Join Garrett County in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 with special events, community celebrations and discounts!
Discounts
Save with All Earth Eco Tours
Now - July 31, 2026
All Earth Eco Tours
720 Morris Ave. Friendsville, Maryland 21531
301.746.4083 | allearthtours.com
Book a kayak tour with All Earth Eco Tours with a minimum of 4 people and get $25.00 off your trip! Call 301.746.4083 to book.
*Booking must be for 4 person minimum of $340.
Celebrate America's 250th at Lakeside Creamery
Now - While Supplies Last
Lakeside Creamery
20282 Garrett Highway Oakland, Maryland 21550
301.387.2580 | lakesidecreamery.com
Lakeside Creamery's Ice Cream Growlers are now available with a special America’s 250th Birthday commemorative lid!* They’re the perfect way to take your favorite Lakeside Creamery ice cream home or out on the lake for a day of fun.
First-time purchase: $20
Bring your growler back anytime for a refill for just $5!
Whether you’re spending the day on the water, relaxing at the cabin, or enjoying dessert at home, our Ice Cream Growlers make every scoop even sweeter. Stop by and grab yours today!
*while supplies last
Rent-A-Chef Celebrates America's 250th
Now - December 30, 2026
Rent-A-Chef
2667 Mosser Rd
McHenry, Maryland 21541
240.321.2433 | rent-a-chef.net
Rent-A-Chef is offering a Mid-Week Special: $250.00 off any Private Chef Service meal of $1,750 or more.
Available on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday thru year's end 2026*
*Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve are excluded.
Events
July 8, 2026
Oakland, MD 21550
Garrett County Historical Society
5 pm Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
In honor of the Spirit of America (1776 - 2026), a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Oakland Gazebo in downtown Oakland, across from the Garrett County Transportation Museum.
Free and open to the public.
Patriot Profiles
July 8, 2026
Garrett County Transportation Museum 108 E. Liberty St.
Oakland, MD 21550
Garrett County Historical Society
6 pm Patriot Profiles: Discovering western Maryland patriots and early land grants.
Free and open to the public.
Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together
July 18th
Garrett County Fairgrounds
24068 Garrett Highway
McHenry MD 21541 | garrett250.com
Garrett County will host the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together on Saturday, July 18th at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry! Admission by donation. From noon – 10 PM, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with live music, food & Biergarten, family activities, patriotic concert, town exhibits & history, veteran honors, parade, car show, and a finale drone show at 9:30 PM! Commissioned by Garrett County Government.
Learn more at Garrett250.com.
Alpaca Acres Celebrates America's 250th
August 8, 2026
Alpaca Acres Farm & Fun
1557 Sanders Lane Oakland, Maryland 21550
570.851.8913 | alpacaacresmd.com
Stars, stripes, and alpaca snuggles!
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with us at Alpaca Acres Farm and Fun on Saturday, August 8th for a red, white, and BLUE-tiful day of family fun!
Meet some of our adorable alpacas, enjoy family-friendly farm attractions, tasty food from our food truck, shopping in the farm store, fresh outdoor air, and memory-making fun for all ages.
PLUS- use promo code USA250 at AlpacaAcresMd.com to get your tickets for only $2.50!
Come celebrate 250 years of America with smiles, laughs, and lots of alpaca fun!
Discounted tickets are valid online only toward Summer Fun on the Farm General admission. Discounted rate does not include online ticket fee and is not valid toward VIP ticket.