Burkittsville Calendar

Early March - Burkittsville Ruritan Country Butchering
(Fresh pork on sale at the Ruritan Community Center grounds, 500 East Main Street, Burkittsville) and Country Breakfast.(7 AM - 11 AM). Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, pudding, hominy, coffee, orange juice and milk. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children (ages 6-12) and under age six free. Advance meat orders accepted. Call 301-371-7795.

April- Easter egg hunt (April 15th at 1:00 p.m.) for local children through age 12 at the Burkittsville Ruritan Club Community Center. Prizes awarded to every child that finds a plastic egg. Free refreshments served to all. Call 301-371-7795.

May- Open House at SMHS (German Reform Church) From noon until 3:00 p.m., the newly restored Society Hall building will be highlighted during this event, featuring exhibits on local history, and exciting new acquisitions.All are invited to see the newly restored building,enjoy refreshments and view the collection. Call 301-834-4337.

Spring-Father and Son or Mother and Daughter Banquet. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Call 301-834-9866 for more information.

Spring-Basket Bingo. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.Call 301-834-9866 for more information.

Spring-Country Ham Sandwich Sale. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.Call 301-834-9866 for more information.

First Weekend in May-Senior Citizens Banquet. St.Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Call 301-834-9866 for more information.

Mid June-Local Childrens Fishing Derby (June 17th)-sponsored by the Burkittsville Ruritan Club and held at the town pond. Usually falls on a Sat. in mid June, children up to age 13 compete in different age categories for biggest,most and first fish caught. Hamburgers,hot dogs and drinks provided. Call 301-371-7795.

June 14th- Burkittsville Ruritan Flag Day Celebration-co-sponsored by the Middletown Vally Republican Womens Club, the event usually falls on the Sat.proceeding Flag Day. Poems, recitations, songs and prayers contribute to the ceremony honoring the U.S. flag. Burkittsville Ruritan Community Center grounds.

July 4th - parade and picnic- sponsored by town of Burkittsville. Parade and picnic usually fall on Sat. before (or on) the 4th. Residents dress up their cars, bikes, trikes, and even dogs in patriotic style, to walk down Main Street to the Burkittsville Ruritan Community Center, where a pot-luck picnic follows.

Mid July - Annual Burkittsville Ruritan Club Carnival at the Ruritan Community Center grounds, 500 East Main Street, Burkittsville. Plenty of good food, games, rides and free nightly musical entertainment. Food stand opens at 5 PM, rides open at 7 PM. Plenty of free parking and free admission.

Mid August- Hunter safety course at the Burkittsville Ruritan Club Community Center. Three evenings of classroom instruction from 6-9 p.m.and a safe firearms handling session on Saturday morning. Participants must attend the complete course and pass a written test to receive their official Maryland Hunter Safety card, required by law to purchase a Maryland hunting license. To enroll call Sam Brown at 301-834-8796.

October- Book Sale Every Saturday in October, South Mountain Heritage Society will sponsor a book sale. The German Reformed Church, at 3 East Main St. will be stocked full of used books, videos and prints. Proceeds benefit the SHMS mission to preserve Burkittsville's cultural heritage through the collection and preservation of historical objects and by aiding in historical research. For more information, call 301-834-5303.

Fall- Basket Bingo. St.Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Call 301-834-9866 for more information.

Fall-Harvest Homecoming Celebration. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Call 301-834-9866 for more information.

Early November - Country Butchering
(Fresh pork on sale at the Ruritan Community Center grounds, 500 East Main Street, Burkittsville) Friday, and Saturday, Call 301-371-7795. Country Breakfast- Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, pudding, hominy, coffee, orange juice and milk. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children (ages 6-12) and under age six free.

November - Election of officers for South Mountain Heritage Society.Elections held for president, vice president; secretary; treasurer; and 4 board members. The president serves as board chair. Call 301-834-4337 for more information.

December- Museum by Candlelight Tour. South Mountain Heritage Society participates in a county-wide program by opening the German Reformed Church to the public and offering an evening of Victorian Christmas displays, musical entertainment and light refreshments. The church is decked in holiday greens and lit by candlelight. Call 301-834-4337 for more information.

December-Town Caroling-residents are invited to partricipate in an old-fashioned caroling event, gathering at the Christmas tree at St. Paul Lutheran Church and proceed down Main Street, caroling. Song sheets are provided and refreshments are served afterwards in the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Parish Center.

December-Holiday Country Kitchen and Craft Show. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.5 East Main Street. Local crafts, photography and artwork are for sale in the church. Lunch in the Parish Center next door where hotdogs, hamburgers, fried oyster sandwiches,fries, apple dumplings and a table of homemade baked goods are sold. Call 301-834-9866..


