Carroll Arts Center
Coming This Summer – Tickets on Sale Now
June 1 – 10AM – Art in the Park in Westminster
June 7 – 7:30PM – For No Good Reason
June 29 – 7PM – Ballet Embody’s History of Ballet
July 6 – 7:30PM – Kristen Grainger & True North
Visit CarrollArtsCenter.org for more information.
June 3-4
Carroll Singers Presents “Love Is in the Air”
Westminster High School, Westminster
The concert features a collection of heartwarming love songs from artists like Bruno Mars, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Elton John, Carol King and more. Experience an evening of music celebrating not only romantic love, but also the love we have for our friends and family. Tickets are $7-$15 and can be purchased at The Carroll Arts Center and Menchey Music, and from Carroll Singers members.
June 6
Historical Society of Carroll County 85th Anniversary Variety Show
Carroll Arts Center, Westminster
5PM – 7PM
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of learning about the past, present and future of the Historical Society and the impact it has had on Carroll County. Watch the premiere viewing of the Historical Society’s new 85th anniversary documentary, hear songs reminiscent of music from the period of the Society’s founding in 1939 and learn about the organization’s new online collections hub and digital library. Free to attend; reserve tickets at HSCCMD.org.
June 8
12th Annual Taneytown Wine, Art & Music Festival
Taneytown Memorial Park, Taneytown
11AM – 4PM
Enjoy beverages, crafts, artisan and food vendors, raffles, live musical performances and more. Free general admission; tickets for wine tastings range from $20 to $40. Taneytown.org
June 8-9
Second Annual Carroll County Celtic Festival
Carroll County Agriculture Center, Westminster
June 8, 10AM – 6PM; June 9, 10AM – 5PM
This celebration of Celtic life and culture features bagpipes, heavy athletics, stones of strength, live music, artists, craftspeople, children’s activities, great food, historic presentation, living history and dance performances. Tickets: $8-$23. CarrollCountyCelticFestival.com
June 9
Food Truck Sunday Funday
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
12PM – 5PM
Check out Carroll’s largest food truck event. Enjoy a range of food from savory to sweet and everything in between. Admission is free. CarrollCountyFarmMuseum.org
June 15
Colonial Day at Historic Strawbridge
Shrine Strawbridge Shrine, New Windsor
10AM – 4PM
Visit the home of Robert Strawbridge, who was the first to introduce and establish the Methodist movement in 1764 America. Hear his amazing story, take tours of the historic log buildings with costumed guides and try your hand at early American crafts. Enjoy period music, food and refreshments. Free admission. StrawbridgeShrine.org
June 15
Sykesville Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown Sykesville
12PM – 4PM
Join in the commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrate African American culture with guest speakers, music and activities. DowntownSykesville.com
June 15
Westminster Beer & BBQ Stroll
Historic Downtown Westminster
12PM – 4PM
Enjoy a tasting of local brews at this Sip, Shop & Stroll event as Main Street transforms into a Beer Mart with samples, beer-related vendors, live entertainment and great barbecue. Tickets range from $15 to $225; 12 and younger admitted free. WestminsterMD.gov
June 22
Woofstock
Taneytown Memorial Park, Taneytown
12PM – 4PM
Support the Humane Society of Carroll County at Woofstock 2024, featuring a vendor fair, animal rescues and adoptions, live music, food trucks, animal demonstrations, games and more. Admission is free; all proceeds benefit the Humane Society. Information: HSCarroll.org
June 23
“A Night at the Museum” Concert Series: Technicolor Motorhome
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
5PM – 8:45PM
Enjoy Technicolor Motorhome, a Steely Dan tribute, at this summer concert series. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person; 13 years and younger are free. There will be food and beer for sale; no outside food or beverages are allowed. Bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating. Tents and pets are not permitted. CarrollCountyFarmMuseum.org
June 28
Family Summer Fest
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
5:30PM – 9:30PM
Kick off summer with The Reagan Years at the Carroll County Farm Museum, a fundraiser for the Carroll County Recreation & Parks Park Legacy Fund. Enjoy craft vendors, food trucks, alcohol (21 and older), yard games and more. Tickets are $20 for pre-registration and $25 at the gate. Youth 12 and younger are free. Tickets: $20-$25. CarrollCC.edu
June 29
Sykesville “Let Freedom Ring” Parade
Sykesville Main Street
10AM – 12PM
The parade will begin at Sykesville Middle School and wrap around Springfield Avenue to reach historic Main Street with various floats and vehicles. After the parade, float awards will be announced, and attendees can enjoy lunch and ice cream in the downtown area. DowntownSykesville.com
June 29
Battle of Westminster: Corbit’s Charge
Westminster City Hall, Westminster
10AM – 5PM
Each June, the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable and other historical groups commemorate the tragedy of the Civil War that took place on Westminster’s streets and within the surrounding Carroll County. The event features guided tours of the Corbit’s Charge sites, a memorial service, graveside memorial service, living history displays, historical artifacts, children activities and a music concert. The event is free to attend. PipeCreekRoundtable.org
July 3
Taneytown Independence Day Celebration
Taneytown Memorial Park, Taneytown
6PM – 10PM
Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, games and fireworks at Taneytown Memorial Park. Enjoy music from a DJ, games and food trucks. Fireworks go off at 9:30 p.m.; the event is free to attend. Taneytown.org
July 4
Carroll County Fourth of July Celebration
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
4PM – 10PM
Join the Fourth of July Celebration, with Carroll’s largest fireworks display, at the Carroll County Farm Museum. Fireworks will go off at sundown (approximately 9:30 p.m.). Rain date is July 5 for fireworks only. Admission is $5. CarrollCountyFarmMuseum.org
July 5-7
Cinderella Youth Edition
Coppermine Pantherplex, Hampstead
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, this enthralling fairy tale warms the hearts of children and adults alike. Tickets are $20. GoCoppermine.com
July 7-12
Traditions Week
McDaniel College, Westminster
Includes workshops in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures and more. Academic credit and scholarships are available. Register at CommonGroundOnTheHill.org
July 8-13
Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
1320 West Old Liberty Road, Sykesville
Visit winfieldvfd.org for more information.
