The Garrett County Gran Fondo is not a race. The King of the Mountain champions are crowned based on seven timed KOM climbs within the Garrett County Gran Fondo rides.
Tourism & Recreation
Current News, Events, and Press Releases
Honi Honi Bar, located at 19745 Garrett Highway next to Deep Creek UNO, was originally founded by Jim Delligatti and had its first liquor license issued in 1969.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce attributes much of the continued growth in tourism to its aggressive marketing plan with concentrated efforts and new ad strategies.
Enjoy the beauty of the fall season in the mountains as Garrett County, Maryland celebrates the 52nd anniversary of the Autumn Glory Festival, presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
The town of Friendsville will host the 31st annual Garrett County Celtic Festival from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, June 1st.
The National Pike Wagon Train will make its 46th trek from Grantsville to Uniontown, Pennsylvania, next week, from May 15th-18th.
Craft beer tasting will be back again this year, and the “Race Up the Face” event will also take place at 4 p.m. to coincide with Taste of Garrett.
Now known as the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, the recognition will make it easier to obtain assistance for development or preservation of historic, cultural and natural resource areas.
Axes are flying at Deep Creek Lake, but they are not being used for chopping down trees.
Oakland’s 12th annual Winter Fest will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, and will once again feature expert ice sculptor Bill Sandusky. Sculptures will remain on display on Sunday, as well.
Health is the main focus at the Haley Farm Inn and Retreat Center near Oakland.
The Honi Honi Bar, a landmark of Deep Creek Lake, is celebrating its 50th birthday this month.
The Meshach Browning Trail System, which covers more than six miles, is a public, non-motorized, multi-use recreational and cultural resource at the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Park in McHenry.
Nearly 1.2 million visitors, spending around $299 million, visit Garrett County each year. That has a total economic impact of approximately $347 million in the county.
Deep Creek Ninja Factory, which opened last month in the Deep Creek Marina showroom, is a ninja warrior course with 4 lanes and about 20 elements, including a spider wall and an 11-foot warped wall.
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse
203 South Fourth Street, Room 208
Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: 301.334.1921
Fax: 301.334.7469
economicdevelopment@garrettcounty.org
