic Club’s first Runway for a Cause Fashion Show on Saturday from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Parish Hall.
Catch an exciting evening with the Washington Symphony Orchestra on Saturday at 7:30 PM at the Performing Arts Center! Led by Principal Conductor Yugo Ikach, a full orchestra will perform an electrifying selection of movie soundtracks and classical favorites right here in your neighborhood. Adult tickets are $35, while students and kids are free with a paying adult. There are only a few tickets left for this performance!
Tour two properties this Sunday, starting with a well-maintained, 4-bedroom home on 1.32 acres at 17921 Garrett Highway in Oakland from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM with sales agent Michelle Clark. Afterward, head over to McHenry from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM to view a 4-bedroom townhome at 267 Mosser Road #10 with listing agent Danielle Luscombe. Both open houses offer an opportunity to find your next home in Garrett County.
Go wild at Wisp’s Mountain Park this Sunday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM with a special buy-one-get-one-free offer. Purchase any one activity in person and get a second one of the same activity for free to zip, coast, mine, and putt your way through the park. This BOGO deal also applies to all food and drinks at the Mountain Park Café. The promotion is valid every Sunday in June on a first-come, first-served basis.
Play Team Bingo at Mountain State Brewing Co in Deep Creek Lake this Sunday at 1:00 PM. Gather your group for this weekly event and enjoy a fun afternoon of games.
Enjoy a Baked Potato Bar fundraiser this Sunday from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Build a custom potato with toppings like chili, cheese, broccoli, and bacon bits for a donation-only price, with all proceeds funding local fireworks. Sponsored by TABI, the event welcomes everyone to bring friends and eat for a good cause.
Spend the weekend around Deep Creek Lake experiencing live music and state park adventures.
