Calendar of Events

3/21/2009 - 10/31/2009
History is Cooking at the Taneytown History Museum
Address: 24 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown
Fri. 10 AM to 1 PM, Sat. and Sun. 1 PM to 4 PM.  Other days by appointment.  Historic kitchen gadgets and household items. 
Contact: Douglas Heck 410-756-1113




6/29/2009 - 7/4/2009
Manchester Fire Company Carnival
Address: 3397 York Street, Manchester
5 PM til ?  Rides, food, games and entertainment.
Contact: Steve Miller 410-239-3200




7/1/2009 - 7/31/2009
Year Round Volkswalk
Location: Shell Gas Station and Convenience Store
Address: 74 W. Main St., Westminster
Dawn to dusk.  Walk on sidewalks and roadsides through Westminster. 
Contact: Ocie Sigley 410-874-0534




7/1/2009 - 7/31/2009
Year Round Volkswalk
Location: McDonald's
Address: 1706 Ridgeside Dr., Mount Airy
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Walk through historic Mount Airy.
Contact: Jerry Baugher 301-829-3685




7/1/2009 - 7/31/2009
Year Round Volkswalk
Location: The Inn at Norwood
Address: 7514 Norwood Ave., Sykesville
Time: 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Walk on sidewalks, roadsides and town linear trail. 
Contact: Linwood Van Horn 410-871-9464




7/4/2009
July 4th Celebration Concert/Fireworks
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum
Address: 500 S. Center St., Westminster
3 PM til ?  Fireworks approx. 9:30 PM.  Concert, games, food for sale or bring a picnic and farmhouse tours.
Contact: Dottie Freeman/Jackie Koch 410-386-3880




7/4/2009
Carroll County Summer Farmers "Holiday" Market
Location: Agriculture Center
www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com
Address: 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Local produce, gourmet foods, crafts, plants, fresh flowers, baked goods and jams & jellies.
Contact: Anita Bullock 410-848-7748




7/4/2009
Downtown Westminster Farmers Market
Location: Conaway Parking Lot, Railroad Ave. (Rt. 27) & Emerald Hill Lane,
Address: Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A “Producers Only” market of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, plants, meats and honey.  Organic products also available. 
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294




7/5/2009 - 7/10/2009
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week
Location: McDaniel College
Address: Westminster
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Workshops in Traditional vocal and instrumental music, art, dance, spoken word and human arts.   
Contact: Walt Michael 410-857-2771




7/5/2009
Apple Butter Market Festival
Location: South Branch Park
Address: W. Friendship Rd. and Main St., Sykesville
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Farmers market, artisans, crafts, live entertainment, music and food.
Contact: Ivy Wells 410-795-8959




7/5/2009
A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series
Location: Westminster City Park
Address: 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Free outdoor concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Contact: Dept. of Recreation and Parks 410-386-2103/ Jennifer Mellor 410-848-4883




7/6/2009 - 7/11/2009
Harney Fire Company Carnival
Address: 5130 Harney Road, Taneytown
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Dinner-4:30 PM til ?  Rides, food, games and entertainment.
Contact: Leonard Bowers 410-756-2892




7/6/2009 - 7/11/2009
Winfield Fire Company Carnival
Address: 1320 W. Old Liberty Road (Rt. 26), Sykesville
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Rides, food, games and entertainment.
Contact: Scott Legore 410-795-1333 ext. 339




7/6/2009 - 7/10/2009
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week Concerts
Location: McDaniel College, Alumni Hall
Address: Westminster
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Concerts featuring Traditions Week performers and instructors.   
Contact: Walt Michael 410-857-2771




7/10/2009
Sykesville Concerts in the Park
Location: Millard Cooper Park
Address: Springfield Ave., Sykesville
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free family outdoor concert.  Playground and snack bar.
Contact: Ivy Wells 410-795-8959




7/11/2009 - 7/12/2009
12th Annual Roots Music and Arts Festival presented by Common Ground on the Hill
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum
Address: 500 S. Center St., Westminster
Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM, Sun. 10 AM to 6 PM.  Traditional music, art, dance and spoken word from around the world.  Arts, crafts and food. 
Contact: Walt Michael 410-857-2771




7/11/2009
Downtown Westminster Farmers Market
Location: Conaway Parking Lot, Railroad Ave. (Rt. 27) & Emerald Hill Lane,
Address: Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A “Producers Only” market of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, plants, meats and honey.  Organic products also available. 
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294




7/11/2009
Carroll County Summer Farmers Market "Christmas in July"
Location: Agriculture Center
www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com
Address: 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Christmas crafts, local produce, plants, fresh flowers, gourmet foods, baked goods and door prizes.
Contact: Anita Bullock 410-848-7748




7/11/2009
127th Annual Picnic
Location: Zion United Methodist Church
Address: 2716 Old Washington Rd., Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Held in the Village of Shipley since 1883.  Chicken platters, flea market and entertainment.
Contact: Dolores Bankert 410-848-9080




7/11/2009
Saturday Family Fun Day
Location: River Valley Ranch
Address: 4443 Grave Run Rd., Manchester
Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Picnic, rodeo, horse rides, hayrides, swimming and concert. 
Contact: Ranch Office 443-712-1010




7/11/2009
Maryland's Junior Miss 2010 Scholarship Program
Location: Carroll Community College, Scott Center for the Performing Arts
www.ajm.org
Address: 1601 Washington Rd. (Rt. 32), Westminster
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Maryland High School Senior girls compete for college scholarships and the title of Maryland Junior Miss.  Winner advances to compete for America's Junior Miss title and scholarships in Alabama. 
Contact: Cheri Poklemba 443-277-7694




