Events

A Taste of Fall Festival

A good time awaits you at the 14th Annual “a Taste of Fall Fest”!

Allegany County Fairgrounds

Saturday, September 20 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 21 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rain or Shine!

Experience over 50 artists and craftsmen who gather to demonstrate and display their creations. Find the perfect gift for that special occasion or holiday!

Bring your family and enjoy the entertainment which is provided free daily! Don’t miss the Maryland/West Virginia Model Railroad display, delicious apple dumplings, and the many other festival foods.

If you appreciate finely handcrafted, hand painted, and hand sewn treasures, this is the one Arts & Craft Festival you don’t want to miss!

For more information, call BGVFD at (301) 729-1522.

LINK: Directions to Allegany County Fairgrounds
From Interstate 68 East or West, take Exit 42 – Greene Street/U.S. Route 220 South. Proceed South approximately 2.5 miles. Take left onto Moss Avenue (immediately past Shooter’s Bar & Grill). Fairgrounds are straight ahead just beyond the railroad tracks. The Craft Show is in and around the new Multipurpose Building.

LINK: Craft Vendor Details and Application

 

 

 

Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department
“Our Greatest Raffle Ever”
Benefit: Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department New Fire Engine Fund
Ticket Cost $100.00


Over $150,000 in prizes!

Only 2000 tickets being sold on a first come, first served basis.
Drawing begins at 12 noon with one prize drawn every 15 minutes.

The following is a list of prizes guaranteed to be given away:
Grand Prize: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4 WD
1st Prize: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4 WD
2nd Prize: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Coupe

Runner up prizes to include:
• 2003 Harley Davidson VRSCA V-Rod
• 2003 Harley Davidson DYNA Super Glide
• 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Custom
• 2003 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Remington Special Edition ATV
• (3) 2003 Husqvarna 15 HP Lawn Tractors
• (10) Husqvarna Chainsaws
• (1) Zenith Big Screen TV
• (1) Weber Gas Grill
• (1) 5-Piece Patio Set

? Must be 18 years old to purchase a ticket.
? Only ticket holders will be allowed into the Fairgrounds; however, each ticket holder may bring 1 guest at an additional cost of $10.00.
? Free refreshments will provided.
? Many more items will be raffled off the day of the event! Also, games of chance, tip jars, jewelry, and guns will be chanced off. Winner of a gun must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check before taking possession of a gun.
? Title and registration fees will be paid by the Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department.
? Some prizes require the payment of state and federal taxes which will be the responsibility of the winner.
? Need not be present to win. Winner will be notified. Proper identification will be required to claim prize.
? Winners will be published May 14, 2003 in the Cumberland Times Newspaper.
? Any unsold tickets become the property of the Bowling Green Fire Department.
? If there are not enough tickets sold, the fire department reserves the right to cancel the raffle and the ticket cost will be refunded to each ticket holder.

Make Cashier’s Check or Money Order payable to Bowling Green VFD for $100 for each ticket requested. Mail Name, Address, and Phone Number along with payment to:


Name: Bowling Green VFD
Address: C/O Gary Uncapher
City,State Zip: 12420 McMullen Highway S.W., Cumberland, MD 21502