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2026-03-23 - 2026-04-05
Wisp Resort in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, often hosts Easter events like Easter Egg Hunts & Brunches, featuring kids’ hunts by age group (often with special prizes like season passes) and themed buffets with bunnies, typically in April; check their official events page or social media for the latest Wisp Resort Easter Events schedule as dates and details vary annually, but it’s a popular family activity in the area.

Deep Creek Lake Team Trivia (Thursdays in April)
2026-04-02 18:00 - 2026-04-30 20:00 (America/New_York) | Aces Run Restaurant & Pub, 20160 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD, 21550, United States
Local favorites like Ace’s Run host competitive trivia nights—a great way to mingle with the DCL community.
Event Details:

When: Thursdays in April (e.g., April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30).
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where: Ace’s Run, Deep Creek Lake.
Focus: Questions centered on Deep Creek Lake history and area knowledge.
Prizes: Included a custom DCL100 award for weekly winners.

What to Expect:

Wagering rounds and a final question.
Half-time bonus questions.
“Answer of the Week” for free points on social media.
Food and drink available.

Garrett County Celtic Festival (June 6, 2026)
2026-06-06 10:30 - 18:00 | Friendsville Commfunity Park, Old River Road, Friendsville, MD, 21531, United States
The annual Garrett County Celtic Festival celebrates the heritage, art, and culture of Appalachian immigrants from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Brittany. The day-long festival along the bonnie banks of the Youghiogheny River in the village of Friendsville is a fun event for the whole family! Activities include:
* Musical performances by IONA, Aurora Celtic, Lynne Dale, Greg Latta
* The Duffy School of Irish Dance, Potomac Highlands Scottish Country Dancers
* Multiple pipes and drums bands
* Highland Athletes
* Sheepherding demonstrations
* History and storytelling
* Glen of Clans
* Childrens’ activities
* Artisan Marketplace
Rain or shine! There are many covered areas throughout the park in the event of inclement weather. Free parking, facilities ADA accessible. Tickets $15 for adults, students 5-18 $5, children under 4 are free. Discounted advance tickets available at gccelticfestival.com.

Fire on the Mountain Fireworks (July 4, 2026)
2026-07-04 | Wisp Resort, 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, 21541, United States
The “Fire on the Mountain” Fireworks for July 4, 2026, will be held at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, launching from Wisp Resort over Marsh Mountain, offering spectacular views over the lake for this special 250th anniversary of American Independence, organized by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. Expect a large-scale event, with fireworks lighting up the sky at the popular vacation spot.

Key Details:

Location: Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Resort, McHenry, MD.
Time: July 4, 2026 (specific time for fireworks usually starts after dusk).
Organizer: Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
Viewing: Best spots are around McHenry Cove and the northern end of the lake.

This event celebrates America’s 250th birthday, so it’s expected to be a major celebration, drawing crowds to the area.

Victorian Chautauqua (July 11–12, 2026)
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12 | Victorian Chautauqua, 301 G Street, Mountain Lake Park, MD, 21550, United States
The Victorian Chautauqua is an annual heritage festival in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, celebrating the late 19th-century Chautauqua movement with historical reenactments, live performances, lectures, music, carriage rides, and artisan crafts, with plans for the July 11–12, 2026, event already in motion, offering a glimpse into a bygone era with free admission and family-friendly activities.

Garrett County Agriculture Fair (July 25 – August 1, 2026)
2026-07-26 - 2026-08-03 | Garrett County Agriculture Fair, 270 Mosser Rd, McHenry, MD, 21541, United States
More than just a carnival and entertainment, the Garrett County Agriculture Fair is an exhibition for our local agriculture community. A showcase for our passionate local makers, gardeners, photographers, and various other skills and talents. An annual gathering that locals cherish, where friends and family come together, and new friendships are made.

Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival (September 11–12, 2026)
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-12 | Garrett County Agriculture Fair, 270 Mosser Rd, McHenry, MD, 21541, United States
The perfect autumn weekend getaway in the mountains of Western Maryland in beautiful Deep Creek Lake, MD! The 22nd annual Deep Creek Lake Art, Wine & Spirits Festival features beautifully handcrafted works by local and regional artisans, 200 regional, national, and international wines to taste, craft bourbon, whiskey, tequila, and more, our popular Football lounge to watch college football games and purchase beer on tap, a cigar bar, live entertainment, food, wine & spirits store, lodging packages and more, all set in the beautiful mountains of western Maryland. All proceeds benefit HART for Animals.

The 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival (October 7–11, 2026)
2026-10-07 - 2026-10-11
The biggest event of the year. It features the Grand Feature Parade, banjo championships, and pumpkin chunks.
Long before the Autumn Glory Festival became an annual event, a group of turkey growers organized and promoted turkey dinners. The turkey dinners were an on-again off-again event until the Lions Club became involved in the 1960’s, said local historian John Grant. The idea of a large festival to attract visitors to the area remained popular and led to the start of the Annual Autumn Glory Festival, which now attracts more than 60 thousand each October. In 2004, the turkey growers were the Autumn Glory Grand Parade Marshals in recognition of the 50th anniversary of that first Garrett County Turkey Growers’ Festival. Turkey dinners remain an important part of those early celebrations and the Autumn Glory Festival which began in 1967. The early dinner was considered a big sucess, with volunteers serving turkey dinners to as many as 475 people. Many also sampled the smoked turkey, which was a new addition at the time. Wives of the Turkey Growers prepared the meal and 4-H members served people who came to the dinners from New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., Ohio, Pennsylvania and many areas of Maryland. In 2007 The Autumn Glory Festival was listed as the top fall festival in the world by the popular travel site MSN.com.