7/12/2009 - 7/17/2009
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week
Location: McDaniel College
Address: Westminster
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Workshops in Traditional vocal and instrumental music, art, dance, spoken word and human arts.   
Contact: Walt Michael 410-857-2771




7/12/2009
Ice Cream Sundae Social
Location: Union Mills Homestead
Address: 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Music, clown and wagon rides.  Fee for tours of the Homestead and grist mill; blacksmith shop and gift shop open. 
Contact: Jane Sewell 410-848-2288




7/12/2009
A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series
Location: Westminster City Park
Address: 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Free outdoor concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Contact: Dept. of Recreation and Parks 410-386-2103/ Jennifer Mellor 410-848-4883




7/13/2009 - 7/17/2009
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week Concerts
Location: Carroll Arts Center
Address: 91 W. Main St., Westminster
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Concerts featuring Traditions Week performers and instructors.   
Contact: Walt Michael 410-857-2771




7/17/2009 - 7/20/2009
SERRV Marketplace Summer Sale
Location: Brethren Center
Address: 500 Main St., New Windsor
Mon.-Sat. 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Sun. 1 PM to 5 PM.  Sale of handcrafts from over 30 countries.
Contact: 410-635-8711




7/17/2009
Sykesville Concerts in the Park
Location: Millard Cooper Park
Address: Springfield Ave., Sykesville
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free family outdoor concert.  Playground and snack bar.
Contact: Ivy Wells 410-795-8959




7/18/2009 - 7/19/2009
Carroll County Sports Complex Summer Sizzler
Location: Carroll County Sports Complex
Address: 2225 Littlestown Pike, Westminster
Sat. 9 AM to 6 PM, Sun. 9 AM to 4 PM.  Regional women's fast pitch softball tournament. 
Contact: Matt Purkins 410-857-4832




7/18/2009
Lunar Lunker II Morning Fishing Tournament
Location: Piney Run Park
Address: 30 Martz Rd., Sykesville
Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact: Sandy Buterbaugh 410-795-5165/410-795-6474




7/18/2009
Carroll County Summer Farmers Market "Home Party Day"
Location: Agriculture Center
www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com
Address: 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Home party consultants, local produce, crafts, plants, fresh flowers, baked goods and jams & jellies.
Contact: Anita Bullock 410-848-7748




7/18/2009
Downtown Westminster Farmers Market
Location: Conaway Parking Lot, Railroad Ave. (Rt. 27) & Emerald Hill Lane,
Address: Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A “Producers Only” market of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, plants, meats and honey.  Organic products also available. 
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294




7/18/2009 - 7/19/2009
Civil War Encampment and Living History
Location: Union Mills Homestead
Address: 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Union and Confederate troops camp along the Big Pipe Creek and relive the days following the Battle of Gettysburg. 
Contact: Jane Sewell 410-848-2288




7/18/2009
Surf and Turf and Summertime Fun Festival
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum
Address: 500 S. Center St., Westminster
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy Maryland's famous seafood and beef cuisine, which will also be available for purchase.  Stage entertainment, artisan demonstrations, farmhouse tours and summertime activities for the whole family.
Contact: Dottie Freeman/Jackie Koch 410-386-3880




7/18/2009
4th Annual Crab Feast
Location: Westminster Fire Hall
Address: 28 John St., Westminster
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Music by DJ. 
Contact: Marvin Hollinger 410-259-5143




7/19/2009
A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series
Location: Westminster City Park
Address: 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Free outdoor concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Contact: Dept. of Recreation and Parks 410-386-2103/ Jennifer Mellor 410-848-4883




7/20/2009 - 7/25/2009
Mount Airy Fire Company Carnival
Address: 1008 Twin Arch Road (Rt. 27 and Twin Arch Rd.), Mount Airy
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Rides, food, games and entertainment. 
Contact: Terry Baker 301-829-0100 ext.63




7/24/2009
Sykesville Concerts in the Park
Location: Millard Cooper Park
Address: Springfield Ave., Sykesville
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free family outdoor concert.  Playground and snack bar.
Contact: Ivy Wells 410-795-8959




7/25/2009 - 7/31/2009
Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair
Location: Agriculture Center
Address: 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Showcase of 4-H/FFA project exhibits.  Home-style cooking, cake auction, 4-H/FFA livestock sale, music and entertainment. 
Contact: Debbie Weishaar 410-848-3247




7/25/2009
Carroll County Summer Farmers Market
Location: Agriculture Center
www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com
Address: 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Local produce, crafts, baked goods and jams & jellies.
Contact: Anita Bullock 410-848-7748




7/25/2009
Downtown Westminster Farmers Market
Location: Conaway Parking Lot, Railroad Ave. (Rt. 27) & Emerald Hill Lane,
Address: Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A “Producers Only” market of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, plants, meats and honey.  Organic products also available. 
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294




7/25/2009
Saturday Family Fun Day
Location: River Valley Ranch
Address: 4443 Grave Run Rd., Manchester
Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Picnic, rodeo, horse rides, hayrides, swimming and concert. 
Contact: Ranch Office 443-712-1010




7/25/2009
Bull Roast
Location: St. Benjamin's Lutheran Church
Address: 700 Krider's Cemetery Rd., Westminster
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pit beef and pit ham.  Live music and silent auction.
Contact: Church Office 410-848-3311




7/26/2009
A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series
Location: Westminster City Park
Address: 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Free outdoor concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Contact: Dept. of Recreation and Parks 410-386-2103/ Jennifer Mellor 410-848-4883




7/31/2009
Sykesville Concerts in the Park
Location: Millard Cooper Park
Address: Springfield Ave., Sykesville
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free family outdoor concert.  Playground and snack bar.
Contact: Ivy Wells 410-795-8959