Local Events
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Discover exciting activities and attractions in the Deep Creek Lake area! From outdoor adventures to cultural experiences, there is something for everyone. Explore stunning hiking trails, visit local museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, or simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery.
Garrett County Fair
Aug 1 – 8, 2026
DCL Art, Wine & Beer Festival
Sep 11 & 12, 2026
Autumn Glory Festival
Oct 7 – 11, 2026
Festival of Trees
Nov 27 & 28, 2026
Upcoming Event List:
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Events
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Garrett 8 Cinemas’ Thursday Movie of the Week: Minions & Monsters
Garrett 8 Cinemas 19741 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD, United StatesCatch the Movie of the Week at Garrett Eight Cinemas on Thursday, August 13th! See "Minions & Monsters" (PG) at 2:45 PM, 5:05 PM. All showings are only $6.00!
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Thursday 50% off Pizza at Wisp Resort
Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, United StatesTake 50% off a whole pizza or slice at any eligible dining outlet.
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Womens+ Casual Group Trail / MTB Ride
The DipCome ride with us: ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Meet at 5:15 pm at The Dip; wheels down at 5:30 pm. Return by 7:30/8:00pm-ish PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT: https://x.gldn.io/e/sZcaRReAf5b The ladies will begin with a basic trail riding skills review and then ride a portion of the trails. This is your chance to meet other bike riders (or want-to-be riders) stopping periodically along the way to reinforce skills needed to tackle the trail and to (definitely) take pictures of our bikes and wildflowers. This FREE ride is for beginner-level riders looking for advice on local trail / MTB riding and interested in improving their skills in a noncompetitive atmosphere. And intermediate and advanced level riders looking to meet new biking friends. We will ride about 3-6 miles of beginner-level terrain with some small uphill sections and fun, flowy sections. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is to have fun and gain confidence on the trails. The ride is open to all female or female-identifying riders. You must sign a waiver, wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring your bike (in good working condition or message me!), helmet, and […]
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Summer Music Series at Firewater Kitchen + Bar
Firewater Kitchen & Bar 20128 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin Firewater Kitchen + Bar on the patio for our Summer Music Series featuring live music by local artists while you enjoy dinner and cocktails overlooking the best view of Deep Creek Lake. Sundays: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Thursdays: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Team Trivia at Mountain State Brewing Co in Deep Creek Lake
Mountain State Brewing Co. (Deep Creek Lake) 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, MD, United StatesTeam Trivia takes place every Thursday at 6:30 PM.
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Music at the Dam with Chaga Tea Project
Big Sandy Brews Morgantown Street, Bruceton Mills, WV, United StatesThis week’s Summer by the Dam Concert Series features Chaga Tea Project live at 6:30 PM for a perfect evening of entertainment!
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Honi House Band @ Honi-Honi Bar
Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United StatesThe Honi House Band consists of a rotating collection of local artists and musicians. The band brings a new sound every time they get together and play; you never know who might show up!
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Friendsville Days
Save the Date: Friendsville Days 2026! Friendsville Days 2026 is coming up soon, and we're excited to bring the community together for another great weekend! Join us August 14–16, 2026 for a fun-filled few days with something for everyone. This year's celebration will feature lots of great bands, plenty of food vendors, and activities for all ages, so come out, enjoy the atmosphere, and spend time with friends and neighbors. We're still accepting applications for both vendors and parade entries. If you'd like to be part of the event, you can sign up using the links below: Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/juJ4HgsEmscgnFzy7 Parade Entry Application: https://forms.gle/MHWjfSw19siQfAVP9
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Learning Beyond the Classroom (2026 Summer Schedule)
Avilton Community CenterLearning Beyond the Classroom is WILD ABOUT SUMMER! Join us for fun, learning, books, and community all summer long at stops across Garrett County for children ages Birth-5.This summer’s themes are: June: Wild About ANIMALS July: Wild About WHEELS August: Wild About LEGOSEach child will receive a new book, and each family will take home a learning activity and a bag of food. We can’t wait to see you at one of our morning stops this summer!
