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Dining

A practical Frederick guide to dining, with local context, planning tips, and nearby ways to keep exploring event category around the city and county.

Food & Drink Calendar

2026-09

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Thu, Sep 10 6:00 PM

The Art of Hosting Series: Mocktails with Sara Kep's Kitchen

Thurmont Regional Library

Sara Kep's Kitchen demonstrates mocktails using fruit, herbs, tea and juices, with tips for balancing flavors and a tasting.

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Sat, Sep 12 11:00 AM

From Garden to Table: Tomatoes

Myersville Community Library

Nutritionist Joi Vogin of the University of Maryland Extension shares tomato recipes, storage tips, preservation ideas and nutritional benefits.

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Sun, Sep 20 1:30 PM

Canning and Home Food Preservation

Walkersville Branch Library

Preserve It Now – Enjoy It Later: Canning and Home Food Preservation Learn tips and tricks to maximize your harvest and food budget. Joi Foss Vogin, licensed dietitian and nutritionist from the University of Maryland Extension, will share research-based methods for canning, freezing, and other home food preservation techniques.

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Wed, Sep 23 1:30 PM

A Tasting: Telling Stories Through Chocolate

C. Burr Artz Public Library

Open Book Chocolates is a small, Maryland-based, women-owned business specializing in handmade, bean-to-bar, fair trade, craft chocolate bars with literary-inspired flavors. Their signature flavors embody the stories, characters, and themes of our favorite classics! Hear their story and try some specialty chocolates.

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Fri, Oct 2 6:00 PM

Frederick's Oktoberfest

Frederick Fairgrounds

German heritage festival with food, beer, music and dancing supporting community causes.

All dates & admission ages
Friday $25; Saturday adult $22, ages 3–12 $8, under 3 free

About Dining

This page helps visitors understand dining in Frederick and quickly connect it with nearby restaurants, events, attractions, and planning resources.

How to Plan

Use this guide as a starting point, then confirm hours, ticket requirements, weather policies, parking, and accessibility before heading out.

Check official venue or organizer details before you go.
Look for nearby dining, parking, and family-friendly options.
Pair this page with seasonal events and downtown guides when planning a full day.

Local Context

Frederick works best when experiences are connected. Dining can often be combined with downtown shopping, Carroll Creek walks, Catoctin Mountain outings, live performances, or a meal nearby.