Carroll County Tourism | Carroll County, Maryland

SERRV International Spring Warehouse Overstock Sale
2026-05-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 601 Main St, New Windsor, MD 21776, 601 Main St, New Windsor, 21776, United States
Join SERRV International, a 77-year old nonprofit fair trade organization as we host our annual fall overstock sale. Our New Windsor warehouse will be open to the public for this special sale event–hundreds of handcrafted items (home decor, seasonal items, garden/outdoor items, clothing, jewelry, accessories) and food items will be reduced in price for shopping! All of SERRV’s artisan and farmer partners have been paid in full in advance–come help us make room for new stock!

EAA 1384 FLY & DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Carroll County Airport, 200 Airport Rd, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us for breakfast, – Full breakfast + all you can eat pancakes with local pilots and neighbors.
Family-friendly • Aircraft Static Displays • Things to see and do!
EAA Chapter 1384 represents aviation enthusiasts in the Carroll County area. We are an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and a non-stock, nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Maryland. We are affiliated with the Carroll County Regional Airport (KDMW).
We’re a passionate group of enthusiasts, builders, and pilots who come together to share ideas, promote safety, support our local aviation community, and have a blast doing it.
Presentations with discussion
9am – From Concept to Cockpit: 3‑D Printing in Experimental Aviation
10am – How Glass Cockpits and ADS‑B Changed Flying—for Better and Worse
10:30 – Built, Not Bought: An Introduction to Homebuilt Aircraft and Chapter 1384

Carroll County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Market
2026-05-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The 13th annual Carroll County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Market will be held Saturday, May 16th from 8 a.m. – noon. The plant sale will be held in Burns Hall in the Carroll County Ag Center at 706 Agriculture Center Dr, Westminster, MD 21157.
Most plants for sale are grown by Master Gardeners. Featured will be perennials, especially native plants; herbs; annuals; vegetables; houseplants; shrubs; vines and trees. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide advice. The garden market will offer gently used garden related items. Prices are reasonable and there will be many varieties of plants. Please bring your own box to transport your plants. Cash or check only. Wagons and help transporting to your car will be provided.
If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension Carroll County Office at least two (2) weeks in advance at 410-386-2760. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

52nd Annual Hampstead Day
2026-05-16 08:00 - 15:00 | Main Street Hampstead, South Main Street, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
Peruse more than 100 vendors, eat delicious foods, enjoy entertainment, kids activities and more. The event is held along Main Street in Hampstead between the light at 482/30 and the light at Lower Beckleysville/30.
For more information, or to find the vendor registration form, visit: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hampsteadmd/page-7.php

36th Annual Blacksmith Days
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The 36th annual blacksmith days event for the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. The BLACKSMITH GUILD OF CENTRAL MARYLAND Inc. a non-profit, educational corporation, founded in 1986 and incorporated in 1995, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art and craft of hand forging iron. The Guild is an affiliate of the ARTIST-BLACKSMITH ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA.
2026 Forging Contests

An item that includes a forged, sharp cornered, right-angle bend, a scroll and a drop-the-tongs weld. Orientation of those three details and type of scroll are up to the participants. It can be one piece or multiple
An item with a forge weld socket without the handle. (Spear, wood chisel, etc.)

Scoring will be judges choice based on:
* Quality of execution
* Originality
* Difficulty and complexity
Link to our BSD 2026 page here: Blacksmith Days
Activities include contests, tailgating, Iron-in-the-hat drawings, Forging Contests, Live Auction and more! This is a save the date notification. Come back often and check in as we update the event notification

2026 Plant Sale hosted by the Silver Fancy Garden Club
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | 441 E Baltimore Street, Taneytown, MD 21787, 441 E Baltimore Street, Taneytown, 21787, United States
Come dig in with the Silver Fancy Garden Club at our Annual Plant Sale — happening Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine!
You’ll find locally grown treasures straight from our gardens to yours — no frills, no fluff, just real, rooted, well-loved plants. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just leafing into gardening, we’ve got something for everyone. 🌱
🌼 WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Rain or shine
⏰ TIME: 9 am – 1 pm
📍 WHERE: Nationwide Insurance parking lot
441 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD
💵 PAYMENT: Cash & checks accepted
Expect a beautiful selection of heirloom perennials dug from our members’ own gardens — the kind of plants that come with strong roots and even better stories. 💚
Your green thumbs help fund the Club’s beautification and community projects in Taneytown and Emmitsburg, so every plant you bring home is a little seed of kindness. 🌸
🌿 Come early for the best picks
🌿 Bring a box (you’ll need it 😉)
🌿 Bring a friend — or make one here
🌱 P.S. Thinking about joining?
This is the perfect time to check us out. Come chat with members at the sale and see what we’re all about.
We meet monthly for speakers, field trips, demos, and plenty of plant talk. Whether you’re a master gardener or just getting your hands dirty, there’s a spot for you here.
✨ Annual membership is $35, plus participation in our annual plant sale
✨ Join us for a meeting and see how you like it — no pressure, just good people and great plants
Come grow with us 🌷

