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Get Out: Zombies, Hitchcock, Wine and Apple Butter
Walk with the Zombies, watch a scary movie, navigate a massive maze, taste local wine and enjoy fresh apple butter in Carroll County this weekend.
Patch looks at five things you don't want to miss in Carroll County this weekend.
Dress up and join the zombies at the 5th Annual Zombie Walk in the 140 Village Shopping Center in Westminster. There will be a costume contest, prizes, vendors and live music, followed by a free screening of "Night of the Living Dead" at the Westminster library. Bring a canned food to donate to the food drive to benefit Carroll County Food Sunday. The event is free and open to all ages and takes place on Friday, Oct. 28 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Two of Alfred Hitchcocks suspenseful and haunting films will grace the screen at the Carroll Arts Center. On Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. the movie "Rearwindow" will begin and unfold the story of a wheelchair bound photojournalist and his fiancee as they spy on their neighbors while trying to solve a brutal murder. The film is rated PG and after a brief intermission will be followed by the movie "The Birds" which is unrated and used thousands of live birds to create haunting effects.
The River Valley Ranch located in Manchester is hosting a Costume Contest Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. for ages 12 and under. The Ranch opens at 12 p.m. and features a six-acre corn maze, pony express challenge, pumpkin patch, food concessions, pony rides, hay rides, corn box, moon bounce, obstacle course, corn canon and more.
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Wineries along the Carroll Wine Trail will host local vendors on Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday Oct. 30 during regular operating hours. Cygnus Wine Cellars will host local farms selling farm raised meats, organic vegetables, homemade breads and pies and more. Listen to live music by Smart Music Studio while you shop. Galloping Goose Vineyards will be offering a complimentary "fall treat" with the purchase of a glass of wine. At Serpent Ridge Vineyard customers can have custom wine gift baskets made while shopping for locally made jewelry and more.
The last event of the season for the Sykesville Apple Butter Market Festival takes place on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market features live music, bake sale, AW Boy Fries, apple butter, crafts, art, jewelry, handmade goat's milk soap, BBQ and more. There will be a costume contest for children 10 and under at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the market benefit the restoration of the historic Apple Warehouse located on the grounds.
