CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL OCTOBER

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1 CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL OCTOBER 2017

2 PRESENTS A YEAR OF EVENTS BEYOND THE GARDEN GATES GARDEN TOUR May 20 & 21 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Sunday Evenings June, July & August SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE Thursday Mornings June, July & August FREDERICK S 4TH AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION July 4 FREDERICK WINE FESTIVAL August 5 IN THE STREET September 9 THE HOLIDAYS IN HISTORIC FREDERICK November & December FOR MORE INFO CITY (2489) Celebrate celebratefrederick THE FREDERICK MARRIOTT CAMPUS - WESTVIEW DRIVE COURTYARD MARRIOTT - marriott.com/wasfd FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES MARRIOTT - marriott.com/wasfr RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT - marriott.com/wasrf TOWNEPLACE SUITES MARRIOTT - marriott.com/wasft LOCALLY OPERATED BY PLAMONDON HOSPITALITY PARTNERS

3 WELCOME to Frederick County During the spring, summer and fall seasons, opportunities abound to celebrate nature in all its glory. Explore the great outdoors with reckless abandon in the northern region of our county, well-known for its dazzling 78-foot cascading waterfall, the peaceful serenity of one of the oldest grottoes in the western hemisphere and the quiet, soothing elegance of luxury log cabins. Brilliant fall foliage adds a colorful backdrop for the countless events and harvest festivals that fill the season. Enjoy a relaxing getaway to Frederick County, Maryland and you ll soon discover that threads of our rich past are woven through to our present. The historic sites and museums of Frederick County provide visitors with a living reminder of our colorful heritage. BEGIN YOUR VISIT Welcome! Begin your visit at The Frederick Visitor Center at 151 S East Street in historic Downtown Frederick ( ) or at one of Frederick County s Information Centers: I-70 East ( ) and West ( ) at South Mountain, US15 South at the Mason-Dixon Welcome Center ( ) or Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center (seasonal hours: ). At these centers you can get up-to-date information on events, historic attractions, shopping, dining, accommodations and much more. 1

4 GUIDED DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS Heritage Frederick Walking Tours Heritage Frederick walking tours begin at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E Church St. Frederick Historic Downtown Frederick Walking Tour Explore some of the city s outstanding sites, people and events through a guided tour of Downtown Frederick. 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sat 11am; Sun 1:30pm. $ April October. Civil War Walking Tour First Saturday of the month 11am. $ April October. Art & Architecture Walking Tour 2nd Saturday of the month. 11am. $ April October. Drunk & Disorderly: Frederick in the Civil War 4th Saturday of the month. 7pm. $ April September. Murder and Mayhem Tour October 7, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28. 7pm. $ African-American History Walking Tour May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16 11am. $ This Heritage Frederick walking tour starts at the Roger Brooke Taney House 121 S Bentz St. Frederick National Museum of Civil War Medicine Walking Tours NMCWM will offer walking tours on First Saturday from May October at 3pm. $ Pay what you please. 48 E Patrick St. Frederick Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick Maryland Heritage Tours offers a variety of options, including: Candlelight Ghost Tours, historic Mount Olivet Cemetery Tours, and Civil War Discovery Tours, both day and evening. Regularly scheduled tours and private group tours are available year-round. $ A TASTE OF FREDERICK COUNTY Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries craft-beverages Distillery Lane Ciderworks Self-guided tours are available Gapland Rd. Jefferson $ Flying Dog Brewery Tours offered Thursday Saturday Wedgewood Blvd. Frederick Frederick Wine Trail Travel historic roads leading to vintage destinations on the Frederick Wine Trail. Enjoy yearround events, tastings and tours. Monocacy Brewing Company Tours offered the 3rd Saturday of every month N Market St. Frederick Taste Frederick Food Tours Embark on a 3-hour guided walking tour and culinary adventure through historic Downtown Frederick. Wednesday Sunday, March November. $

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7 TOUR THE GREAT OUTDOORS Guided tours with professional outfitters. Rafting, tubing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, hiking, rock climbing, wilderness skills, orienteering, family adventures, corporate development, bike rentals for C&O Canal trips and guided tours with historians are all available. River & Trail Outfitters or $ Harpers Ferry Adventure Center $ Cunningham Falls State Park dnr2.maryland. gov/publiclands/pages/western/ cunningham.aspx Catoctin Mountain Park Frederick County Parks and Recreation SELF-GUIDED TOURS Brochures for these free self-guided tours are available at the Frederick Visitor Center 151 S East St. Frederick or at Downtown Frederick Walking Tour Take the self-guided walking tour in our Visitor Guide. African-American Heritage Sites Walking Tour Covered Bridges Driving Tour Francis Scott Key s Frederick Tour Heritage Bicycle Tours APPS FOR EXPLORING For a unique way to get more information at your fingertips, try one of these great apps. Frederick Walking Tour This FREE app features a documentary style presentation of Frederick s rich history to be enjoyed on foot or at home. Maryland Civil War Trails This FREE app is the ultimate travel guide and planning tool for Maryland s Civil War Trails.. Destination Frederick County Visitor Guide This FREE app is a clickable version of Visit Frederick, the official Visitor Guide of Frederick County, MD, and includes links and special in-app only content. To learn more and to download, visit 5

