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       Allegany County Is Events Full!

• Thrasher Carriage Museum - Travel to a time when craftsmen practiced the art of carriage making.  Transportation history is only a short drive away at the Thrasher Carriage Museum.  This collection of early 19th and 20th century horse drawn conveyances is noted as one of the most unique in the United States!  Formal closed carriages, milk wagons, open sleighs, funeral wagons, dog carts & President Roosevelt's inaugural carriage are among the 50 vehicles featured.  Accessories of early travel (hitches, saddles, bearskin lap robes, charcoal foot-warmers, and lanterns) are all housed in the renovated 1800's warehouse as part of the museum's display.  Depot Center, Frostburg, MD  21532. (301)689-3380 or Tourism office (301)777-5132
• Scenic Steam Railroad - All Aboard Mountain Thunder, a 1916 Baldwin Steam Engine for a 32 mile round trip ride through the countryside featuring fabulous views and a tunnel.  Your ticket includes free admission to the famous Thrasher Carriage Museum. ( 301)759-4400 or 1-800-TRAIN-50

• History House - Historic 18 room townhouse, antiques, & historical displays and Victorian furniture. ( 301)777-8678

• June-November; Cumberland Summer Theater - World Class actors, professional performances  (301)759-4990

• May 20-21; Canal Fest - Scenic C&0O Canal. ( 301)724-3655

• June 10&11; 29th Annual Heritage Days Festival - 300 arts & crafts in the Historic District.  Music, re-enactments, carnivals, and tours.  (301)777-2787

• July 4; B.P.O.E. Elks #470 Coaster Derby Race - Frostburg, MD  21532       (301)689-3957                                                                                                

• July 16-23; Allegany County Fair & AG Expo - Fairgrounds. 1-800-508-4748 or (301)729-1200

• July 29; Allegany County Drumfest - 12th Annual, Southern Regional Championship, 8:00 pm, Greenway Ave Stadium, Cumberland.  (301)777-8325

• Aug 4-6;  Rocky Gap Country Music Festival - 11th Annual   Popular top name entertainment.  1-888-ROCKYGAP

• Aug 18-19; Maryland State Chili Championship - (301)722-5970

• Sept. 1-3; Western Maryland Street Car Round-up - Allegany County Fairgrounds; over 1,000 cars.  (301)729-8991 

• Sept. 9-10; Christopher Columbus Festival - Italian singers, food, crafts; Historic Downtown Cumberland.  (301)724-4600

• Sept. 16-17; A Taste of Fall Fest- arts, crafts, food, Allegany County Fairgrounds (301)729-1522
• Sept 23;  2nd Annual Bull EXTRAVARMA - professional bull riding at its best by United Bull Riders Association (301)724-6287

• Sept 30; Tournament of Bands  "Preview of Champions" - High School Band Competition, Cumberland. (301)777-2567

• Oct. 14-15; Maryland Rail Fest - a railroading celebration.  Steam train excursions, CSX mainline excursions,  Cumberland (301)759-4400 or 1-800-TRAIN-50

Allegany County

The Mountain Side of Maryland

The Mountain Side of Maryland offers visitors a wonderful variety of breath-taking natural settings. Spectacular vistas and overlooks, the striking beauty of pristine forests, and clear, cool mountain streams abound in our vast ridge and valley terrain.  Allegany County, in Western Maryland, is overflowing with history, architecture, historic sites, and scenic beauty.  We know you will come back for seconds.  Call (301)777-5132 or 1-800-508-4748 for tourist info.