80’s Rock & Roll Bash, Bar-Hoppin’ Hayride, Fire & Ice Gala and More in Carroll County this Weekend

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

Table Tennis Tournament

• Where: 6400 Ridge Rd, Eldersburg
• When:  Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.
• Description:   The Maryland Table Tennis Association hosts the Maryland Circuit Table Tennis Tournament.  All are welcome to attend. Spectators are free.
• Pricing: Free

Local Authors Day

• Where: 700 Smith Ave, Westminster
• When:  Sat. Nov. 3, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Description:  Local authors book signing and sale.
• Pricing:  Free

Carroll County Christmas Farmers Market

• Where:  700 Ag Center Drive, Westminster
• When:  Sat. Nov. 3, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Description:  Opening day of the 41st annual Carroll County Farmers Market Christmas session.  Food, crafts, art and more for sale in this Christmas-themed market.
• Pricing: Free

80's Rock n Roll Bash

• Where: 2 Sycamore St, Westminster
• When: Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Description:  80’s themed party includes 80’s music and style. Costume contest for the best 80's outfit, hoola hoop contest, break dance contest, 50/50 raffle and more. This event will help support the Live, Hope, Laugh Alexis Ross Org.
• Pricing: $15

Carroll Hospital Center Auxiliary Gala

• Where:  Martin's Caterers, 505 Jermor Ln, Westminster
• When:  Saturday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m.
• Description:  53rd Annual Gala to benefit Carroll Hospital Center and Carroll Hospice. This year’s theme: Fire & Ice includes entertainment, silent auction and more.
• Pricing:  $175

Rafael’s 10th Annual Halloween Hayride

• Where: Rafael's, 32 W Main St, Westminster
• When:  Sunday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
• Description:  10th annual Halloween Hayride stops at 5 different local drinking establishments.  Costumes encouraged.  Ticket price includes first drink, draft beer and rail drinks.
• Pricing:  $15

Carroll County Ag Center Corn Maze

• Where: Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster
• When:  Sunday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m.
• Description:  Final weekend of the annual Carroll County Ag Center Corn Maze. 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War theme. 
• Pricing:  $10 for adults / $5 for kids 3-12 / Kids 2 and under free

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

• Where:  Baldwin Station, 7618 Main St, Sykesville
• When:   Friday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Description:  Baldwin Station presents a Murder Mystery dinner and show.  Advanced reservations required.  Happy hour drink prices available all night. A special ghost walk may be included in the show from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Pricing: $50

• Where: Liberty High School, 5855 Bartholow Rd, Sykesville, MD
• When:  Fri. Nov. 2, Sat. Nov. 3, 2012, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Description:  Broadway Junior Musical is adapted and performed by The Arts Coming Together in Carroll County (TACTICC), impACT program.  Actors include local youth ages 6-15.
• Pricing: $8.00

St. Barnabas' Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair

• Where: Freedom Optimist Hall, 6315 Sykesville Rd, Sykesville, MD
• When:  Saturday, November 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
• Description:  Holiday-themed vendor and craft show includes lunch, refreshments, 50/50 raffle, bake table and more.
• Pricing: Free