June 2017 Westminster Maryland Carroll County Events

Eat, Shop, Experience... Westminster, Maryland             June 2017                      Get ready for Summer in the City! June is chock-full of great events to get your summer started.  Check out Art in the Park on June 3 on the City Hall grounds, featuring incredible and original artwork from amazing artists and artisans. On June 10, join us for our 2nd Annual Beer & BBQ Stroll -- we've added more than 15 microbreweries to the event to bring you a downtown experience unlike any other!  And that's not all -- that date features the return of our 2nd Saturday Pop UP Art Market, now co-located with our Farmers' Market on the Conaway lot! The County's oldest producer-only market features meats, sweets, wine and spirits, bath products, produce, and much more! Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook.    BBQ Stroll Downtown Westminster Saturday, June 10 12 Noon - 4pm on Main Street Tickets: $10 advance ticket includes a commemorative mug and 5 tickets for beer tastings. Purchase your advance tickets online by clicking here through 5pm June 9. Tickets purchased before 11:59pm on June 4 will be mailed out. Tickets purchased June 5-9 will be available for pick-up at WILL CALL on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased at the event for $15. Stroll Main Street between Route 27 and Center Street for microbrews and bar-b-ques! BBQ Bites- $1 each! Large portion sizes available for sale. Suds Samples- 5 sample tickets included in cost of admission. Full pours available for sale! Live Music:  "What's Next" Noon on the Locust Lane Stage "Red Dirt Revolution" 2pm on the Library Stage          For more information call 410-848-9000 or click here. Farmers' Market   Downtown Westminster Saturdays 8:00 am - 12 Noon    This year's Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market will be open Saturday mornings from 8:00 am - 12 noon. The Market is the oldest "Producer Only," open air, seasonal farmers' market operating in Carroll County. Located on the Conaway Parking Lot off Railroad Avenue (MD27). Vendorofferings typically include: Fresh Vegetables Fresh Fruit Pickles Pasture-Raised Meats Homemade Body Products Coffee and Tea Baked Goods Eggs, Cheeses, Honey Herbs and Plants Naturally Grown Flowers Fresh-Made Soups, Dips, and Packaged Foods Wine and Cider The Farmers' Market is held rain or shine. The Market site is handicap accessible, with ample free parking.   For more information call  410-848-5294 or click here. Art in the Park Saturday, June 3rd 10 am - 4 pm Westminster City Hall grounds on Longwell Avenue    This annual event features fine art and craft displays by accomplished regional artists. Held rain or shine on the beautiful grounds of Westminster's City Hall.  Bring the kids for a free craft activity to inspire artists of the future! A small food court and live music round out this family friendly outdoor festival! FREE admission. Rain or Shine.   For more information call 410-848-7272 or click here.         Saturday, June 10 Farmers' Market, Conaway Lot, 8 am - Noon Pop-Up Art Market, Conaway Lot, 8 am - Noon BBQ Stroll, Downtown, Noon - 4 pm   For more information call 410-848-9000 or click here. Two Gallery Exhibits On View June 12 through August 5 Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main Street             "The Art of the Story"    From hand-drawn to computer-generated characters, this exhibit fosters appreciation for those artists who bring authors' words to life in books, stories and poetry. Featured artists include: Thomas Baker, Jessica Boehman,  Amber Harte Maurer-Farran, John Kasick, Marsha Leiter, Christopher Saghy, and Carolyn Seabolt, and Shelley Steinle.       "On the Road: Works by the Carroll County Artists Guild"    The Carroll County Artists Guild invites you to take a walk, drive down a winding country road, or visit a foreign land through the eyes of their member artists. Photorealist and impressionist styles combine with abstract and mixed media to make this a delightful show.     For more information call 410-848-7272 or click here. Common Ground on the Hill    "Deer Creek Fiddler's Convention"    Saturday, June 3 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Carroll County Farm Museum             Band and Individual Competitions with Cash Prizes 2017 Prizes:  Bluegrass Band Old-time, Celtic & Clogging Instrumental, Judges Choice NEW: Songwriting Food Vendors, Children's Area, Juried Arts & Crafts, Wine and Beer Garden Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65, Children 12 and under FREE.    For more details, tickets and early registration call 410-857-2771 or click here. "Corbit's Charge" The Civil War in Carroll County 154th Anniversary Civil War Encampment    Saturday, June 24, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm  and Sunday, June 25, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm    1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD               Each year during the last weekend in June, the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table (PCCWRT) and other historical groups commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster's streets and within surrounding Carroll County, MD. The annual event exhibits a great experience for visitors of all ages by providing children's activities, concerts, military demonstrations, vignette skits, skirmishes between the armies, and presentations by living historians. Traditional artisans, such as blacksmiths and tinsmiths, will be present at the event. There are also guided tours of Westminster detailing the historic landmarks of the city and battle. Authors, local historic societies, and historic artifacts will be featured inside the Emerald Hill house, Westminster City Hall.   