August 9-11
Wizard of Ox Youth Edition
Coppermine PantherPlex, Hampstead
Friday, Aug. 9 – 7:30PM – Art in the Park in Westminster
Saturday, Aug. 10 – 2PM – For No Good Reason
Sunday, Aug 11 – 2PM – Ballet Embody’s History of Ballet
Players on Air brings this classic to life. Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they follow the yellow brick road through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Tickets: $20. GoCoppermine.com/players-on-air
Music In The Park Series
Presented by The Hampstead Train Station
Hampstead War Memorial Park, Main Street Hampstead
Aug. 10 – 6-8PM – Best Regards Band
Aug. 24 – 6-8PM – Mark Baile & the Bourbon Country Band
Sept. 14 – 6-8PM – Blue Moon Big Band
The Music in the Park 2024 season runs through Sept. 14 with shows on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Snacks will be available for purchase or bring your own food and drink, throw down a blanket or chair and enjoy the show. This is a family-friendly event. Admission and parking are free. Information: HampsteadTrainStation.com
August 10
Sykesville Cinema Series Presents “The Mighty Ducks”
Millard Cooper Park, Sykesville
7PM
Sykesville Cinema presents a 16-foot inflatable movie screen and a powerful audio and video system with quality-run movie performances under the stars. Each show begins around dusk, with pre-show activities starting an hour before. The Snack Shack will be serving hot dogs, ice cream, nachos, popcorn, soda, water and more. Only cash is accepted. Donations of nonperishable food items will be collected for Carroll County Food Sunday. Facebook.com/Sykesvilleparksandrecreation
August 11
“A Night at the Museum” Concert Series
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
6-9PM
Join the Carroll County Farm Museum for a series of Sunday evening music this summer. This cash-only event offers food and beer for sale; no outside food or beverages allowed. Lawn seating is available. Blankets and chairs are allowed; no tents and pets please. Tickets cost $15; guests 13 and younger are free. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the concert runs from 6-8:45 p.m. Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior (Elvis/Rockabilly) are scheduled to perform on Aug. 11. CarrollCountyFarmMuseum.org
August 17
Carroll County Master Gardeners Heirloom Tomato Festival
Carroll County Agriculture Center, Westminster
8AM-1PM
Highlights of the festival include heirloom tomato growing tips, tasting dozens of heirloom varieties, examples of great tomato dishes and information about tomato and veggie pests. Meet Miss Tomato and learn how to collect and save seeds. Items for sale, games and prizes are also included. Free admission. Facebook.com/umeccmg
August 17
Monster Truck Show
Carroll County Agricultural Center
Shows at 2PM and 7PM
JSM Productions presents Monster Trucks to benefit the Ag Center. A “Monster Mash” pit party before the show invites ticket holders to meet drivers and see the trucks up close for photos and fun. The 2024 Monster Truck Line-Up includes War Wizard, Black Stallion, Higher Education, Evolution Overkill, Play’n Hookie, and More. Tickets for guests 12 years and older are $30; 12 years and younger are $20. Tickets are available at CarrollCountyAgCenter.com.
August 20
Box Lunch Talk: Summer Fun at Cascade Lake
Grace Lutheran Church, Westminster
12-1PM
The Historical Society of Carroll County hosts this event. Clay Matthews will share the history of Cascade Lake from its origins to its emergency and permanent closing due to the weakening of its earthen dam. Matthews has great memories of working at Cascade Lake when he was in high school. All are welcome to share any memories they have of this Carroll County landmark. Admission is $3 for HSCC members and $7 for nonmembers. Register at HSCCMD.org
August 22
Coolest Golf Tournament
Waverly Woods Golf Course, Marriottsville
9AM
Hosted by the Downtown Sykesville Connection, this tournament offers breakfast and lunch, beer sampling along the course and a great time with friends. Raffles, auctions, holes in one and other contests offer guests a chance to win $25,000! This event supports the operations of the Downtown Sykesville Connection, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in downtown Sykesville. DowntownSykesville.com
August 23-25
Annie the Musical
Coppermine PantherPlex, Hampstead
Friday, Aug. 23 – 7:30PM
Saturday, Aug. 24 – 2PM and 7:30PM
Sunday, Aug 25 – 2PM
Players on Air brings this classic to life. The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Tickets: $20-$25. GoCoppermine.com/players-on-air/
August 29
Puzzle Palooza: Jigsaw Competition
Charles Carroll Community Center
6-8:30PM
Hosted by Carroll County Department of Parks and Recreation, this puzzling event challenges teams to work together. Teams consisting of two to four people will race against each other to finish a 750-piece jigsaw puzzle. Teams will receive the same puzzle and have two hours to complete it. Games will promptly begin at 6:15 p.m. Gift card prizes will be given to the first- and second-place winners. Participants must be at least 6 years old to participate. CCrec.Recdesk.com
Pooch Pool Party
Wednesday, Sept 4th – 4-7PM
Westminster Municipal Pool, Westminster
Do your dogs like to swim? Bring them to the annual Pooch Pool Party at the Westminster Municipal Pool. This is a free event that benefits a local rescue. All dogs must have a current rabies tag and collar or harness. No humans are allowed in the pool with the dogs, and dogs demonstrating aggressive behavior will not be allowed to participate and may be asked to leave. Information: WestminsterMD.gov
September 8
Bluegrass, Bourbon & Bocce
Union Mills Homestead, Westminster
4-7PM
This annual event hosted by the Historical Society of Carroll County offers plenty of fun with delicious food, a selection of bourbon distributors in addition to wine and beer, and live music. Tickets must be purchased in advance at HSCCMD.org. Tickets are $40 for HSCC members and $50 for nonmembers.
