2024 Calendar
To promote driving and share participation opportunities we have created a regional Calendar
of driving related events and happenings. MLMDC sponsored events are marked in bold on this version
Many activities and dates are provisional unless confirmed.
Please check back frequently for updates.
Additional private Member Only events are organized throughout the year by our Members.
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MLMDC 2024 CALENDAR
Club organized events are in bold. Please check our website often for the most current information on events.
January 6, 2024 (Saturday) MLMDC HOLIDAY GATHERING, Noon-4pm. CONFIRMED
DATE CHANGED TO SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2024. Same time and location.
Location: At the home of Mark and Marcy Eades, 1025 Bradford Lane, Mt Airy, MD 21771. Bring a dish and your holiday cheer. Contact: Claire Lacey, 410 660 6447, mlmdc2013@gmail.com.
January 20, 2024 (Saturday), 1pm-4pm. CONFIRMED MLMDC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 27th due to inclement weather. Same time and location.
Location Maryland Horse Library and Education Center, 321 Main Street, Reisterstown MD 21136. Parking lot next to building. Nominations and election of officers. The facility requests beverages only, no food. Contact the club, mlmdc2013@gmail.com.
February 29-March 3, 2024 (Thursday – Sunday) — CONFIRMED ADS Booth at Horse World Expo, PA. Pennsylvania Farm Show complex, 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Volunteers needed!- contact Claire Lacey 410 660 6447 or mlmdc2013@gmail.com
March 9, 2024 (Saturday), MLMDC MEMBER MEETING. 1pm-4pm. Location Maryland Horse Library and Education Center, 321 Main Street, Reisterstown MD 21136. Parking lot next to building.— mlmdc2013@gmail.com.
March 23 and 24, 2024 (Saturday/Sunday), 9am-3pm — CONFIRMED INTRODUCTION TO CARRIAGE DRIVING. Designed by the Education Committee for the new or aspiring driver. This is the perfect place to learn how to get started safely and economically. Clinicians: Anne Councill and Dana Bright. Details on our Clinics/Events page. Volunteers needed! Contact Claire Lacey 410 660 6447, mlmdc2013@gmail.com.
April 6, 2023 (Saturday), 10am – 4pm. CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED TO MAY 5TH. SPRING DAY IN THE PARK. Members and non-members welcome. Discount rate $10 for mail in registrations received by May 1st; day of event pay $20. Special Activity: Safety Dance. Contact Lisa Sipes, 443-878-7774.
April 26, 2024 (Friday), MARTIN'S CARRIAGE AUCTION. Location: Lebanon Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042. www.martinauctioneers.com. MLMDC MEET UP Lunchtime at the Auction!
April 28, 2024 (Sunday), 1pm - MLMDC MEMBER MEETING. CONFIRMED Location:Forever Spring Farm, Eldersburg. Contact the club, mlmdc2013@gmail.com. Claire Lacey 410-660-6447
May 5th, 2024 (Sunday), 10am- 4pm. RESCHEDULED SPRING DAY IN THE PARK. CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. See you at the Summer Day in the Park! Info on clinics-events page
May 19, 2024 (Saturday) MLMDC Ground Driving Clinic. POSTPONED. DATE TBA Location: Ellicott City, MD. with Clinician Claire Lacey and her horses. Members only. This clinic is designed for drivers interested in starting their own driving horses and drivers interested in learning new training techniques for intermediate horses. Registration Required as limited spaces. All Levels welcome. Contact the club, mlmdc2013@gmail.com. Claire Lacey 410-660-6447
May 18-19, 2024 James Shaull Wagon Train
May 31, 2024 (Friday) Elk Creek ADS Recognized Combined Test (CT). Location: Fair Hill International, 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921. See ADS Omnibus
June 1-2, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday), ELK CREEK HDT (Horse Driving Trial) ADS Recognized. Location: Fair Hill International, 378 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921. See ADS Omnibus. Volunteers are always welcome!
June 9, 2024 (Sunday), 10am – 3pm — SUMMER DAY IN THE PARK. Members and non-members welcome. Bring your own lunch, drinks and chair. Special Activity: TBA More info to follow on our Clinics/Events page. Location: Spring Valley Park, Winterstown, PA. Follow directions on registration form, GPS not reliable. Contact Lisa Sipes, 443-878-7774 mlmdc2013@gmail.com.. Registration Form on Clinics/Events Page.
