July 13, 2007
Carroll County Annual 4-H/FFA Fair to Begin the Last Weekend of July
The Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair brings animals, exhibits, music, demonstrations, and wholesome 
family fun to the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster July 28- Aug 3. The events have no admission charges, offer free parking, handicap accessibility, great entertainment and a showcase for our agricultural community. This week also provides an opportunity for us to show our support for our local farmers and agribusinesses and welcome visitors to the area.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily in Burns Hall with a special “All-U-Can-Eat” pit beef and pork dinner on August 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Good eats and good times – you can’t ask for anything more so close to home.
Information for all fair events can be found by visiting the 4H/FFA Fair website or by calling 410-848-FAIR.
Baltimore's Ravens Soon to Roost in Carroll
The NFL’s Baltimore Ravens open their 12th consecutive summer training camp at McDaniel College in Westminster on July 30th with practices scheduled to run through August 18th.
McDaniel
has an agreement with the Ravens to hold the annual summer camp on their campus through 2010. A boon to the local economy and tourism, the Raven’s training camp has historically drawn nearly 100,000 spectators.
When visiting training camp, make sure to spend some time in Ravenstown, a fun interactive area for fans of all ages. Held between the practice field areas, Ravenstown provides fans with football skill challenges, concessions, a Ravens team store, sponsor displays and information tents.
Visit the Baltimore Ravens' website for the summer training camp schedule. Practices are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information please call 410-261-RAVE (7283) and press "5" to confirm the daily practice schedule.
New Carroll County "Buy Local Challenge"
During the Week of August 4th – 11th we are issuing the first an
nual Carroll County Buy Local Challenge. We want you to think FRESH, LOCAL, and SEASONAL when you make choices about buying and preparing food for meals and snacks. There are 19 farms, orchards, produce stands and farmers’ markets active in the County where you can purchase the freshest vegetables or the juiciest fruits harvested during their peak growing seasons.
The location of these markets along with harvest dates for local produce can be found in the newly published Carroll County, MD Farmers' Market Directory. Join with your family and friends to make this a special outing and a new summer tradition to support our local farmers.
