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Festival of Trees Garrett County Event Guide

A popular Garrett County event is the Festival of Trees Garrett County. It is held every year on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Fairground Exhibit Hall in McHenry, MD. If you’ve never been to it make this the year you treat yourself!

All proceeds benefit the Dove Center – a local facility that offers services for victims of domestic violence.

The event is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a vast array of activities for the whole family. On Saturday, the kids activities end at 4 p.m. to prepare for the live auction that starts at 5p.m.

Designer decorated trees, wreaths, and centerpieces are on exhibit, and will be auctioned off Saturday. Beginning at 5 p.m., registered bidders can enjoy refreshments and a cash bar provided by Dutch’s at Silver Tree. At 6 p.m., the auction begins.

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Deep Creek Lake Market Update

Here’s a brief overview of the Deep Creek Lake real estate market as of September 26, 2023.

Average sold price lake area residential over the past 30 days: $1,120,078.26
Number of sales pending for Garrett County: 36
Number of homes for sale in Garrett County: 160
Number of homes sold in Garrett County: in the past 30 days: 39

Deep Creek Lake Market Update

Here’s a brief overview of the Deep Creek Lake real estate market as of August 14, 2023.

Sold price lake area residential over the past 30 days: Average $1,050,000
Number of sales pending for Garrett County: 66
Number of homes for sale in Garrett County: 152 residential listings
Number of homes sold in Garrett County: 39 homes sold in July

2023 Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival

The 2023 Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival is happening Saturday, September 9. It will be held at the Garrett County Fairgrounds.

This favorite event benefits both HART for Animals and the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival.

Deep Creek Lake Market Update

Here’s an overview of the local market as of July 26, 2023.

Sold price lake area residential over the past 30 days: Average $1,070,567
Number of sales pending for Garrett County: 62 total with 46 contracts in past 30 days
Number of homes for sale in Garrett County: 157 residential listings
Number of homes sold in Garrett County: 47 homes sold in the past 30 days

Deep Creek Lake Late Summer Events

42nd Annual Friendsville Days
August 18-20
This fun event kicks off with the Flotilla Friday at 5:30PM. On Saturday, the parade starts at noon and is followed by lots of fun activities and live music. On Sunday, there is a community church service at 11AM.

2nd Annual Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival
August 26, 9AM-4PM
Held at Broadford Park, this event is a fundraiser for the Dove Center. Amateur teams race dragon boats and compete for the championship. Enjoy the race and food vendors and artisans, music, and activities for the kids.

Garrett County Fair Quick Guide

The Garrett County Fair is one of the best-loved summertime activities! There is no shortage of fun for the entire family. The 2023 Garrett County Fair dates are July 29-August 5.

Growing up in Garrett County the fair was not to be missed. Every kid wants to spend as much time there as possible. Rides, games, food and farm animals are just a few reasons to visit the fair at least once during the week.

Garrett County Fair 2023 Schedule

The schedule for the 2023 Garrett County Fair was recently released. Here is the full schedule for the entire week:

Deep Creek Lake Real Estate Update July 2023

Property sales in Garrett County are stable, and the market is still thriving. You can see from the graphic below representing the past 2 years that we’ve tapered off slightly but remember that we were in a very robust market for a good portion of this time.

Mid Summer Events at Deep Creek Lake

Mid summer events offer something to please every member of your family. There are tons of fun outdoor activities in the Deep Creek Lake area. Also, special events are happening weekly.

In addition to the events listed below, Firewater Kitchen & Bar, MoonShadow, and the Honi Honi have great live acts lined up.

Mid Summer Events

Little Yough Summer Music Festival
Fridays through September 2nd, 7PM
Held at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in downtown Oakland, this longtime favorite brings a wide variety of musicians to the stage. Grab a drink at Sipside Lounge before hand or ice cream at Devler’s while you enjoy the tunes.

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Wednesdays and Saturdays through November 2nd
Also held in Oakland’s pavilion, the farmers market has a great selection of local produce, meat, and baked goods along with lots of handmade items.

Garrett County Agricultural Fair
July 30-August 6
Head to the fairgrounds in McHenry for one of the favorite mid summer events! The fair is always a good time. You can check out the livestock exhibitions, ride the rides, play games, eat yummy food, or enjoy live entertainment.

Deep Creek Early Summer Events

Deep Creek early summer events are kicking off everyone’s favorite season with plenty of fun! There are tons of ways to enjoy the beautiful weather with family and friends. Many are old favorites, but there are some new options too!

Deep Creek Early Summer Events

Deep Creek Farmers Market – NEW
Fridays through September 2, 3-7PM
The area’s newest farmers market takes place at Garrett College every Friday. In addition to local produce, you can also find honey, pottery, and baked goods.

Accident 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4, 11AM
Bring the family to Accident for some small town Independence Day fun!

Fire on the Mountain Fireworks Display
Monday, July 4, About 9PM, McHenry
Fireworks launched from the top of the tubing hill at the Mountain Park at Wisp Resort out toward the waters of Deep Creek Lake. Viewing spots include the scenic overlook on Rt. 219, McHenry Cove on Deep Creek Lake and businesses in McHenry.

Festival of Trees Garrett County Event Guide

Deep Creek Lake Market Update

Deep Creek Lake Market Update

2023 Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival

Deep Creek Lake Market Update

Deep Creek Lake Late Summer Events

Garrett County Fair Quick Guide

Garrett County Fair 2023 Schedule

Deep Creek Lake Real Estate Update July 2023

Mid Summer Events at Deep Creek Lake

Mid Summer Events

Deep Creek Early Summer Events

Deep Creek Early Summer Events

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