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    Carroll’s innkeepers, and our local hotels welcome the harried business person, the traveling family and the “get-a-way for a weekend” couple.

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    Carroll’s innkeepers, and our local hotels welcome the harried business person, the traveling family and the “get-a-way for a weekend” couple. Several include breakfast and some are even “pet friendly.” Lounge around in bed all morning or go out to discover our charming Main Streets, our fun events, historic attractions, and our beautiful scenery.
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    The County was named after Charles Carroll, one of Maryland’s signers of the Declaration of Independence and the longest-lived of all the signers, who died a few years before the County’s founding.
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    Carroll County, Maryland, is just a short drive from Gettysburg, PA (35 minutes), Baltimore (45 minutes), and Washington, D.C. (90 minutes).

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Farmers Markets

Wednesday, 06 May 2015 by Kohn

Download the 2017 Carroll County Farmers Markets brochure

Carroll County Farmers Market
www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com
Agriculture Center
700 Agriculture Center Drive
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-7748

Fresh produce in season, eggs, baked goods, homemade candy, honey, jams, jellies, meats, emu products, gourmet foods, cut flowers, perennials, hanging baskets and crafts.
Breakfast and lunch available.
WIC, FMNP and SFMNP vouchers accepted.

Spring Markets: Saturdays 8 am to 2 pm.
April 15 – Spring Fling
May 13 – Mother’s Day Show

Summer Markets: Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm.
June 10 – Opening Day
June 17 – Anniversary Day
June 24 – Early Summer – (early fresh fruits and produce) Quilt making day.
July 1  –  Holiday Weekend
July 8 – Christmas in July
July 15 – Home Party Day
July 22 –  The Best of  Summer
July 29 – Fair Week – (market is outside on lower parking lot)
Aug. 5 – Fair Week – (market is outside on lower parking lot)
Aug. 12 – Peach Festival – (featuring free peach treats, peach ice cream, sundaes, cobblers, pies and cakes for purchase, and The General Store Band).  Open til 2:00 pm
Aug. 19 – Heirloom Tomato Festival, hosted by Master Gardeners (tomato tastings, seed exchanges, and recipes)
Aug. 26  – Back to School Day & Big Basket Giveaway
Sept. 2 – Harvest Day – (last day of summer market, let us help you with your Labor Day picnics)

Fall Market: Saturday 8 am to 2 pm.
Oct. 7 – Celebrate Fall

Christmas Markets: Saturdays 8 am to 2 pm.
November 4 – Author’s Day – (come meet local authors for book signing and sales)
November 11 – Art Guild Show and Sale – (featuring local artists and their works of art)
November 18 – Open House – (free vendor coupon drawing with free punch and cake)
December 2 – Santa will visit
December 9 – Greens Sale
December 16 –  Greens Sale & Last Market of the Season

Music provided by On Common Ground Musicians


Carroll Hospital Center Farmers Market
200 Memorial Ave., Westminster
Hospital parking garage, 3rd level
Westminster, MD 21157

Open Thursdays 12:30 – 4:30 pm, June 15 – September 24
Offering fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers, homemade baked goods, eggs and more.
WIC and FMNP vouchers accepted.


Hampstead Farmers Market
www.hampsteadfarmersmarket.com/
Hampstead Fire Dept. Grounds
1341 North Main Street
Hampstead, MD 21074
443-829-1339

Open Saturdays 8:30 am to 1 pm, June 3 – September 30
Locally grown fruits and vegetables including organic produce, eggs, meats, flowers, baked goods, wine, crafts and more. Breakfast available.
WIC and SFMNP vouchers accepted.


Mount Airy Main Street Farmers Market
www.mountairymainstreetfarmersmarket.org
3 North Main Street
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-829-1983

Open Wednesdays 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, May 17 – September 27
Fresh produce, herbs, flowers and plants, baked goods and breads, eggs, soap and more.
WIC vouchers accepted.


Sykesville Farmers Market
www.sykesvillemainstreet.com
Sandosky Dr. & Town House Dr. (E.W. Becks Parking lot)
Sykesville, MD 21784

Open Sundays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, May 14 – October 29
Fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheese, herbs, honey, nuts, pickles, baked goods, crafts, jewelry and more.
Live music most weekends.


Taneytown Farmers Market
www.taneytown.org
120 E. Baltimore St. (Behind Police Dept.)
Taneytown, MD 21787
443-244-7356

Open Saturdays 9 am – Noon, May 27 – September 9
Local produce, eggs, cheese, vegetables, herbs and flowers.
CCFS vouchers accepted.