8 Family the farm a self-guided farm adventure ONE WEEKEND ONLY Sat., Oct am-4pm Sun., Oct pm Enjoy Frederick s finest farms, hands-on activities for kids, displays, demonstrations, and farm fresh products for sale

9 CALENDAR of Events APRIL 1 APRIL FIRST SATURDAY Enjoy late night shopping, dining, gallery openings and live music. 5 9pm. Downtown Frederick Historic District APRIL 2 FLYING DOG UNIVERSITY: BEER GEEK TOUR In-depth look at the brewing process, fermentation, yeast management, quality control and packaging. Taste new releases, pilot batches and vintage beer. 11:30am 1:30pm & 3 5pm. Flying Dog Brewery 4607 Wedgewood Blvd. Frederick $ APRIL 6 THE QUEBE SISTERS The heart of Texas comes to Frederick when these triple-threat fiddle champions storm the stage in sweet harmony. 7:30pm. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick $ APRIL 6 9 CAROLINA MUDCATS Fireworks on Friday! Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick $ APRIL 8 FERMENTED FUN Experience craft brews at three breweries! 12:30pm. Bus trip begins and ends at the Hampton Inn 5311 Buckeystown Pike Frederick $ APRIL 8 PIANO BATTLE Two pianists. Six rounds. You be the judge! 8pm. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick $

10 APRIL 8 9 & 15 WALKERSVILLE SOUTHERN RAILROAD BUNNY TRAINS Visit with the Bunny on the train! 11am, 1 & 3pm. Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville $ APRIL POTOMAC NATIONALS APRIL 13 MIDDLETOWN TOWN TALKS: A 250TH COMMEMORATIVE EVENT Explore the fascinating history of the National Road. Antique cars parked on Main St., weather permitting. 6:30 8:30pm. Town Hall 31 W Main St. Middletown APRIL 14 GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS All are welcome to commemorate the last hours of Jesus life before his death on the cross.12pm. National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S Seton Ave. Emmitsburg APRIL 15 EGG ROLL AT ROSE HILL MANOR Bring your basket! Egg rolls, pony rides, hay rides, face painting, inflatables, and the Easter Bunny! 10am 4pm. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums 1611 N Market St. Frederick $ APRIL 15 EGG-CITEMENT AT WESTVIEW Hunt for candy and toys and take photos with the Easter Bunny! 11am 2pm. Westview Promenade 5243 Buckeystown Pike Frederick APRIL 15 EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST AND EGG HUNT Photos, face painting, and crafts. Breakfast 8am. Egg hunt follows. Adventure Park USA W Baldwin Rd. Monrovia $ APRIL SALEM RED SOX Fireworks on Friday! Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick $ APRIL 22 NATURE FEST AT CATOCTIN CREEK PARK Celebrate Earth Day with live animal presentations, nature walks, exhibits, campfire activities, kids crafts, silent auction, and park conservation projects.10am 2pm. Catoctin Creek Park 2929 Sumantown Rd. Middletown APRIL 22 FREDERICK CRAFT SPIRITS FESTIVAL Maryland s only official distillery festival. A Frederick News-Post event. 200 East Art Haus (Old FNP building) 200 E Patrick St. Frederick $ frederickspiritsfestival.com 8

11 APRIL 22 BLUEGRASS, BREW, & BBQ FESTIVAL Maryland craft beer, bluegrass music, and vendors. 11am 6pm. Red Shedman Farm Brewery Glissans Mill Rd. Mt. Airy $ APRIL 23 CAR, TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE SUPER SHOW Hundreds of vehicles, outdoor rides and attractions. 12 4pm. Adventure Park USA W Baldwin Rd. Monrovia $ APRIL 26 FLYING DOG FILM SERIES: BULL DURHAM The Flying Dog Movie Series features cult classics and craft beers. Happy hour begins at 6:30pm prior to each screening. 7:30pm. Rated R. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick $ APRIL CAROLINA MUDCATS Fireworks on Friday! Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick $ APRIL 29 CHILDREN S FESTIVAL Hands-on activities and entertainment for children while parents learn more about local early childhood programs and services. 10am 3pm. Baker Park Bandshell. 121 N Bentz St. Frederick APRIL 29 FISHING RODEO Anglers 15 years and under, accompanied by an adult. Bring tackle and bait. Registration required am. Gambrill State Park 8002 Gambrill Park Rd. Frederick $ APRIL SPRING FESTIVAL AT ROSE HILL MANOR Exhibits, hayrides, animals, food, crafts, children s hands-on crafts, games & family activities. Saturday morning tractor pull. Carriage museum, hayrides, crafts, games and Manor House tours. 10am 4pm. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums 1611 N Market St. Frederick $ MAY MAY 1 3 MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS MAY 4 ZORÁ STRING QUARTET Cello, violin, and viola. 7:30pm. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick $ MAY 5 PETE SEEGER: THE STORM KING GRAMMY award-winner Jeff Haynes sets Seeger s stories, lyrics, and voice to live music and video. 8pm. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick $ MAY 6 FIRST SATURDAY MAYFEST! Celebrate all things Spring with Mayfest! Enjoy late night shopping, dining, gallery openings and live music. 10am 9pm. Downtown Frederick Historic District

