Herrington Manor & Swallow Falls State Parks

Oakland, MD – Garrett County

March 19 – Saturday:                                                                        8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Maple Syrup Demonstrations

Swallow Falls State Park

A boiling of Maple Syrup demonstration will be held at Swallow Falls State Park from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday, March 6^th.  A local Maple Syrup producer, Steyer Brothers, will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate the use of an evaporator in the syrup making process.  Pure maple products will be offered for sale during this time.

For more information, call 301-334-9180

March  20 – Sunday:                                                                          8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Syrup Demonstrations

Herrington Manor State Park

Pancakes, buckwheat cakes, pure maple syrup, sausage, orange juice and coffee will be served at Herrington Manor State Park. $7.00 adults, and $4.00 for children under 12.  Maple syrup demonstrations will be conducted during the breakfast.

For additional information, please call 301-334-9180

Fishing Rodeo  

Saturday- June 4^th,                                                                            8:00 am – 12pm 

The Fishing Rodeo will be held at the Herrington Manor Lake from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Ages 16 and under may register at the Lake House and participate in this FREE event.  The Rodeo is held on one of Maryland’s Free Fishing Days so parents can join in on the fun too.  There is no service charge at the park entrance on this day.  Trophies will be awarded to the various age groups for the largest fish caught.  Door prizes and refreshments will also be part of the Rodeo festival.

Apple Butter Boil

Saturday & Sunday – August 27^th and 28^th                                      8:00 am- 4:00 pm

Come to Swallow Falls State Park and join the staff for an Appalachian Apple Butter Boil and corn roast on August 27^th and 28^th .  Enjoy arts, crafts and music while stirring apple butter.  .  Families are encouraged to participate.  There will be a Service Charge collected at the gate.

Herrington Manor Hay Rides -  Memorial Day to Labor Day

RideTimes TBA

 Stop by the Herrington Manor Office to sign up. Tour the Snaggy Mountain Trail of the Garrett State Forest and enjoy stopping to view the watchable wildlife area and beaver pond. Also enjoy taking a hike to the Bicentennial Oak.  The ride will depart from the office and take approximately 2 hours.  $5 per person – Space limited to 20 people