59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival 2026

59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival

Dates: Wednesday, October 7 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 Where: Garrett County, Maryland — Grand Feature Parade in downtown Oakland; Kick-Off Reception & Dinner at McHenry Lodge at Wisp Resort.

The annual Autumn Glory Festival is a five-day celebration of autumn and local fall foliage, organized with the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce (Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area). Title sponsor: BILT Construction.

Signature events (2026)

• Kick-Off Reception & Dinner — Wednesday, October 7, 2026, McHenry Lodge at Wisp Resort. Meet Autumn Glory King Jaxxton Miller and Queen Jayden Weaver; Golden Ambassador and Volunteer of the Year awards; official photo canvas auction (proceeds to royalty tuition assistance).
• Maryland State Banjo, Mandolin & Fiddle Championships — Friday, October 9, 2026. Presented by the Town of Oakland and the Greater Oakland Business Association. Contact Town of Oakland: 301.334.2691.
• Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade — Saturday, October 10, 2026, begins 1 pm. Route: Omar Street through downtown Oakland along 2nd Street, Alder Street, ending on 3rd Street near Fox's Pizza Den. Concessions on Green Street across from Naylor's Hardware.
• Fall Foliage Driving Tours — self-guided short (~55 min / 26 miles) and extended (~1 hr 45 min / 62 miles) tours starting from the Garrett County Visitors Center, 15 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, MD 21541.
• Also listed: Turkey Trail dinners, Royalty Court, car show, Autumn Glory sales, farmers markets and craft shows. Official 2026 brochure: visitdeepcreek.com/autumnglory/.

Organizer

Garrett County Chamber of Commerce / Visit Deep Creek. Visitors Center: 15 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, MD 21541.

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Register for entry or booths

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

McHenry - Garrett County (Oakland / Deep Creek Lake), Maryland, United States