Cold Saturday Farm Wedding Venue | Finksburg, MD
Historic 1765 Estate with Multiple Rustic Wedding Spaces (Up to 250 Guests)
Cold Saturday Farm
http://www.coldsaturdayfarm.com
3251 Gamber Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
Cold Saturday Farm in Finksburg, Maryland
Cold Saturday Farm is a historic 55-acre wedding venue located at 3251 Gamber Road in Finksburg, MD, in Carroll County. The property blends authentic agricultural history with thoughtfully renovated event spaces, offering couples a private, one-event-per-day experience.
With roots dating back to 1765, the estate has served as a gentry farm, Civil War hospital, and family homestead. Today, it offers multiple indoor and outdoor venues across rolling hills, wooded areas, stone structures, and open green lawns.
Cold Saturday hosts weddings in April, May, June, September, October, and November.
Guest Capacity
Cold Saturday Farm offers three primary reception venues:
The Overlook – up to 250 guests
The Courtyard – up to 100 guests
The Orchard Barn – up to 75 guests (best suited for ceremonies or cocktail hour; smaller receptions possible)
Couples have access to all three spaces and open green areas to design their ideal wedding-day flow.
The Overlook (Most Popular Reception Space)
4,000 square feet
Reception capacity: 250 guests
Tented structure with panoramic farm views
The Overlook sits at one of the highest vantage points on the property, overlooking rolling hills, fields, a covered bridge, and Beaver Run Creek. It is ideal for larger guest counts and sunset receptions.
Tables & Chairs Included:
60” white round tables
Up to 250 white padded folding chairs
The Courtyard
2,000 square feet
Reception capacity: 100 guests
Originally part of the farm’s horse ring, the Courtyard is bordered by an original fieldstone wall and spruce trees. Glass garage-style doors allow for flexible indoor-outdoor transitions.
Tables & Chairs Included:
Brown rectangular farm tables
Up to 100 matching brown chairs
Furniture cannot be swapped between venues, though outside rentals are permitted.
The Orchard Barn
1,400 square feet
Reception capacity: 75 guests
Once used for hay storage, the Orchard Barn has been renovated with cedar flooring, exposed timber beams, and iron chandeliers. Floor-to-ceiling barn doors open to panoramic field and forest views.
This space is often used for:
Intimate receptions
Cocktail hours
Indoor ceremony backup
The Green (Outdoor Ceremony Space)
An acre of manicured lawn located between the Manor House and the Gazebo.
Ceremony capacity: up to 250 guests
Popular ceremony location
The Gazebo was hand-built on the property and serves as a focal point for outdoor ceremonies. The surrounding landscape includes ornamental trees, wildflower gardens, stone walls, and historic farm architecture.
There is no additional ceremony fee for couples married on the property.
Photography Opportunities
Cold Saturday Farm offers numerous historic and scenic backdrops, including:
1765 Manor House exterior
Carriage House
Stone Bridge
Early American Schoolhouse
Log Cabin
Hidden Gate
Covered bridge views
Rolling hills and pastureland
Interior access to the Manor House is not permitted, as it is a private residence, but exterior photography is welcome.
Booking & Requirements
To secure a date:
$2,000 non-refundable down payment
Signed contract required
Remaining balance due 30 days before the event
Rental Timeline:
Friday/Saturday access: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Live/amplified music ends at 10:00 PM
Cleanup and vendor departure by 11:00 PM
Sunday/weekday events end one hour earlier
Cold Saturday hosts one wedding per day.
Vendor Policy
Cold Saturday Farm does not maintain a preferred vendor list.
Couples may choose their own vendors with the following requirements:
Caterers and bartenders must be licensed and insured
No drop-off catering
No food prepared by family or friends
Alcohol service must be professionally managed
Multi-Day Packages
Discounted multi-day packages are available and may include:
Rehearsal dinner space
Extended setup time
Sunday brunch
2–3 day customized rental options
Availability varies by date.
Venue Style & Experience
Cold Saturday Farm is ideal for couples who want:
Authentic historic farm architecture
Multiple ceremony and reception options
Large guest capacity flexibility
One-event-per-day exclusivity
Rolling Maryland countryside views
Rustic character without industrial styling
The atmosphere leans historic, romantic, and agricultural — not modern ballroom or industrial warehouse.
Planning Insight
Because couples have access to multiple venues on the property, planning clear ceremony-to-cocktail-to-reception transitions is important.
Confirm:
Which primary reception venue fits your guest count
Rain plan logistics
Vendor arrival schedule
Music cutoff timing
The flexibility of the property allows for a highly customized wedding-day flow.
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