128th Carroll County 4H & FFA Fair
2025-07-31 08:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-01 08:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
We are excited for this years 128th Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair. We have a full schedule of events this year for all ages to enjoy. Check out our fair website schedule with a complete list of events.

Great Food
Local Vendors
Glass Blowing
Black Smith
Hot Dog Pig Racing
Kid’s Indoor Exhibits
Tractor Pull
Vintage Farm Truck Racing
Local Bands
Demolition Derby
And Much More….

https://www.carrollcountyfair.com/

129th Carroll County 4H & FFA Fair
2025-07-31 08:00 - 22:00 | Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
We are excited for this years 129th Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair. We have a full schedule of events this year for all ages to enjoy. Check out our fair website schedule with a complete list of events.

Great Food
Local Vendors
Glass Blowing
Line Dancing
Hot Dog Pig Racing
Kid’s Indoor Exhibits
Vintage Farm Truck Racing
Local Bands
Demolition Derby
And Much More….

https://www.carrollcountyfair.com/

Taneytown Farmers Market
2025-08-02 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-16 08:00 - 13:00 | Thunderhead Bowl & Grill, 4337 Old Taneytown Rd, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
Come enjoy shopping for fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and crafts. Also, enjoy local music artists brought to you from a partnership with Carroll Arts, Envision Taneytown, and the Reindollar Carriage House!

Hampstead Farmers' Market
2025-08-02 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Coppermine Pantherplex (formerly NCHS), 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
Visitors can usually expect to shop for local, farm-fresh produce, meats, free-range eggs, a wide variety of baked goods, jams and jellies, salsas, marinated olives and olive oils, annual and perennials, fresh cut flowers, local honey, locally-roasted coffee, handmade soap, a variety of quality, locally created artisan items and crafts, cheeses, and much more!
The market normally welcomes anywhere from 25-40 vendors each Saturday. There is no charge for admission, free parking, and handicap accessibility. The market still features live music and freshly prepared breakfast for purchase each Saturday (another way of supporting local artists, nonprofits and local businesses).

54th Annual Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Festival
2025-08-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Each meal ticket includes a serving of fried chicken, applesauce, sliced tomatoes, roll and butter, iced tea or lemonade and all the roasted corn that you can eat!
Corn is roasted in the husk served at your table.
Other Attractions:

Musical Entertainment by the Martin Brothers
Gift Shop and Blacksmith Shop open
Tours of the historic House and Mill for a fee (12 pm – 4 pm)

Price:
Adult – $20
12 and under for a children’s portion – $10
Free parking and free admission to the grounds.
Rain or shine!

Taneytown History Museum: Taneytown A-Z
2025-08-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Taneytown History & Heritage Museum, 340 East Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
A-Z AT THE TANEYTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM APRIL 27 – NOVEMBER 16, 2025.
THIS MUSEUM EXHIBIT INCLUDES ARTIFACTS, STORIES AND MEMORABILIA FROM THE PAST HOW TANEYTOWN HAS EVERYTHING A-Z. THERE WILL BE A NEW SCAVENGER HUNT AS WELL.
FREE ADMISSION. THERE WILL BE COLLECTORS CORNER SHOWCASING”DISNEY BABIES”. OPENING DAY IS SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH @ 1PM. PARKING IN BACK OF MUSEUM, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, GIFT SHOP.

A Century of Memories with Melvin Hurwitz & Steve Bowersox
2025-08-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
We are so excited to be able to finally feature Mr. Melvin Hurwitz being interviewed by Steve Bowersox in a discussion for everyone! This will be a FREE event. We will have light refreshments which will include desserts and beverages (coffee, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, and water). Please arrive early. The event will start promptly at 1 pm.
Mr. Hurwitz grew up in Westminster, MD to a family of local jewelry store owners. Melvin graduated from Westminster High School in 1942 and, like his other three brothers, joined the service during World War II. Mr. Hurwitz was a waist gunner and radio man on a B-17 that flew bombing missions over Europe.
More recently Melvin has become a bit of an international celebrity because he attended the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
He will celebrate his 100th birthday in March 2025. He will share stories of his life in Westminster and beyond.
Questions? Please contact Laura Bankard, Outreach.

Mount Airy Farmers Market
2025-08-06 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-13 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy, 21771, United States
The opportunity to shop, buy and support local farms and businesses awaits at the Mount Airy Farmers Market!
Open Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. May 7 to Sept. 24, the market features dozens of vendors with a wide variety of products including produce, jewelry, microgreens, salsa, honey, meat, eggs, clothing, home décor and more! Operating rain or shine, the market is held in beautiful Watkins Park (615 Center St.) featuring ample parking for vendors and visitors alike as well as an all inclusive playground right by the event!
Each market date is different as we not only feature full and part time vendors but also area nonprofits and an exciting free entertainment option to include live music, animal ambassadors, hay rides throughout the park and classes.
Don’t miss out on being a part of one of the biggest events of the warm weather season! Come check out the Mount Airy Farmers Market!

