 The holidays are just a month away! No worries though, Downtown Westminster is here to help! Join us for our 2nd Saturday Holiday Open House event on the 14th, complete with our Farmers' Market, Pop UP Art Market, and great holiday shopping all over downtown! And on Saturday the 28th, be sure to come Downtown for Small Business Saturday -- a wonderful way to shop local for the holidays -- and stay for the Jingle Bell Run, Holiday Electric Parade, Tree Lighting, and Santa's Treat. Speaking of Santa, the Jolly Ol' Elf arrives in a horse drawn carriage during the parade, taking up residence at his house on the Library Lawn.
Don't forget to " like" Downtown Westminster on Facebook for the latest news on all of our great holiday happenings!
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Saturday, November 14
"Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market"
Conaway Lot (Route 27)
8:00 am - Noon
Offering a wide variety of produce, sweets, meats, prepared foods, gluten free baked goods, pickles and even dog treats. This Saturday includes live music, a cooking demonstration and children's activities.
"Holiday Open House"
Downtown Westminster
10:00 am to 5:00 pm and later
Holiday Offerings and specials at downtown shops and restaurants; Christmas carolers roaming the streets; children's activities and more!
"Pop UP Art Market"
Sentinel Lot (Corner of 27 and Main)
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Featuring original art, pottery, jewelry, ceramics and more from local artists and artisans
For more information call 410-848-9000 or click here.
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Mistletoe Mart
Church of the Ascension
23 North Court Street
November 12, 13 and 14
Artisans and Craftspeople
Specialty Shops. . . .Country Store
Hourly Door Prizes. . . . Café with Lunches and Dinners
Thursday and Friday, November 12th and 13th,
10 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday, November 14th, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Admission: $7. . . . . Children under 12: $1
For more information call 410-848-3251 or click here. |
Carroll Biz Challenge
Grand Finale
Thursday, November 19
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
91 West Main Street
The Carroll Biz Challenge is Maryland's first local startup competition. Now in its fourth year, the Carroll Biz Challenge creates an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to submit their best business ideas for a chance to win valuable prizes, including the $2000 Downtown Award, the $500 People's Choice Award, and the $5000 Grand Prize!
The competition is hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, and brings together local organizations and businesses from throughout the county to promote innovation and entrepreneurship within the community.
For tickets and more information call the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce at 410-848-9050 or click here.
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18 Annual
Festival of Wreaths
Carroll Arts Center
91 West Main Street
Friday, November 27 - Sunday, December 6
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Festival of Wreaths is one of the most well-attended holiday events in Carroll County.
Each year more than 150 theme wreaths are displayed through this weeklong silent auction and is one of the Arts Council's most significant fundraising events. Visitors experience a wonderland of creativity and generosity as they vote for their favorites and bid on those they would like to take home in this spectacular FREE event.
For more information call 410-848-7272 or click here.
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7th Annual Gallery of Gifts
Carroll Arts Center
91 West Main Street
The Carroll Arts Center continues their annual tradition by transforming their Tevis Gallery into the "Gallery of Gifts" during the holiday shopping season. This special cash and carry exhibit will resemble a boutique rather than a traditional gallery exhibit, as 35+ artists will display their festive wares.
November 2oth- December 22nd. Open during regular business hours.
For more information call 410-848-7272 or click here.
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"Miracle on Main Street"
Saturday, November 28th
- Jingle Bell Run, 4:55 pm
- Holiday Electric Parade Marching Down Main Street, 5:00 pm
- Tree Lighting , following parade
- Santa's Treat at the Westminster Library,after tree lighting
For more information call 410-848-9000 or click here.
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY®
Shop Local, Buy Local
Saturday, November 28th
Skip the Malls and enjoy a different shopping experience and support our Downtown businesses!
Small Business Saturday is a national campaign sponsored by American Express asking millions of Americans to Shop Small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.
