Roots & Rhythm with the Carroll County Cloggers
Saturday, August 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
| $10 – $30Roots & Rhythm featuring the Carroll County Cloggers
Come Celebrate the National & Maryland Day of Clogging with this dynamic and entertaining afternoon of dance!
Experience the excitement of storytelling through dance as the rhythmic beats of the dancers’ feet create music all their own, bringing to life the rich traditions of this uniquely American art form. Enjoy lively dance parties inspired by cultures from around the world, featuring a mix of traditional favorites and contemporary tunes that are sure to get your toes tapping. Best of all, you’ll have the chance to join in the fun and try this joyful American folk dance for yourself! Whether you’re a lifelong dancer or simply curious to learn, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Featuring LIVE MUSIC from Carroll County’s own KNOCKNAREA.
We are the Carroll County Cloggers.
The Carroll County Cloggers are a program of the Carroll County Recreation and Parks Department, Westminster Area Recreation Council. The club was established in October 1979, making us the longest continuously active clogging group in the state of Maryland. Our mission is to keep Appalachian Clogging alive by educating the public and sharing our passion for this true American Art Form.
We are a non-competitive contemporary group. Our dances are done to assorted music genres with diverse choreography consisting of line dances, requiring no partner as well as group figure work with partners. We offer 3 types of memberships; General, Performance Team and Friendship making it easy to find the right fit for your interests.
Knocknarea
Tom & Dorothy Scanlan have been playing Irish music for over 15 years. They are multi-instrumentalists and singers who are passionate about continuing the Celtic tradition. Their band name comes from a mountain in County Sligo, at the top of which is the reputed burial cairn of Queen Medb, one of the most colorful individuals in Irish myth and the equal of any man! They have performed at festivals, special events, wineries, and the Maryland Renaissance Festival. You can hear them at local jam sessions as well.
Your Ticket Makes an IMPACT!
The Carroll County Arts Council is excited to introduce a NEW ticketing model that gives patrons a direct opportunity to support the arts in the ways that matter most to them.
Beginning with the 2026/27 Season, Arts Council-produced live performances will utilize a new tiered pricing structure designed to provide consistent, predictable, and flexible pricing while creating meaningful opportunities for community investment.
Whether you choose the Access, Support, or Sustain level, every ticket grants admission to the same great performance. The difference is simply how you choose to participate in strengthening the arts in Carroll County.
Your investment is transformed directly into:
- Youth Access to the Arts
- Artist Sustainability
- Community Gathering & Connection
- Cultural Infrastructure
Together, these investments help ensure that the arts remain accessible, vibrant, and impactful for current and future generations throughout Carroll County!
ACCESS Ticket Level – $20
Experience the arts and be part of the moment.
The Access Ticket is designed to ensure that everyone can take part in live arts experiences. This level supports the core production of the event and helps make high-quality programming accessible to the community.
SUPPORT Ticket Level – $25
Support the artists and strengthen the experience.
The Support Ticket goes beyond attendance—it helps sustain the artists and creative professionals who make the work possible. Your support contributes to fair compensation and ensures that we can continue presenting high-quality performances for the community.
SUSTAIN Ticket Level – Pay What You Will Starting at $30
Champion the arts and power what comes next.
The Sustain Ticket is an investment in the future of the arts in Carroll County. In addition to supporting tonight’s performance and the artists on stage, you are helping expand youth access to the arts, support local artist sustainability, cultivate community gathering opportunities, and strengthen our county’s cultural infrastructure.