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Go!+: Walk With Ease & WVU Medicine GRMC!
Learn more at https://gogarrettcountyplus.com/!
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Walk with Ease
Broadford Lake Park Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesTake the first step toward better health with Walk With Ease! Garrett Regional Medical Center and the Garrett County Health Department are partnering to offer the Arthritis Foundation's Walk With Ease program—a fun, supportive walking program designed to help improve your health, reduce pain, and increase physical activity. July 6 – August 14 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Broadford Park Whether you're looking to become more active, manage arthritis symptoms, or simply enjoy walking with others, this program provides encouragement, accountability, and support every step of the way. Admission to Broadford Park is FREE for all Walk With Ease participants, courtesy of the Garrett County Health Department! To learn more or sign up, call 301-533-4554.
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Open House // 94 Sandy View Court, McHenry, MD
FeaturedJoin sales agent Heather Homberg on August 14, from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, at this 5-bedroom, established vacation rental that is minutes from skiing, golf, lake activities, and more. See details: https://bit.ly/4tDoTmE
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Mountain Park Plus Days
Featured Mountain Park Plus DaysWisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, United StatesEverything you love about the Mountain Park + even more fun! Join Wisp Resort at the Mountain Park from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Fridays in July + August to enjoy a day filled with fun activities for the whole family! Rotating activities include camp crafts, carnival games, face painting, tie-dye, and MORE! The Plus Day fun continues every Friday in July + August. Check out all that Mountain Park has to offer! * All minors must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. *Additional fees may apply.
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Deep Creek Farmers Market
Garrett College Parking Lot 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesFarm-fresh finds await at this rain or shine market featuring high-quality local food vendors, prepared foods, family-friendly activities, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind products. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for the lawn and their own non-alcoholic beverages, as the campus maintains a strict no-alcohol policy. Leashed pets are also welcome in outdoor areas. LIVE MUSIC! Paul Burger will be playing from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
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Freeloaders @ Honi-Honi Bar
Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United StatesRock N Roll Band from Pittsburgh, PA.
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Velveeta @ Honi-Honi Bar
Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United StatesFormed in State College, PA in 1995 by some musician types as a fun little side project to play some fun cheesey 80's music. Little did anyone know that the side project would last this long and evolve into this... A band that expanded their song selection and has performed far and wide. From backyard parties to bars and clubs to weddings and corporate events to internet streams.
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Friendsville Days
Save the Date: Friendsville Days 2026! Friendsville Days 2026 is coming up soon, and we're excited to bring the community together for another great weekend! Join us August 14–16, 2026 for a fun-filled few days with something for everyone. This year's celebration will feature lots of great bands, plenty of food vendors, and activities for all ages, so come out, enjoy the atmosphere, and spend time with friends and neighbors. We're still accepting applications for both vendors and parade entries. If you'd like to be part of the event, you can sign up using the links below: Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/juJ4HgsEmscgnFzy7 Parade Entry Application: https://forms.gle/MHWjfSw19siQfAVP9
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2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament
Friendsville Community Park Old River Rd., Friendsville, MD, United StatesGet ready for the 2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament happening Saturday, August 15, through Sunday, August 16 at Friendsville Community Park! This exciting weekend features doubles and mixed doubles brackets for all skill levels, medals for top finishers, food trucks on Saturday, and even a free kids' clinic on Friday night.
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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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Historic Schoolhouse Open House
New Germany Schoolhouse 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD, United StatesCome experience what it was like to be a student in the 1930s in this newly restored one-room schoolhouse. Teacher docents will share interesting stories and demonstrate instructional methods and period games. The history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and New Germany State Park will be explored with hands-on activities in the school yard. The program is free. Handicap-only parking at the Schoolhouse. Regular parking at Lot No. 5 by the Lake.
