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Aug 4 – Aug 7 Western Maryland Tennis Championships
This USTA sanctioned tennis tournament, its 90thanniversary, provides excellent competition on the red clay courts at Mtn. Lake Park.

Date: August 4, 2011
Website: http://www.mlptc.com
Location: This USTA sanctioned tennis tournament, its 90thanniversary, provides excellent competition on the red clay courts at Mtn. Lake Park.

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Aug 5 – Aug 6 Friendsville Days
Friday: food, games and music. Saturday: noon parade, day long activities, food entertainment, car show, fireworks and crafts
Date: August 5, 2011
Location: Friendsville
Contact: 301.746.5933

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Aug 5 – Aug 7 Glass, Glorious Glass? An Art Tour of Garrett County
3 glass studio tours.
Date: August 5, 2011
Website: http://www.snowbirdcreations.com
Location: Garrett County

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Aug 5 Little Yough Summer Music Festival
Concerts are free…..bring your lawn chair & enjoy the music. Food Vendors On Site 6:00pm – ? Tonight – Boiler Makers
Date: August 5, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Mountain Fresh Pavilion, Second & Alder Streets, Oakland
Contact: Lillian Steele (301) 616-9790
EMail: steelebeatrice@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: August 5, 2011 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free

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Aug 6 Music at Penn Alps
Classical and American music concerts
August 6: Triptych Piano Trio
August 13: American Folk Music
August 20: Shafer & Shafer
August 28: Carney Trio

Date: August 6, 2011
Website: www.musicatpennalps.org
Location: Penn Alps, Grantsville

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Aug 6 Sixth Annual Deep Creek Chili Splash

Date: August 6, 2011
Website: http://www.wispresort.com
EMail: info@wispresort.com

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Aug 6 Event at Town of Friendsville
Friendsville Days Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, Friendsville Community Park. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Goody bags to the first 40 to register. Entertainment, food and games all day with fireworks at 10:00 pm. Contact Pat at 301/746-4280 for info.
Date: August 6, 2011
Location: Friendsville Community Park, Friendsville MD 21531
Contact: Pat Riep-Dice, 301/746-4280
EMail: townoffriendsville@qcol.net
Date/Time Details: 8/6/11 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Donations greatly accepted

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Aug 6 Artist Demonstration
Clay Masks and Pottery Demonstration by Joan Lyon-Watch the artist at work and discuss techniques. FREE

Date: August 6, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.garrettarts.com
Location: The Gallery Shop
206 E. Alder Street, downtown Oakland
Contact: 301-387-6580
EMail: garrettarts@earthlink.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 11am-1pm
Fees/Admission: FREE

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Aug 7 2nd Annual Award-Winning Barn Quilt Festival
2nd Annual Award Winning Barn Quilt Festival
Live Auction, Family Heirloom Quilt Show, Brown Bag Auction,
Food, Crafts, Activities for all Ages, Family Heirloom Quilt Show
Special Entertainment by Russ and Barb Childers

Date: August 7, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.garrettbarnquilts.org
Location: Ridgeview Valley
Gravelly Run Road, McHenry
Contact: Bev Williams
EMail: president@garrettbarnquilts.org
Date/Time Details: August 7, 2011
1 – 7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free – Per Car donation appreciated

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Aug 7 Family LEGO SuGO Event
Come design, create, and build a LEGO robot that will push your opponent off the SuGO ring. All ages are welcome. The G-FORCE FTC team also demonstrates their robot. http://sugo.gearsinc.org/.

Date: August 7, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Website: http://sugo.gearsinc.org/
Location: GEARS Center in Accident

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Aug 8 Welcome Party
Area vendors onsite on the lawn at Uno Chicago Grill to welcome visitors to the area for the week and show all that Garrett County has to offer. Sponsored by The Town of Grantsville and the Greater Oakland Business Assocation/Oakland Main Street.
Date: August 8, 2011
Location: Uno Chicago Grill
Date/Time Details: 3 pm – 5 pm Mondays through August 15th with the exception of July 4th.

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Aug 9 Toddler Tuesday
The little ones have some time for unstructured interactive play at several different ‘play’ stations we set up. Then we take a ‘wee’ hike to explore the nearby playgrounds, make a trip to the avaiary to see the hawk and the owl, come back for juice and a snack, create a simple arts project and sing some fun songs. We provide all art materials, instructor, and a snack and drink.

Date: August 9, 2011
Website: http://deepcreeklakefamilyactivities.com/deep_creek_toddlers.html
Location: Discovery Center – Deep Creek Lake State Park. Please call for directions if you need them 301-746-4083.