July 8 – More More More (80s & 90s) and Special Ride Night (Ride all night for one price)
July 9 – Full Effect (Classic Rock, Soul & Rock n Roll) and Special Ride Night (Ride all night for one price)
July 10 – Eclipse (Classic Rock/Journey Tribute Band) and Special Ride Night (Ride all night for one price)
July 11 – Michelle Hannan & One Blue Night (Classic Country)
July 12 – Dean Crawford & Dunn’s River Band (Country) and Giant Fireworks Display at 10PM
July 13 – Jay Henley & Stone Broke (Country) and Grand prize drawings of all raffles
*Buffet Dinners served nightly (4-7PM) in our air-conditioned hall
July 13
Music & Arts Festival
McDaniel College, Westminster
10AM – 10:30PM
To mark the culmination of Common Ground on the Hill’s Traditions Week, this all-day festival features traditional arts, crafts, music and dance, plus kid-friendly activities, food vendors and a wine and beer garden. Three-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin is the recipient of the Robert H. Chambers Award for Excellence in the Traditional Arts. Tickets range from $25 to $40. Purchase tickets at CommonGroundOnTheHill.org
July 13
Westminster Pride Festival
Westminster Main Street
12PM – 6PM
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its allies and supporters at this annual family-friendly festival that guarantees fun with live music, vendors, food, activities, art and information. WestminsterPride.org
July 16
Box Lunch Talk: Treasures, Trash & Ghosts: My 50 Years of Historic Preservation
Grace Lutheran Church, Westminster
12PM – 1PM
Jonathan Herman has renovated many historic properties in Carroll County, including Cockey’s Tavern in 2008. He received the 2013 Maryland Preservation Award for Excellence in Residential Rehabilitation from the Maryland Historic Trust for his renovation of Wilson’s Inheritance in Union Bridge. He will share interesting experiences during his 50 years of dedication to historic preservation. $3 for HSCC members, $7 for nonmembers. HSCCMD.org
July 19-21
“Sister Act”Coppermine
Pantherplex, Hampstead
Players on Air, established in 2017 to serve the Carroll County community with a premier option for plays, musicals, and revues, presents “Sister Act.” This show follows a woman hiding in a convent who helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel-good comedy smash is based on the hit film. Tickets are $20 to $25. GoCoppermine.com
July 20
Taneytown Artisan Fest
Taneytown Memorial Park, Taneytown
10AM – 4PM
The Carroll County Arts Council has partnered with the City of Taneytown to present this outdoor arts festival featuring fine art and craft displays by local and regional artists, food vendors, a beer garden, live music and a free kids craft activity. Rain or shine. CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org
July 20-21
Civil War Encampment and Living History
Union Mills Homestead, Westminster
Experience the days surrounding Lee’s Second Invasion of the North, when small towns in Carroll County — including Union Mills — saw the movement of both Union and Confederate armies, supply wagons, stragglers and wounded soldiers. Explore encampments, the original structures that witnessed the days around Gettysburg and historic displays. The entrance fee is $10 per car. UnionMills.org
July 21
“A Night at the Museum” Concert Series: The Fabulous Hubcaps
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
5PM – 8:45PM
Enjoy the oldies rock and roll band The Fabulous Hubcaps at this summer concert series. The gates open at 5 p.m., and the concert runs from 6-8:45 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person; 13 years and younger are free. There will be food and beer for sale; no outside food or beverages allowed. Bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating; no tents or pets. CarrollCountyFarmMuseum.org
July 27
History Fest
Historical Society of Carroll County, Westminster
11AM – 4PM
Formerly known as Sundae Scoop, this fun interactive history fair offers exhibitors and family-friendly activities, including the opportunity to dunk King George, Pat Martin’s delicious food and kids’ games. The Cow will once again provide ice cream. Representatives from many Carroll County historical societies and sites will attend, and guests may participate in a cake walk. The event is free to attend, but there will be a fee for food, drinks and the dunking of King George. HSCCMD.org
July 27 – Aug 2
Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair
Carroll County Agricultural Center, Westminster
This fair delivers fun for the whole family, with food, demonstrations, hot dog pig racing, farm truck racing, a cake auction, demolition derby and endless animals. CarrollCountyFair.com
Aug 3
Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Festival
Union Mills Homestead, Westminster
11AM – 5PM
Enjoy an old-fashioned meal featuring corn roasted in the husk. The meal ticket includes fried chicken, applesauce, sliced tomatoes, a roll and butter, iced tea or lemonade, and all the roasted corn you can eat. As an outdoors event in the tradition of picnics and “frolics” held at the site in times gone by, the festival features live entertainment and site tours. Tickets sold on site at the event are $17 per person, $8 for guests 12 and younger for a child’s portion. Free parking and free admission to the grounds. UnionMills.org