12 MAY 6 WALKERSVILLE SOUTHERN RAILROAD OPENING DAY Locomotives on display. Train videos in the museum. Diesel switching engine cab rides every 30 minutes from 9am 1pm. Regular rides 11am & 2pm. Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville $ MAY 6 FERMENTED FUN See April 8. MAY 6 LIVE MUSIC AT THE CATOCTIN BREEZE VINEYARD Enjoy award-winning wines while listening to live music by David Davol. 2 5pm. Catoctin Breeze Vineyard Roddy Rd. Thurmont MAY 6 7 FREDERICK RUNNING FESTIVAL 5K, Kids Fun Run and Health & Fitness Expo Saturday; Half-marathon and two-person relay Sunday. Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St. Frederick $ MAY 6 7 SPRING IN THE VILLAGE/ART AT THE FURNACE Juried arts and crafts festival that benefits restoration of the village s historic structures. Art, crafts, flowers, heirloom plants and herbs, wine, children s activities, tours, demonstrations, music & food. Sat 10am 5pm; Sun 12 5pm. Historic Village of Catoctin Furnace Catoctin Furnace Rd. Thurmont MAY 6 7 SARAH S GARDEN SOCIAL AT HARRIET CHAPEL Traditional acoustic music, flowering plants, beekeeping demonstrations and crafts. Sat 9am 3pm (Blessing of the animals 12pm); Sun 12 3pm (Blessing of the bikes 12pm). Harriet Chapel Catoctin Furnace Rd. Thurmont MAY 7 MAY CROWNING Following the 12pm Mass, join us for the floral crowning of the 25-foot tall statue of Mary that sits atop a 95 foot tower. 1pm. National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Rd. Emmitsburg spiritual-activities.html MAY 7 SHAUN TIRRELL AND ERIC HIMY, PIANISTS International concert pianists Shaun Tirrell and Eric Himy will raise the roof on Calvary s sanctuary as they duel on two concert pianos. 3 4:30pm. Calvary United Methodist Church 131 W 2nd St. Frederick MAY 7 FLYING DOG UNIVERSITY: BEER GEEK TOUR See April 2. MAY 9 11 DOWN EAST WOOD DUCKS 10

13 MAY 11, 18 & 25 5! Happy hour on the creek with live music! 21 and up. 5 8pm. Carroll Creek Amphitheater Frederick $ MAY 12 ART & WINE STROLL Meet local artists, sip wine samplings, listen to local music. East Main and Water Sts. Thurmont MAY 13 MID-MARYLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL Highland games, Celtic rock, traditional music, and bagpipes. 9am 6pm. Mt. Airy Fire Department Carnival Grounds 1003 Twin Arch Rd. Mt. Airy $ MAY 13 MARYLAND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL More than 25 Maryland brewing companies and 175+ unique, local beers. Bluegrass/Americana/folk music, art and vendors. 1:30 5pm. $ Carroll Creek Park 44 S Market St. Frederick MAY 13 NATIONAL HERB DAY AT SCHIFFERSTADT A celebration of the benefits and versatility of herbs. Make herbal salves, lotions, and teas. Learn about plants in the Heritage Garden. 11:30am 3pm. Schifferstadt Architectural Museum 1110 Rosemont Ave. Frederick MAY 13 BARK IN THE PARK Off-leash areas, agility course, fashion show and adoption opportunites. 10am 2pm. Utica District Park B Old Frederick Rd. Frederick $ MAY 17 WEDNESDAYS AT WESTVIEW Free concerts on the Promenade. Third Wednesday of the month from May Sept. 6 8pm. Westview Promenade 5243 Buckeystown Pike Frederick S. Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD Free tours daily, 10am-3pm Free museum, visitor center & movie about Elizabeth Ann Seton s life For upcoming events, visit setonshrine.org. THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON 11

