Common Ground on the Hill

06/17/2026

Last Wednesday Jam of the season Wed., June 17, 7-9 PM! Come on out to St. Paul's United Church of Christ for a FREE large group jam featuring bluegrass, old-time, folk and blues music. All ages, all instruments, all skill levels, singers and listeners welcome!

AND - plan to come out for the FREE Traditions Weeks concerts at Common Ground on the Hill, Alumni Hall, McDaniel College in Westminster, 8 PM every night from July 6 - 10! Concerts feature Traditions Weeks music staff including Tim O'Brien, Alice Gerrard, Tatiana Hargreaves, Reed Stutz, Guy Davis, Chris Luquette, Professor Louie and MANY MORE! Information on the Common Ground on the Hill FB Events page or https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/concerts/all-concerts

06/05/2026

Traditions Weeks are a great way to reconnect with your heritage! Just one example: Bob Rychlík not only teaches the Fujara (overtone flute) from Slovakia, he also teaches folk songs from Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia! Find these classes and many more at Traditions Weeks this summer!

VIRTUAL: June 22-26
IN-PERSON: July 6-10 on the campus of McDaniel College in Westminster, MD

Info: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/programs-and-workshops/traditions-weeks/what-are-traditions-weeks

Class led by Bob Rychlik (w guitar).Class members:Branislav Beha...

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Take your iPhone pics to the next level! Cary Wolfson leads "Your iPhone Could Be the Only Camera You Need" during the in-person Traditions Week, July 6-10. Want to go old-school? Consider Up Close and Personal from Behind the Lens with photographer Stuart Dahne, July 6-10.Can't make it in person? Consider Sue Bloom's virtual "iPhone: Magic Landscape", June 22-26. These and a wide variety of other visual arts courses are available at Traditions Week this summer!

VIRTUAL: June 22-26 on Zoom
IN-PERSON: July 6-10 on the campus of McDaniel College in Westminster, MD

Class descriptions and info at https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/class-category/2-d

06/02/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention! Special thanks to our judges, volunteers and sponsors.

05/29/2026

Tomorrow's forecast: MUSIC! Come on out to the 55th Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention for music and more on the beautiful grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum. Gates open at 9 AM. Tickets available at the gate. FREE entrance for veterans, active duty military members, public school teachers, children. Concert performances by The Livebox and Black-Eyed Suzies, and a demonstration by the Carroll County Cloggers!

Info at https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/festival/deer-creek-fiddlers-convention

Prizes from Eastman Guitars, Gold Tone, luthier Thomas Precht, Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival and Upperco Music Festival. Cash and Traditions Week tuition prizes.

05/29/2026

Thanks to the Community Media Center of Carroll County for naming the Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention at top pick for this weekend! The weather is looking GREAT and tickets are available at the gate. Come on out! https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/festival/deer-creek-fiddlers-convention

Here's our top picks for this weekend https://www.carrollmediacenter.org/top-5-things. There's still time to enjoy the Gamber & Community Fire Company Carnival, and the Union Bridge Fire Company Carnival starts Thursday and runs thru Saturday. Head over to the Carroll County Farm Museum for The 55th Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention. Don't miss the Taneytown Wine, Art & Music Festival at Memorial Park and swing by Carroll Ag Center for the Live Hope Laugh – Annual Flea Market. Then Get ready for adventure with the Carroll County 2026 Agritourism Passport kicking off June 1st and the The 4 County Lions Community Carnival starts June 1st in Mount Airy! So much to do right here in Carroll, so get out there and enjoy! Union Bridge Fire Company Carroll County Farm Museum Common Ground on the Hill Taneytown, Maryland Carroll County Ag Center Carroll County Grown 4 County Lions Club

05/26/2026

Are you passionate about Common Ground on the Hill? Do you want to help move us into the future? Find out how you can get involved in a deeper way!

05/25/2026

THIS SATURDAY, May 30 at the Carroll County Farm Museum: 55th Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention. Cash, Performance & Instrument prizes, shade tree picking, concert performances, picnicking. Bring the whole family!