Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend
August 9th - 11th
Here's our Top 5 picks for this weekend! Now thru Saturday, It's the Hampstead VFD Carnival, come on out and enjoy fun for the whole family! Follow the Yellow Brick Road this weekend as Players On Air presents: Wizard of Oz Youth Edition. Music in the Park is back at the Hampstead Train Station on Saturday featuring Best Regards. Head over to Carroll Ag Center for the Peach Festival at the Carroll County Farmer’s Market and don't miss another “A Night at the Museum” Concert Series featuring Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior (Elvis/Rockabilly) at the Carroll County Farm Museum!
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1. Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
Friday, August 9th at 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday August 10th & 11th at 2:00 PM
Players On Air Present: Wizard of Oz Youth Edition. Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness. L. Frank Baum’s beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. MGM’s blockbuster 1939 film adaptation, featuring the timeless songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, along with the brilliant
2. Music in the Park – presented by The Hampstead Train Station
August 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Music in the Park 2024 season beginning June 8th thru September 14th.
A different band will perform at each event.
When: 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Hampstead War Memorial Park, 1200 block of Main Street.
Free: Admission, parking
Snacks will be available for purchase or bring your own food and drink; throw down a blanket, bring a chair.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
8/10 Best Regards
8/24 Mark Baile & the Bourbon Country Band
9/14 Blue Moon Big Band
3. Peach Festival at the Farmer’s Market
August 10 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
On Saturday, August 10th, the Carroll County Farmer’s Market is celebrating its 18th Peach Festival. The Market will be open from 8:00am to 2:00pm this Saturday.
Local peaches, peach sundaes, peach scones, peach cobblers, peach pies, peach cakes, and other food items are offered for sale.
50 vendors will participate with all local fresh fruits and vegetables, farm raised eggs and meats, nuts, jams and jellies, honey, baked goods, gourmet foods, handmade crafts and plants.
Breakfast and lunch are served. Items include fresh made pancakes, egg sandwiches and homemade slices of pie and cake.
4. “A Night at the Museum” Concert Series
August 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Carroll County Farm Museum for a series of Sunday evening music this summer!
August 11th – Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior (Elvis/Rockabilly)
Gates open at 5pm / Concert: 6pm-8:45pm
Tickets – $15 per person / 13 yrs. & younger FREE
Food & Beer for Sale, No Outside Food/Beverages
Lawn Seating – Blankets and Chairs (no seating/chairs will be provided by the Museum)
Tickets purchased at the gate are CASH ONLY at this time
NO TENTS/NO PETS
SPONSORS: CLSI, Lawn Doctor, Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery
For more information please contact 800-654-4645 or ccfarm@carrollcountymd.gov
Interested in our Night at the Museum Summer Concerts? Want to buy tickets. Tickets are available through the Farm Museum office only. Please contact them at 800-654-4645 to purchase tickets–tickets will be purchased over the phone and then picked up in person at the Museum. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Museum during our special events.
No pets, tents, glass containers, outside alcohol, outside food/beverages, skateboards/bikes/rollerblades/etc, fireworks/sparklers or grills. Must be 21 or over (with a valid photo ID) to purchase or consume alcohol.
5. Hampstead VFD Carnival
Monday, August 5th - Saturday, August 10th
FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Food, Music, Rides, Raffles, Games, and Much More!
Spectacular Rides 6 PM to 11PM
New This Year - Fireworks Friday!
The carnival will be held on the parking lot of Coppermine Pantherplex.
1400 Panther Drive Hampstead, MD 21074
Delicious Food Served Nightly
Monday through Saturday starting at 6 PM
Great Music
- Monday - Spellbound
- Tuesday - Dixie Wind Band
- Wednesday - Bootleg (Classic Rock, Blues, & Country)
- Thursday - Half Serious
- Friday - Hayden Shaw and Friends (Country / Bluegrass)
- Saturday - Smokin Crow (Southern Rock, Outlaw Country, Hard Rock Band)