14 MAY STS. PETER & PAUL SPRING GREEK FESTIVAL Celebrate Greek customs, authentic cuisine, live music, and traditional dance. Greek art, jewelry, books, and religious icons for sale.11am 8pm. Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church 920 W 7th St. Frederick MAY THE THING A Frederick News-Post event. Local bands in Downtown Frederick $ MAY WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS Fireworks Friday & Saturday! MAY 20 MIDDLETOWN TOWN TALKS: A 250TH COMMEMORATIVE EVENT Stroll through historic Middletown with local architectural historians and a Senior Architectural Historian from the National Park Service. 11am. Town Hall 31 W Main St. Middletown MAY 20 LIVE IT UP AT THE DELAPLAINE An artful evening of great music, fabulous cuisine, open bar, and more! 7 11pm. The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 40 S Carroll St. Frederick $ MAY 20 MT. AIRY SPRING FESTIVAL Crafters, vendors, kids park, entertainment.10am 6pm. Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds 1008 Twin Arch Rd. Mt. Airy MAY THE FREDERICK COIN & CURRENCY SHOW More than 30 dealers buy and sell old and new U.S. and World coins and currency. Free appraisals. Sat 9am 6pm; Sun 9am 4pm. Frederick Elks Club 289 Willowdale Dr. Frederick MAY BEYOND THE GARDEN GATES GARDEN TOUR Unique self-guided tour featuring public and private gardens. Live musicians and plein air artists. 1 5pm. Downtown Frederick Hospitality Center 101 N Court St. Frederick $ garden-tour MAY THE FREDERICK CHORALE PRESENTS AMERICAN VOICES American secular music and traditional folk songs. Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ 15 W Church St. Frederick MAY & STEAM TRAIN EXCURSIONS Experience the exciting sights, smells, and sounds of steam trains.11am, 1pm & 3pm. Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville $ MAY 21 MARYLAND ENDURANCE CHALLENGE 3, 6 & 12-hour timed bike rides over pristine roads in scenic northern Frederick County. Benefits SHIP. 7am 7pm. Mount St. Mary s University Old Emmitsburg Rd. Emmitsburg $ MAY 24 FLYING DOG FILM SERIES: HAPPY GILMORE See April MAY BUIES CREEK ASTROS Fireworks Friday & Saturday!

15 MAY LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION The National Park Service honors the casualties of the Battle of the Monocacy with 2,200 flags. 9am 4pm. Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center 5201 Urbana Pike Frederick MAY 28 A WALK THROUGH HISTORY Take a stroll through Memorial Park; learn about Memorial Day, the creation of the park, the history of the monuments, and the wars the stones represent. 10am. Memorial Park 2nd and Bentz Sts. Frederick MAY 29 HAND ON THE THROTTLE Hands-on experience inside a coalfired steam locomotive with an experienced engineer. 18 & up with valid driver s license. Reservations and protective clothing required. Every 30 minutes 8 9:30am. Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville $ JUNE JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 5! See May 11. JUNE 2 MID-MARYLAND SPORT & FITNESS EXPO A Frederick News-Post event. Frederick Indoor Sports Center 1845 Brookfield Ct. Frederick $ JUNE 2 4 FREDERICK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Juried art; more than 120 national artists. Fri 7 9pm; Sat 10am 6pm; Sun 11am 5pm. Carroll Creek Park 100 S East St. Frederick programs/festival-of-the-arts JUNE 3 FIRST SATURDAY Enjoy late night shopping, dining, gallery openings and live music while enjoying our local art and murals. 5 9pm. Downtown Frederick Historic District JUNE 3 4 STEAM TRAIN EXCURSIONS See May 20. JUNE 4 6 POTOMAC NATIONALS Fireworks Sunday! Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick $ JUNE 10 BARNSTORMERS TOUR Self-guided tour to explore barns and their importance to Frederick s agricultural heritage.10am 4pm. Private farms in Frederick County $

16 JUNE 10 GREAT DEADMAN S DOWN HILL RUN The fastest mile you may ever run! Ride the hay wagon up to the start. Finish with a homemade ice cream sundae. Register at Square Corner Park 3:30pm; 1st race 5pm. Square Corner Park 1 E Potomac St. Brunswick $ JUNE 10 MIDDLETOWN TOWN TALKS: A 250TH COMMEMORATIVE EVENT Try your hand at milking a cow, enjoy fresh ice cream and listen to Middletown farmers talk about the agricultural history of the beautiful Middletown Valley. 10am 12pm. South Mountain Creamery 8305 Bolivar Rd. Middletown JUNE FIBER FEST Local yarn dyers and spinners, animal displays, fiber products. Sat 10am 4pm; Sun 11am 3pm. The Frederick News-Post 351 Ballenger Center Dr. Frederick JUNE 11, 18 & 25 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN BAKER PARK Free Sunday night concerts in Baker Park! Canned donations benefit the Frederick Food Bank. 7 8:30pm Baker Park Bandshell 121 N Bentz St. Frederick summer-concert-series JUNE LYNCHBURG HILLCATS Fireworks Friday & Saurday! JUNE 16 MOVIE NIGHT ON THE CREEK Movie Night, outdoor theater style! Bring a blanket and a lawn chair. 7pm. Carroll Creek Amphitheater Frederick JUNE 17 FRONTIER DAY AT SCHIFFERSTADT Interpreters describe settler life near Fredericktown in the 18th century. House, museum and garden tours with a scavenger hunt. 11am 4pm. Schifferstadt Architectural Museum 1110 Rosemont Ave. Frederick JUNE MARYLAND LAVENDER FESTIVAL AT SPRINGFIELD MANOR Live music, vendors, fresh & dried lavender and herbs. Sample wines and Lavender Gin (21+). 9am 4pm. Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery Auburn Rd. Thurmont $ JUNE 21 WEDNESDAYS AT WESTVIEW See May 17. JUNE CAMARO NATIONALS More than 400 Camaros from more than 25 states on display. 8am 4pm. Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St. Frederick $ JUNE FREDERICK FILM FESTIVAL The art of film. Fri 2pm; Sat 10am. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick $ JUNE FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL First year! 11am 6pm. Linganore Winecellars Glissans Mill Rd. Mt. Airy $

