55th Annual Springs Folk Festival

The Springs Folk Festival will be held October 5th and 6th at the Springs Historical Museum in Springs Pennsylvania.  Running from 9 to 5 each day watch over 140 craftsmen demonstrate their craft in the way of our forefathers.  The festival offers Pennsylvania Dutch foods, music, hayrides, and antique farm equipment demonstrations.  Music performances are held throughout the day inside and cost is only $5 per adult.  More info at www.springspa.org

SavageMan Triathalon Festival

The SavageMan Triathalon was held September 15th & 16th at Deep Creek Lake State Park.  This event is gaining a well deserved reputation as one of the toughest and most scenic triathalons in the world and this year hosted over 1,200 competitors.  The SavageMan is'nt as long as a full triathalon with Sunday's race being 70 miles, but the biking portion (55.7 miles) is considered killer by many avid road bikers.  The bike portion includes climbs up Big Savage Mountain and the infamous Westernport Wall.  Dave Scott, 6 time Ironman World Champ, described the bike course as "the most relentless bike course I have ever seen". 

Saturday features a 30 mile race for less experienced triathletes or those looking for a lighter workload.  Participants also have the option of being on relay teams.  The weekend features vendors and music at Deep Creek Lake State Park, as well as fanatic spectators cheering on racers along the way.  Check out video and photos at www.savagemantri.org  Proceeds from this event go to the Joanna M. Nicholay Melonoma Foundation.

Deep Creek Open and US Nationals in Canoe Slalom

This weekend (Sept. 8th & 9th) Adventure Sports Center International, known to locals as ASCI, will be hosting the Deep Creek Open and the US National Championship in Canoe Slalom.  The competition is open to paddelers from around the globe, including those who competed in this past summers Olympic Games.  This event will feature both white water canoeing and kayaking.

ASCI's man-made river channel (located at the top of Wisp Resort in Deep Creek Lake, MD) is the world's only mountaintop whitewater course, and can be enjoyed by beginners, families and paddling enthusiasts. Check out their Hompage at adventuresportscenter.com for other upcoming events or to plan a guided rafting trip.