Long evenings for live music, riverside beer gardens, scenic railroad runs and lake days within a half-hour drive.
Live from the events calendar — nothing hand-typed, so it stays current.
Annually in late July/early August
The Allegany County Fair is an annual summer agricultural fair held at the county fairgrounds featuring 4-H livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, and grandstand entertainment.
Memorial Day through Labor Day (seasonal)
Rocky Gap State Park opens its sandy beach on Lake Habeeb for swimming, along with boat rentals, hiking trails, and campground access during the summer recreation season.
Summer weekends (schedule varies by year)
Rocky Gap Casino Resort hosts a summer outdoor concert series on its lakeside stage overlooking Lake Habeeb, bringing touring musical acts to the resort grounds within Rocky Gap State Park.
Annually around July 4th
Canal Place in downtown Cumberland hosts the city's Independence Day celebration, including live music and a fireworks display over the C&O Canal National Historical Park area.
Seasonally, spring through fall, with peak summer schedule (check WMSR calendar)
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's summer excursion, the Frostburg Flyer, runs steam- or diesel-powered vintage trains between Cumberland and Frostburg through the Cumberland Narrows and over the Helmstetter's Curve, offering scenic mountain views.
June-October, Thursdays 9:30am-2pm and Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm
This seasonal open-air market on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall offers local produce, plants, baked goods, and locally raised meats from area growers. It runs Thursdays and Saturdays from June through October.
Seasonal summer hours (check museum calendar)
The Frostburg Museum, housed in the historic B&O train depot, offers summer hours with exhibits on local mining, rail, and Appalachian history, along with occasional summer programs and tours tied to Frostburg's Main Street events.
Throughout summer (dates vary; see Main Street Frostburg calendar)
Main Street Frostburg organizes a series of summer community events in the historic downtown business district, including markets, live music nights, and seasonal street festivals supporting local shops and restaurants.
Throughout summer (dates vary; see Canal Place calendar)
Canal Place in downtown Cumberland hosts a summer series of outdoor concerts, markets, and community events along the C&O Canal terminus, drawing residents and visitors downtown.
Summer months (check NPS event calendar)
The National Park Service offers summer ranger-led programs, hikes, and towpath activities along the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Cumberland, which also serves as the terminus of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail.
Annually in summer (dates vary by year)
The Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual summer community carnival with rides, games, and food as a fundraiser for the fire company, a longstanding tradition in the small Allegany County town.
Annually in summer (dates vary by year)
The town of Lonaconing hosts a summer community carnival, often organized with the local volunteer fire company, featuring rides, games, and food stands in George's Creek valley.
Picked for the weather and the daylight.
1812 Brewery is a family-run farm brewery housed in a repurposed 1812 barn near Cumberland, brewing craft beer since 2017. It hosts regular live music events and offers tastings on-site.
Craft Brewery - Farm Setting
Home of the Allegany County Fair and DelFest, this riverside fairground hosts livestock shows, grandstand events, festivals and camping through the warm months.
Event grounds - Cumberland
Swimming Pool in Cumberland.
Swimming Pool
Maryland's first certified Heritage Area, marking the western terminus of the C&O Canal with the restored railway station, canal basin, and shops within walking distance of downtown.
Heritage park · Free to visit
Swimming Pool in Cumberland.
Swimming Pool
Crabby Pig is a casual restaurant along the C&O Canal Trail in Downtown Cumberland offering lunch, dinner, and carryout. Its goal is to provide a fun, relaxing dining experience for families and friends.
Casual Dining - Canal Trail
Soft serve and treats after a hot day on the trail.
1330 W Industrial Blvd, Cumberland, MD 21502
Soft serve and treats after a hot day on the trail.
1205 National Hwy, Cumberland, MD 21502
A day-use mountain park near Lonaconing with an Olympic-size pool and waterslide, plus rugged terrain leading up toward Dan's Rock Overlook and its sweeping ridge views.
Day-use park · Seasonal pool
Swimming Pool in Lonaconing.
Swimming Pool
3,900-acre lake with 69 mi. of shoreline offering all-year sporting such as rafting & dog-sledding.
Lake
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