Wowzer! As Hannah and I were putting together our dates to note for July we were surprised to see so much happening here in Garrett County! Fireworks, concerts, movies at the park, lavender wreath-making…and more! July will be a good time to be in our corner of Maryland. Come visit! And if you’re already here, get out there and enjoy these local activities!
Local Events and Dates to Note
FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Wednesday July 4th at Deep Creek Lake at 9:30pm
The last time I saw this grand fireworks display I was young and hanging out at the lake during one of my family’s many summer visits to my grandparents’ cabin at the lake. We would gather on the dock and the fireworks would light up right over our heads. Presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, the fireworks will soar right above Marsh Mountain at Wisp Resort in McHenry. Read about prime viewing locations and a rain date here.
STAGE WISP CONCERT SERIES
Starting July 4th & will continue every Wednesday through August
I’ve not yet been, but I’ve heard good things. My friends (even those with kiddos) really love visiting Wisp Resort for this special summertime activity. It’s free, you can bring your lawn chair and you can bring your kids. 🙂
POCKET PARK MOVIES
July 5th & will continue every Thursday through August at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in Oakland
A summer evening for the entire family! Bring your chairs at dusk and it’s free! Smurfs, Despicable Me 3, Cars 3, and Jumanji all showing in July! Read more here.
WREATH MAKING CLASS AT THE LAVENDER FARM
July 11th at the Deep Creek Lavender Farm – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
There’s so much going on at this farm! I was just there this past week for my photography class, there’s yoga on Friday mornings and now there’s wreath making! The lavender is currently in bloom and farm owner Anne is excited for visitors! Just look for the purple mailboxes. 🙂
ART IN THE PARK
July 14th & 15th at Deep Creek Lake State Park on Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Another even that I need to get to and haven’t yet, but as with others, I’ve heard good things! 50+ vendors with their artwork and crafts, food vendors, and kids activities.
TERAH CRAWFORD BAND AT HONI HONI
July 23rd – 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Terah has become one of my great local friends and is definitely well-known throughout the county and tri-state area for her ability to sing AND play the guitar, banjo and mandolin. They’ll be at the Honi, a Deep Creek Lake staple, at the end of this month, as well as other locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Visit their website here!
Scenes and thoughts from deep creek
Well hey now! I thought for sure it had been more than seven months since I blogged last! Wish I could do it more…and plan to as soon as the new JFP website comes out.
I’m not sure I’m starting anything consistent here, just sharing some random thoughts and scenes from Deep Creek on this random Wednesday…
- Dani
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