JULY 2010

 

Daily

Savage Reservoir Kayak Tour
Watch the resident nesting pair of Bald Eagles on this 4 hour guided tour with lunch. Peaceful lake with no motor boats only 20 minutes from DCL. Fully guided and fully fun, ages 5-75+. Single and double kayaks available. Beginners our specialty.  10:00AM until 2:00PM.  301-746-4083

Every Tuesday

Toddler Tuesdays-  Discovery Center
Let little ones have some time for unstructured interactive play at several different 'play' stations we set up. Then take a 'wee' hike to explore the nearby playgrounds, make a trip to the aviary to see the hawk and the owl, come back for juice and a snack, create a simple arts project and sing some fun songs. Tuesdays 10:00AM until 12:00 Noon. Discovery Center. $15 per child. Call for info and reservations  301-746-4083

Every Wednesday

Bonfire Extravaganza- Deep Creek Lake State Park
Deep Creek Lake's longest running family entertainment event. A journey back in time that's fun for the whole   family! An evening of storytelling,   costumes, dancing, drumming, song, and of course... marshmallow roasting. A Deep Creek Lake family entertainment activity that's affordable and   fun. Wednesdays at Deep Creek Lake State Park Amphitheater. Call for full info 8:00PM until 10:00PM. $5 per person. 301-746-4083
 

July 2 – 3

Dave Martin’s Championship Rodeo – Garrett County Fairgrounds. 2 nights of Bronco busting and bull riding family fun. Entertainment by local singer Charlie Kenney. Great Food – Great Fun! $.  Rodeo action starts at 7 pm.

July 3

Independence Day Celebration – Broadford Recreation Area; Fireworks at dusk.  Come and enjoy fireworks at Broadford Park Recreation Area.  Enjoy a day of relaxation and family fun with swimming, boating and picnicking. $ park entrance fee. 301.334.2691.

Accident’s Homecoming –Town of Accident/Fire Hall; 9 am – 10:00 pm.  Parade – 11 am.  Craft show and sale, chicken dinner, walking tour, musical entertainment, hayrides.  Historic Drane House open.  Games for children.  Contact 301.746.6346.

July 4

Free Fishing Day – Garrett County. Anyone can fish in Maryland’s freshwaters without a fishing license on this day. www.dnr.state.md.us, 301.387.5563.

Independence Day Concert – Garrett College Lawn, 7:30 pm. Back by popular demand! Patriotism at its best. Garrett Community Concert Band and Garrett Choral Society. http://www.artsandentertainment.org, 301.387.3082.

Fire on the Mountain Fireworks - Join the celebration, Fireworks launched from the top of Bear Claw Tubing Park out toward the waters of Deep Creek Lake.  Best viewed by boat from McHenry Cove, at local businesses or along Garrett Hwy. or Deep Creek Dr. Rain date is July 5. www.visitdeepcreek.com, 301.387.4386.

July 5 – 7

Chautauqua – Garrett College, 7:30 pm. History Alive! Going “ Beyond Boundaries”: depiction of Judge Thurgood Marshall; landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.; and Shoshone woman, Sacagawea. http://www.artsandentertainment.org, 301.387.3082.

July 10

 Smoker Tractor & Truck Pull -- Garrett County Fairgrounds,  6:30pm
Limited Pro Stock Tractor and Super Farm Tractors; “Pennsylvania Posse” Semi Trucks; Pro Street GAS 4x4 Trucks and Street Licensed Diesel 4x4 Trucks.  Sanctioned by USA-EAST Sled Pulling, Inc.  Rules Information:  1.888.FULLPUL or www.fullpullproductions.com

July 10 – 11

Art in the Park – Deep Creek Lake State Park, Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm. Over 40 artists selling and displaying their original artwork. Pottery, photography, carving, jewelry and more. Dixieland music, food, roving naturalist programs and family oriented. Come by boat or car. $. www.discoverycenterdcl.com, 301.387.7067.

July 14 - July 18

July 14

Josh Knotts & Lea Extreme Illusions and Escapes Magic Show -- Smiley's
Ticket price includes pizza buffet, Miles of Smiles Day Pass, 10 tokens and admission to the show.  Call 301-387-0059 for tickets. 

July 15

 

July 16

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert – McHenry House at Wisp Resort, 7:30 pm. Broadway and movie night including songs from Wicker and Evita. Lawrence Loh, Conductor. Debbie Gravitte, Singer. http://www.artsandentertainment.org, 301.387.3082.

July 16 - 17

TriState Relief Sale – Garrett County Fairgrounds, Friday, 4:30 – 8:30 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Festival, Auction & Cruise-In. The entire family will have fun helping the less fortunate at home and around the world. www.tristatesale.org, 814.445.6945.

July 17

Tails in the Forest Walk-A-Thon -- Savage River Lodge
Fundraiser for HART for Animals shelter.  Walkers participating in the Walk-A-Thon can begin any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be water stops for two-legged and four-legged participants, as well as light refreshments on the Lodge lawn. A shorter 2.5K route will also be available. The registration fee is $10 if pre-registered, and $12 at the event. Each walker is required to raise a minimum of $50 from friends, family, or businesses. There will be prizes for the top five money raisers. In addition, each participant will receive a commemorative bandana. For more information or to register, visit www.hartforanimals.org and click on the “Tails in the Forest” logo

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Classical Concert – McHenry House at Wisp Resort – 7:30 pm. Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op.73. Cimarosa: Concerto for two Flutes in G major.
Jennifer Connor, Rhian Kenny, flutists. Lawrence Loh, Conductor. http://www.artsandentertainment.org, 301.387.3082.              

July 24

Youghiogheny River Festival – Friendsville Town Park. Come out and support the Yough! Enjoy live music, local artisans, raffles, food vendors and the ever popular “ Rubber Ducky Race.” $. http://www.youghioghenyriverfestival.info.

 "DOG-GONE FUNdraiser" for the Garrett County Humane Society-- GC Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Benefit Dog Walk, Canine Costume contest, HARTs Pet Jeopardy, Silent Auction, Flea market, GC Sheriffs Dept Service dog demo, "Meet the Breed" area plus more!! Free admission-snack bar on site.  Registration required for dog walk and costume contest, forms available at area Vet offices or by calling 301-616-4425.The GCHS is a non-profit volunteer organization that helps homeless and neglected animals, plus provides spay/neuter vouchers to area residents and is the only group that responds to animal neglect reports.
 

July 24 – 25

Artist Studio Tour – Countywide, 10 am – 4 pm. Area artists will be demonstrating and selling their art including pottery, painting, woodcrafts, jewelry, glass, photography and more. www.garrettarts.com, 301.334.6580.

July 30

Party of Note – A delightful evening with music and conversation with a Pittsburgh Symphony Quartet in an intimate, pastoral setting. Fundraiser. $. www.artsandentertainment.org, 301.387.3082. 

First annual Fred Thayer Memorial Golf Tournament -- Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club Foursomes are welcome. Food and beverages. Flag Prizes for laddies and lassies. And win a Flying Scot sailboat and trailer with a hole in one--thanks to Flying Scot, Inc. Two chances to play--nine holes in the morning or 18 holes in the afternoon.  And wear your kilt, if you have one! Visit http://www.highlandfest.info/golf.html for more information.