Good Times Await All Ages in Thurmont!
October 2018, 5th Annual Gateway to the Cure
Gateway To The Cure Merchandise
Thurmont's Gateway To The Cure began in 2014, and has contributed an impressive $43,648.00 through 2017 to the Patty Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Gateway To The Cure holds a 5K, Zumbathon, and sells Gateway To The Cure merchandise such as T-Shirts, Water Bottles, Tote Bags, Candles, and the original Patty Hurwitz Cookbook to assist in raising funds for the month long campaign. The largest percentage of funds contributed are raised through the generosity of participating local Thurmont businesses and those who support them. Turn On Your Pink every night in October!
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Thurmont's Gateway To The Cure becomes aglow every October as houses and businesses around the town shine pink during the month of October. Residents and businesses purchase pink light bulbs from the town and turn them on the month of October. In addition, over 40 businesses offer discounts and donate the discounted service/item/food to the campaign. 2014 was the first year for this event, and raised over $5,000. Since 2014, the Town of Thurmont has donated over $44,000.00 Patty Hurwitz Foundation at Frederick Memorial Hospital, James Stockman Cancer Institute. 2017 marked the 4th Annual Gateway to Cure campaign raising over $15,000. In four years Thurmont's Gateway to The Cure has contributed over $43,000 to the Patty Hurwitz Foundation at Frederick Memorial Hospital, James Stockman Cancer Institute.
5th Annual Gateway To The Cure Participating Businesses
Amber Hill Physical Therapy American Legion Post #168 Ladies Auxiliary Baker Tree Services Bollinger’s Family Restaurant Burger King Catoctin Veterinary Clinic Catoctin Breeze Vineyard Cousins Ace Hardware Criswell Chevrolet Emmitsburg News Journal Gateway Candyland Gateway Liquors Gateway Orthodontics Here’s Clyde’s Family Hair Care Hobbs Hardware J&B Real Estate-Cindy Grimes Jens Cutting Edge Salon Main Street Groomers Marci Dorcus-Magnolia and Vine Mountain Gate Family Restaurant Med One Pharmacy Pondscapes, Inc R.S. Kinnaird Memorials Rebecca Pearl Gallery Red Canary Tattoo Rocky’s NY Pizza Roy Rogers Rowlands Art & Glass Seven Dragonflies Studio Shamrock Restaurant Simply Asia Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery, & Brewery Stauffer Funeral Home The Eyler Stables Flea Market Town of Thurmont Thurmont Child Care Thurmont Bar & Grill Thurmont Historical Society Thurmont Kountry Kitchen Thurmont Lions Club Thurmont Senior Center Timeless Trends Boutique Town & Country Liquors Traci Solich-Magnolia and Vine Wait, What Sauce? Co. LLC Woodsboro Bank WTHU For more information on the Patty Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund at Frederick Memorial Hospital/James Stockman Cancer Institute, please go to: http://www.pinkribbonfrederick.org/ |
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Halloween in the Park 2018
Join us for our Annual Halloween In The Park on Saturday, October 27 at 6 PM for a Haunting Good Time! Activities and Games for children of all ages (a non-scary children's area), a Haunted Hayride, Magician Show, Little Shop of Horrors, and much more! Halloween In The Park is held in the Thurmont Community Park on Frederick Road. Rain date is Saturday, November 3, at 6 PM. Admission is $3.00 plus a canned food donation to support the local food bank. (Children under 5 are free) Parking is available at the Municipal Parking Lot on South Center Street, and at Criswell Chevrolet on Frederick Road. |
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Colorfest
A juried Arts and Crafts Show featuring 300 well known and respected artists from the across the United States. Catoctin Colorfest has been recognized in Sunshine Artists Magazine and ranked in the top 35 shows in the United States and one of the largest on the East Coast. The Catoctin Colorfest is the second full weekend in October every year. Also a wide selection of delicious food is available to satisfy everyone’s appetite. Be sure to visit the American Legion, Main Street, Thurmont Carnival Grounds, and Criswell Chevrolet for vendors in addition to the Park, and the Beer Garden at the Thurmont Historical Society located in their gorgeous backyard! Great Food and music too at the beer garden! October 13 & 14, 2018. If you are a vendor and interested in locating a vendor space click here: 2018_colorfest_space_information.pdf For Permit pricing click here |
 Entrance to Thurmont Community Park, one of the vendor locations for Colorfest
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November 9 Art & Wine Stroll
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Main Street Art & Wine Stroll
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Enjoy the Main Street Art & Wine Stroll Friday, November 9 from
5 p.m.-8 p.m. You will find local artists, wineries, & homemade crafts tucked inside of Main Street Businesses. Live entertainment & wine tastings along your stroll! Free! Support local Artists!! 
