The Maryland Wine Festival
Tickets on sale now!
The Maryland Wine Festival® returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum for a single-day event! Join us for our 39th 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!
This year’s event will take place on Saturday ONLY.
Visit website for entertainment schedule and a list of food and craft vendors!!!
Canceled – Westminster Oyster Stroll
Due to forecasted weather, this event is canceled
Shop, slurp and stroll through Downtown Westminster! This annual festival features local oyster farmers, live music, delicious food and a lot of fun for the whole family! This event is designed to raise awareness about Chesapeake Bay farm-raised oysters and highlights how Westminster is working to restore wild oysters back into the Bay by working with environmental partners to create new oyster reefs from recycled oyster shells and concrete reef balls. All proceeds benefit the Coastal Conservation Association and Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Entertainment:
- Ebb & Nova from 11am-2pm on the Locust Lane Stage
- Amish Outlaws from 2pm-4pm on the Library Stage
- Libby and the Salt and Peppers from 11:30am-1:30pm on the Covalent Spirits Stage
- Late Night Record Shop from 2pm-4pm on the Covalent Spirits Stage
- CBM Entertainment at 45 West Main Street
- DJ Swamdog at Center Street
TICKET PRICING:
VIP Experience Table Ticket: $225 Ticket price includes one-hour early access (11AM-12PM), admission, sample tickets, commemorative glass and live entertainment.
General Admission Tickets: $15 (will be available for purchase on event day ONLY) The event hours will be from 12PM-4PM for General Admission.
12&UNDER: Free
Mount Airy Oktoberfest 2023
Its that time of year folks. Time plan your Saturday in Mount Airy MD at our annual Oktoberfest on September 23 2023. We will have something for everyone. Beer, food, music, kids entertainment and more. German style beer brewed locally by Liquidity Aleworks, food from local farms and businesses.
Come out and make a day of it. Sponsorship information to follow. Keep track of all info at MountAiryOktoberfest.org. Looking forward in seeing a great turnout.
And lastly did I mention we will be serving locally brewed beer? See you in September.
Art in the Park
The Carroll County Arts Council has partnered with the City of Westminster for four decades to present this annual outdoor cultural festival that is held the first Saturday in June on the beautiful grounds of Westminster City Hall. This event features fine art and craft displays by accomplished local and regional artists. It attracts a loyal and large audience of arts enthusiasts. Bring the kids for a free craft activity to inspire artists of the future! Food trucks and live music round out this family friendly outdoor festival.
Family Summer Fest
VIPs must be 21 and older and show a valid ID at the event. No refunds will be issued for those that are not able to provide a valid ID. This is a rain-or-shine event. No refunds for inclement weather.
Christkindlmarkt
Join us for a German-style Christmas Mart! Food and drinks will be available to purchase, along with a variety of hand-crafted and unique gifts from vendors in the Grist Mill and Tannery. Our gift shop will be open for your holiday shopping, as will the blacksmith and woodworking shops.
A portion of the historic Homestead will be decorated and open for you to visit.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at the Union Mills Homestead, celebrating our German heritage!
Maryland Microbrewery Festival
The Maryland Microbrewery Festival is a fun-packed celebration promoting the best of Maryland’s distinctive handcrafted microbrews. Numerous Maryland brewers will be attending – all true microbreweries or regional craft breweries with a number of different brews to sample. The Midnight Homebrewers’ League will also conduct a homebrew competition.
Come join the fun of Maryland’s premier beer festival, held on the scenic grounds of the Union Mills Homestead, a national historic landmark. Enjoy an afternoon of great beer, live music, delicious food, and shopping from local specialty vendors!
Follow the Maryland Microbrewery Festival on Social Media: #MDMBF
See website for tickets and more details!
Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Festival
Join us at the Union Mills Homestead for an old-fashioned corn roast! Each meal ticket includes a serving of fried chicken, applesauce, sliced tomatoes, a roll and butter, iced tea or lemonade, and all the roasted corn you can eat! (Corn is roasted in the husk and served at your table.)
Come enjoy an afternoon listening to live music, eating a delicious country meal, and shopping local specialty vendors.
The historic house and mill will be open to tours for a small fee from 11am to 5pm (last tour begins at 4pm).
Adult tickets: $17 Children under 12: $8 Children under 3: Free (no chicken)
Free parking and free admission to the grounds.
54th Annual Flower and Plant Market
Westminster Beer & BBQ Stroll
Enjoy a tasting of local brews at this Sip, Shop & Stroll event as Main Street transforms into a Beer Mart with samples, beer-related vendors, and great BBQ. Live entertainment featuring Kelly Bell Band.
11:00AM-4:00PM: CBM Entertainment (DJ)
11:00AM-4:00PM: DJ Swamdog (DJ)
11:00AM-1:30PM: Devon Beck
11:30AM-1:30PM: Dodson’s Creek
2PM-4PM: Late Night Record Shop
1:30PM-4PM: Kelly Bell Band
VIP Experience Table Ticket: $225
Ticket price includes one-hour early access (11AM-12PM), admission for up to 6 guests, sample tickets, commemorative glass and live entertainment.General Admission Tickets: $15 (will be available for purchase on event day ONLY). Event hours will be from 12PM-4PM for General Admission.