17 JUNE WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS JUNE 28 FLYING DOG FILM SERIES: TOP GUN See April JUNE 29 SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE Just for kids! Comedy, music, dance and more! Canned donations benefit the Frederick Food Bank.10 10:45am. Baker Park Bandshell 121 N Bentz St. Frederick summerfest-family-theatre JUNE 30 LYNCHBURG HILLCATS Fireworks! Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick $ JULY JULY 1 FIRST SATURDAY Dress up your dog and join the Pooch Parade! Enjoy late night shopping, dining, gallery openings and live music. 5 9pm. Downtown Frederick Historic District JULY 1 ELK RUN FAME FESTIVAL Fame weekend with 12 performers in support of Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise. Wines matched with appetizers. 12 6pm. Elk Run Vineyards Liberty Rd. Mt. Airy $ JULY 1 3 LYNCHBURG HILLCATS Fireworks Saturday & Sunday! JULY 4 FREDERICK S 4TH AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Volleyball tournament, PB&J tent, live entertainment, bath tub races at Culler Lake, fireworks in Baker Park. 12pm dusk. Baker Park 121 N Bentz St. Frederick fredericks-fourth JULY 4 THE BARBARA FRITCHIE CLASSIC This motorcycle race is in its 96th year and is the oldest running dirt track race in America! 10am 5pm. Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St. Frederick $ JULY 6, 13, 20 & 27 SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE See June 29. JULY 6,13, 20 & 27 5! See May

18 JULY 7 10 MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS Fireworks Friday Sunday! JULY 9, 16, 23 & 30 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN BAKER PARK See June 11. JULY 15 &16 SUMMER REGGAE FESTIVAL Sample wines and enjoy live bands, tours, arts & crafts. 11am 6pm. Linganore Winecellars Glissans Mill Rd. Mt. Airy $ JULY 19 WEDNESDAYS AT WESTVIEW See May 17. JULY WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS Fireworks Friday & Saturday! JULY 21 MOVIE NIGHT ON THE CREEK See June 16. JULY 31 MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS AUGUST AUGUST 1 2 MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS AUGUST 3 & 10 SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE See June 29. AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 5! See May 11. AUGUST 5 FIRST SATURDAY ART ATTACK Enjoy late night shopping, dining, gallery openings and live music with an ART theme this month! 5 9pm. Downtown Frederick Historic District AUGUST 5 FREDERICK WINE FESTIVAL 2nd annual Frederick Wine Festival! 11am 5pm VIP admission; 1 5pm general admission. Carroll Creek Park between Market and East Sts. Frederick $ frederick-wine-festival AUGUST 6, 13, 20 & 27 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN BAKER PARK See June

19 AUGUST 8 10 WINSTON-SALEM DASH Fireworks Friday & Saturday! AUGUST TOUR DE FREDERICK Cycling routes for all abilities and a finish line party too! Fri 4 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am 4:30pm; Sun 8 11am. Walkersville Volunteer Fire Hall 79 W Frederick St. Frederick $ AUGUST POTOMAC NATIONALS AUGUST 12 THE NATIONAL CLUSTERED SPIRES HIGH WHEEL RACE The Nation s only race of its kind! Knicker-wearing riders from all over the world will compete on 130+ year-old bicycles on a half-mile loop beginning at Brewer s Alley 124 N Market St. Frederick AUGUST TASTE OF LINGANORE Music, wine tastings, vendors. 11am 6pm. Linganore Winecellars Glissans Mill Rd. Mt. Airy $ AUGUST 16 WEDNESDAYS AT WESTVIEW See May 17. AUGUST 18 MOVIE NIGHT ON THE CREEK See June 16. AUGUST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW AND WORLD WAR II WEEKEND Antique car show on Sat 10am 3pm. Encamped soldier and civilian interpreters, living history demos, mini golf on Sun 11am 4pm. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums 1611 N Market St. Frederick AUGUST WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS AUGUST 26 POTOMAC STREET MILE Competitive running event for all ages. T-shirts, free ice cream and music. Youth 12 and under; teens 13-18; adults 19+. Registration opens at 8:30am; Fun Run at 10am; heats thereafter. Prizes awarded. Square Corner Park 1 E Potomac St. Brunswick $ AUGUST 27 SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Help us celebrate Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton s birthday! 1:30pm. National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S Seton Ave. Emmitsburg AUGUST SALEM RED SOX SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1 4 POTOMAC NATIONALS Fireworks Friday Sunday! SEPTEMBER 2 FIRST SATURDAY Shop local! Enjoy late night shopping, dining, gallery openings and live music with a focus on supporting local businesses. 5 9pm. Downtown Frederick Historic District

