Events CAlendar
Upcoming events.
Planning a trip to the area? Want to stay like a local and experience some of the many festivals, events, and special moments? We’ve got you covered!
51st Annual Mistletoe Mart
Over 40 artisans from several states feature, pottery, jewelry, baskets, photography, Holiday décor, sea glass items, soaps, wooden ware, handbags, textiles, tinware, succulent arrangements, lanterns.
Thursday & Friday: 10am – 7pm; Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Enjoy our Café, with soups, salads and sandwiches. Bake shop, complimentary tea, quilt raffle, free parking, and handicap accessible.
ATM on site.
51st Annual Mistletoe Mart
Over 40 artisans from several states feature, pottery, jewelry, baskets, photography, Holiday décor, sea glass items, soaps, wooden ware, handbags, textiles, tinware, succulent arrangements, lanterns.
Thursday & Friday: 10am – 7pm; Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Enjoy our Café, with soups, salads and sandwiches. Bake shop, complimentary tea, quilt raffle, free parking, and handicap accessible.
ATM on site.
51st Annual Mistletoe Mart
Over 40 artisans from several states feature, pottery, jewelry, baskets, photography, Holiday décor, sea glass items, soaps, wooden ware, handbags, textiles, tinware, succulent arrangements, lanterns. Admission $5
Thursday & Friday: 10am – 7pm; Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Church of the Ascension 23 N Court St Westminster, MD
Enjoy our Café, with soups, salads and sandwiches. Bake shop, complimentary tea, quilt raffle, free parking, and handicap accessible.
ATM on site.
Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Francis Scott Key presented by Lou Giles
This fascinating talk will focus on Francis Scott Key and will include his family and early years, the War of 1812 and the Dr. Beanes rescue mission, the Star-Spangled Banner, religion, politics (and major cases), and his views on slavery.
17th Annual Gallery of Gifts
Open during normal operating hours.
SHOP LOCAL & SHARE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!
Featuring the handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, quality wares of dozens of local and regional artisans, our Tevis Gallery transformed into “Gallery of Gifts” is a unique feast for the eyes. We hope you will join us for this holiday favorite shopping experience right here in Carroll County!
This boutique-style shopping experience is open to everyone, with no entrance fee, reservation or membership required to shop. Highlighted artist displays include affordable, hand-made festive wares like stocking-stuffers and holiday decor, traditional arts and crafts, and truly special original art pieces. There is something for everyone on your shopping list!
Maryland Christmas Show
The Maryland Christmas Show, located in historic Frederick City, brings together many fine artisans and merchants to make your holiday shopping an enjoyable event. The show offers seven buildings. You'll enjoy the works of top artists and craftsmen offering fine art, pottery, furniture, jewelry, clothing, wreaths and garlands, toys and Christmas ornaments - just about anything related to your Christmas shopping enjoyment.
Christkindlmarkt
Come and join us for a German-style Christmas market. Food and drinks will be available to purchase, along with a variety of hand-crafted and unique gifts from vendors in the Grist Mill and Tannery. Our gift shop will be open for your holiday shopping as will the blacksmith and woodworking shops.
A portion of the historic Homestead will be decorated and open for you to visit.
Parking is onsite, $5 per vehicle. Buses are extra, please call for details!
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Union Mills, celebrating our German heritage!
Maryland Christmas Show
The Maryland Christmas Show, located in historic Frederick City, brings together many fine artisans and merchants to make your holiday shopping an enjoyable event. The show offers seven buildings. You'll enjoy the works of top artists and craftsmen offering fine art, pottery, furniture, jewelry, clothing, wreaths and garlands, toys and Christmas ornaments - just about anything related to your Christmas shopping enjoyment.
Festival of Wreaths
A holiday fundraiser for the Carroll County Arts Council and that helps us to support and promote artists, students, arts organizations, and the arts, in Carroll County!
2025 marks the 28th year of this fun and festive event which is one of the most anticipated holiday events of the season in Carroll County.
12th Annual Sykesville Holiday Marketplace
Please join us this year at the Sykesville Holiday Marketplace and shop with over 150 carefully selected vendors featuring handmade crafts and items from your favorite direct sale companies.
From home décor to holiday decorations, paper crafts to jewelry, ceramics to wood crafts, candles to glassware, children’s items to specialty foods & drinks, there is something for everyone!
Get all of your holiday shopping done in one place!
