We are pleased once again to host this unique event to promote Maryland’s microbreweries. The Maryland Microbrewery Festival is the highlight and culminating event of Carroll County Beer Week. This fun-packed festival celebrates and promotes the best of Maryland’s handcrafted and distinctive microbrews. Come join the fun of Maryland’s premier beer festival!

A wide selection of Maryland breweries, each with a variety of different beers to sample.
Food vendors.
Continuous live music and entertainment.
Crafts and unique merchandise vendors.
Seminars to enhance the public’s knowledge of brewing
Historic Site – 16 acres of open, beautifully maintained parkland with easy access.
Ample parking, both onsite and at the satellite parking lot–Park there and carpool!

Tickets are available at the event, or get prepaid tickets in advance on the event website, marylandmicrobreweryfestival.com. Limited admission: tickets sold on first-come, first-served basis.

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 (11 am – 4 pm)

Event Title: Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas

Dates & Times:
Dates: Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM (last admission 3 PM)
Location:
Black Barn Alpacas
2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
Event Description:
This holiday season, the fluffiest VIPs in Maryland are waiting to meet you. At Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas, nearly 150 alpacas, including the season’s cutest baby alpacas, steal the show in a seasonal celebration just 90 minutes from D.C and 40 minutes from Baltimore.
This isn’t your average holiday outing. Guests can:
Hand-feed alpacas (yes, they really do nibble right from your hand)
Complimentary Fleece Crafting Christmas Ornaments (featuring fleece from their herd)
Let the kids can play in the Mrs. Clause’s Bakery, send their Christmas wish lists at the North Pole Express Post Office, and explore Santa’s Workshop
Snap perfect holiday photos down Candy Cane Lane and in front of the towering Christmas tree
Cost:
Adults (Ages 3+): $25
Young Children (Ages 2 and under): Free
No hidden fees, everything is included with your admission!
Tickets:
Don’t miss out on the holiday fun! Click here to purchase tickets and secure your spot at this limited time event.
More Information:
For more details and to learn about other exciting events, visit our website: https://www.blackbarnalpacas.com/book-a-tour

What do you get when you pair the beloved animated holiday film with a live performance of the film’s Vince Guaraldi jazz score? You get a fabulously festive show featuring the renowned Eric Byrd Trio! This annual presentation is always very popular with families as well as discriminating jazz aficionados and is a great way to celebrate the season.

A Charlie Brown Christmas | 1965 | 25m | TV-G
Saddened at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.

A 45-min concert performed by Eric Byrd Trio will follow the screening!

Two performances:
Sunday, December 7 at 3pm and 6pm

Don’t miss the 29th annual STOP SWAP AND SAVE, the East Coast’s largest indoor bicycle swap meet and consumer bike expo. Mark your calendar now for Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm when over 4000 people will make the trip from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and beyond to spend the day at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster, MD! Whether you’re looking for road bikes, mountain bikes, triathlon bikes, BMX bikes, clothing, bike parts, cycling accessories, vintage, new or used, there’s something for everyone… all for sale at discounted prices! Vendor spaces are available as well! For complete information, please visit www.stopswapandsave.com.

Schedule of Events:
12-4pm: Santa’s Treat – Westminster Family Fitness Center
Delight in crafts, games, face painting and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
12-8pm: Shop with Holiday Lane Vendors
4:55pm: Jingle Bell Run – Register: https://runsignup.com/…/Westmin…/StormtheCastleRunSeries
5pm: Holiday Electric Parade – Application: https://www.westminstermd.gov/…/2025-Miracle-on-Main…
Annual Tree Lighting Immediately following Parade– Locust Lane
6-8pm: Holiday Lights, Enjoy a stroll through the City Park lights and free hot cocoa!

Over 40 artisans from several states feature, pottery, jewelry, baskets, photography, Holiday décor, sea glass items, soaps, wooden ware, handbags, textiles, tinware, succulent arrangements, lanterns.

Thursday & Friday: 10am – 7pm; Saturday: 10am – 4pm

Enjoy our Café, with soups, salads and sandwiches. Bake shop, complimentary tea, quilt raffle, free parking, and handicap accessible.
ATM on site.

Celebrate everything Crabcakes and Maryland!  Double The Food. Double The Drinks. Double The Fun!

Join 100.7 The Bay and WJZ-TV for the Maryland Crabcake Festival on Saturday, October 25th from 11 am until 5 pm at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, Maryland.

We are hosting some of Maryland’s finest Crabcake restaurants along with Food Trucks and Artisan Vendors! Beer and Wine.

Live music from:

• The Reagan Years
• Chesapeake Sons
• Experience

All Ages welcome; we’re Kid-Friendly!

Free Parking!

*This event is being held by an outside vendor; therefore, admission and hours of operations will be subject to that vendors directive*

Tickets on sale June 30th: Crabcake Festival

Tickets now on sale!!!

The Maryland Wine Festival^® returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum for a single-day event! Join us for our 41st annual celebration of Maryland wine. Enthusiasts of local wine and fans of great local festivals are invited to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Farm Museum while exploring delicious, local wine, shopping from juried artisans, and dancing to live music!

