Seasonal planning
A seasonal guide to Frederick traditions, festivals, fairs, and holiday events. Exact dates can change, so every listing links back to an official source.
Downtown Frederick winter festival with ice sculptures, Carroll Creek activities, fire performances, food trucks, and shuttle service.
Downtown Frederick and Carroll Creek Park
Verify annual details with Visit Frederick Annual cultural festival with Greek food, music, dance performances, church tours, and family activities.
West 7th Street, Frederick
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Large craft beverage festival on Carroll Creek featuring Maryland breweries, food trucks, vendors, and live music.
44 S Market St, Frederick
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Self-guided annual garden tour featuring public and private gardens in Downtown Frederick and the Baker Park area.
Downtown Frederick and Baker Park area
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Juried arts festival along Carroll Creek with regional artists, handmade work, galleries, and public art activities.
Carroll Creek Park, Frederick
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Downtown Pride celebration with parade, festival, vendors, performances, food trucks, beverage garden, and family activities.
Downtown Frederick
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Independence Day celebration in Baker Park with live entertainment, family amusements, food, beverage gardens, and fireworks.
121 N Bentz St, Frederick
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797 E Patrick St, Frederick
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Frederick street festival with Market Street Mile, themed blocks, food vendors, nonprofit showcases, music, and craft beverage programming.
Market Street and Carroll Creek Urban Park
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Frederick County
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Use the main events calendar for approved current events and the annual guide for recurring traditions.
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