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Deep Creek Lake Buydown Update

The following information might be important for any lakefront properties that have not yet decided to participate in the buydown program. This might be the last opportunity to take advantage of this program. Continue reading Deep Creek Lake Buydown Update

This Deep Creek event update highlights late winter and early spring happenings around the lake. It is a quieter time of year that is just right for a weekend getaway.

GooseBumps & Grapes – February 24
Part of Deep Creek Dunk weekend, the Honi-Honi hosts and evening of wine and craft beer in an outdoor tent. The $20 entry fee goes to Special Olympics MD.

Deep Creek Dunk – February 25
Benefitting Special Olympics MD, this fun event is a favorite and draws hundreds of “dunkers” and spectators. Registration starts at noon, and dunking begins at 2PM.

St. Patrick’s Day Party – March 18
Be sure to wear your green and head to the Honi-Honi to celebrate with green beer and live entertainment. Continue reading Deep Creek Event Update

GLAF-Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery Dinner/Fundraiser

GLAF-Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery Dinner/Fundraiser. Come join your friends from the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival for our FUNraiser at Garrett College November 12th at 7:00 pm in the Special Events Center. We will have the theatre group from Cumberland, MD to act out the mystery for you to solve.

There will be a ‘make your own’ pasta bar catered by Wisp with cash wine/beer bar. And more fun that you can imagine….with great food and a mystery that needs solved.

so, Get out your best Roaring 20’s costume and come prepared to have FUN at the GLAF FUNraiser.

A little about GLAF…Garrett Lakes Arts Festival began with a vision of a music festival in Garrett County.

In December 1986, a group of Garrett County residents gathered to explore that vision and a related proposal from local resident Kathryn Sincell and violinist Erick Friedman. The joint desire was to promote cultural and artistic activities in the County and to rekindle the Mountain Chautauqua spirit, once a hallmark of Garrett County life. A core of 22 citizens evolved from the originators, many of whom remained in leadership roles serving with dedication and distinction in the ensuing years. GLAF is a non-profit 501(3)(C) corporation.

Savage-fierce, ferocious, wild, rugged…For the men and women who are brave enough to conquer the many different levels of this grueling event, I salute you! I realize that you are cut out of a different cloth than the rest of us. A cloth that has qualities that are both mental and physically superior. The raw grit it takes to train for years overcoming the thousands of pangs and punishment to your mind and soul is staggering to imagine for us mortals.  It takes a ferocious commitment and deep down motivation to conquer this remarkable event.

This event has many different levels you can challenge yourself with. You will bike, run and swim pushing your abilities to the threshold of physical and mental exhaustion. A breakdown of the event is as follows:

SavageMan 70.0- Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 55.7 miles, Run 13.1 miles

SavageMan 30.0- Swim .90miles, Bike 22.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles

SavageMan 20.0- Swim .45 miles, Bike 15.5 miles, Run 3.1 miles

 SavageMan 90.0, 100.0 and 120.0 combines Sundays 70.0 with one or both of Saturday’s 20.0 or 30.0 races.

The race has lots of highlights that are exciting to watch as a spectator. The swimming event is always a blast to watch. It’s hard to imagine swimming so close to what seems like thousands of people. It’s like a sea of arms chopping and digging through the water in a chaotic symphony. Nothing like swimming 1.2 miles and getting out of the water soaking wet and jumping on a bike for a 55.7-mile ride!

The beast of the event is THE WALL!! Going through the Westernport leg of the race you will find the infamous WALL that is the epitome of blood, sweat and tears. This is one steep biking challenge for someone who has fresh legs. It is gruelish for someone who has a mile plus swim and miles of biking behind them. Spectators line up to cheer on these machines of fitness. You will see some riders motor through the steep incline while others literally fall/crash on the famous rough stone base from sheer exhaustion. If you are here for the event, spend some time at The Wall and gain even more respect for these amazing athletes.

Of course the underlining star of the event is the breathtaking scenery. Garrett County has a fabulous reputation for some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Some triathlon events have zero personality but the SavageMan boasts lovely views mixed with challenging elevation changes.

If you are competing, good luck for a safe and successful race! If you are not, I suggest you get out and find your favorite event from your favorite vantage point and enjoy this successful event!