Here’s The Lake-Front LowDown

 This Weekend’s Events:

Through Sunday, August 9th

Food booths open – Garrett County Fairgrounds.  Support our local organizations.  The Dairy Bar is open Wednesday-Saturday 2-8pm; Northern Garrett Athletics: Tuesday 10am-10pm, Wednesday-Saturday 6am-10pm’ FIRST Robotics Team 1629 GaCo: Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 11am-completion of sale; Oakland Rotary French Fries: Wednesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 3-11pm

FRIDAY, August 7, 2020

Yoga in the Lavender Fields — Deep Creek Lavender Farm, 9 – 10 AM. Come enjoy a 60 minute Gentle Stretch Yoga Session with Sheri Kosh of Beach to Peak Yoga. Bring your own mat and straps or we have some extras. Class starts right at 9 am, rain or shine! Enjoy some lavender tea after and the store is open for shopping. Bring a brunch to enjoy at one of the picnic tables after the yoga session. $15 if paid ahead (RSVP the night before) or $20 to walk in. Contact Anne Davidson at 240-608-8282 or visit their website at www.deepcreeklavenderfarm.comAll Social Distancing guidelines will be followed!  See our Facebook page for more details.

 Saturday, August 8

2020 Garrett County Livestock Sale – Garrett County Agriculture Fair, 3 to 10 PM.  Our youth have prepared some of the finest locally grown animals around!  These animals are market ready.  Businesses and individuals are welcome to attend and bid on the animals.  Approximately 250 market animals will be sold to the highest bidder.  Come support our youth and enjoy some fair food at the same time.

Bittinger VFD August Chicken BBQ – Bittinger Volunteer Fire Department, 3 – 6 PM.  Please help us by ordering in advance by using this link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnvKxZrVsp6XaARa2F8qGxAcBJd7nsJFGk87Ke0AHN7HxHzA/viewform?usp=sf_link

 Spring Farmer’s Market – Springs Road, Springs, PA, 8 AM to 1 PM.  Held every Saturday from May 25 through September 23, 2020, 8 AM to 1 PM.  Featuring fresh produce, antiques and crafts as well as flea market items.  Free admission and parking.  Visit www.springspa.org for info.

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market – Mountain Fresh Pavilion, downtown Oakland, 10 AM to 1 PM through October.  Our old-fashioned market features fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, fresh and dried herbs, baked goods, jams & jellies, fresh eggs, grassfed meats, handmade crafts and more.  www.mountainfresh.org​.

 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 & 8

Weekend Outdoor Art Market — Deep Creek Pottery, 10 AM to 6 PM. Join us for a fun outdoor art market on weekends through the summer.  In keeping with the social distancing guidelines we will be offering an outdoor market with pottery for sale, mosaic creations and stepping stones, paint your own pottery kits and mosaic tile kits for sale.  Call 301-501-1619 or email deepcreekpottery@gmail.com for more info.  Free admission

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

Birds of Prey Wildlife Program – Every Monday in July and August starting July 6th, 10 AM until Noon.  Friendsville Town Park – near Stage Area.  All Earth Eco Tours is partnering with Adventures with Raptors to offer a Birds of Prey Wildlife program featuring birds of prey. Chief All Earth Eco Tour Guide, Crede Calhoun is studying as an apprentice falconer and will be assisting Master Falconer and Wildlife Educator Deron Meador in presenting a fun learning program about hawks, falcons and owls.  You will see the 6-10 live birds and be able to take pictures and approach the birds within 6 feet. Depending on current birds in training some birds may do a flying demo. Program is Free but donations are requested to help support the Aviary.  Call 301746-4083 or visit https://allearthtours.com/birds-of-pre-programs to register.

 Live Music:

Mountain State Brewing Company has been offering live entertainment on weekends.  Check their Facebook page for updates.  Reservations are recommended for dining.

Mountain State Brewing: 301-387-3360; www.waitlist.m/w/msbcdcl

 Newest Updates:

 Ace’s Run: 301-387-3388’ www.acesrun.com; No Pasta Mania until social distancing regulations are lifted.

The Fireside Wine and Deli’s kitchen will remain closed for now.  Wine is available anytime, just call ahead for an appointment.  Call 301-859-8514.

Deep Creek Uno: 301-387-9100. They have a new web address for online ordering. Please use the link from their website at www.deepcreekuno.com

Now open! The Honi-Honi Beer Garden. Stop at the tent for a drink and seat yourself at a picnic table on the lawn or take the drinks to your boat. Table service will not be provided in this area and you still need a mask until you sit down.  www.honi-honi.com

Mountain State Brewing has decided to go back to outdoor dining only, with curbside pickup & delivery.  All outdoor tables are 6 ft apart, they are wearing masks, social distancing, at 50% capacity.  Mask are required unless seated at your table.  Reservations are encouraged. 301-387-3360; www.waitlist.m/w/msbcdcl.