Contact: 301-746-4083 or toll free 1-800-446-7554 301-746-4083 or toll free 1-800-446-7554 301.746.4083 or 1.800.446.7554
Date/Time Details: 10 am – Noon
Fees/Admission: $15 per child (A parent, grandparent, etc must attend). Reservations are required; please call 301.746.4083 or toll-free 1.800.446.7554.

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Aug 10 Bonfire Extravaganza
A journey back in time that’s fun for the whole family! Free face painting. An evening of costumed storytelling, group dancing, drumming, songs, and of course… marshmallow roasting at the end (sticks and marshmallows provided).

Deep Creek Lake’s longest running family entertainment activity that’s unique, affordable and fun. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a flashlight.

Date: August 10, 2011
Website: http://deepcreeklakefamilyactivities.com/bonfire_extravaganza.html
Location: Deep Creek Lake State Park Amphitheater (Park at Discovery Center and follow the torches)

Contact: 301-746-4083 or toll free 1-800-446-7554
EMail: crede@allearthtours.com
Date/Time Details: 8:30 pm – 10:15 pm (arrive at 8 pm)

Fees/Admission: $5 per person General Admission. No advance ticket sales. 3 years of age and under are free.

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Aug 10 Wonderful Wednesdays
27 different businesses offer specials Wednesdays through August 31st. The events are centered around The Market Fresh Produce Building (Farmer’s Market) and Pleasant Valley Dream Rides.
Date: August 10, 2011
Location: Oakland
Date/Time Details: 10 am – 2 pm

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Aug 11 Dogsledding Presentation and Kennel Visit
Enjoy an educational and entertaining dogsledding presentation. Grill mushers; see equipment; hug Huskies; watch films. No reservations needed today.

Date: August 11, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.HuskyPowerDogsledding.com
Location: Husky Power Dogsledding at Mountain MD Kennels, LLC
Address: 2008 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD 21520 — Three Miles from Wisp – near the Airport in McHenry
Contact: 301-746-7200
Date/Time Detail
s: 10 am – noon
Fees/Admission: $20

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Aug 13 Music at Penn Alps
Classical and American music concerts
August 13: American Folk Music
August 20: Shafer & Shafer
August 28: Carney Trio

Date: August 13, 2011
Website: http://www.musicatpennalps.org
Location: Penn Alps, Grantsville

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Aug 13 – Aug 20 Garrett County Fair
Truly an agricultural fair! Nightly musical entertainment; tractor pull, mud bog and demo derbies. Carnival rides and games-something for everyone.
Date: August 13, 2011
Location: Garrett County Fairgrounds

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Aug 13 Maryland State Kayak Canoe Championships

Date: August 13, 2011
Website: http://www.adventuresportscenter.com
Location: Adventure Sports Center International

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Aug 13 Artist Demonstration
Stained Glass Demonstration by Ginni Neff-Watch the artist at work and discuss techniques. FREE
Date: August 13, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.garrettarts.com
Location: The Gallery Shop
206 E. Alder Street, downtown Oakland
Contact: 301-334-6580
EMail: garrettarts@earthlink.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11am -1pm
Fees/Admission: FREE

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Jul 1 – Jul 9 Fiddler on the Roof
Jul 9 Music at Penn Alps
Jul 9 Open House 531 S Third St in Oakland
Jul 9 – Jul 10 Art in the Park

More details here.
If you or someone you know is considering buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! I take great pride in referrals, and I assure you, I will take great care of your friends, family & colleagues! As member of the Garrett County Board of Realtors, I can assist you with ANY listed property, regardless of the listing broker.

The Chamber of Commerce has a great new website with an interactive events calendar – check it out!

Feb 18 Oakland B&O Railroad Station Open House
Feb 18 Winter Fest
Feb 23 Bud Light Music Series
Feb 25 Goosebumps & Grapes
Feb 26 13th Annual MSP/NRP Deep Creek Dunk
Feb 26 The Maryland Open

Check it out at http://info.VisitDeepCreek.com/events

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

Deep Creek Do It All specializes in cleaning services in Garrett County & @ Deep Creek Lake. Give them a call (301-501-0217) or visit the website – competitive rates and quality results from a locally owned & operated company!