[scroll up] [scroll down] Early March - Burkittsville Ruritan Country Butchering (Fresh pork on sale at the Ruritan Community Center grounds, 500 East Main Street, Burkittsville) and Country Breakfast.(7 AM - 11 AM). Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, pudding, hominy, coffee, orange juice and milk. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children (ages 6-12) and under age six free. Advance meat orders accepted. Call 301-371-7795. April- Easter egg hunt (April 15th at 1:00 p.m.) for local children through age 12 at the Burkittsville Ruritan Club Community Center. Prizes awarded to every child that finds a plastic egg. Free refreshments served to all. Call 301-371-7795. May- Open House at SMHS (German Reform Church) From noon until 3:00 p.m., the newly restored Society Hall building will be highlighted during this event, featuring exhibits on local history, and exciting new acquisitions.All are invited to see the newly restored building,enjoy refreshments and view the collection. Call 301-834-4337. Spring-Father and Son or Mother and Daughter Banquet. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Call 301-834-9866 for more information. Spring-Basket Bingo. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.Call 301-834-9866 for more information. Spring-Country Ham Sandwich Sale. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.Call 301-834-9866 for more information. First Weekend in May-Senior Citizens Banquet. St.Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Call 301-834-9866 for more information. Mid June-Local Childrens Fishing Derby (June 17th)-sponsored by the Burkittsville Ruritan Club and held at the town pond. Usually falls on a Sat. in mid June, children up to age 13 compete in different age categories for biggest,most and first fish caught. Hamburgers,hot dogs and drinks provided. Call 301-371-7795. June 14th- Burkittsville Ruritan Flag Day Celebration-co-sponsored by the Middletown Vally Republican Womens Club, the event usually falls on the Sat.proceeding Flag Day. Poems, recitations, songs and prayers contribute to the ceremony honoring the U.S. flag. Burkittsville Ruritan Community Center grounds. July 4th - parade and picnic- sponsored by town of Burkittsville. Parade and picnic usually fall on Sat. before (or on) the 4th. Residents dress up their cars, bikes, trikes, and even dogs in patriotic style, to walk down Main Street to the Burkittsville Ruritan Community Center, where a pot-luck picnic follows. Mid July - Annual Burkittsville Ruritan Club Carnival at the Ruritan Community Center grounds, 500 East Main Street, Burkittsville. Plenty of good food, games, rides and free nightly musical entertainment. Food stand opens at 5 PM, rides open at 7 PM. Plenty of free parking and free admission. Mid August- Hunter safety course at the Burkittsville Ruritan Club Community Center. Three evenings of classroom instruction from 6-9 p.m.and a safe firearms handling session on Saturday morning. Participants must attend the complete course and pass a written test to receive their official Maryland Hunter Safety card, required by law to purchase a Maryland hunting license. To enroll call Sam Brown at 301-834-8796. October- Book Sale Every Saturday in October, South Mountain Heritage Society will sponsor a book sale. The German Reformed Church, at 3 East Main St. will be stocked full of used books, videos and prints. Proceeds benefit the SHMS mission to preserve Burkittsville's cultural heritage through the collection and preservation of historical objects and by aiding in historical research. For more information, call 301-834-5303. Fall- Basket Bingo. St.Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Call 301-834-9866 for more information. Fall-Harvest Homecoming Celebration. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Call 301-834-9866 for more information. Early November - Country Butchering (Fresh pork on sale at the Ruritan Community Center grounds, 500 East Main Street, Burkittsville) Friday, and Saturday, Call 301-371-7795. Country Breakfast- Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, pudding, hominy, coffee, orange juice and milk. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children (ages 6-12) and under age six free. November - Election of officers for South Mountain Heritage Society.Elections held for president, vice president; secretary; treasurer; and 4 board members. The president serves as board chair. Call 301-834-4337 for more information. December- Museum by Candlelight Tour. South Mountain Heritage Society participates in a county-wide program by opening the German Reformed Church to the public and offering an evening of Victorian Christmas displays, musical entertainment and light refreshments. The church is decked in holiday greens and lit by candlelight. Call 301-834-4337 for more information. December-Town Caroling-residents are invited to partricipate in an old-fashioned caroling event, gathering at the Christmas tree at St. Paul Lutheran Church and proceed down Main Street, caroling. Song sheets are provided and refreshments are served afterwards in the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Parish Center. December-Holiday Country Kitchen and Craft Show. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.5 East Main Street. Local crafts, photography and artwork are for sale in the church. Lunch in the Parish Center next door where hotdogs, hamburgers, fried oyster sandwiches,fries, apple dumplings and a table of homemade baked goods are sold. Call 301-834-9866..