Taneytown Spring Community Flea Market
2026-05-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Taneytown Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
Come one, come all, to our Spring Community Flea Market at Taneytown Memorial Park on Saturday, May 16th starting at 9 a.m.! Vendors with all kinds of treasure await! Food trucks will be on site for breakfast and lunch. Interested in being a vendor? Contact us by calling 410-751-1100 or emailing Lvaccare@taneytownmd.gov.

Splash Pad Bash
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:30 | TheHillYin Westminster, 1719 Sykesville Rd, Westminster, 21157, United States
Splash into summer! Join us at the Hill Y in Westminster as we open our splash pad for the summer season. Enjoy water sprays, games, and feel-good vibes.
– Pool inflatables
– Karate & sports demos
– Field games
– Crafts
– Raffle prizes
– Free swim assessments
– Snacks & more
COME JOIN THE FUN! This is a FREE community event — all are welcome.
Rain date: June 6

Strawberry Social
2026-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Pleasant Valley Fire Co, 2030 Pleasant Valley Rd, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Our annual strawberry social will be held on May 16th, from 4 pm to 7 pm, at the fire house social hall. Come out and enjoy a fried chicken platter along with strawberries and ice cream. Music is provided by the Westminster Municipal Band.

Krimgold Park Kid's Fishing Rodeo
2026-05-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Krimgold Park, Woodbine Road
Free event, held rain or shine, from 8am-noon, at Krimgold Park. This event is for kids age 15 and under. The ponds will be closed to anyone age 16 and older. Awards for each age group will be given. Awards held at 12:30 PM. Please bring your own fishing gear. Each child participant will receive a hotdog, chips, and water. Day of walk-in registrations are welcome.

Mondays in Mount Airy - Weekly Food Truck Event
2026-05-18 16:00 - 20:00 | The Railyard, 1 North Main St., Mount Airy, 21771, United States
Mondays in Mount Airy is a weekly food truck event running from 4 to 8 p.m. on Mondays in the Railyard (3 N. Main St.). This community event is designed to support locally owned and operated food trucks as well as the businesses along Downtown Main Street.
Running every Monday from April 6 to Sept. 28, Mondays in Mount Airy features a variety of menu options with different food trucks participating every week.
There will be no event on Memorial Day (May 25) and Labor Day (Sept. 7).
The event is organized by Sheri Cates and the Town of Mount Airy.

Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association General Public Meeting with Guest Speaker
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace United Church of Christ, 49 West Baltimore Street, Taneytwon, MD, 21787, United States
General public meeting Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ, 49 W Baltimore Street, Taneytown, Md. in the Parish Hall. Parking is available in back of the church. There will be a brief business meeting followed by the guest speaker, Lou Mendenhall who will give a presentation about Hudson cars. There will be a Hudson Car Show Day at the History Museum on Saturday, June 13th. Hudson cars and the owners will be on site to talk with visitors. The History Museum was at one time the location of a Hudson car dealership owned by Martin Koons in the l950s-60s. Light refreshments will be available immediately after the speaker.

Box Lunch Talk: A Tribute to Carroll County’s Hometown Heroes
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Historical Society of Carroll County, 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Presented by Steve Bowersox.
Remembering the reason for Memorial Day by paying Tribute to several of Carroll’s war casualties. Steve will speak about five soldiers from various conflicts and tell their stories.
Steve is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Historical Society of Carroll County. He is a lifetime resident of Westminster and is retired from the Carroll County Public School system. He loves history in general and is particularly fond of Westminster History.
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.

Hampstead Food Trucks
2026-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Coppermine Pantherplex (formerly NCHS), 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
Hampstead Food Trucks!
5pm-8pm
Coppermine PantherPlex Lot
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
Support the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department! Hope to see you there!!

Gamber & Community Fire Co. - Weekly Bingo
2026-05-19 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Gamber & Community Fire Company, 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg, United States
Join us each week for BINGO! Doors open at 5, regular games start at 7pm. Specials, pull tabs and food avaliable for purchase

Mount Airy Farmers Market
2026-05-20 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-27 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 6 to Sept. 23, the market features dozens of vendors with a wide variety of products including produce, jewelry, baked goods, olive oil, Mexican food, wood fired pizzas, ice cream, microgreens, salsa, honey, 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 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!