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Small Business Saturday-Shop Small in a Big Way!
Small Business Saturday is November 24, 2018. The day encourages all to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Communities are tapping into this movement by hosting special events and promotions to help drive small business sales. This event raises awareness for the impact of buying local. Many innovative and creative ideas have emerged from this event, which are helping Main Street businesses across America. Small Business Saturday has become a powerful movement.
Small Business Saturday is November 24, 2018. The day encourages all to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Communities are tapping into this movement by hosting special events and promotions to help drive small business sales. This event raises awareness for the impact of buying local. Many innovative and creative ideas have emerged from this event, which are helping Main Street businesses across America. Small Business Saturday has become a powerful movement.
Christmas in Thurmont - Saturday, December 1, 2018
Pick up a map on the square along Main Street and visit local businesses to get your map stamped on December 1, 2018 Map stamping begins at 10 am & must be returned to the square by 3 pm. Visit with Santa and receive a free picture from 10:00 am – 12:45 pm, and then from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm in the Gazebo on the square at Mechanicstown Park. Listen to the Sounds of the Season byThurmont's Gateway Brass Ensemble Enjoy a special holiday performance by National Award Winning ESP Dance in their Studio on Water Street. Gather at Hobbs Hardware at 4 PM down on Main Street for prize drawings. Horse and carriage rides take place throughout the day with our favorite horse, Mr. Joe Moose! Horse and carriage rides are walk-up or by reservations by calling the town office at 301.271.7313, press 0 to be connected.Reservations can made starting November 6 through November 30. The cost is $10 per person.
Pick up a map on the square along Main Street and visit local businesses to get your map stamped on December 1, 2018 Map stamping begins at 10 am & must be returned to the square by 3 pm. Visit with Santa and receive a free picture from 10:00 am – 12:45 pm, and then from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm in the Gazebo on the square at Mechanicstown Park. Listen to the Sounds of the Season byThurmont's Gateway Brass Ensemble Enjoy a special holiday performance by National Award Winning ESP Dance in their Studio on Water Street. Gather at Hobbs Hardware at 4 PM down on Main Street for prize drawings. Horse and carriage rides take place throughout the day with our favorite horse, Mr. Joe Moose! Horse and carriage rides are walk-up or by reservations by calling the town office at 301.271.7313, press 0 to be connected.Reservations can made starting November 6 through November 30. The cost is $10 per person.
Santa Claus visiting with all the good little boys & girls!
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Joe Moose with Thurmont Boy Scout Troop #270
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Prize Drawings at Hobbs Hardware
2nd Annual Restaurant Week-A Taste of Thurmont coming April 2019
Thurmont Community Fun Fest 2019
Punt, Pass & Kick Competitions, Volleyball Games, NFL Cheerleaders, Vendors, Food, Pet Friendly Activities, Fire & EMS Demos, Giveaways, Police K-9 Demos, Bike Rodeo & Safety Inspections, Car Seat Inspections, Music & More!! Bollinger's Family Restaurant will be serving BBQ & Brisket! Community Fun Fest will be held the first Saturday in August.
This is a great opportunity to come out and enjoy a fun day in the park and have a day of community-minded fun!! Call (301) 271-7313 for more information or how to be a vendor. Presented by the Town of Thurmont and CYA Football & Cheer Teams. |
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Thurmont Plein Air 2019 date coming soon!
3rd Annual Thurmont Plein Air Stay tuned for the date & subject to be painted for the 3rd Annual Thurmont Plein Air 2019! This event is one of several art events in Thurmont that is growing. Artists and spectators alike have a great time as spectators visit site locations & watch the artists paint, & then artists return to the Main Street Center to have their work judged. Spectators can meet the artists & purchase their paintings while enjoy wine from local vineyards. The 1st Thurmont Plein Air focus was on historic buildings, the 2nd Annual Thurmont Plein Air artists' painted Roddy Road Covered Bridge & Loys Station Covered Bridge. Where will 2019 take us? |
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