*No entrance fee
A Gettysburg Christmas Festival
Our annual holiday celebration features activities, entertainment, games, prizes, and small-town holiday charm!
We encourage you to stroll through our historic downtown and
enjoy all the activities, events, entertainment, specials, decorations,
and lights of the holiday season.
Lincoln Square to Steinwehr Avenue is less than one mile
with lots to see and do in between and along the way!
Carroll County Artists Studio Tour
The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour is a long-standing Carroll County tradition in its 41stth year in 2025. Follow our FREE self guided tour to find studios and galleries in every corner of Carroll County. These “hidden gem” artisans provide a wide variety of medium and styles for you to enjoy with family and friends. Many will be demonstrating and all will be happy to answer questions about their work, workshops and tools.
Carroll County Artists Studio Tour
The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour is a long-standing Carroll County tradition in its 41stth year in 2025. Follow our FREE self guided tour to find studios and galleries in every corner of Carroll County. These “hidden gem” artisans provide a wide variety of medium and styles for you to enjoy with family and friends. Many will be demonstrating and all will be happy to answer questions about their work, workshops and tools.
A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas
What do you get when you pair the beloved animated holiday film with a live performance of the film’s Vince Guaraldi jazz score? You get a fabulously festive show featuring the renowned Eric Byrd Trio!
A 45-min concert performed by Eric Byrd Trio will follow the screening!
Two performances:
Sunday, December 7 at 3pm and 6pm
A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas
What do you get when you pair the beloved animated holiday film with a live performance of the film’s Vince Guaraldi jazz score? You get a fabulously festive show featuring the renowned Eric Byrd Trio!
A 45-min concert performed by Eric Byrd Trio will follow the screening!
Two performances:
Sunday, December 7 at 3pm and 6pm
The Maryland Nutcracker
Ballet Embody, Carroll County’s professional ballet company, returns to the stage with their original holiday classic, The Maryland Nutcracker!
Enjoy this holiday tradition, Maryland-style. That’s right, a sprinkle of Wintry Mix and a dash of Old Bay will be featured among many other Maryland landmarks and past times.
The Maryland Nutcracker
Ballet Embody, Carroll County’s professional ballet company, returns to the stage with their original holiday classic, The Maryland Nutcracker!
Enjoy this holiday tradition, Maryland-style. That’s right, a sprinkle of Wintry Mix and a dash of Old Bay will be featured among many other Maryland landmarks and past times.
McDaniel for the Holidays
McDaniel College music faculty members and community members perform a special seasonal concert. For more information, call 410-857-2552.
The Kruger Brothers
The Kruger Brothers seamlessly blend bluegrass, Americana and classical music with extraordinary musicianship. Jens Kruger is a recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo & Bluegrass Music, as well as a member of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame and American Banjo Hall of Fame. The Kruger Brothers have performed with the Kontras Quartet and many symphonies, while they have been lauded by roots music stalwarts including Doc Watson and Happy Traum, and performed to rave reviews at music festivals across the world.
Presented by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Center.
Sykesville craft beer festival
Enjoy unlimited sampling of over 55 beers from an AMAZING brewery line up, live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors in beautiful historic Sykesville. The event is rain or shine.
Ghosts to Garlands: A Slightly Spooky Holiday Market
As we usher out spooky season join us for a jump on Holiday shopping with a mystical twist—gifts, crystals, and tarot cards! Oh my!
Come enjoy the wines and beauty of Links Bridge Vineyards and explore unique & talented local artisans and makers, ready to help you check off some holiday shopping!
Fall Open House at Historic Strawbridge Shrine
Come One, Come All! to the historic Strawbridge Shrine Fall Open House. November 1st 2025 From 10 AM To 4 PM
At this site Robert Strawbridge was the first to introduce and establish the Wesleyan Methodist Movement in 1760 America. Features guided tours of our three log houses, Live period music, games for kids and delicious refreshments.
All this for FREE! For more information call 410-635-2600
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary
50th Anniversary Showing! Let’s do the Time Warp…again!
One Show Only – so pull out your best and most celebratory Rocky Horror couture (costumes) and join in the fun for this 50th anniversary screening of the cult classic – Rocky Horror Picture Show!
This showing is sure to sell out, so get your tickets early if you want to be in on the fun!
1975 | 1h 40m | R for violence, sexual content, and language
When Brad and Janet’s (Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon) car breaks down, they take shelter at the mansion of the bizarre Dr. Frank-n- Furter (Tim Curry).