20 SEPTEMBER 2 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Ice cream and root beer floats in Heritage Garden. Old-fashioned crafts and games. Heritage Frederick 24 E Church St. Frederick SEPTEMBER 7, 14 & 21 5! See May 11. SEPTEMBER 8 OCTOBER 31 FALL FUN FESTIVAL AT GAVER FARM Family fun on the farm! Daily, 10am 6pm Detrick Rd. Mt. Airy $ SEPTEMBER 9 MARKET STREET MILE Kick off In The Street with this onemile run down Market Street! For beginners and experts alike. 8:45am. Registration and Starting Line at YMCA 1000 N Market St. Frederick $ in-the-street/market-street-mile/ SEPTEMBER 9 IN THE STREET Nine blocks of themed fun, including areas highlighting children s activities, art, history, sports and more. Four stages of live entertainment and local food and brews! 11am 5pm. Downtown Frederick & Carroll Creek Park Frederick in-the-street SEPTEMBER 9 UP THE CREEK Special after-party follows the official close of In The Street. Live music. 21 and up. 5 9pm. Carroll Creek Amphitheater Frederick in-the-street/up-the-creek SEPTEMBER 15 MOVIE NIGHT ON THE CREEK See June 16. SEPTEMBER THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR 18,000 competitive exhibits. Livestock, home arts, farm & garden, 4-H/FFA, carnival rides and games. Premier showcase for agriculture and ag education. Fri 9/ pm; 9/16 9/23 9am 10pm. Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St. Frederick $ SEPTEMBER 15 MIDDLETOWN TOWN TALKS: A 250TH COMMEMORATIVE EVENT Bring your Middletown memorabilia for a local expert to review its rarity. See the new Heritage Gallery in Town Hall. 6:30 8:30pm. Town Hall 31 W Main St. Middletown $

21 SEPTEMBER 17 GRAN FONDO MARYLAND Start and finish at the Frederick Visitor Center! Four timed sections include some of our North America s longest and most challenging competitive cycling terrain. 8am 5pm. Frederick Visitor Center 151 S East St.Frederick $ championshipseries.com/frederick-md SEPTEMBER 20 WEDNESDAYS AT WESTVIEW See May 17. SEPTEMBER FALL AT CRUMLAND FARMS Screamland Farms, Zombie Paintball, and Escape the Woodshed. Weekends at Crumland Farms 7612 Willow Rd. Frederick $ SEPTEMBER 30 ART AT THE POINT Regional art, live music, silent auction and children s activities.10am 4pm Clay St. Point of Rocks SEPTEMBER 30 NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY AT MONOCACY BATTLEFIELD Help with the beautification project to continue preserving our natural and cultural resources for future generations. 9am 12pm. Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center 5201 Urbana Pike Frederick SEPTEMBER 30 NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY AT GAMBRILL PARK Give back to your public land by joining a small crew for a morning of cleanup at Gambrill State Park. 9am 12pm Gambrill Park Rd. Frederick dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/gambrill.aspx SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 1 FREDERICK S OKTOBERFEST Celebrate in the style of the traditional German Volksfest (Folk festival). Authentic German cuisine and music. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek. Good Beer, No Schnitzel VIP event Fri 6 9pm. General admission Sat 11am 10pm; Sun 11am 6pm. Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St. Frederick $ OCTOBER OCTOBER 1 ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE FOR THE SEA SERVICES Honor Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Patroness of Sea Services, and pay tribute to servicemen and women of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, Coast Guard, and U.S. Public Health. 3pm. Basilica of The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S Seton Ave. Emmitsburg OCTOBER 1 TEA AT THE TEA ROOM Traditional tea service and beautiful fall scenery at one of Frederick s oldest gathering places. Reservations required. Gambrill State Park-High Knob Area 8346 High Knob Rd. Frederick $ OCTOBER 1, 7 8, 14 15, & FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN RIDES Experience the beauty of autumn from the train! 11am & 2pm. Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville $

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23 OCTOBER 6 7, & FALL AT CRUMLAND FARMS See September 29. OCTOBER 7 FIRST SATURDAY SPIRITS OF THE SEASON! Enjoy late night shopping, dining, gallery openings, ghost tours, and live music. 5 9pm. Downtown Frederick Historic District OCTOBER 7 8 BRUNSWICK RAILROAD DAYS 2017 Model train exhibits, passenger train rides, kid s activities, pony rides, food, entertainment. 10am 5pm. 1 W Potomac St. Downtown Brunswick OCTOBER 7 WASHINGTON METRO DACHTOBERFEST Blessing of the animals, wiener races, costume parade and Woofminster Dog Show. 9am 4:30pm. Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St. Bldgs. 13, 14, & 14A Frederick $ org OCTOBER 7 MT. AIRY FALL FESTIVAL Crafters, vendors, kids park, entertainment.10am 5pm. Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds 1008 Twin Arch Rd. Mt. Airy OCTOBER 7 8 FALL FESTIVAL AT ROSE HILL MANOR Hayrides, farm exhibits, demos, animals, hands-on crafts, games. Saturday morning tractor pull. Sunday afternoon cake auction and kiddie pedal tractor pull. 10am 4pm. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums 1611 N Market St. Frederick $ OCTOBER 7 8 EXPLORER S FESTIVAL Fresh and hard cider tastings, fresh apples, food pairings, orchard tours, and beekeeping demos. Distillery Lane Ciderworks 5533 Gapland Rd. Jefferson $ OCTOBER 7 8 AUTUMN REGGAE FESTIVAL Sample wines and enjoy live bands, tours, arts & crafts. 11am 6pm. Linganore Winecellars Glissans Mill Rd. Mt. Airy $ OCTOBER 13 14, & BACK FROM THE DEAD CEMETERY WALK Inspiring dramatization; martyrs and saints come to life to tell their stories. 14 & up. 30-minute walks begin every 15 minutes 6:30 8:30pm. National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S Seton Ave. Emmitsburg $ OCTOBER FALL FEST AT CATOCTIN FURNACE Tour historic furnace and houses. See new exhibits in the Museum of the Ironworker, make a corncob doll, and enjoy apple cider and baked goods. Fri 12 4pm; Sat 10am 4pm. Catoctin Furnace at Cunningham Falls State Park Catoctin Furnace Rd. Thurmont $ OCTOBER COLORFEST Nationally recognized juried artisan and craft show. 9am 5pm. Community Park Thurmont OCTOBER 20 HALLOWEEN IN BAKER PARK Guided Halloween themed tours through Baker Park with Halloween characters and surprises. Trunk or treat, scary pool house, and bandshell entertainment. Pre-register. 6:30pm. Baker Park 121 N Bentz St. Frederick $ OCTOBER 20 MOVIE NIGHT ON THE CREEK See June

24 OCTOBER 21 SPIRITS OF THE FURNACE Guided tours through historic village with a seasonal twist. Volunteers will share stories based on local lore and historical events. Reservations required. 7pm 9pm. Catoctin Furnace at Cunningham Falls State Park Catoctin Furnace Rd. Thurmont $ OCTOBER OKTOBERFEST AT SCHIFFERSTADT Traditional autumn festival on the grounds of a picturesque, historic German farmhouse. Juried arts and crafts, German food and drink, oompah band, and colonial history demonstrators. Sat 10am 5pm, Sun 12 5pm. Schifferstadt Architectural Museum 1110 Rosemont Ave. Frederick OCTOBER FAMILY THE FARM Twenty farms open for self-guided tours. Sat 10am 4pm; Sun 12 4pm. Frederick family-festival OCTOBER 27 TRICK OR TREAT THROUGH HISTORY Bring a bag to fill with goodies as you walk through the museum and literary history. Meet costumed characters from classic literature including Oz, Treasure Island, Anne of Green Gables, and more. 6:30 8:30pm. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums 1611 N Market St. Frederick $ OCTOBER 28 HALLOWEEN IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK Family-friendly Halloween activities! Come in costume, paint your own pumpkin, make a craft, and trickor-treat at more than 50 downtown businesses while supplies last! 10am 12pm. Downtown Frederick Patrick and Market Sts. Frederick OCTOBER 28 HALLOWEEN AT WESTVIEW PROMENADE Trick-or-treating (for 12 and under in costume), games, crafts, characters. 11am 2pm. Westview Promenade 5243 Buckeystown Pike Frederick OCTOBER 28 NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY Wandering cartoon characters, photo ops, and trick-or-treating. 6:30 9:30pm. Adventure Park USA W Baldwin Rd. Monrovia $ OCTOBER 29 FRIENDS 10K, 5K, FUN RUN AND TOT TROT Paved, timed 5K and 10K races. Family-friendly 1.4-mile Fun Run/ Walk and a Tot Trot. 8 11am. Cunningham Falls State Park, Houck Area Catoctin Hollow Rd. Thurmont $ Friends5K/ Events.html 22

25 FRESH FRUIT FOR BETTER HEALTH PICK YOUR OWN APPLES SAT. & SUN. SEPT. OCT. Seasonal Fruit & Berries APPLES PEACHES CHERRIES PEARS PLUMS APRICOTS BLACKBERRIES BLUEBERRIES GRAPES KIWI BERRIES APPLE CIDER OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE BLACK FAMILY U.S. Route 15, Thurmont, MD N. Franklinville Road play shop eat FIRST SATURDAY The First Saturday of Every Month BRING A BROOM SATURDAY April 29 FIVE Thursdays, May 11 Sept 28 MOVIE NIGHT ON THE CREEK June 16 July 21 August 18 September 15 October 20 HALLOWEEN IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK October 28 CONNECT WITH #GetItDowntown