Honi-Honi Winter Luau Date: January 15, 2011 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
http://www.honi-honi.com/
Event Description
Help us chase away the winter blues by dressing up in your summertime favorites! Live band and drink specials.
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Snowshoeing Eco ToursDate: January 15, 2011 – January 16, 2011 http://allearthecotours.com/maryland_snowshoeing.html
Event Description
Easy 2-hour Snowshoeing Tours at Swallow Falls State Park. 10am and 1PM with reservations required. Explore the awesome splendor of Swallow Falls in winter with a knowledgeable fun loving guide from All Earth Eco Tours. Amazing picture taking opportunities. $20 per person and includes snow shoe rentals, and hot cocoa. Groups can schedule a tour any day or time. Call for reservations and tour info – 1-800-446-7554
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Ravens vs Steelers – find the game of the year on TV @ Uno’s, Black Bear or a host of several other places. It’s the battle of Deep Creek! 4pm.
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Bud Light Music Series Date: January 19, 2011 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM http://www.wispresort.com/wisp/calendar.aspx?mode=detail&eventId=budlight_concert_1
Event Description
Free live entertainment from the Davisson Brothers Band courtesy of Bud Light!
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If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

Deep Creek Do It All specializes in cleaning services in Garrett County & @ Deep Creek Lake. Give them a call (301-501-0217) or visit the website – competitive rates and quality results from a locally owned & operated company!

Don’t let the winter doldrums set in with these fun-filled activities.
By Linda Blachly January 7, 2011

The cold and blustery weather shouldn’t keep you home this weekend. There are tons of activities to enjoy that are just a short ride away…

Heroes Day

Wisp Resort is honoring our nation’s heroes with a complimentary one-day lift ticket. The hero’s immediate family members can receive a $10 one-day lift ticket. Military and rescue personnel must show valid service ID at ticket window to receive a complimentary one-day lift ticket.

Date and time: Jan. 7.

Cost: Free.

Location: Wisp Resort, McHenry, Md.

Information: www.wispresort.com

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Snowshoeing Eco Tours

Explore the awesome splendor of Swallow Falls in winter with a knowledgeable fun loving guide from All Earth Eco Tours. Amazing picture-taking opportunities.

Dates and times: Jan. 6-7; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Reservations required).

Cost: $20 per person (includes snow shoe rentals and hot cocoa).

Location: Swallow Falls State Park, Garrett County, Md.

Information: Call 1-800-446-7554 or visit http://allearthecotours.com/marylandsnowshoeing.html

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

Deep Creek Do It All specializes in cleaning services in Garrett County & @ Deep Creek Lake. Give them a call (301-501-0217) or visit the website – competitive rates and quality results from a locally owned & operated company!

The fair is coming to town! I saw the ferris wheel today – setup and ready to go. Funnel cakes, Lions Club chicken dinners and Rotary fries can’t be far behind….stop by and visit me at the Railey Realty booth Wednesday night, I’ll be there from 6-9pm!

Here are some happenings for this weekend:

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Friendsville Days
Town of Friendsville

08/06/2010 – 08/07/2010
Friendsville MD. Fri. 6:00pm-10:00 pm, Sat. 12:00 pm-10:00 pm. Friday: food, games and music. Saturday: noon parade, day long activities, food entertainment, car show, fireworks and crafts. Contact 301.746.5933.
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Glass, Glorious Glass… An Art Tour of Garrett County
Snowbird Creations Glass Studio

08/06/2010 – 08/08/2010
Garrett County, 10 am – 5 pm. 3 glass studios, Galleries: Snowbird Creations Glass Studio- Fused Glass, Simon Pearce- Blown Glass, Lou DiCarlo – Stained Glass. www.snowbirdcreations.com , 301.387.4624
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Open Canoe Slalom National Championships
Adventure Sports Center International

08/06/2010 – 08/08/2010
Adventure Sports Center International. www.adventuresportscenter.com , 301.3873250.
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Little Yough Summer Music Festival
Town of Oakland

06/18/2010
7 pm, Oakland Town Parking Lot/ Mountain Fresh Farmers Market. Bring a lawn chair and listen to the tunes!

August 6 Mateo Monk
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Annual Sidewalk Sale
Town of Oakland

08/06/2010 – 08/07/2010
Annual Sidewalk Sale – Downtown Oakland – Huge Discounts and Bargains!
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5th Annual Deep Creek Chili Splash
Wisp Resort

08/07/2010
Wisp Resort, Chili heads unite, live music, official games of chili, prizes and giveaways. This Year will be hotter than ever. 301.387.4911, www.wispresort.com .
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Garrett County Fair
Garrett County Agriculture Fair

08/07/2010 – 08/14/2010
Garrett County Fairgrounds, McHenry. Truly an agricultural fair! Nightly musical entertainment; tractor pull, mud bog, demo derbies, 4-wheel pickup pull. Carnival rides and games-something for everyone. $. www.garrettcountyfair.org .
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Mountain Fresh Farmers Market – Oakland
Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets

07/07/2010
Join us in downtown Oakland for a homegrown farmers market including fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, personal care items, goat cheeses, and more!
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm

Aug 7th
Starts at 10:00 am , Lasts 3 Hours
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If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

Deep Creek Do It All specializes in cleaning services in Garrett County & @ Deep Creek Lake. Give them a call (301-501-0217) or visit the website – competitive rates and quality results from a locally owned & operated company!