Visit website for entertainment schedule and a list of food and craft vendors!!!

https://marylandwine.org/mwf/

Join us in downtown Westminster on July 12, 2025, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM for A Toast to Italy, a lively celebration of Italian culture, food, and tradition. Main Street will be transformed into a bustling Italian street fair, featuring street performers, bocce ball, Miss Little Italy Contest and a showcase of stunning Italian cars & scooters. Savor authentic Italian street food, sip on exquisite wines and beers, and shop from a variety of local vendors. As the evening unfolds, immerse yourself in the sounds of an Italian Disco, bringing the energy and spirit of Italy to the dance floor. Whether you’re a fan of Italian heritage, cuisine, or simply a great night out, this event is one you won’t want to miss!

One of the evening’s highlights is our Big Italian Family Dinner, where guests can reserve seating at a beautifully set communal table right on Main Street. Whether you bring your favorite homemade Italian dish or purchase a delicious meal from our on-site vendors, every table will be stocked with freshly baked bread and oil to share. It’s the perfect way to gather with friends and family, raise a glass, and say “Salute!” to an unforgettable night of food, fun, and festivity.

Reserved seating: $20 each (or $18 each when purchasing 6 or more): Click Here to purchase tickets

Enjoy reserved family style seating on Main Street for the Big Italian Family Dinner.  Whether you bring your favorite homemade Italian dish or purchase a delicious meal from our on-site vendors, every table will be stocked with freshly baked bread and oil to share.  This experience includes one token for the beer & wine garden and reserved seating throughout the day. Enjoy live entertainment and all the benefits of general admission as well.

General Admission Tickets: $5 (will be available for purchase on event day ONLY) 

The event hours will be from 5-9PM for General Admission.  One token will be included with all tickets for redemption of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. All other beverages and food must be purchased separately.

12&UNDER: Free

Entertainment:

Locust Lane Stage:
5-9 PM: Polpetta Speziata – Italian Disco DJ

Stocksdale Stage:
5-9 PM: Melinda and Frenchy – Jazz Icons Dean, Tony, and More!

Street Buskers:
5-7:30 PM: Kristoffer Belgica – Django Jazz Guitar
5:30-8 PM: Arielle Viola – Pop Standards on the Cello
6-8:30 PM: The Flatwounds – Swingin’ Jazz

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Carroll County Celtic Festival. A celebration of Celtic life and culture.

The Carroll County Celtic Festival is a rain or shine event.

Artisans, dance performances, traditional music, food, and beer, will all be indoors.  Athletics, Sheep Herding, Living History, The Gaelic Language Village, and Clans will be outside.  Please plan accordingly.

Admission:

Adults  16-64 – $30

Children 7-15 – $20

Seniors 65 and over – $25

Children 7 and under are FREE.

A Celebration of Celtic Life and Culture held in the heart of Carroll County, Maryland.

Join us in experiencing the music, food, athletics, dancers, demonstrations and fun of all things Celtic.

https://carrollcountycelticfestival.com/

More information coming soon!

ACTIVITIES:
Entertainment
Farmyard Friends
Yard & Sports Games
Face Painting
Story Stroll
Gaga Pit
Scavenger Hunt
Farm-Themed Playground
Children’s Activity Tent
Farm Museum Artisans
Craft Marketplace
Food Vendors

Each June, we commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster’s streets and within surrounding Carroll County, MD. This annual event creates an educational experience for visitors of all ages, with military demonstrations, Civil War arms and equipment, military drilling, children’s activities and games, and presentations from historians. Guided tours of Westminster detailing historic landmarks and battle sites are featured at the event as well.

The paramount activity is a memorial service held at the Corbit’s Charge Monument (Located at Court Place, by the Historic Courthouse). This service recognizes the sacrifice of the Civil War era civilians of Westminster as well as the soldiers of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This service concludes at the graveyard of Westminster’s Ascension Episcopal Church located at 23 N. Court St. with the laying of wreaths on the graves of 2 Civil War Veterans: 1st Lt. John Murray, Co. E 4th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate, killed during Corbit’s Charge) and Samuel Butler Co. C 32nd Inf. U.S.C.T. (Union).

So, please join the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable and fellow historical groups in attendance at the Corbit’s Charge event to honor and commemorate the Civil War history in Carroll County, MD.

This program is made possible by a grant from the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, a certified heritage area of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.

Join the Carroll County Farm Museum on Sunday, June 8 from noon to 5pm for Carroll’s largest food truck event: Food Truck Sunday Funday.

Admission is free! Enjoy a range of food from savory to sweet and everything in between.

For more details visit: https://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/event-calendar/. Be sure to vote for your favorite food truck!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor for this event please contact Dana at dwachter@carrollcountymd.gov

Vendors subject to change without notice. No pets, glass containers, outside alcohol, grills, fireworks/sparklers. No pop up tents, no bikes/wheelies/hoverboards/skateboards/etc. Event is RAIN OR SHINE.

*Must be 21 or older with valid photo ID to purchase or consume alcohol