June 27-28,2024 (Thursday/ Friday), Bird in Hand Carriage & General Auction
July 27, 2024 (Saturday), 1pm MLMDC Ice Cream Social & Member Meeting. location: Donna Patterson, Manchester, MD. Bring your own chair and picnic. Ice cream will be provided! Contact Claire Lacey 410 660 6447
August 4th, 2024 (Sunday), NEW! MLMDC Driving Derby. Location Harford County Equestrian Center, 608 N Tollgate Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014. Part of the Mid-Atlantic Driving Derby Series- 5 clubs, 6 competitions. More information on the series at https://bvdc.org/competitions#derbyseries. Enter as part of the series (you must register for the series BEFORE competing) or as a stand alone competition. Information on this event on our clinic-event page
August 7, 2024 (Wednesday). Howard County Fair. MLMDC Booth with horses and driving equipment. Meet and greet at the Equine Exhibit display stand.
August 25, 2024 (Sunday), MLMDC ADS Reecognized Dressage and Combined Test. 37720 Legard Farm Rd, Purcelllville, VA. Details on our clinics/ events page and at The American Driving Society omnibus
September 26-29, 2024 (Thursday-Sunday), ADS MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL DRIVE (MARD). Location: Off Ranger Skinner Road, Fair Hill NRMA, Elkton, MD. Information at https://www.americandrivingsociety.org in the ADS Omnibus Contact Secretary Heidi Ferguson Phone (302) 632 8024 Email recreational@americandrivingsociety.org MLMDC Member Meetup TBD.
October 5, 2024 (Saturday), MLMDC General Member Meeting 1pm-4pm. Location Maryland Horse Library and Education Center, 321 Main Street, Reisterstown MD 21136. Parking lot next to building.— mlmdc2013@gmail.com. Contact Claire 410 660 6447.
October 9-13, 2024, ADS 50th Anniversary and Annual Member Meeting, Big Sky Farm, 175 Tremont Place, Southern Pines, NC 28387-6900 www.americandrivingsociety.org
October 18, 2024 (Friday), TBC Martin's Fall Carriage Auction. Bidding in person and online. MLMDC member meetup at lunchtime! Location Lebanon Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042. www.martinauctioneers.com.
October 19, 2024 (Saturday) Old Tyme Carriage Day and Picnic Class. 11am- 3pm. Location Baltimore County Agricultural Center, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030. Contact Sue Fair, or Claire lacey, 410 660 6447 mlmdc2013@gmail.com. More information on our clinics/events page.
October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) 7pm ZOOM MLMDC Member 2025 Planning Meeting. Members, check your email for link to meeting. Contact Claire Lacey 410-660-6447 mlmdc2013@gmail.com
October 26, 2024 (Saturday), 10am – 3pm. MLMDC FALL DAY IN THE PARK. Members and non-members welcome. Join us for a Pot Luck Lunch and some Fall Fun! Lessons available. Use the REGISTRATION FORM on the Clinic/Events Page. Contact Lisa Sipes, 443-878-7774, mlmdc2013@gmail.com.
December 14, 2024 (Saturday), Noon The Great Lisbon "Farmers Feed the Hungry" Christmas Parade. www.LisbonChristmasParade.org. MLMDC members wishing to particicpate or assist please contact Sue Fair.
January 4, 2025 (Saturday) MLMDC HOLIDAY GATHERING, Noon-4pm. CONFIRMED
Location: At the home of Greg and Donna Patterson, 2786 Quantim Ct., Manchester MD Bring a dish and your holiday cheer. Contact: Claire Lacey, 410 660 6447, mlmdc2013@gmail.com.
January 18, 2024 (Saturday), 1pm-4pm. MLMDC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. CONFIRMED Location Maryland Horse Library and Education Center, 321 Main Street, Reisterstown MD 21136. Parking lot next to building. Nominations and election of officers. The facility requests beverages only, no food. Contact the club, mlmdc2013@gmail.com.
February 27-March 2, 2024 (Thursday – Sunday) — CONFIRMED ADS Booth at Horse World Expo, PA. Pennsylvania Farm Show complex, 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Volunteers needed!- contact Claire Lacey 410 660 6447 or mlmdc2013@gmail.com
In the works
To be continued... Check back often for updates and additional events.
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