Weekly Bingo @ Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company
2026-05-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-27 17:00 - 22:00 | Pleasant Valley Fire Co, 2030 Pleasant Valley Rd, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Weekly Wednesday Bingo @ Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company. Doors open at 5:00P.M. Kitchen opens at 5:30 P.M. Games start at 6:30 P.M. 15-minute intermission. Jackpots, Specials, variety of pull tab games sold, cash prizes.

Gamber Carnival
2026-05-22 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-25 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Gamber & Community Fire Company, 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg, United States
Join us for 8 fun nights of carnival and the unofficial start to summer. Rides, games, food, and music every night. See the website for more information on discount ride nights and which bands are playing.

Westminster Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
2026-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Historic Downtown Westminster, 15 East Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
For over 80 years, Carroll Post 31 has remembered our fallen servicemen and women through the Memorial Day Remembrance Parade and Observance Ceremony in Westminster, MD. This parade is considered by many, to be the longest, consecutively run, parades in the country! Join Carroll Post #31 – The American Legion as we continue this humbling tradition ensuring we always remember our fallen Heroes!

Taneytown Memorial Day Ceremony
2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:30 | East Baltimore Street – Taneytown, 17 East Baltimore Street, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
Join us along East Baltimore Street as we commemorate the day with a community parade!

Fine Tuned Presents: Nordista Freeze's 50 States in 30 Days (ft Jeff Draco)
2026-05-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Community Media Center of Carroll County, 1301 Washington Rd, Westminster, 21157, United States
Help us set a world record! 50 Concerts. 50 States. 30 days.
It’s never been done. It might not be done. By the time Nordista Freeze gets to us, state #43, he may be a walking pile of bones. I guess we’re all basically that too. Anyway.
Fine Tuned Presents: Nordista Freeze with Jeff Draco (solo!)
Wednesday, May 27th – MATINEE SHOW! 3:00 PM doors, 3:30 PM start time! Done by 4:30!
$20 advance, $25 day of performance.
Featuring a new solo set of unreleased originals by Jeff Draco.
About Nordista Freeze:
The term “road warrior” was made for Nordista Freeze. In fact, the Nashville psych-pop artist is such a prolific performer that, as of the beginning of May 2021, he boasted 516 live shows since 2016 — a rate of one every three nights for almost five years. So it’s fitting that on his latest full-length, Big Sky Pipe Dream, Freeze comes as close as he ever has to capturing his live sound on tape — literally.
The new album is also a departure from the sound on Freeze’s previous outing, Cosmic Haus. A sonic love letter to the warmth of 60s pop — and especially 1966’s Beach Boys opus Pet Sounds — Big Sky Pipe Dream finds Freeze shedding some of the “outer space” sounds from Haus that led Nashville Scene to label him the “cosmic Tom Petty.” These are traded in favor of sun-drenched harmonies and perfect pop nuggets of tracks like “First Time,” a song NPR called “an unseasonably pleasant spring Saturday in song form.”
Aside from the infectious songs that comprise Big Sky Pipe Dream, Freeze’s insistence on being an active participant of the Nashville music community is another factor that continues to generate goodwill among his peers. From his recent victory as champion of Lightning 100’s coveted Music City Mayhem contest to collaborations and associations with major label artists like Arlie, Briston Maroney, and The Voice winner Chloe MK, Freeze likens himself to Harry Nillson, another musical hero of his that was known for his tenacious work ethic.
Beyond his own performances, Freeze plays an instrumental role in booking events that have become part of recent Nashville indie lore. From Space Prom (an event that boasts Freeze as a headliner with very special guests complete with with groovy ambiance) to FreezeFest (another local festival that often features frequent tourmates and fellow Nashville indie rock band Future Crib), Freeze considers himself to be an ambassador of the scene, showcasing other local talent as well as curating a righteously good time for both bands and audiences alike.
This approach to organizing events in the service of others is consistent with Freeze’s philosophy that the output and fan engagement and goodwill should not be expected without hardwork and dedication. “If I were asked to give a TED Talk, it would be about how to build an audience from the ground up,” Freeze says. “My whole perspective is that you can grow a fanbase from playing almost anywhere — whether that be a house show or an empty gas station. It all matters.”
This past year was hard on Nordista Freeze; how could it not have been, for a guy who feels a near-spiritual call to the road and the stage? Listening to Big Sky Pipe Dream, it’s apparent what a pleasure and a refuge these live recording sessions in the studio were for Freeze and his band. And, as the world opens back up again, finally, this record is the perfect soundtrack as we all feel the joy of being back out in it again.
