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Flea Market, Corn Roast Festival, Free Cookout and More in Carroll County this Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

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.

To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page.

St. John School Flea Market

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  • Where:  St. John Catholic School, 45 Monroe St. Westminster
  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.
  • Description:  Proceeds benefit St. John School Bazaar, which benefits the School. The profit you make from your table you keep.  Proceeds from the Flea Market directly benefit the Christmas Bazaar.  Tables featuring: baby/kids clothing, sports equipment, toys, home goods, etc. All White Shed items 50% off. Face Painting and more.
  • Cost:  Free

Sterling Jewelry Sale & Customer Party @ G.L. Shacks

  • Where:  G.L. Shacks, 1207 Liberty Road, Eldersburg
  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.
  • Description:  Silvergirl Sterling's 9th Annual Summer Sterling Sale & Customer Appreciation Party at G.L. Shacks – complete with lunch and beer/margarita specials.
  • Cost:  There is a $12 charge for lunch, but attendees will also get a $15 online certificate to www.SilvergirlSterling.com.

Live Music

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  • Where:  The Stables, 452 E Main St, Westminster
  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 p.m.
  • Description:  Music by Dean Crawford & The Dunn’s Rivers Band.
  • Cost: $5

Outdoor Worship with Free Cookout

  • Where:  Ascension Episcopal Church, 23 North Court Street Westminster 
  • When:  Sunday, Aug. 4, 5 p.m.
  • Description:  Ascend, Evening Prayer & Praise Service, a Lay lead worship service with Live Praise Band. Summer Worship is Outdoors on the Church Lawn. Free Cookout Meal Provided after the service. Bring Lawn Chairs.
  • Cost: Free

Carroll County Farmers' Market "Fair Week"

  • Where:  Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agriculture Center Drive (parking lot), Westminster
  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Description:  Fresh local produce in season, baked goods, eggs, honey, gourmet foods, jams and jellies, handmade crafts and more. Breakfast and lunch served.
  • Cost: Free

43rd Annual Corn Roast Festival

  • Where:  Union Mills Homestead3311 Littlestown Pike, Rt 97, Westminster
  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Description:  Fried chicken, roll, sliced tomatoes, applesauce and all the roast corn you can eat. Music, craft vendors, gift shop, stoneground flours from the Mill and guided tours of the Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill.  All proceeds dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Union Mills Homestead Complex.
  • Cost:  All proceeds dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Union Mills Homestead Complex.

PetConnect Rescue Dog Adoption Event

  • Where:  26330 Mullinix Mill Road, Mount Airy
  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Description:  PetConnect Rescue is having a dog adoption event at Muddy Paws in Mt. Airy.
  • Cost:  Free

To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page.

What other fun events are happening around town this weekend? Tell us in comments. 

 


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