Grave Marking Dedication
A Grave Marking Dedication honoring James Ashby will take place at 1:00 PM on July 3 at Underwood Road Cemetery, hosted by the SAR and the Garrett County Historical Society.
A Grave Marking Dedication honoring James Ashby will take place at 1:00 PM on July 3 at Underwood Road Cemetery, hosted by the SAR and the Garrett County Historical Society.
Check out our tea garden box, learn how you can grow your own tea garden, and try some of our garden-to-table tea samples!
What do you get when you go to an 80's Enough show? A band that comes as humanly possible at reproducing all the songs from the 80’s that you are way too cool to admit that you love. Eighties Enough is the real deal! Come check them out on July 3, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
Enjoy Patriotic Music in the Park at 2:00 PM on July 3, featuring Champ Zumbrun and selections including The Ballad of the American Revolution. Hosted by the Garrett County Historical Society.
Step back in time at 3:00 PM on July 3 with a live historical presentation of Abigail Adams in the gazebo, performed by Joanne Peterson. Hosted by the Garrett County Historical Society.
Farm-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.
The Town of Oakland, Maryland holds a fireworks display each year on July 3 at Broadford Lake park. The rain date is July 5. The Garrett Community Concert Band Choral Society presents a musical celebration and a salute to our Armed Forces. The concert begins 7:30 pm at the amphitheater. The fireworks will begin at the conclusion of the concert which will be at approximately 9:30 pm.
The 1980s were a blur of neon soaked, dance-inducing, addictive pop tunes and some of the most foot stomping, fist pumping, riff-laden rock of all time. Enter ‘1985’, a premium events band who can take you all the way, capturing a unique blend of the fun and electricity of 80s pop as well as all the grit and edge of the most awesome rock music of the era. Watch them live this Friday at 9:00 PM!
Visit 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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Remember the pure joy of hearing the ice cream truck on a hot summer day? Arrowhead Market is bringing that feeling back this 4th of July! Kids get a FREE Bomb Pop Jr. on Saturday, July 4, in honor of our nation's 250th birthday! While supplies last
Big Sandy Brews 5th Anniversary Celebration July 2–4 | Three Days of Music, Food, Art & Community Five years ago, Big Sandy Brews opened its doors with a simple goal: create a welcoming place where friends, neighbors, and visitors could gather. Since then, we’ve grown and changed in so many ways. We’ve added a kitchen, opened up walls, renovated our beer garden, improved our space, expanded our offerings, and built countless memories together. Join us as we celebrate five amazing years with a weekend full of live music, great food, local art, and good company! Thursday, July 2 – Anniversary Kickoff & Sculpture Unveiling Sculpture Unveiling CeremonyBe among the first to see our newest public art installation and celebrate another exciting addition to our community. Music at the Dam featuring Reckart HollowEnjoy an evening of great music at the Dam as we kick off our anniversary weekend. Wine smoothies, craft beverages, food specials, and anniversary celebrations all day long. ⸻ Friday, July 3 – Live Music & Summer Fun Live Music with Greg Riordan Relax in our newly renovated beer garden, enjoy food and drink specials, and spend the evening with friends and neighbors. Full kitchen menu available Wine smoothies and drink […]
Join us for fishing, where our goal is to catch the smallest fish. We will be using spinners to see what kind of small fish are in our creek. **All programs are FREE unless otherwise stated.
Join Ranger Hannah on July 4 at noon at the Nature Center to make your own walking stick, while supplies last.
It’s all in the name! Queen City, a premier dance band out of Cumberland, MD, is sure to keep you on the dance floor and feeling “Hot, Hot, Hot”! Keeping the sound of Motown authentic and performing all your favorite songs from the electrifying era! Catch their live performance this 4th of July at 1:30 PM
Celebrate Independence Day with some friendly, high-stakes competition at the 3rd Annual Wiener Wars: Hot Dog Eating Contest! Hosted by Mountain State Brewing Co. as part of the USA 250 celebrations, this patriotic showdown kicks off on July 4th at 2:00 PM. Bring your family and friends out to 6690 Sang Run Road in McHenry, MD, to cheer on the contestants or see if you have what it takes to claim the crown. Think you can eat your way to victory? Don't wait—register online today at www.msbcdeepcreek.com to secure your spot in the battle!
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at a bonus Stage Wisp concert this July 4th! Kick things off at the Artisan Market starting at 5:00 PM, featuring local artisan booths chock full of fresh produce, hand-crafted wares, and unique goods. Enjoy FREE live music from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM under the saddle tent on the front lawn - don't forget your blanket and lawn chairs! Hot eats and cool drinks will be available for purchase on the outdoor deck. Directly following the performance, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Fire on the Mountain Fireworks Display lights up the sky! The show and market go on Rain or Shine! Should inclement weather find us, the event will be moved indoors to the McHenry Lodge. *As a licensed Garrett County premise, ALL outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited. There is food and beverage available for purchase at all events.
Spend your 4th of July evening with live music at The Greene Turtle. Scott Ross will be performing live this Saturday, July 4th, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Come check out the performance in the brand-new Four Seasons Room while enjoying great drinks and good vibes.
For those who love creepy crawlies and campfires, the Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center has the perfect evening planned. Gather at the amphitheater this Saturday, July 4th, at 7:30 PM for the Scales & Tales Campfire, where you will meet reptile ambassadors and enjoy free s'mores.
Covering 250 hit songs, Undercover plays everything from the 60’s to today and sounds just like the hits they cover. You don’t want to hide “under cover” and miss this professional party band! Don’t miss their live performance on July 4 at 9:00 PM.
For those interested in what is on the menu for birds of prey, the Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center is hosting an Aviary Tour this Sunday, July 5th, at 11:00 AM. Meet at the aviary to get a behind-the-scenes peek at how the staff trains and feeds these avian ambassadors.
Team Bingo takes place every Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Just what the doctor ordered! Shake your groove thang to this upbeat, energetic, and soulful rhythm and blues—with a little bit of good ol’ rock and roll—band! They will be performing live this Sunday at 1:00 PM!
Join 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
Garrett County's own "The Remedy," Deep Creek Lake's premier party band for over 20 years, will be performing at the Honi-Honi Bar on July 5 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM for an afternoon of great music and great times.
Happy Independence Day weekend!!! Join Deep Creek Pottery for a fun afternoon make-a-mug class! We will use slabs of clay and various texture tools to create a one-of-a-kind mug! Choose your glaze color, and we take care of the rest! Tickets are available for $45 each. Ready in 2-3 weeks Feel free to bring drinks/snacks of your choosing! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Join us for an evening of live entertainment with Tom & Jerry! Show starts at 7:00 PM
Join us as we explore the exciting world of rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils with Naturalist Sam Reckart from Herrington Manor State Park. Participants will break open a geode and keep the crystal that they find inside. Other activities will include a fossil/gem dig and mosaic craft. Registration is required for this event and will close on July 6, 2026 @ 10:30 am. This event is for registrants age 18 and below. Disclaimer/s: 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 be taken.
Join sales agent Shannon McWilliams on July 6, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, at this spacious townhome that offers amazing lake views and easy living with fractional ownership. More details: https://bit.ly/49UORdK