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Victorian Chautauqua

Featured Victorian Chautauqua
Town of Mountain Lake Park 1007 Allegany Drive, Mountain Lake Park

The Victorian Adventure Each year, Mountain Lake Park celebrates its founding with The Victorian Chautauqua on the weekend following the 4th of July. Performances, lectures, live music, and activities relive a bygone era that began as a planned community along the B&O Railroad. The Victorian Chautauqua is more than a festival. It's an experience. Live historical portrayals, music, lectures, vaudeville acts, and Kid-Tauqua for the little ones make a perfect family outing. It's history & fun for all ages and walks of life! Programs will unfold under three tents and in the street. The Martin Tent will feature historical performances and music. The Deaconess Tent will present informative lectures, and the Kid-Tauqua Tent will host programs and all-day activities for children. Bethel Center and the Ticket Office Museum will be open all weekend. REVIEW THE SCHEDULED PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE HERE  

Free

Victorian Chautauqua

Featured Victorian Chautauqua
Town of Mountain Lake Park 1007 Allegany Drive, Mountain Lake Park

The Victorian Adventure Each year, Mountain Lake Park celebrates its founding with The Victorian Chautauqua on the weekend following the 4th of July. Performances, lectures, live music, and activities relive a bygone era that began as a planned community along the B&O Railroad. The Victorian Chautauqua is more than a festival. It's an experience. Live historical portrayals, music, lectures, vaudeville acts, and Kid-Tauqua for the little ones make a perfect family outing. It's history & fun for all ages and walks of life! Programs will unfold under three tents and in the street. The Martin Tent will feature historical performances and music. The Deaconess Tent will present informative lectures, and the Kid-Tauqua Tent will host programs and all-day activities for children. Bethel Center and the Ticket Office Museum will be open all weekend. REVIEW THE SCHEDULED PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE HERE  

Free

Salamander Sleuthing

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville

Do some sleuthing on this easy 1.5-mile walk in search of salamanders! Join Ranger Noah on July 11 at 10:00 AM at the New Germany Lake House, where he'll show you how to find them, explain their importance to the ecosystem, and share why it's best to leave them in their natural habitat.

Art in the Park

Featured Art in the Park
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton

Deep Creek Lake State Park is hosting its 26th Annual Art in the Park event in the Day Use Area by the beaches on Saturday, July 11th, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Sunday, July 12th, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM! Visitors can browse beautiful, nature-inspired works from 30 local artists, enjoy delicious food vendors, and stop by the mobile Discovery Center during this must-attend weekend. NOTE to artists and vendors: This event is juried by the Garrett County Arts Council, and no applications are sent or available until the artist has been juried into the event. To be considered, please email wgcspvinc@gmail.com for more information.

Black Bear Q&A

New Germany Nature Center 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville

Stop by the black bear display at the Nature Center on July 11 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM with all your bear country questions! Ranger Noah and Ranger Hannah will share helpful tips on avoiding bear encounters while visiting the park and give you a hands-on opportunity to see and feel a real bear hide and skull. (Photo credit: Mitch Adolph, submitted to the Maryland DNR 2023 photo contest)

Art in the Park

Featured Art in the Park
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton

Deep Creek Lake State Park is hosting its 26th Annual Art in the Park event in the Day Use Area by the beaches on Saturday, July 11th, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Sunday, July 12th, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM! Visitors can browse beautiful, nature-inspired works from 30 local artists, enjoy delicious food vendors, and stop by the mobile Discovery Center during this must-attend weekend. NOTE to artists and vendors: This event is juried by the Garrett County Arts Council, and no applications are sent or available until the artist has been juried into the event. To be considered, please email wgcspvinc@gmail.com for more information.