Two tokens 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
Maryland Summerfest 2023
WHATS HAPPENING AT THE EVENT?!
Check out all of the lists! 20+ Food Trucks, Beer and Wine Sampling, Two Stages, 9 Live Bands, Local Restaurants, DJ’s, 50 + Artisans/Retail/Local Business Vendors, Military and First Responder Vehicles, FREE Parking Onsite, Tented Dining Area, Children’s Activities, MANY MORE!!
Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival
10 am-4 pm: Shop with Vendors
10:00am-12:00pm Twisted Blues Band
2:00pm-4:00pm Caiso Steel Drum Band
12:00pm-2:00pm Bluestone Jazz
10:00am: Westminster High School
11:00am: Sunday Night Big Band
12:00pm: Market Street Big Band
1:00pm: Towson High Jazz Ensemble
2:00pm: Folly Quarter Middle School
3:00pm: TBA
10:00am-11:30am Kevin Burnes
12:00pm-1:30pm Monte Leister Quartet
2:00pm-4:00pm Mr. Jon and Friends
Food Truck Sunday Funday
Join the CC Farm Museum on Sunday, June 11 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.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
Please stay tuned to learn more about this event including vendor/food truck list, entertainment and more! This event is rain or shine!
To sponsor this event please contact Dana at dwachter@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-3899
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Enjoy Carroll’s largest fireworks display at the Carroll County Farm Museum this Fourth of July. Grounds open at 4 p.m. with fireworks going off at sunset (approx. 9:30 p.m.). There will be entertainment, food/drink vendors and children’s activities to enjoy. Admission is $5 per car load.
Please stay tuned for more details! (Rain date July 5-fireworks only)
Interested in sponsoring this event or the fireworks? Please contact Dana at dwachter@carrollcountymd.gov or 410-386-3899
Carroll County Celtic Festival
Please join us for the Carroll County Celtic Festival. A celebration of Celtic life and culture. Bagpipes, heavy athletics, stones of strength, bands: Seven Nations, Kyf Brewer and Barleyjuice, Poehemia, the Piper Jones Band, artists, craftspeople, children’s activities, great food, historic presentation, living history, and dance performances!
Admission:
Adults 16-64 – $18 in advance – $23 at the gate
Children 7-15 – $8 in advance – $13 at the gate
Seniors 65 and over – $13 in advance – $18 at the gate.
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/
Westminster Wine Stroll
11:00AM-1:30PM: John Frase Project
11:00AM-4:00PM: CBM Entertainment (DJ)
11:00AM-4:00PM: DJ Swamdog
11:30AM-1:30PM: Twenty Dollar Prophet
2PM-4PM: Late Night Record Shop
1:30PM-4:00PM: Kanye Twitty
VIP Experience Table Ticket: $225
Ticket price includes one-hour early access (11AM-12PM), admission, sample tickets, commemorative glass and live entertainment.
Sykesville Craft Beer Festival
One of Sykesville Main Street’s most popular events is back, the Sykesville Craft Beer Festival, with the best of local microbreweries, food trucks and more!
Contact
downtownsykesville.event@gmail.com with any questions.
Downtown Westminster Irish Festival & Celtic Canter 5K
9am: Celtic Canter 5K
10am: 1-mile Leprechaun Chase
11am: 0.5K (Don’t Miss the Point!)
8am-12pm: Vendor Village, featuring Irish-inspired items (Arts/Crafts/Food)
8am-12pm: Children’s Crafts & Games
8am-12pm: Beer Garden
8am-9:30am: TBA
9:30am-12pm: TBA
12-4 PM
Annual Central MD Farm Toy Show & Auction
Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Board will be hosting their annual 34th Farm Toy Show on Jan. 21,2023 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. at the Carroll County Ag Center.
Toy Auction will begin at 5:30 P.M.
Food will be available for purchase. Admission $3.00. Ages 7 and under are FREE.
All proceeds go to the Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair.
If anyone is interested in a vendor space or has questions please call 410-984-0552.
Event will go on regardless of bad weather.
A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas
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.
Enjoy a screening of the holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas, followed by a performance of the cartoon’s iconic score from the Eric Byrd Trio.
26th Annual Festival of Wreaths
A holiday wonderland of creativity and generosity! This event features over 100 unique theme wreaths and holiday art pieces that range from whimsical to wacky to wonderful! The wreaths are sold through an online auction that benefits the Arts Council. Now in its 26th year, the Festival of Wreaths at the Carroll Arts Center has traditionally been one of the most eagerly awaited holiday events in the County. While all the bidding is done online, the Arts Center still hosts a cheery display of all the entries for patrons to visit!