COST:
$20 per person
We have prop bags for sale, $5, while supplies last.
Gettysburg Military Antiques Show
Autumn 2025
Gettysburg Military Antiques Show
73,000 sq ft indoor facility with 400+ tables
Maryland Crab Cake Festival
Celebrate everything Crabcakes and Maryland! Double The Food. Double The Drinks. Double The Fun!
Join 100.7 The Bay and WJZ-TV for the Maryland Crabcake Festival on Saturday, October 25th from 11 am until 5 pm at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, Maryland.
Enjoy Maryland’s finest Crabcake restaurants along with Food Trucks and Artisan Vendors! Beer and Wine.
Live music from:
The Reagan Years
Chesapeake Sons
Experience
Gettysburg Military Antiques Show
Autumn 2025
Gettysburg Military Antiques Show
73,000 sq ft indoor facility with 400+ tables
History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Ghost Stories of Carroll County
Covalent Spirits 118 E Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States
Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on October 9th at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling three 5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Ghost Stories of Carroll County will be told.
FREE
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
Location
New Windsor Fire Department Carnival Grounds
101 High Street, New Windsor, MD 21776
The Wall and exhibits will remain open around the clock from 6:00pm, Thursday, October 9th to 11:00am, Monday, October 13th, 2025, providing the opportunity to visit during early morning and overnight hours when there are fewer visitors. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a 3/5 scale replica of the original in DC standing over 6′ tall, spanning 300 feet end to end. The Wall honors the over 58,000 names of the men and women of the armed forces who served and lost their lives in Vietnam. Visit the website for full event details.
Taneytown Artisan FEst
The Carroll County Arts Council has partnered with the City of Taneytown to present this outdoor arts festival at Taneytown Memorial Park! This event features fine art and craft displays by local and regional artists, giving visitors the opportunity to buy directly from the source. Food vendors, a beer garden, live music, and a free kids craft round out this family friendly festival!
WWII American Experience
Experience the sights and sounds of military history!
Experience the sights and sounds of military history!
Over 100 Military vehicles.
Daily vehicle demonstrations.
Over 150 living history reenactors.
Indoor Militaria and Military Vehicle Flea Market.
WWII Veterans join us Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.
More details and 2025 schedule coming soon!
Common Ground on the Hill Week 3
Week 3: Experience artistic traditions combined with a timeless vision and mission. Book you stay for any one of the three week sessions.
Common Ground on the Hill Week 2
Week 2: Experience artistic traditions combined with a timeless vision and mission. Book you stay for any one of the three week sessions.
Common Ground on the Hill
Week 1: Experience artistic traditions combined with a timeless vision and mission. Book you stay for any one of the three week sessions.
McDaniel College Alumni Weekend
The plan for the college's 3rd Annual Alumni Weekend is set and we hope all Green Terrors will reunite on the Hill. Milestone reunions for class years ending with a 0 or a 5 will be celebrated. Book your stay at Georges on York B&B and make it a fun getaway with friends!
McDaniel College Undergrad Graduation
Undergraduate graduation is on Friday, May 23 at 1 PM for McDaniel College.
Graduate Commencement: McDaniel College
McDaniel College Graduate School Commencement is on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 11 AM in Gill Gymnasium
Living History Reenactment: Five Forks
Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Battle reenactments will be Saturday and Sunday at 1:00P.M.
By the spring of 1865 the Confederacy was on the verge of collapse. Gen. Lee barely had enough men and supplies to hold his lines at Petersburg. Gen. Grant’s overwhelming force was inching closer and closer to outflanking Lee’s beleaguered position. Gen. George Pickett was ordered to hold the critical crossroads at Five Forks, VA “at all costs.” Pickett was also ordered to protect the Southside Railroad which was the only supply line left open to Lee’s troops in Petersburg. If the Union Army Captured Five Forks and the crucial railroad, Lee’s position at Petersburg and the Confederacy’s capital at Richmond, would both have to be abandoned. Gen. Pickett had approximately 10,600 troops under his command. He was confronted with a force of 22,000 Union soldiers, more than twice his own number, under the command of Gen. Philip Sheridan. On April 1, 1865, in one of the last major engagements of the war in Virginia, these 32,000 men would fight at an obscure little crossroads named “Five Forks.”
Living History Reenactment: Five Forks
Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Battle reenactments will be Saturday and Sunday at 1:00P.M.