Penn Alps in Grantsville is now open daily, 11 – 7.  www.pennalps.com

The Manor Steakhouse is closed indefinitely.  Please check their website for updates.  www.themanorsteakhouse.com.

Annie’s Kitchen in Accident will be offering Carry-Out only for breakfast and lunch.  Closed Wednesdays.

Open for Indoor Dining at Deep Creek Lake:  (Carry-out also available)

Deep Creek Pizza: 301-387-6600

Dutch’s at Silver Tree: 301-387-0525; www.DutchAtSilverTree.com

Deep Creek FunZone: 301-387-0059

The Green Turtle: 301-387-7800; www.thegreeneturtle.com

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: 301-387-5800

Pine Lodge Steakhouse: 301-387-6500; www.pinelodgesteakhouse.com

MoonShadow: 240-442-5542; www.moonshadow145.com

Ledo Pizza: 301-387-6300; Order online @LedoPizza.com

Little Sandys. Call 301-387-9850 for hours and menu.

Shooters Restaurant is now open.  301-387-2424; www.shootersmd.com

Coming in September!  Spillway Kitchen & Bar (next to Ace’s Run)

 

Open for Drive-Thru, Carry-out, or Curbside Delivery

Archie’s Barbecue: Open daily for drive-through and curbside delivery only. Limited outdoor seating is available.  301-387-7400.

Brenda’s Pizzeria continues to offer carry-out and curbside delivery.  Call 301-387-1007 or order online at brendaspizzeria.com.

Trout’s House Seafood is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM; Sunday from 11 – 4 selling delicious fresh seafood and more.  Call ahead at 240-488-4920 to pre-order.

Shop N Save offers meals and deli sandwiches to go all day.  Call for hours. 301-387-4075.

Arrowhead also offers made to order grab n go meals, a full deli, as well as daily specials.  Visit arrowheadmarket.com.

JG’s remains open for Take-Out Only Thursday – Saturday from 4 – 8 PM.  Call 301-387-6369.  Visit their Facebook page for daily specials.

Traders Coffee House is open for takeout only but has many pre-packaged and grab n’ go favorites.  Stop by or call ahead to 301-387-9246 for curbside delivery.

For a sweet treat, stop by Deep Creek Donuts, Copper Kettle Popcorn, and Lakeside Creamery located lakefront on Garrett Highway.  All three are open daily.  Cabin Lodge Lakeside Grille will be opening soon and is a great option for takeout sandwiches and more.

Deep Creek Lake Subway is open Daily (use their online app to order)

 Beer, Wine & Liquor Sales:

McHenry Beverage is open daily and is offering curbside delivery, just call ahead at 301-387-5518.

Zip’eez also offers curbside pick up or will deliver.  Call 301-387-2992.

Open for Indoor Dining in Oakland:  (Carry-out also available)

In Oakland:

Heidi’s Café & Bakery: 240-321-5804

Long Branch Saloon: 301-334-4533; www.lbsaloon.com  Open Tues – Saturday at 4:30

El Canelo: 301-533-4448; Open Mon – Sat at 11 AM.

Don Patron Mexican Restaurant: 301-914-1285;  Open Daily

Englanders:  301-533-0000; Open Mon – Sat at 8:30 AM

Open for Drive-Thru, Carry-out, or Curbside Delivery

DQ Grill & Chill drive-through is open 10 AM to 10 PM daily and offering delicious sandwiches and wraps as well as all your favorite Dairy Queen cold treats. Located along Garrett Highway in Oakland.

Taco Bell, also in Oakland, has a drive-through…also open daily at 10 AM.

In Accident, MD

Hartman’s Liberty is open daily for fresh sandwiches and convenience items

The Rolling Pin Bakery (open Tues – Sat) features fresh baked goods and delicious soups, deli sandwiches and more.  Order ahead at 301-746-8500.

Annie’s Kitchen Country Restaurant is now open for Carry-Out only.  Closed Wednesdays.

Area attractions now open (with social distancing guidelines in place)

Fun Unlimited is open daily through Labor Day  301-750-2150; fununlmiiteddcl.com

Funland is open daily at 10 AM  301-387-6168; deepcreekfunland.com

Deep Creek Funzone, Monkey Business and Deep Creek Axe Throwing are all open. 1-866-DCLSOAR; dclakelife.com.

Please remember that we are still following strict state mandated protocol.  Masks are required to be work in retail establishments and as you enter and living restaurants, etc.  Restaurants that are offering indoor dining can only do so at 50% capacity so please be patient.  Bars remain closed. Take-out is still offered by all area restaurants.

For more information on any of these venues, visit www.lakefrontmagazine.com or our sister publication The Menu Guide, available online at www.deepcreekdining.com.