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Free Canning Workshops
St. Mark's Lutheran Church 6 S. Second St, Oakland, MDSt. Mark’s Lutheran Church Hosts Free “Canning Green Beans with Barb Troyer” On Saturday, July 25, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is hosting its second of four monthly canning workshops, June-September. “Canning Green Beans with Barb Troyer” will be held 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the church's commercial kitchen at 6 South Second Street in Oakland, Maryland. Participants in the first workshop were given a new 38th edition of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving, with over 500 recipes. For new participants who did not attend the first workshop, copies of either the 37th or 38th editions of this valuable book will be given. On July 25, Barb Troyer, mother of Audrey Kennedy, who is the owner of local First Choice Physical Therapy, will demonstrate traditional methods for canning green beans with two kinds of pressure canners: pressure gauge and weighted top. Please call the office of St. Mark’s at 301-334-2668 to sign up for the July 25 event and/or these additional free workshops: Saturday, August 15, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: “Hot Water Canning of Favorite Tomato Recipes,” with Judy Simson Saturday, September 26, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: “Preserving Apples with Recipes for Hot Water Canning, Freezing, […]
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Velveeta @ Honi-Honi Bar
Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United StatesFormed in State College, PA in 1995 by some musician types as a fun little side project to play some fun cheesey 80's music. Little did anyone know that the side project would last this long and evolve into this... A band that expanded their song selection and has performed far and wide. From backyard parties to bars and clubs to weddings and corporate events to internet streams.
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Summer Soirée
The Red Barn 184 North Glade Road, Swanton, MD, United StatesGarrett Regional Medical Center Foundation invites you to join us on Saturday, August 15th at The Red Barn for an elegant summer evening featuring a cocktail hour with live music, an upscale dinner by Kimberley Ashlee & Co, and a silent auction. This year’s Soirée supports the Foundation’s Radiation Oncology Campaign, helping bring radiation therapy services to our region so patients can receive high-quality cancer care closer to home—without the added burden of long travel during an already difficult time. Community support makes this vision possible. Every ticket, table, sponsorship, and donation helps move this important project forward. Tickets are now available: $150 per person $1,200 for a table of 8 Purchase online at WVUMedicine.org/grmcdonate A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters who continue to invest in the health of our community. For sponsorship information, contact Emily Tusing at emily.tobin@wvumedicine.org or 301-533-4178.
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Nature Trivia Night
New Germany Nature Center 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United StatesPut your wildlife knowledge to the test by joining Rangers Noah and Hannah for an evening of wildlife trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the top three individuals or teams. Free s'mores will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of New Germany. This program will be held in the Lake House if it rains.
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Surrender Dorothy @ Honi-Honi Bar
Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United StatesSurrender Dorothy, from Cumberland, MD will have you out of your seat and onto the dance floor with their genius style of cover songs from both classic rock and top 40s. Toto will be begging for more and so will you.
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Friendsville Days
Save the Date: Friendsville Days 2026! Friendsville Days 2026 is coming up soon, and we're excited to bring the community together for another great weekend! Join us August 14–16, 2026 for a fun-filled few days with something for everyone. This year's celebration will feature lots of great bands, plenty of food vendors, and activities for all ages, so come out, enjoy the atmosphere, and spend time with friends and neighbors. We're still accepting applications for both vendors and parade entries. If you'd like to be part of the event, you can sign up using the links below: Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/juJ4HgsEmscgnFzy7 Parade Entry Application: https://forms.gle/MHWjfSw19siQfAVP9
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2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament
Friendsville Community Park Old River Rd., Friendsville, MD, United StatesGet ready for the 2026 Friendsville Days Pickleball Tournament happening Saturday, August 15, through Sunday, August 16 at Friendsville Community Park! This exciting weekend features doubles and mixed doubles brackets for all skill levels, medals for top finishers, food trucks on Saturday, and even a free kids' clinic on Friday night.
$20.00
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