Downtown Westminster Farmers Market
Conaway Parking Lot at Railroad Ave. (Rt.27)
and Emerald Hill Lane
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-5294

Open Saturdays 8am – Noon, May 20 – November 18
Locally grown, producer-only market with fruits and vegetables, plants and herbs, sweets,
meats, eggs, pickles, flowers, wool, sheep & cows milk, cheese, soaps, pastries, takeaway soups
and sandwiches and more. Live music, cooking demos and fitness classes offered on select Saturdays.

WIC, FMNP and SFMNP vouchers accepted.


WIC = Women, Infants and Children Program
SFMNP = Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
CCFS = Carroll County Food Sunday

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Restaurants

Thursday, 07 March 2013 by Bonnie

For just a quick bite or a leisurely dinner… Carroll’s assortment of dining opportunities tempt every palate. Over-stuffed sandwiches, fresh bagels, fruit pies and gourmet delights await you in whatever style you prefer – from church supper, to micro-brew pub, to four-star cuisine.

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Where to Stay

Thursday, 07 March 2013 by Bonnie

Just a short trip and a long nap will do wonders…  Carroll’s innkeepers, and our local hotels welcome the harried business person, the traveling family and the “get-a-way for a weekend” couple.  Several include breakfast and some are even “pet friendly.”  Lounge around in bed all morning or go out to discover our charming Main Streets, our fun events, historic attractions,  and our beautiful scenery….For a FREE information packet chock-full of trip planning ideas, call 1-800-272-1933 or contact us.

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Shopping for All

Thursday, 07 March 2013 by Bonnie

Carroll County offers the visitor an array of shopping experiences from small Main Street shops to large department stores. Stroll our Main Streets to find one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Our merchants are waiting for you with a smile and a helpful attitude to assist you in selecting just the right gift for family or friends. Don’t forget after a few hours of shopping to rest your weary feet at one of our restaurants. We offer something for everyone, from comfort food to upscale cuisine.

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Biking Carroll County

Thursday, 07 March 2013 by Bonnie

Welcome to biking in Carroll County… where 10 loop tours, consisting of over 150 miles of cycling, offer varying degrees of difficulty.  Our bike tours provide the recreational cyclist a unique view of scenic back roads while highlighting scenic stops and historic attractions.  The detailed color-coded routes offer cyclists a preview of slopes that will be encountered, and will enable cyclists to quickly plan routes based on length and difficulty.

Cyclists are encouraged to assess the relative physical conditions of the roads for safety.  Furthermore, traffic volume and speed can vary greatly with time of day and day of the week.  Therefore, these factors must be evaluated by each cyclist when determining route safety.

And, if you want to explore our County further, consider an overnight stay at one of our quaint B&Bs or our reasonably priced hotels. When you finish your ride or need a break, stop by one of the many restaurants, coffee shops, or bakeries along our Main Streets for a relaxing meal or a take-away lunch.

Contact the Carroll County Visitor Center, 1-800-272-1933, or Email us at cctourism@ccg.carr.org for a print copy of the Bike Tours in Carroll County.

Click here to view the maps on your mobile device while you ride and to visit CarrollBiking.com

See below for local bike shops to assist you with a purchase of a new bike or for bike repairs. 

Bike Tours in Carroll County

Click on the links below to get text directions for a Bike Tour.

Hampstead – Tour #5

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Manchester – Tours #4a & 4b

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Mt. Airy – Tour #10

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New Windsor – Tour #8

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Sykesville – Tour #9

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Taneytown – Tour #1

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Taneytown – Tour #2

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Union Bridge – Tour #7

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Westminster North – Tour #3

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Westminster South – Tour #6

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Race Pace Bicycles 
racepacebicycles.com
1 Railroad Avenue
Westminster , MD
410-876-3001

Sales, service and rentals. All rentals should be made in advance for proper size. Offer road, mountain and hybrid rentals, as well as child trailers and tag-along bikes.

White’s Bicycles 
12 West Main Street
Westminster , MD
410-848-3440

A small town bicycle shop that has a great selection of road and mountain bikes, helmets, lights, bike bags, bicycle parts and bike repair shop.

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Celebrating America

Thursday, 07 March 2013 by Bonnie

Fostering a greater sense and understanding of America’s history and Carroll County’s important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions in and around the county

  • To present accurate and complete historical information.
  • To promote activities and encourage increased public participation in and celebration of holidays and other significant people or events.
  • To develop and implement strategies recognizing Carroll County as being at the “Center of History”.

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