Year-round
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First Saturdays
Monthly Downtown Frederick
Variety of themes, participants, entertainment and more
downtownfrederick.org

Winter
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Fire in Ice
Downtown Frederick
Downtown illuminated by hundreds of lighted ice sculptures. Event includes performers and other winter-themed fun.
downtownfrederick.org

Leprechaun Luau
Fundraising celebration benefitting the Rotary Club of Frederick. Everyone is Irish around St. Patrick's Day. Must be 21 or older to attend.
theleprechaunluau.com

Frederick Home Show
Frederick Fairgrounds
Ideas for the home with over 100 vendors and exhibitors, hosted by Frederick Builders Association
frederickhomeshow.org

Spring
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Catoctin Affair
Frederick Fairgrounds
Fundraising Gala benefitting the Mental Health Association of Frederick County. Food, drink and live music provided.
fcmha.org/donate/catoctin-affair

Alive@Five
Thursdays May to September
Carroll Creek Linear Park – Downtown Frederick
Live music, craft beer, food vendors, socializing and networking
downtownfrederick.org

Maryland Iron Festival
Catoctin Furnace, Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont
Music, food, artisan and maker market, blacksmithing and other entertainment.
catoctinfurnace.org

Frederick Festival of the Arts
Caroll Creek Park, Downtown Frederick
Juried arts festival with 100+ participating artists. Includes activities, food, entertainment and art exhibition.
frederickartscouncil.org

Summer
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Frederick Pride
Carroll Creek Park, Downtown Frederick
Annual celebration of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) pride in Frederick, MD. Organized by The Frederick Center.
frederickpride.org

Frederick's 4th
Baker Park – Downtown Frederick
Day-long celebration with food, drinks, vendors and entertainment capped by evening fireworks display.
celebratefrederick.com

National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race
Downtown Frederick
Antique (or modern) high wheel bicycle race.
highwheelrace.com

Tour de Frederick
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Hall
Cycling event benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County
tourdefrederick.com

In The Streets
Market Street and Carroll Creek Park, Downtown Frederick
Festival that offers diverse food, entertainment, art and access to the nonprofit resources of Frederick County.
celebratefrederick.com

Great Frederick Fair
Frederick Fairgrounds
Fair with agricultural exhibits and demonstrations, midway, food, drink, vendors and entertainment.
thegreatfrederickfair.com

Baker Park Bandshell

FREE concerts at the bandshell every Sunday night with an eclectic mix of genres. Dog friendly.
celebratefrederick.com

Fall
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Middletown Heritage Festival
Main Street, Middletown
Festival with parade, demonstrations, food, entertainment and vendors.
middletownheritagefestival.com

Frederick's Oktoberfest
Frederick Fairgrounds
German-themed food, drink and entertainment benefitting Frederick's nonprofits.
frederickoktoberfest.org

Brunswick Railroad Days
Downtown Brunswick
Festival celebrating town's history with food, drink, entertainment and vendors. Proceeds benefit the local community.
brunswickrailroaddays.org

New Market Harvest Festival
Downtown New Market
5K run followed by live music, food, vendors and games
newmarketmdevents.com

Catoctin Colorfest
Community Park, Thurmont
One of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast with food, demonstrations and vendors. Proceeds benefit the local community.
colorfest.org

DoGood-er Awards
Arc of Frederick County
Dinner and awards presentation for those providing exemplary support for the local community. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits.
dogooderawards.com

Sailing Through the Winter Solstice
Carroll Creek – Downtown Frederick
Boats on Carroll Creek, Nov. 20-Feb. 6, by Color on the Creek
coloronthecreek.com

Maryland Christmas Show
Frederick Fairgrounds
Fine artisans and merchants participate in Maryland's premier Christmas event.
marylandchristmasshow.com

Frosty Friday
Downtown Frederick
Shopping with holiday-themed events

The Holidays Events
Various locations around Downtown
Series of events including Holiday House Tour, Holiday Art Competition, Kris Kringle Parade, Scents & Sweets Competition and Festival of Lights to delight all ages.
celebratefrederick.com