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October 1999
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October Maryland Events

10th Annual Family Camp Weekend
Location(s): Western Maryland 4-H Education Center, Bittenger, Oakland
Contact Phones: 301-334-6967
Comments: Activities center around family interaction, natural resources education, recreation & fun with other families. Traditional camp activities include: campfires, hiking, nature study, shooting sports, crafts, group singing and much more! Families from Maryland & neighboring regions are welcome. Association with 4-H not necessary. All inclusive fee. Advance registration August 20.
Event Categories: Activities, Cemetery, Children/Family, Crafts, Hiking, Nature Date(s):10/1/99-10/3/99. Call for more info.
AMC Breast Cancer Awareness Day of Caring
Location(s): Holiday Inn Select, Timonium
Contact Phones: 410-879-5015
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Educational and inspirational seminars, luncheon and Workshops focusing on women and breast cancer.
Date(s): 10/30/99. Sat, 8:30am-2pm
AMC Stratton-Peverly Run-"A Race for the Cure"
Location(s): Rockfield Park, Bel Air
Contact Phones: 410-275-1283, 410-483-6162
Admission Fee Required
Comments: 5K foot race or 2-mile walk to benefit AMC Cancer Research Center (RRCA Sanctioned Event).
Date(s): 10/1/99 TBA
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
Location(s): Hagerstown and Frederick, Hagerstown
Contact Phones: 301-696-0315
Comments: Memory walk raises funds to help support families coping for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease.
Event Categories: Benefits , Sports
Date(s): 10/10/99. Sunday, 1-6pm.
Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival, 19th Annual
Location(s): Butler's Orchard, Germantown
Contact Phones: 301-972-3299
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Pumpkins, hayrides, pony rides, hayloft jumping, food, crafts, animals, entertainment, straw maze, caramel apples.
Date(s): 10/3/98-10/31/98 Weekends, 10-5pm
10/2/99-10/31/99. Weekends, 10-5pm
Caring Classic Benefit Golf Tournament
Location(s): Indian Spring Country Club, Silver Spring
Web Site: www.asbury.org Contact Phones: 301-216-4051
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Benefits benevolent care program at Asbury Methodist Village retirement community in Gaithersburg.
Date(s): 10/4/99-10/4/99 Mon, 9:30am-8pm

Chocolate Festival, 17th Annual
Location(s): Lexington Market, Baltimore
Web Site: www.garrettchamber.com Contact Phones: 410-685-6169
Comments: Chocoholics delight, tons of delicious chocolates in all shapes, forms and tastes, music, games, demos.
Event Categories: Agriculture, Festivals
Date(s): 10/11/99-10/16/99. Thursday-Saturday, 11am-5pm.

Christmas Craft Fair, 13th Annual
Location(s): Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury
Contact Phones: 410-742-0198
Admission Fee Required
Comments: 200+ booths filled with handmade crafts, Christmas items, quilts, ceramics, stained glass, wreaths, dolls, bears and more.
Event Categories: Crafts , Fairs/Carnivals , Holiday/Seasonal
Date(s): 10/30/99-10/31/99 Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Costume Dance
Location(s): Eastern Garrett VFRD Station, 401 Finzel Road, Frostburg
Contact Phones: 301-689-9343
Admission Fee Required
Comments: In the spirit of halloween a dress up dance with a live band for an evening of enjoyment. Prizes awarded for best costumes. Cash bar available.
Event Categories: Band , Bar , Dance
Date(s): 10/30/99-10/30/99 9pm-1am
Fall Maryland Home & Garden Show and Maryland Holiday Craft Show
Location(s): Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium
Contact Phones: 410-863-1180
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Unique home products & services, beautiful fall gardens, holiday crafts, florist competition and more
Date(s): 10/15/99-10/17/99 Fri-Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 10am-6pm
Fell's Point Fun Festival, 33rd Annual
Location(s): Fell's Point Waterfront, Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-675-6756
Admission Fee Required
Fax Number: 410-675-6769
Comments: Outdoor street festival, arts & crafts, food, four music stages, benefits historic preservation.
Event Categories: Crafts, Festivals, Holiday/Seasonal
Date(s): 10/2/99-10/3/99 Sat-Sun, 11am-7pm
Hallowscream
Location(s): Six Flags America, Largo
Contact Phones: 301-249-1500
Admission Fee Required
Fax Number: 301-249-8853
Comments: Six Flags America is transformed into a frightfully fun adventure; special Halloween attractions and your favorite thrill rides.
Event Categories: Amusement Park, Amusements , Children, Children/Family, Holiday/Seasonal
Date(s): 10/1/99-10/31/99 Mon-Fri, 4-10pm; Sat, 12N-10Pm; Sun, 4-10pm
Maryland Craft Beer Festival
Location(s): Charles and Cross Sts., Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-771-8466
Comments: Tasting samples of micro-breweries of Maryland, entertainment includes 20 bands, 4stages, food vendors.
Event Categories:
Date(s): 10/17/99-10/17/99 Sun, 11am-7pm
Ocean City Oktoberfest/Ars & Craft Show
Location(s): Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City
Contact Phones: 410-524-6440
Admission Fee Required
Fax Number: 410-524-0051
Comments: Family Oktoberfest, music, dancing, sing along, ethnic food, bier, arts & crafts show.
Event Categories: Arts/Culture, Children/Family, Crafts, Dances, Ethnic, Holiday/Seasonal, Musical
Date(s): 10/15/99-10/16/99 Friday-Saturday, 11:30am-11:30pm.
Senior Expo '99
Location(s): Maryland State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, Timonium
Contact Phones: 410-887-2002
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Displays, information on products and services for the mature consumer. Entertainment, prizes, food and gifts.
Event Categories: Convention/Trade Show/Exhibition , Fairs/Carnivals
Date(s): 10/6/99-10/7/99 Wednesday, 9am-8pm; Thursday, 9am-4pm.
Taste of Bethesda
Location(s): Fairmont, St. Elmo & Cordell Aves., Bethesda
Web Site: www.bethesda.org
Contact Phones: 301-961-1112
Comments: Street festival featuring delectable edibles from the multi-cultural restaurants of downtown Bethesda.
Event Categories: Children/Family, Ethnic, Festivals, Seafood Festivals
Date(s): 10/2/99-10/2/99 Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm
Vintage Jazz Wine Festival
Location(s): Center of 230 Acre Plantation, New Market
Web Site: www.linganore-wine.com
Contact Phones: 410-795-6432, 301-831-5889
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Music of the '40's to '70's by four bands, smoked ribs and ham with fixin's, refreshments, 25+ crafts, free tours, glass and tasting.
Event Categories: Musical, Wine Festivals
Date(s): 10/16/99-10/17/99 Saturday-Sunday, 12noon-6pm.
ZooBOOO!
Location(s): The Baltimore Zoo, Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-366-LION
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Trick-or-treating, BOOO Choo train, haunted barn, costume contest, straw crawl, keeper encounters, entertainers and more.
Date(s): 10/23/99-10/31/99. Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm
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