The paramount activity will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 24th located at the Corbit's Charge Monument at 200 Willis St. which recognizes the sacrifice of the Civil War era civilians of Westminster, as well as the soldiers of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This memorial service concludes at the graveyard of Westminster's Ascension Episcopal Church located at 23 N. Court St. with the laying of two wreaths on the graves of two Civil War Veterans: 1st Lt. John Murray, Co. E 4th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate, killed during Corbit's Charge) and Samuel Butler Co. C 32nd Inf. U.S.C.T. (Union) So, please join the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable, Historical Society of Carroll County, and fellow historical groups in attendance at the 154th Anniversary of Corbit's Charge Encampment to honor and commemorate the Civil War history in Westminster, MD.    For More information visit here. In This Issue Beer and BBQ Stroll Farmers' Market Art in the Park Second Saturdays Gallery Exhibits Fiddler's Convention Corbit's Charge Other June Events     Now through Wednesday, June 28 Exhibit: A Passion for Pigment by Donna Yarish Off Track Art   Saturday, June 3 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Spring Muster & Antique Fire Equipment Show Carroll County Farm Museum    Saturday, June 10 1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:00 pm Sunday, June 11 1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:00 pm Legally Blonde Jr. Carroll Arts Center    Friday, June 16 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch    Friday, June 16 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm FLICC Presents: The Danish Girl  Carroll Arts Center    Saturday, June 17 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Summer Indoor Flea Market Carroll County Agricultural Center            Saturday, June 17 7:30 pm The Back Pages Band Carroll Arts Center    Tuesday, June 20 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "Finding Dory" Carroll Arts Center     Friday, June 23 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch    Sunday, June 25 thru Friday, June 30 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Common Ground on the Hill-Traditions Week 1 Alumni Hall Theater McDaniel College    Tuesday, June 27 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "An American Tale" Carroll Arts Center    Friday, June 30 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch      For more information call 410-848-5294            Box Lunch Talks sponsored by the Historical Society of Carroll County    Tuesday, June 20 12 Noon    "Corbit"    On June 29th, 1863, the tragedy of war unfolded upon the streets of Westminster, MD. This ferocious battle, although brief, caused major implications upon the battle of Gettysburg, and the Civil War as a whole. Historian Steven W. Carney describes the events leading up to "Corbit's Charge," the battle itself, the aftermath, and the major impacts it had upon the Civil War.   Grace Hall, Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster   Members $3, All Others $7   Bring your bag lunch and refreshments will be provided.   For more information call 410-848-6494 or click here.      July Events         "July is Recreation & Parks Month"   Saturday, July 1 9:00 pm - Midnight Common Ground on the Town Various Venues Downtown Westminster Sunday, July 2 thru Friday, July 7 Common Ground on the Hill-Traditions Week 2 McDaniel College   Sunday, July 9 6:45 pm A Month of Sundays Concert Series Featuring "Endless Summer" Beach Boys Tribute Band Westminster City Park Tuesday, July 4 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Carroll County Farm Museum    Friday, July 7 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm FLICC Presents: "Hell or High Water" Carroll Arts Center    Friday, July 7 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch    Saturday, July 8 Common Ground on the Hill's Roots Music & Arts Festival Carroll County Farm Museum    Tuesday, July 11 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "Kubo and the Two Strings"  Carroll Arts Center Thursday, July 13 10:30 am Live Theatre: "Junie B. Jones" Carroll Arts Center    Friday, July 14 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Library Westminster Branch Saturday, July 15 10:30 am Live Theatre: "Junie B. Jones" Carroll Arts Center Sunday, July 16 6:45 pm A Month of Sundays Concert Series Featuring: "Gringo Jingo" Ultimate Santana Band Westminster City Park Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 9:00 am - 4:00 pm   Civil War Encampment Union Mills Homestead & Grist Mill      Tuesday, July 18  12 Noon - 1:00 pm Box Lunch Talks Grace Lutheran Church    Tuesday, July 18 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "Babe: Pig in the City" Carroll Arts Center Wednesday, July 19 10:30 am Live Theatre: "Junie B. Jones" Carroll Arts Center      Friday, July 21 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Library Westminster Branch Sunday, July 23 6:45 pm A Month of Sundays Concert Series Featuring: "Ja Works" Reggae Westminster City Park     Tuesday, July 25 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "Sing" Carroll Arts Center    Friday, July 28 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch Sunday, July 30 6:45 pm A Month of Sundays Concert Series Featuring: "Caribbean Chillers" Jimmy Buffet Tribute Westminster City Park    For more information call 410-848-5294   Community Links    Carroll Arts Center    Carroll County Ag Center    Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch    Carroll County Farm Museum    Carroll County Tourism    City of Westminster    Historical Society of Carroll County    Union Mills Homestead    Westminster City Recreation and Parks    Westminster Road Runners Club    Join Our Mailing List Want your event included? Email the information to sanderson@westgov.com at least two weeks prior to the event.

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