// CA L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
EVENTS throughout
FREDERICK COUNTY
JULY
Civil War Walking Tour at
the Seton Shrine
Weekly on Saturdays through Sept. 2
$10 per person
} 1:30-2:30pm
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The National Shrine of
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg
O 301-447-6606
w setonshrine.org/civil-war-tour/
Birthday Celebration at
Adventure Park
July 8
It’s Adventure Park USA’s 12th Birthday!
Enjoy Maryland’s largest family
entertainment center by day and a 3-D
fireworks show at night.
} 10am-9:30pm
,
Adventure Park USA,
11113 W Baldwin Road, Frederick
O 301-865-6800
w adventureparkusa.com
Free Church Tours at
Evangelical Lutheran
Monthly on the 1st Saturday
through September
} 1-4pm
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
31 E. Church St., Frederick
O 301-663-6361
w twinspires.org/churchtours
July-August-September
Historic District Ghost Tour Summer Concert Series
Weekly on Saturdays through Aug. 5
$10 per person Weekly on Sunday through Aug. 27
} 8:30pm
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Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick
124 N. Market St., Frederick
O 301-668-8922
w marylandghosttours.com
Historic Downtown Frederick
Walking Tour
} 7pm
,
Baker Park Band Shell
121 N Bentz St., Frederick
O 301-600-2844
w celebratefrederick.com/events/
summer-concert -series
Weekly Sunday Road Ride
at Utica Park
Weekly on Saturdays through Oct. 28 Weekly on Sunday
} 11am } 1:15pm
, ,
O 301-663-1188
w facebook.com/fredcohistory O 301-663-0007
w thebicycleescape.com/rides-events/
Heritage Frederick
24 E. Church St., Frederick
Walkersville Southern Railroad
Dinner Train
Weekly on Saturdays through Nov. 4
Utica District Park
10200-B Old Frederick Road, Frederick
sunday-weekly-ride
Cinemondays - Free weekly film
screenings
Weekly on Monday through Oct. 31
, } 7:30-9:30pm
O 301-898-0899
w wsrr.org/ws ,
Walkersville Southern Railroad,
34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville
Area 31, 31 E. Patrick St., Frederick
AUGUST
Frederick Wine Festival
August 5
Celebrate Frederick presents the 2nd
Annual Frederick Wine Festival, celebrating
innovative wineries from across the
State of Maryland. This festival is poised
to showcase an industry that is quickly
growing to include many diverse and
critically acclaimed wines. Wine will be
paired with signature food selections from
talented local chefs, winning the hearts of
the savviest of food and wine enthusiasts.
If Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
make you swoon, and Albarino and
Chardonnay are your go-to summer wines,
then mark your calendars to join us.
} 1-7pm (VIP); 3-7pm (regular admission)
,
South Market Street and Carroll Creek Park,
Frederick
O 301-600-2844
w celebratefrederick.com/events/
frederick-wine-festival
August First Saturday - Art Attack!
} 12:30-1pm August 5
This August First Saturday, experience our
Art Attack! We’ll be throwing all things art
your way for an event you don’t want to
miss. Join us for late night shopping and
dining, gallery openings, art showcases,
and live music.
, } 5-9pm
Carillon Recitals at Baker Park
Carillon Recitals at Baker Park
Joseph Dill Baker Carillon,
Baker Park, Downtown Frederick
O 301-846-4781
w facebook.com/fredcohistory
O 301-401-8117
w area-31.com/cinemondayseast
,
w
Frederick Historic District
downtownfrederick.org
Creative Outlet WWII Weekend
August 5
Bring the kids to Creative Outlet, a
family-friendly event that offer drop-in art
activities for all ages! Each First Saturday,
journey to other parts of the world with art
activities based on cultural themes. This
time, we’re traveling to Costa Rica to create
blue morphs butterflies. August 19
Encamped “soldiers” and “civilians;”
displays; family hands-on activities; living
history demos; mini golf; food.
} 3-5pm
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Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center
40 S. Carroll St., Frederick
O 301-698-0656
w delaplaine.org
The National Clustered Spires
High Wheel Race
August 12
The nation’s only race of its kind where
knickers-wearing riders from all over
the world will compete on 130-year-old+
bicycles on a half-mile loop in historic
Downtown Frederick. Spectators will see
racers battle it out for one hour, starting in
front of Brewer’s Alley.
} 1-5pm
,
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
w
highwheelrace.com
Tour de Frederick
August 13
The Tour de Frederick is a premier organized
Maryland bike ride. It offers cycling routes
for all abilities and concludes with an
amazing Finish Line Party. You can register
as a solo or team rider.
} 8-11am
,
Downtown Frederick
O 301-698-8118
w tourdefrederick.com
} 11am–4pm
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Rose Hill Manor Park
1611 N Market St., Frederick
O 301-600-1650
w recreater.com/264/Rose-Hill-Manor-Park
Antique Car Show
August 19
Antique car show with more than 100
vehicles and a car part corral.
} 10am–3pm
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Rose Hill Manor Park
1611 N Market St., Frederick
O 301-600-1650
w recreater.com/264/Rose-Hill-Manor-Park
13th Annual Potomac Street Mile
August 26
Join a fun, healthy, competitive activity
for all ages. Runners are treated to an
attractive T-shirt, free ice cream and other
post-race refreshments and music. Age
groups: Youth 12 and under; teens 13-18;
adults 19+.
} Fun Run at 10am; heats thereafter.
Prizes awarded.
,
1 E. Potomac St., Brunswick
w
brunswickmainstreet.org/events/
potomac-street-mile-race
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s
Birthday Celebration
August 27
Join in the celebration of Saint Elizabeth
Ann Seton’s birthday. All are welcome.
} 1:30pm
,
339 S Seton Ave., Emmitsburg
O 301-447-6004
w setonshrine.org
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