There’s always some fun stuff happening in Garrett County:

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market – Oakland

Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets

Join us in downtown Oakland for a homegrown farmers market including fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, crafts, personal care items, goat cheeses, and more!

Wednesdays & Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm

Jul 28th

Starts at 10:00 am , Lasts 3 Hours

Jul 31st

Starts at 10:00 am , Lasts 3 Hours

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Pocket Park Movie

Town of Oakland

07/29/2010

July 29th the movie is Secondhand Lions. Starts at 8:30. Admission is free, sponsored by Rudy’s Clothing. Bring your own chair & blankets, popcorn & beverages are available for sale.

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Little Yough Summer Music Festival

Town of Oakland

06/18/2010

7 pm, Oakland Town Parking Lot/ Mountain Fresh Farmers Market. Bring a lawn chair and listen to the tunes!

July 30 The Hillbilly Gypsies

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Fred Thayer Memorial Golf Tournament

Town of Oakland

07/30/2010

Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Fred Thayer scholarship Fund. For more info http://www.highlandfest.info/

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Annual Summer Luau

Honi-Honi

07/31/2010

Honi-Honi Bar, Starting at 1 pm. Enjoy the best of summer on Deep Creek Lake with a classic pig roast and a one-of-a-kind “Battle of the Bands” competition from 12-6 pm featuring Boathouse and Time Flies. http://www.honi-honi.com/, 301.387.9100.

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Music at Penn Alps Concert Series

Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop

Ten concerts will be presented at MPA’s regular venue at Penn Alps, Grantsville, and two concerts at Windsor Hall in Cumberland. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM on Saturday evenings.

Event Website: http://www.musicatpennalps.org

Jul 31st

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Family LEGO SuGO Event

Tourism Events

GEARS Center in Accident, 1-4 pm.

Come design, create, and build a LEGO robot that will push your opponent off the SuGO ring.

All ages are welcome. Younger youth are welcome to come build with the LEGO WeDo’s.

The G-FORCE FTC team also demonstrates their robot.

Check it out at http://sugo.gearsinc.org to pre-register for the event.

Aug 1st

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Barn Quilt Festival

Tourism Events

08/01/2010

Cove Run Farms Corn Maze, located along Griffith Road, Accident, 12:30 – 4:00 pm. Included in the day’s events will be arts and crafts vendors displaying and selling their wares, a brown bag auction, recognition of current barn quilt owners and sponsors, live auction of barn & quilt themed items, and live music. Children’s games and a coloring contest will also take place. And the unveiling and dedication of a new barn quilt block! www.GarrettBarnQuilts.org

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350

Deep Creek Lake Info, Business Directories, Classified Ads, Events & more! Advertise on http://www.deepcreekalive.com/!

Here are some of the activities and events going on over the next few days:
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Theatrical production: BRIGHTON BEACH
TOTL Theatre Company (Theatre On The Lake)

07/21/2010 – 07/24/2010
Garrett College Theater, 7:30 pm. Neil Simon, America’s premier comic dramatist, tells the story of the Jerome family caught in the throws of the Depression. $. 304-680-1002, www.totltheatre.org
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Deep Creek Lake Farmers Market – McHenry
Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets

Join us at the Garrett County Visitors’ Center for a 50-miles fresh farmers market! We have fresh fruits and vegetables plus delicious baked goods, eggs, crafts, and more!
Thursdays 4-6 pm

Deep Creek Lake Farmers Market – McHenry
Jul 22nd
Starts at 4:00 pm , Lasts 2 Hours
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Youghiogheny River Festival
Town of Friendsville

07/24/2010
Friendsville Town Park. Come out and support the Yough! Enjoy live music, local artisans, raffles, food vendors and the ever popular “ Rubber Ducky Race.” $. www.youghioghenyriverfestival.info
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Music at Penn Alps Concert Series Jul 24th
Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop

Ten concerts will be presented at MPA’s regular venue at Penn Alps, Grantsville, and two concerts at Windsor Hall in Cumberland. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM on Saturday evenings.

Event Website: http://www.musicatpennalps.org

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350 Deep Creek Lake Info, Business Directories, Classified Ads, Events & more! Advertise on http://www.deepcreekalive.com/!