The weather today will be cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 73 and a low around 48. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 73 and a low around 52. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Sunday will have a chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny with a high near 74 and a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Here’s your last reminder to sign up and get your exhibits into the barns at the 64th Annual Garrett County Agricultural Fair! You’ll have to be on-site tomorrow between the hours of 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Report to Computer Office building for exhibit numbers.
On Sunday, August 1, 2021 is the Judging of ALL Indoor Exhibits so ALL BARNS are CLOSED to foot traffic ALL DAY. Here’s the complete schedule on a few pages: 2021 Garrett County Agricultural Fair Schedule.
NOTE: Carson Peters will not be able to make his scheduled appearance. His band, however, Iron Mountain will still be performing some great bluegrass music and old-time favorites on Saturday night.
The Town of Oakland is continuing paving of Pennington Street, Bartlett Street, 1st Street (between Pennington Street and Liberty Street), and Dixon Street. Dates are subject to change due to inclement weather. Motorists are advised to avoid these areas if possible and to avoid parking on the street. For questions please contact Oakland City Hall at 301-334-2691.
Oakland’s Business Coordinator Nicole Raynovich is celebrating 5th generations! Edith Riley, 100, had the opportunity to meet her great-great-granddaughter and namesake, Riley McCullough, 9 months, last week. Baby Riley was born on 10/01/2020; just a week after Edith celebrated her 100th birthday.
L – R: Delores Raynovich, Edith Riley, Riley McCullough, Ted Raynovich, Cole McCullough, and Nicole McCullough
Sang Run Road Bridge will be closed beginning Monday, August 16, 2021. This road and bridge closure will continue for approximately six weeks until the bridge project completion. The planned closure is located approximately 1 mile from Bishoff Road intersection. The suggested alternate route for traffic includes Hoyes Sang Run Road and Oakland Sang Run Road. Any questions can be directed to the Accident County Roads Garage at 301-746-8156.
There are vaccines at the Garrett County Health Department Grantsville Offices today.
Enjoy this last Friday in July to get 50% off ice cream at the Lake House at Alpine Lake Resort for Family Fun Fridays.
Friday night is the best night! 🙂 Live music outdoors as part of the FREE Little Yough Summer Music Festival. Tonight is The Moon My Twin.
There is a Bike/Hike fundraiser and “Scout Skills Show” at Canal Place in nearby Cumberland, MD.
Wade’s World of Wonder Annual Golf Scramble for an accessible playground in the Kingwood area in memory of Wade Mazza.
Mountain Fresh Farmers Market: 2021 Summer Markets are Saturday from 10am – 1pm.
The 64th Annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair get kicked off with the Stock, Hot Stock and Antique Tractor Pull.
Enjoy The Terah Crawford Band at Mountain State Brewing Co. Saturday night!
This looks cool: Astronomy Star Party at 9pm on Saturday.
At 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 1, Wisp Resort will be providing a CASH Bar and BBQ Pulled Chicken and BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, a Fruit Cup, Pasta Salad Cup, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, and Baked Beans for the Bettman & Halpin show.
Crowning of “Miss Garrett County Farm Queen & her Court” will be on August 2nd at 12:00pm!
