Our last full month of summer is here and we plan on enjoying every single second of it! August is generally the hottest and driest month of the year. Deep Creek Lake’s water temperature is the warmest it will be all year, too. August is definitely the month to take those sunrise trips out onto the water! This month is packed with tons of fun things to do all over Garrett County. Check out some of our favorite things to do this month below!
Garrett County Agricultural Fair – The fair is back and better than ever! This week-long event features live music, awesome events, the best food you’ll eat all year, animal and art displays, and of course, carnival rides! Some of the evening events include a demolition derby, truck and tractor pull, and mud bog. It’s hard to fit it all into one day, which is why almost everyone ends up going multiple times! Railey Realty will also have our booth set up in one of the display barns if you’d like to sign up for a chance to win prizes and gift cards and talk about real estate! You can read the full schedule of events here.
Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival - A brand new event to enjoy!! Head down to Broadford Park in Oakland and watch dragon boat races, browse through vendors, and enjoy delicious food and beverages at the food truck area. Other activities include live music, square-dancing lessons, children's bike-fitting and safety demonstrations, and more. This is sure to be a new favorite annual event! All proceeds benefit The Dove Center, a local shelter for domestic violence victims.
Enjoy Summer in Downtown Oakland – Oakland is the place to be this summer!! Our great small town offers so many wonderful weekly summer activities that are completely free to the public. On Thursdays, catch the Pocket Park open-air screening of a popular children’s movie under the pavilion at the town parking lot. Bring your chairs and snacks and settle in for a great evening! On Fridays, the pavilion hosts the Little Yough Music Festival. Enjoy the musical stylings of several local and very talented music groups under the cover of the pavilion or on the banks of the river. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, you can catch the local farmers market at the pavilion, too! Vendors come from all over the county with fruits, vegetables, homemade goods, soaps, and so much more. All events are rain or shine! The town parking lot is also home to Devler’s Ice Cream! Downtown Oakland is packed with museums and shops and restaurants; so make a day or afternoon or your trip to our great small town!
Enjoy Live Music - It's the perfect time of year to enjoy some wonderful live music! The area offers several venues to catch a live band performing. Every Wednesday in July and August, enjoy Wisp's outdoor concert beside the lodge, as well as their market that's open right before! The Little Yough Music Festival happens every Friday in Downtown Oakland at the Oakland town Parking Lot/Mountain Fresh Pavilion. Bring a chair, some food, a few drinks, and enjoy! You can catch live bands performing every Thursday and Saturday at the Honi Honi bar while enjoy the sunshine and drinks in the large yard. Firewater Kitchen & Bar is also offering live music on Sunday afternoons outside on their incredible lakeside deck. Stop by Moonshadow on Saturday to watch a fun band take the stage! Watch the sunset on Mountain State Brewing Company's patio and enjoy live music with your wood-fired pizza and house-made beer! So many opportunities for live music at Deep Creek this summer!
Friendsville Days - Just north of Deep Creek Lake is the beautiful small town of Friendsville! Join the residents of Friendsville and Garrett County for the 41st Annual Friendsville Days Celebration! This event is free to attend and features a parade, live music, cornhole tournaments, inflatable fun for kids, pony rides, wing eating contest, sporting contests, and SO much more. Check out the full schedule of events here. You can also grab the commemorative 'Friendsville' coin while at the event!
In addition to all of these awesome events, don’t forget to check out the recurring weekly events at local restaurants and bars! You can live music, trivia, karaoke, and bingo at several locations around Deep Creek Lake. We’re looking forward to soaking up the summer sun and enjoying the lake life this month!
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