Veterans Celebration of Carroll County
May 7th from noon to 4 p.m. the Carroll County Farm Museum will be hosting a Veterans Celebration.
Free Admission: The event has free admission and free parking for everyone. Reminder: Carroll County Farm Museum is a LARGE, OUTDOOR venue (mainly grass), please dress appropriately for the weather.
Who Should Come: Everyone! This event celebrates Veterans, Military and their families, but everyone is invited to join in the festivities, whether you served or not. Join us to enjoy the day and thank a Veteran! Free admission and parking for everyone!
Activities for All:
- A variety of food vendors
- Musical Entertainment: Six String Soldiers & The Reagan Years
- Military display in the museum
- Artisans to explore
- Children’s activities including:
- Farmyard Friends
- Scavenger Hunt
- Playground
- Children’s Activity Book
- Balloon Artist
- Face Painting ($)
Food: Regional food trucks and concessions are onsite to provide food, beverages and desserts. Please stop by the food vendors and browse their menus. You are welcome to bring food to the event; coolers will be searched and glass containers and outside alcohol are not permitted.
Food Trucks/Vendors*: TBA
Beer Garden: There will be a beer garden on site during the event. Visitors must have a valid state issued ID to patronize the beer garden. Patrons must have their ID checked and have a wristband to legally drink in the beer garden. Seating in the beer garden is first come first served and alcohol must not leave the beer garden area. Plan ahead for a designated driver.
Artisans/Crafters: TBA
What to bring: Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Wagons and coolers are also welcome.
We encourage you to patronize the on-site eateries, but you may also bring your own snacks.
No glass containers or outside alcohol are permitted at the Carroll County Farm Museum.
All coolers are subject to inspection prior to entry.
Pets: Please leave pets at home. Pets are NOT allowed on the grounds nor can they be left in vehicles during the event.
Where to park: Parking is available on site.
Those who need handicapped parking and those who wish to enter through the museum’s Main Gate on Farm Museum Road, please park in the Museum lots at 500 S. Center St., Westminster, MD 21157. A large handicapped parking area is offered on the Museum lot on a first come, first served basis.
Please note, if the museum parking lots reach capacity, they will be closed and all traffic diverted to the Carroll County Agriculture Center lot, adjacent to the back of the museum. We suggest coming early if you wish to park on the Museum grounds and enter through the Main Gate. The majority of parking is field/grass parking.
ATM: Yes, there is an ATM on site.
For Veteran-related inquiries, call 410-386-3800.
For venue-related inquiries, call 800-654-4645.
*subject to change without notice*
**Must be 21 or over to purchase & consume alcoholic beverages**
Fall Harvest Celebration
FREE admission FREE parking
Free pumpkin to the first 1000 children (limit 1 pumpkin per child–while supplies last)
Oxen, Blacksmith and Tin Smith artisan demonstrations.
Children’s Activities, Playground, Farmyard Friends, Farm House Tours and exhibit buildings open.
Toast Marshmallows with the Boy Scouts
Free Tractor Rides
Food available for purchase
Entertainment: Dodson’s Creek 11:30am – 1:30pm and Bootleg 2pm – 4pm
Scarecrow Door Hanger Kit – $5
STOP, SWAP AND SAVE
Don’t miss the 26th 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 19th, 2023, 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!
Visit our website for complete details! www.stopswapandsave.com
Mason Dixon Historical Society 61st Gas and Steam Roundup
Stars & Stripes Pet Corral featuring cows, mini horses, goats, & pigs
Antique tractor and equipment demonstrations. See schedule below for details.
Antique tractors and equipment of all sizes on display during the show.
Antique cars and trucks on display Saturday and Sunday.
Flea market with a large variety of items, some even antiques.
Farm Museum exhibits are open and free during the show.
Feature tractors this year: Any make or model 1940-1960. Also Pennsylvania made engines and tractors.
All items are subject to change and times are approximate.
Friday:
7am-10a-Breakfast
10a-Flag Raising/Opening
Ceremony
10am-til–Lunch
4pm-Tractor Parade
Saturday:
7-10am-Breakfast
10am-Flag Raising/Opening Ceremony
10am-till-Lunch
11:30am-Saw Mill & Shingle Mill
Operation
12pm-Slow Tractor Race (Near Saw Mill)
Mid-afternoon-Threshing and Baling
1pm-Parade Antique Cars & Trucks
1:30pm-Kids Pedal Pull, ages 4-8
4pm-Parade Steam Engines & Tractors
Sunday:
7-10am-Breakfast
10am-Flag Raising/Opening Ceremony
10:15am-Worship Service
10am-till-Lunch
11:30am-Saw Mill & Shingle Mill Operation
12pm-Slow Tractor Race (Near Saw Mill)
Mid-afternoon-Threshing and Baling
1pm-Parade Antique Cars & Trucks
1:30pm-Kids Pedal Pull
4pm-Parade Steam Engines & Tractors
Please note this is an external event run by an external vendor. Hours of operation and admission prices subject to events discretion.