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28 ONGOING The Arts Carillon Recitals First and third Sunday of the month.12:30pm. Baker Park. Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 8 exhibit galleries. Gift shop with handcrafted works by local artists. Art classes and workshops for all ages Frederick Community College Musical performances, theatre, lectures, and gallery shows $ Frederick County Public Library Story times, lectures, book clubs, concerts & more Frederick Symphony Orchestra $ MAY 6: Romanian Rainbow JUNE 17 Forbidden Love Events The following sites offer special events throughout the year. Call for dates and times: The Fredericktowne Players Community theatre organization presenting three performances annually $ JULY 14 23: Hairspray SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 1 2: Babes in Arms Hood College Musical performances, guest speakers, and gallery shows Maryland Ensemble Theatre Regional theatre company presenting contemporary and original works, children s theatre peformances by The Fun Company, and improvisational and sketch comedy by The Comedy Pigs. $ APRIL 15 MAY 7: Peter and the Starcatcher MAY 26 JUNE 18: Fred s Diner APRIL 1 30: The Commedia Rapunzel 26

29 MAY 20 JUNE 18: The Magnificent Mouse Detective Agency APRIL 21 22, 28 29, MAY 19 20, JUNE 3, 10 & 23: Comedy Pigs Other Voices Theatre Resident Theatre Company at The Performing Arts Factory. $ MAY 5 14: The All Night Strut AUGUST 4 13: The Secret Garden Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre & Children s Theatre An entertainment venue combining dining with live performances. Broadway-style shows and children s theatre productions. $ APRIL 1 JUNE 3: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JUNE 23 AUGUST 19: Happy Days SEPTEMBER 8 OCTOBER 28: Sister Act MAY 6 JULY 22: Disney s Cinderella KIDS SEPTEMBER 16 OCTOBER 28: Madagascar A Musical Adventure Weinberg Center for the Arts 1926 restored movie palace presents professional dance, music and theatre. $ Free backstage tours available: Outdoor Recreation Catoctin Mountain National Park Nature programs and more Cunningham Falls State Park Interpretive nature programs including guided hikes dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/ Pages/western/cunningham.aspx Frederick County Parks & Recreation Surreybrooke A variety of programs in a beautiful garden setting. $ Sports Frederick Keys Class A Carolina league baseball. April September $ Historical Heritage Frederick Revolving exhibits, lectures and tours at the Museum of Frederick County History. $ Monocacy National Battlefield Interpretive programs National Museum of Civil War Medicine Tours, interpretive events, musical performances, lectures, book signings and more. $ Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums Interpretive programs and exhibits for children and adults. $ FCPS Earth Space and Science Lab Planetarium shows throughout the year. $ Walkersville Southern Railroad Original station house, variety of excursion rides on vintage trains and cars, museum

30 OPOSSUMTOWN PIKE THOMAS JOHNSON DR. 7TH ST. 15 MOTTER AVE. Carroll Creek W. 2ND ST. ROSEMONT AVE. W. COLLEGE TERR. COLLEGE AVE. DILL AVE. CARROLL PKWY. BENTZ ST. COURT ST JEFFERSON ST. W. PATRICK ST. SOUTH ST Parking Visitor Center One Way Street Baker Park Schifferstadt Architectural Museum National Museum of Civil War Medicine Barbara Fritchie House Heritage Frederick/ Museum of Frederick County History Community Bridge Mural

31 MARKET ST. 7TH ST. 6TH ST. 5TH ST. 4TH ST. 3RD ST. 2ND ST. MAXWELL ALLEY CHAPEL ALLEY CHURCH ST. E. PATRICK ST. EAST ST. To Frederick Fairgounds ALL SAINTS ST. CLARKE PL. SOUTH ST. MARC Train Station 70 RT. 85 RT. 355 EMMITSBURG 15 THURMONT MYERSVILLE 70 BRUNSWICK FREDERICK COUNTY FREDERICK 270 NEW MARKET 70 MT. AIRY To Baltimore To Harpers Ferry To Washington Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums Frederick Keys Baseball Weinberg Center for the Arts Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center

32 HIGHLIGHTS of the Upcoming Winter Season Maryland Christmas Show November 2017 Candlelight House Tour December 2 & 3, 2017 Kris Kringle Procession December 8, 2017 Museums By Candlelight December 9, 2017 Festival Of Lights December 15, 2017 Candlelight Tour Of Historic Houses Of Worship December 26, S. East Street Frederick, Maryland or Visit Frederick VisitFrederick visitfrederickmd Use #visitfrederick Cover photo courtesy of the Frederick Keys. Distribution includes Frederick County Public Schools. These materials are neither sponsored by nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Frederick County, the superintendent, nor this school. The publisher, The Tourism Council of Frederick County, reserves the right to edit and determine the events included in this publication. Information, while correct at the time of printing is subject to change. Please call or for confirmation of an event.