A&E Events
Annual, Monthly & Weekly Events
First Fridays
It’s an art club for adults!
A monthly after-hours get-together on the first Friday of every month in our $MART ART Space.
Ages 16+, no experience necessary & all skill levels welcome. Free to attend & open to the public. Depending on the workshop, there may be a cost for materials that will be communicated before the event.
This is not a critique group or a workshop. Our goal is to make art more approachable for everyone by exploring a new niche each month! Maybe you’ll pick up a new technique, a few new terms, or some random art knowledge. Join us to chit chat and share your tips & tricks. Hopefully something will inspire you!
Artists’ Third Thursday
Join us the third Thursday of every month! Bring your own materials, we will provide the space. If you can not work on your medium without your usual set-up, this is a great opportunity to stretch your sketching skills, or plan your next project! Everyone is welcome – this is not limited to 2D work. If you knit, weave baskets, are working on piecing a quilt, etc. you can come too! Perhaps you are a writer instead? Bring your pencil & notepad or laptop!
This is not intended as a critique group, exhibition, class, or sale. This is simply an opportunity for scheduled unstructured work time dedicated to embracing your creativity, and chatting with others as they do the same!
You’re welcome to bring snacks – but it’s on you if you mix up your coffee cup with the paint water!
Second Tuesday @ Shoofly Java
Pirates, poets, & scribes
Join the local poetry group, Pirates, Poets, & Scribes, on the second Tuesday of every month in the District at Shoofly Java, 6:00 PM
Old Time Music Jam
old time music jam at our town theatre
Songwriter’s Session 6:00 PM
If you’d like to play an original song for an audience, or are looking for some feedback on your work, you’ll find an encouraging group eager to help. Topics on songwriting are always welcome.
Music Jam 7:00 PM
Musicians are invited to bring their fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, harmonicas or whatever, and play old-time Appalachian tunes, Classic Country or whatever anyone brings to the table. Come to play or just to listen; the event is free and open to the public.
Market Days, Wednesdays & Saturdays
The Mountain Fresh Farmers’ Market opens each Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
from spring to fall at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion on Town Park Lane, with a wide variety of locally grown fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, and more. Shop for the freshest foods and then stroll through Oakland for store specials, artist demonstrations hosted at The Gallery Shop by the Garrett County Arts Council, Story Walks throughout town, music and food at 206 Alder and Vagabond, the latest best-sellers at the Book Mark’et, story hours at the Oakland B&O Museum, open hours at the Garrett Historical Society Museum and the Transportation Museum, and more.
Market Days
Autumn Glory Festival
The annual Autumn Glory Festival is a five-day celebration of autumn held over the second weekend in October. This popular event attracts thousands to Garrett County in celebration of the beauty of the local fall foliage. From Wednesday through Sunday, residents and guests alike are offered a wide variety of things to do indoors or outdoors. The Festival includes a firemen’s parade and Oktoberfest Celebration, the annual Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, a marching band competition, the SEYMOUR Art Experience exhibit and sale, antique & craft shows, specialty foods, and much more.
Little Yough Music Festival
Little Yough Music Festival
Begun in 1996, this showcase of singer/songwriters has provided Garrett County, her neighbors, and visitors opportunities to hear a variety of musical styles under the summer skies. Concerts are held every Friday evening from mid-July through September at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion on Town Park Lane. Concerts are free, although donations are appreciated. Food is available for purchase.
Little Yough Family Flicks
Little Yough Family Flicks provide a great family night out! Come to the Mountain Fresh Pavilion at dusk on Thursdays from June 10 to August 19 when free family friendly movies will be shown rain or shine. Donations accepted.