Calendar of Events

7/1/2008 - 7/31/2008
Christmas in July Around the World
Location: A Greater Gift Shop, Brethren Service Center
Address: 500 Main St., New Windsor
Mon.-Sat. 9:30 AM to 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM to 5 PM.  Closed July 4th.  30% to 50% off of holiday nativities and ornaments from artisans in over 35 countries.
Contact: Linda Kjeldgaard 410-635-8711




7/1/2008 - 7/31/2008
Year Round Volkswalk
Location: The Inn at Norwood
Address: 7514 Norwood Ave., Sykesville
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Linwood Van Horn 410-871-9464




7/1/2008 - 7/31/2008
Year Round Volkswalk
Location: McDonald's
Address: 1706 Ridgeside Dr., Mt. Airy
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Jerry Baugher 301-829-3685




7/4/2008
Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration/Fireworks
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum
Address: 500 S. Center St., Westminster
Noon til ?  Fireworks approx. 9:30 PM.  Old-fashioned family picnic, music, games, food, crafts and farmhouse tours.
Contact: Dottie Freeman/Jackie Koch 410-386-3880/1-800-654-4645




7/5/2008
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, eggs, crafts, plants, fresh flowers, baked goods and jams & jellies.
Contact: Anita Bullock 410-848-7748




7/5/2008
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 and honey.  Organic products also available. 
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294




7/6/2008
A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series
Location: Westminster City Park
Address: Longwell Ave., Westminster
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Free outdoor concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Contact: Linda Silfee 410-876-6639/443-286-2367




7/7/2008 - 7/11/2008
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week
Location: McDaniel College
Address: Westminster
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Classes and workshops showcasing the Traditional Arts music, art, dance and spoken word.  Nightly concerts and dances.   
Contact: Walt Michael 410-857-2771




7/7/2008 - 7/12/2008
Harney Fire Company Carnival
Address: 5130 Harney Road, Taneytown
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Rides, food, games and entertainment.
Contact: Leonard Bowers 410-756-2892




7/7/2008 - 7/12/2008
Winfield Fire Company Carnival
Address: 1320 W. Old Liberty Rd. (Rt. 26), Sykesville
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Rides, food, games and entertainment.
Contact: Scott Legore 410-795-1333 ext. 339




7/11/2008
Sykesville Concerts in the Park
Location: Millard Cooper Park
Address: Cooper Dr., Sykesville
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free outdoor concert.  Playground and snack bar.
Contact: Ivy Wells 410-707-4441




7/12/2008 - 7/13/2008
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 8 PM, Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM.  A music, dance and art festival for all ages celebrating the "common ground" found in the Traditional Arts.
Contact: Walt Michael 410-857-2771




7/12/2008
Maryland's Junior Miss Scholarship Program
Location: Carroll Arts Center
Address: 91 W. Main St., Westminster
7 PM.  Maryland High School Senior girls compete for the title of Maryland Junior Miss.  Winner advances to compete for America's Junior Miss title and scholarships. 
Contact: Cheri Poklemba 443-277-7694




7/12/2008
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 and honey.  Organic products also available. 
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294




7/12/2008
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, door prizes, baked goods and jams & jellies.
Contact: Anita Bullock 410-848-7748




7/12/2008
126th 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




7/12/2008
Summer Saturday Family Fun Day
Location: River Valley Ranch
Address: 4443 Grave Run Rd., Manchester
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Picnic, rodeo, horse rides, hayrides, skate park, pool, chuckwagon supper and shops.  Fee for concert - 6:30 PM to 9 PM 
Contact: River Valley Ranch 443-712-1010




7/13/2008
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




7/13/2008
A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series
Location: Westminster City Park
Address: Longwell Ave., Westminster
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Free outdoor concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Contact: Linda Silfee 410-876-6639/443-286-2367




7/14/2008 - 7/18/2008
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week
Location: McDaniel College
Address: Westminster
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Classes and workshops showcasing the Traditional Arts music, art, dance and spoken word.  Nightly concerts and dances.   
Contact: Walt Michael 410-857-2771




7/14/2008 - 7/19/2008
Reese Fire Company Carnival
Address: 1745 Baltimore Blvd. (Rt. 140), Westminster
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Rides, food, games and entertainment.
Contact: Joe Spangler, Sr. 410-833-4871




7/18/2008
Sykesville Concerts in the Park
Location: Millard Cooper Park
Address: Cooper Dr., Sykesville
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free outdoor concert.  Playground and snack bar.
Contact: Ivy Wells 410-707-4441




7/19/2008 - 7/20/2008
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




7/19/2008
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 and honey.  Organic products also available. 
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294




7/19/2008
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 vendors, local produce, crafts, plants, fresh flowers, baked goods and jams & jellies.
Contact: Anita Bullock 410-848-7748




7/19/2008 - 7/20/2008
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




7/19/2008
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




7/19/2008
Crab Feed and Bull Roast
Location: Westminster Fire Hall
Address: 28 John St., Westminster
Time: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Contact: Marvin Hollinger 410-259-5143/410-848-1800




7/20/2008
A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series
Location: Westminster City Park
Address: Longwell Ave., Westminster
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Free outdoor concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Contact: Linda Silfee 410-876-6639/443-286-2367




7/21/2008 - 8/15/2008
RAVENS Summer Training Camp
Location: McDaniel College
Address: 2 College Drive, Westminster
Days and times vary.  Come see the guys "up close and personal" as they practice for the upcoming season.  Autograph sessions held most days.
Contact: Carroll County Visitor Center 410-848-1388/1-800-272-1933




7/21/2008 - 7/26/2008
Mt. Airy Fire Company Carnival
Address: 1008 Twin Arch Rd. (Rt. 27 and Twin Arch Rd.), Mt. Airy
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Rides, food, games and entertainment. 
Contact: Terry Baker 301-829-0100 ext.63




7/25/2008
Sykesville Concerts in the Park
Location: Millard Cooper Park
Address: Cooper Dr., Sykesville
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free outdoor concert.  Playground and snack bar.
Contact: Ivy Wells 410-707-4441




7/26/2008
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 and honey.  Organic products also available. 
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294




7/26/2008
Carroll County Summer Farmers Market "4-H Fair Week"
Location: Agriculture Center parking lot
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




7/26/2008 - 8/1/2008
Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair
Location: Agriculture Center
Address: 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Showcase of 4-H/FFA project exhibits.  Home-style cooking, cake auction, 4-H/FFA livestock sale and entertainment. 
Contact: Debbie Weishaar 410-848-3247




7/26/2008
Summer Saturday Family Fun Day
Location: River Valley Ranch
Address: 4443 Grave Run Rd., Manchester
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Picnic, rodeo, horse rides, hayrides, skate park, pool, chuckwagon supper and shops.  Fee for concert - 6:30 PM to 9 PM 
Contact: River Valley Ranch 443-712-1010