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Farmers' Market
Final Days
Saturday, November 7, 14, and 21
Downtown Westminster
The Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market is the oldest "Producer Only," open air, seasonal farmers market operating in Carroll County. The Market is located on the Conaway Parking Lot off Railroad Avenue (MD27).
Vendor offerings typically include:
- Fresh Coffee
- Fresh Vegetables
- Fresh Fruit
- Cheese - Cow and Goat
- Jams, Jellies & Spreads
- Homemade Baked Goods
- Herb & Vegetable Plants
- Gourmet Roasted Coffee
- Pasture & Organically-Raised Meats
- Certified Organic Produce
- Guacamole
- Pickles
- Popcorn
- Soups and Dips
- Body Products
- Eggs
- Flowers, Herbs, and Plants
- Wool and Yarn
The Market is held rain or shine. The Market is handicap accessible, with ample free parking.
For more information about the Farmers Market call 410-848-9000.
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Other November Events
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Saturday, November 7, 14, and 21
8:00 am - 12 Noon
Conaway Parking Lot
Sunday, November 1
7:00 pm
McDaniel College
Decker Center Forum
Sunday, November 1
3:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
Saturday, November 7
8:00 pm
Common Ground on the Hill: Footworks Percussion Dance 35th Anniversary Tour
Carroll Arts Center
Friday, November 13, 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 14
3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 15, 3:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
Saturday, November 14
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Westminster High School Chocolate Fest
Westminster High School
Saturday, November 14
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Winters Mill Falcons Helping Falcons Holiday Craft Show
Winters Mill High School
Thursday, November 19 and
Friday, November 20
7:30 pm
Saturday, November 21
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
McDaniel College
WMC Alumni Hall
Thursday, November 19
12 Noon
McDaniel College Lounge
Friday, November 20
1:00 pm and 7:30pm
Carroll Arts Center
Saturday, November 21
7:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
Sunday, November 22
7:00 pm
McDaniel College
Baker Memorial Chapel
Week of Monday, November 23
Downtown Westminster
Saturday, November 28
3:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
and 7:30 pm
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Box Lunch Talks sponsored by the Historical Society of Carroll County.
Tuesday, November 10
12 noon - 1:00 pm
Grace Hall, Grace Lutheran Church,
21 Carroll St., Westminster
"The Forgotten Corner:
A History of Oakland Mill"
Located in the southeast corner of Carroll County, the Oakland Mill was the second largest employer in this area until it met its demise in 1951. Today, the only objects that hint at a mill town are a few roads disappearing into Liberty Lake and foundation stones seen during times of drought. Author Diana Scott examines the birth, life, and death of the town.
Members $3, All Others $7
Bring your bag lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert.
For more information call
410-848-6494 or click here. |
Upcoming December Events
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Saturday, December 5, 12, and 19
Noon - 4pm
Santa House, Library Lawn
Saturday, December 5, 12, and 19
Noon - 4:00 pm
Departs and Returns on
Locust Lane
Downtown Westminster
December 1 - 6
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
December 1 - 20
Times Vary
Carroll County Farm Museum
Wednesday, December 2
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Carroll County Library
Westminster Branch
Friday, December 4
7:30 pm
Carroll Arts Center
Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
McDaniel College
Art Studio, 1st Floor
Saturday, December 5 and
Sunday, December 6
Carroll County Farm Museum
Saturday, December 5
8:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
Tuesday, December 8
Grace Lutheran Church
Saturday, December 12
12 Noon
Carroll County Library
Westminster Branch
Friday, December 11, 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 12,
3:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
"SECOND SATURDAY"
Saturday, December 14
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Downtown Westminster
Sunday, December 13
3:00 pm
McDaniel College
Baker Memorial Chapel
Friday, December 18
7:30 pm
and Saturday, December 19
2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
McDaniel College
WMC Alumni Hall
Friday, December 18, 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 19,
3:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 20, 3:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center
Thursday, December 31
11:30 am
Westminster Library
For more information call
410-848-5294
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