Father’s Day Weekend Fun in Carroll County

• Picnic in the Woods
  

Where/When: Saturday, June 16, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., 1810 Benedict Road, Westminster.

Why go: An evening of food, fun, music, paddle boat rides, moon bounce, horseshoes, bonfire and more! Local nonprofit Dads Works will benefit from the event.

Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, a dish to share (but not dessert) and dancing shoes. Hot Dogs, beverages and amenities provided. The cost is $50 for the whole family. This will also benefit Sylvia's Acorn, a fund of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. This fund helps at-risk and low income families in crisis as identified by Human Services Programs, Inc.  

Call 410-848-0178 to attend. No pets please.

Pricing: $50 for a family

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• Star-Spangled Sailabration

Where/When:  Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, 2400 E Fort Ave

Baltimore, Maryland 21230-5393, Wednesday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 19. 

Please see Schedule of Events for event times and details. 

Why go:  ‘Star-Spangled Sailabration’ is the national launch of the War of 1812 bicentennial featuring an international maritime and air festival in the Baltimore region and the Chesapeake Bay.

This week-long event will include dozens of OpSail tall ships and naval war ships, the premiere of a new symphonic work, and the Star-Spangled Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Pricing: FREE (*Some tours or events may have a fee.)

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• Bass Fishing Tournament I

Where/When:  Piney Run Park, 30 Martz Rd., Sykesville, Maryland 21784, 6:00 a.m. – Noon

Why go:  First of three largemouth bass fishing tournaments. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Pricing:  Tournament fees are $15 per angler. $8/boat launch fee applies for private boats; vehicle entrance fee is waived. Rental boats are available for $20 per boat.

For registration details, click HERE.

rgin: 7:30 p.m.

Why go:  Enjoy games, music, rides and entertainment.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH

Bob Plankert & Real Country

Platters: Fish or Crab Cake

SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH

Iron Ridge Bluegrass

Platters: Roast Beef Sandwich or Ham or Fish or Crab Cake

***CASH DRAWING- WIN $3,000 FOR FIRST PRIZE***

Pricing: FREE

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• Wine with the Arts

Where/When:  Police Station Lot / Creamery Building area, Downtown Taneytown/ MD 140, Taneytown, Maryland 21787, Saturday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Why to go:  Enjoy a wine tasting while meeting and greeting local artists.

Pricing:  FREE

• NOTE:  If you plan to go to an amusement park in the next few weekends, don’t forget to check out the Department of Recreation & Parks Discount Ticket Prices: HERE.