By the spring of 1865 the Confederacy was on the verge of collapse. Gen. Lee barely had enough men and supplies to hold his lines at Petersburg. Gen. Grant’s overwhelming force was inching closer and closer to outflanking Lee’s beleaguered position. Gen. George Pickett was ordered to hold the critical crossroads at Five Forks, VA “at all costs.” Pickett was also ordered to protect the Southside Railroad which was the only supply line left open to Lee’s troops in Petersburg. If the Union Army Captured Five Forks and the crucial railroad, Lee’s position at Petersburg and the Confederacy’s capital at Richmond, would both have to be abandoned. Gen. Pickett had approximately 10,600 troops under his command. He was confronted with a force of 22,000 Union soldiers, more than twice his own number, under the command of Gen. Philip Sheridan. On April 1, 1865, in one of the last major engagements of the war in Virginia, these 32,000 men would fight at an obscure little crossroads named “Five Forks.”
Mythicon
From the Mythicon website: “Mythicon is the mid-winter gathering of the magical folk of the faerie realm. Faeries, trolls, goblins, gnomes, mermaids and other mythical creatures come together to push back the winter blues and plant the seed for a new mythical year at a three day weekend event. Celebrate the renewing energy of winter and the promise of spring with merriment and mirth of the con.” Visit the Mythicon website for all details. Book your room at Georges on York B&B for a weekend of merriment!
Reindollar Makers Market
Find unique, high quality goods from local makers, artists, and gourmet producers. Second Saturday of the month. Free parking via Church Street.
Reindollar Makers Market
Find unique, high quality goods from local makers, artists, and gourmet producers. Second Saturday of the month. Free parking via Church Street.
Maryland Crab Cake Festival 2024
Double the Food…Double the Drinks…Double the Fun at the 2nd Annual Maryland Crabcake Festival
Join 100.7 The Bay and WJZ-TV for the 2nd Annual Maryland Crabcake Festival on Saturday, October 26th from 11 am until 5 pm at the Carroll County Farm Museum.
Indulge in delicious crabcakes from some of Maryland’s finest crabcake restaurants, enjoy a variety of food trucks, local breweries & wineries, kids activities,and explore local artisan vendors!
Find your spot on the fairgrounds and rock out to live music from The Amish Outlaws, Doc Marten and the Flannels, and National Recording Artist, Jimmy Charles!
Stop by The Bay tent and say hello & take selfies as we broadcast live from the MD Crabcake Festival.
Who, What, When & Where?
Who: 100.7 The Bay & WJZ
Date: Saturday Oct 26,2024
Time: 11am-5pm (early entry at 10am for those ticket holders)
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center Street
Get ready for a day full of double the food, double the drinks and double the fun!
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.thebayonline.com/mdcrabcakefestival/
Catoctin Colorfest
Inside the community park, you will find over 250 well known & respected artists from the across the United States! Catoctin Colorfest has been recognized in Sunshine Artists Magazine & ranked in the top 35 shows in the United States, and one of the largest festivals on the East Coast.
Star Party: The Barn at Sachs Bridge
View the autumn night sky through the telescopes of the TriState Astronomers. See Saturn and its rings, craters on the Moon, Galaxies, Nebulae, and more! Sky conditions permitting.
About the hosts TriState Astronomers
A group of amateur astronomers from the area surrounding Hagerstown, Maryland. Our membership includes amateurs from PA, MD and WV. We began in 1985 and we enjoy sharing the ageless wonders of the night sky.
Catoctin Colorfest
Inside the community park, you will find over 250 well known & respected artists from the across the United States! Catoctin Colorfest has been recognized in Sunshine Artists Magazine & ranked in the top 35 shows in the United States, & one of the largest festivals on the East Coast.
Download the Colorfest Brochure.
Fall Farm Fest
Join us for our Annual Fall Farm Fest ! Shop Local Artisans and Vendors along with a Barn Full of Vintage Goodies !......Grab a bite to eat then settle in for some Great music by " Morning Sky " and " Hickory Wind " ......Get out and SUPPORT your LOCAL Community and have a little fun while your doing it 😉 This is one event you DON'T want to miss !! RAIN OR SHINE !
Harvest Festival
Join us for our 13th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 28th at Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! FREE admission! Festivities include pony rides, petting zoo, games, bounce houses, straw maze, hay rides, face painting, and an incredible concert by the Midnite Run! Fabulous food and craft vendors will be on hand for your dining and shopping enjoyment!