Music in the Park - presented by The Hampstead Train Station
2025-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Hampstead War Memorial Park, 1215 North Main St., Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
Music in the Park 2025 season beginning June 7th thru September 13th.
A different band will perform at each event.
Music Acts: TBA
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Hampstead War Memorial Park, 1215 North Main Street.
Free: Admission, parking
Snacks will be available for purchase or bring your own food and drink; throw down a blanket, bring a chair.
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT.
For additional information please go to Hampsteadtrainstation.com or visit our Facebook Page.

A Night at the Museum Summer 2025 Concert Series
2025-08-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join the Carroll County Farm Museum for a series of Sunday evening music this summer!
June 22 – Fizz (70’s Groove Celebration)
July 27 – Don’t Back Down (Celebration of Tom Petty & Heartbreakers music)
August 10 – Secondhand News (Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
Gates open at 4pm / Concert: 5pm-7pm
Tickets – $10 per person / 13 yrs. & younger FREE
Food & Beer for Sale
No Outside Food/Beverages
Lawn Seating – Blankets and Chairs (no seating/chairs will be provided by the Museum)
Tickets purchased at the gate are CASH ONLY at this time
Interested in our Night at the Museum Summer Concerts? Want to buy tickets. Tickets are available through the Farm Museum office only. Please contact them at 800-654-4645 to purchase tickets–tickets will be purchased over the phone and then picked up in person at the Museum. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Museum during our special events.
No pets, tents, glass containers, outside alcohol, outside food/beverages, skateboards/bikes/rollerblades/etc, fireworks/sparklers or grills. Must be 21 or over (with a valid photo ID) to purchase or consume alcohol.
For more information please contact 800-654-4645 or ccfarm@carrollcountymd.gov

Circus Science with Gregory May
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch, 6400 West Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD, 21784
For all ages. Run away and join the circus without leaving home! Have you ever imagined yourself in the circus? Well, silly scientist Gregory May has lived it! As a former Ringling Brothers performer, Baltimore City science teacher, and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, he uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world and the core scientific principles that make it work. Multiple volunteers will assist Circus Greg with his tricks in this energetic and audience interactive performance for children and families of all ages.

September Song presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-08-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Carroll Community College Scott Theatre, 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
September Song Musical Theatre (SSMT) has organized and performed a Broadway musical for the past fifty one years. Founded by two educators, Arnie Hayes and Robert “Doc” Kersey, September Song is a non-profit community theatre based in Carroll County Maryland that annually draws a talented cast and production staff from Carroll, Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, and Frederick Counties, as well as Baltimore City and Pennsylvania. We are dedicated to spreading a quality gift of the arts through musical theatre to all of our participants on and off stage as well as to our audiences of all ages.

Carroll County Master Gardeners Heirloom Tomato Festival
2025-08-16 08:00 - 13:00 | Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Learn how to grow heirloom tomatoes and collect and save their seeds
Taste dozens of heirloom varieties
Collect tomato recipes
Meet Miss Tomato
Guess how many tomatoes are in the jar; correct guess wins a prize!
See delicious tomato dishes on display
Learn how to control garden pests
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
If you need special assistance to participate in this program, contact the University of Maryland
Extension Carroll County Office 410-386-2760 by Friday, August 2, 2025.

Sykesville Sippin' on Summer Festival
2025-08-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Sykesville Main Street, 7547 Main St, Sykesville, MD, 21784, United States
Join us for unlimited sampling (limited number of tickets available) of an array of unique hard seltzers, ciders, and awesome beers, all right here on Sykesville Main Street!
The event is rain or shine.
When: August 16, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Sykesville Main Street
Cost: Tasting Tickets and Guest Tickets Coming Soon!!
Please bring your ID and tickets. Guests can also be checked in under the name on the ticket.

Secret Garden Music, Arts & Wine Festival
2025-08-17 12:00 - 19:00 | Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Sunday, August 17th – R&B/Go Go
FOOD VENDORS
RETAIL VENDORS
RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
The Secret Garden Wine Festivals are held & hosted by an external vendor. Event hours, admission, ticketing, rules, etc. are subjected to that vendors discretion. Please no pets or outside alcohol.
Learn more by visiting them on Facebook.

Box Lunch Talk: The History of Lacrosse in Carroll County Public Schools
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Presented by Brian Booz
Brian Booz started as a history/social studies teacher and coach in Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) in the ’70s. He coached football and basketball and then started the lacrosse program. One of his students became an All-American lacrosse player for McDaniel. Brian went on to be the principal at Francis Scott Key, South Carroll, and Century High Schools, before retiring from CCPS in 2002 and joining the faculty of Gettysburg College. He is an excellent raconteur who will share the history of bringing lacrosse into the county.

As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
Questions? Please contact Laura Bankard, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200.
