Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Enjoy these events and more this May in Carroll County!


Carroll County Tourism
For a full list of events and information, please visit our website at
www.carrollcountytourism.org
May 2014    

May 2-4 | 45th Annual Flower & Plant Market
Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster. 
Fri.: Noon - 4pm; Sat.: 9am - 4pm; Sun.: 10am - 4pm.
Specialty plants, hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, vegetable plants, and shrubs. Tours of the historic Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill. Gift Shop. Free admission to grounds. http://unionmills.org. 410-848-2288
May 3 | Clyde Gibson Annual Fishing Derby
Prospect Road, Mount Airy.  8:30am – 11:00am.
Fishing derby for ages 1 to 14. Prizes for largest fish, smallest fish, most weight. Great time for Dads (Moms too) to spend with their children and have a good time. Registration is required to be eligible for a prize. http://www.mtairylionsclub.com. 301-892-LION (5466)
May 3-4 | Historic Mayberry Mill Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show
Stone Road & Mayberry Road, Taneytown.  Noon – 5pm.Unique crafts, hanging baskets, herbs, bedding, and vegetable plants displayed
in a pre-Civil War flour and grain mill. 
http://www.mayberry-mill.com/. 410-848-6213
May 4 Sykesville Art & Wine Festival
Main Street, Sykesville.  12pm – 5pm.
Juried art festival featuring local artists.  Wine and beer tastings, live music,
food and other demonstrations. 
http://sykesvillemainstreet.com. 410-795-8959
May 10 | Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival
Historic Downtown Westminster, East Main Street, Westminster.  10am – 4pm.
Unique jewelry, crafts, plants, shrubbery and flowers right on Main Street.  Local shops and restaurants also open. Music by local bands. Free parking. 
http://westgov.com. 410-848-9161
May 10-11 Mother’s Day Weekend Show and Sale
Shiloh Pottery, 1027 Brodbeck Road, Hampstead.  10am – 5pm.Handmade functional pottery for sale.  Pottery making demonstrations. Farm animals.  Refreshments.  Entertainment. Raku and blacksmithing demonstrations. http://www.shilohpottery.com. 410-239-8888


May 10 | Carroll County Farmers’ Market “Mother’s Day”
Carroll County Agriculture Center, 700 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster.  8am – 2pm.
75 vendors with handmade crafts, fine arts, home baked goods, fresh eggs, honey, jams and jellies, heirloom tomato plants, flowering plants. Breakfast and lunch is served. 
http://carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com. 410-848-7748
May 21 & 28 | Mt. Airy Farmers' Market
Mount Airy Municipal Parking Lot, 5 Park Avenue, Mount Airy.  3:30pm – 6:30pm.
Local produce, baked goods, entertainment, and more.  Stop and shop from local vendors and support a sustainable community featuring fresh produce and baked goods. http://mountairymainstreet.org.
May 17-18 | Blacksmith Days
Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center Street, Westminster. 
Sat.: 8am – 5pm. Sun.: Noon - 5pm
Blacksmiths demonstrate specialty blacksmithing. Hands-on classes. Auction of equipment and forged items. Food for sale. Farmhouse tours, Living History Center, exhibit buildings, and Museum Gift Shop open Noon – 5pm. Museum season passes are honored Noon - 5pm both days.www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org. 410-386-3880
May 17-18 | Mount Airy May Fest
Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy.  10am – 5pm.
This is a crafter/vendor event  where there are lots of food items being offered, rides for
the children, and music for everyone to enjoy. Join us for two days of fun. http://www.mtairylions.com. 301-829-LION (5466)
May 18 | Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County
Baker Memorial Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster.  7pm.
Under the direction of Margaret Boudreaux, professor and department chair of the Music Department, Masterworks Chorale performs Mozart’s “Requiem” in collaboration with the Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra (FRYO) of Frederick, MD. 
http://mcdaniel.edu. 410-871-3371
May 24 | Hampstead Day
Main Street, Hampstead.  8am – 4pm.
Main Street festival with antiques, crafts, entertainment, kid’s rides, and antique classic car show. Bus shuttle from North Carroll High School.
www.hampsteadlionsclub.org. 443-250-5165


May 24-31 | Gamber Fire Co. Annual Fireman’s Carnival
Gamber Fire Co. Carnival Grounds, 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg.  6pm – 11pm.
The 1st fireman’s carnival of the year! Rides, food, games, and entertainment. Free fireworks on Mondaynight, Memorial Day – May 26thwww.gambervfd.org. 410-795-3445
May 26 | Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Historic Downtown Westminster.  10am.
The Parade starts at 10am on Pennsylvania Avenue and ends on Church Street at the Westminster Cemetery.  A memorial service will begin at 11am in the cemetery. http://westgov.com. 410-259-8285
May 31 | Handbell Concert – Sweet Sixteen
Carroll Community College - Scott Theatre, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. 7:30pm.
Westminster Ringers, Inc. spring concert featuring Westminster Ringers & Accelerando. wrmanagingdirector@gmail.com. 410-848-5482
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