September 13
FLICC Presents “Lincoln”
Carroll Arts Center, Westminster
Showtimes at 1PM and 7PM
Film Lovers in Carroll County (FLICC) presents two showings of this 2012 film. As the Civil War rages on, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on his decision to emancipate the slaves. Tickets cost $6-$8. CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org
September 14
Sykesville Cinema Series Presents “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
Millard Cooper Park, Sykesville
6:15PM
Sykesville Cinema presents a 16-foot inflatable movie screen and a powerful audio and video system with quality-run movie performances under the stars. Each show begins around dusk, with pre-show activities starting an hour before. The Snack Shack will be serving hot dogs, ice cream, nachos, popcorn, soda, water and more. Only cash is accepted. Donations of nonperishable food items will be collected for Carroll County Food Sunday. Facebook.com/Sykesvilleparksandrecreation
The 40th Maryland Wine Festival
Saturday, Sept. 14 – 11AM-5PM
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
The Maryland Wine Festival returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum for a single-day event. This 40th annual celebration of Maryland wine offers delicious local wine and food, shopping from juried artisans, and live music. MarylandWine.org/mwf
September 17
Box Lunch Talk: Carrollton Hounds and the History of Fox Hunting in Carroll County
Grace Lutheran Church, Westminster
12-1PM
The Historical Society of Carroll County hosts this event. Jason Dudderar grew up in the Uniontown area and started riding horses at a very young age. He is now the Master of the Carrollton Hounds. Dudderar will share the history and adventure of fox hunting in Carroll County and the surrounding area. Admission is $3 for HSCC members and $7 for nonmembers. HSCCMD.org
45th Annual Westminster Fallfest
September 26-29
Westminster City Park and Downtown Westminster
Starts Thursday, September 26 at 6:55PM
Fallfest is a four-day community event with fun for everyone. The Fallfest mile run kicks off the festivities Thursday at 6:55 p.m. on Main Street with the Westminster Fallfest Parade marching right behind at 7 p.m., marking the official start to this annual event. The festival includes rides, games, foods, live entertainment and, on Saturday and Sunday only, an assortment of craft, commercial and nonprofit vendors. Hundreds of volunteers from local organizations and area schools volunteer their time to staff this event. WestminsterFallFest.com
September 28
Civil War Symposium
Carroll County Community College, Westminster
8:15AM-5PM
Engaging speakers, fascinating exhibitors and displays, thought-provoking breakout sessions and speaker book sales. Breakout session topics include Antietam Campaign in Political Context, The Rest Is Her Story, The Germans of XI Corps at Gettysburg and Civil War Medicine, among others. Sponsored by Carroll Community College, The Historical Society of Carroll County and Carroll County Public Library. Tickets are $99 for guests, $89 for Carroll County residents and $94 for Maryland (non-Carroll County residents). Hsccmd.org.
September 28
Taneytown Harvest Festival
Taneytown Memorial Park
11AM-3PM
11 a.m.-3 p.m. The 13th Annual Harvest Festival provides endless fun including pony rides, petting zoo, games, bounce houses, straw maze, hay rides, face painting and live music from Midnite Run. Food and craft vendors will be on site. Admission is free. Taneytown.org
September 28
Maryland Microbrewery Festival
Union Mills Homestead, Westminster
11AM-6PM
The Maryland Microbrewery Festival is a fun-packed celebration promoting the best of Maryland’s distinctive handcrafted microbrews. Numerous Maryland brewers will be attending, and the Midnight Homebrewers’ League will conduct a homebrew competition. Enjoy great beer, live music, delicious food, seminars, shopping and all at a historic site. Admission is limited. Ticket prices will be announced soon at MarylandMicrobreweryFestival.com.
October 5
Mount Airy Oktoberfest
Downtown Mount Airy
12-6PM
This annual event offers Prost German-style bier, German-style food, live music, contests, vendors, shopping and fun for all ages.
