A beautiful Spring weekend is here and there’s plenty of ways in #FrederickCounty to spend it 🌥️
Friday 5/31
Head Over Heels:
In this joyous musical featuring the music of 80s band, The Go-Gos, Princess Pamela, a headstrong and adventurous young woman embarks on a quest to save her kingdom from a prophecy of doom.
SONGS BY THE GO-GO’S
ADAPTED BY JAMES MAGRUDER
BASED ON THE ARCADIA BY SIR PHILIP SIDNEY
CONCEIVED & ORIGINAL BOOK BY JEFF WHITTY
DIRECTED BY Gené Fouché
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Alison Shafer
CHOREOGRAPHER: Lena Janes
Price: $6.50 – $37.50 per person
Time: 8:00PM to 10:30PM
Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday More info
See What Sticks:
Part of FAC’s After Hours Series
See What Sticks: Open Stage – Performance artists, musicians, poets, and actors. Meet Frederick’s newest performance workshop and open stage at the FAC Art Center. Artists are welcome to workshop emerging projects in our space and see what sticks. Stay after the performances for a brief discussion and debrief as participating artists continue to fine-tune their work.
Last Friday of every month. Artists can set up at 7:00, Performances start at 8:00 More info
Historic National Road Yard Sale
The BIG Yard Sale!!! This yard sale is 824 miles of roadside treasures along the National road. May 29, 2024 – June 2, 2024 (Recurring daily)
The Historic National Road Yard Sale, which extends from Baltimore to St. Louis, will once again host hundreds of miles of private yard sales in 2024. Individuals will have the opportunity to explore America’s first coast-to-coast highway, sample regional foods, feel the pulse of small towns, interact with other families, and enjoy the “thrill of the hunt. More info
National Road Heritage Foundation
200 N Main St., Along the Historic National Road in Frederick County
Frederick, MD 21701
765-478-4809
Saturday 6/1
Asia On The Creek Festival at Carroll Creek:
The family-friendly event offers a full cultural experience with traditional performances, ethnic foods, a vendor market showcasing handcrafted goods, and art displays. More info
📍Carroll Creek Amphitheater
🗓️ Saturday June 1
⏰ 12pm-5pm
June First Saturday in Downtown Frederick:
First Saturday is a day to show your love for local! Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick. Where you spend your money matters. Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.
Many downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore!
11AM-9PM More info
First Saturday at The Delaplaine Arts Center:
Art Matters: Artist Talk with Solo Artists– Saturday June 1, 2PM
Solo exhibiting artists, Stacy Lund Levy, Joe Gerlak, and Eunice Turner share about work in their exhibition and their creative past. (FREE EVENT)
Meet the Artists– Saturday June 1, 3PM-5PM
View exhibitions and meet the artists! These exhibitions can be viewed starting at 9am. Beat the crowds and visit us earlier in the day! (FREE EVENT)
Creative Outlet– Saturday June 1, 3PM-5PM
Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Paint on transparent surfaces inspired by exhibiting artist Joseph Gerlak. $2 per participant. Please, no large groups.
Myersville Farmer’s Market:
Celebrate local products, fresh food, and community at the Myersville Farmers Market! Explore seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh mushrooms, meats eggs and cheeses, baked goods, local honey, local spirits, bath and body products, locally made crafts, and more! The purpose of these markets is to build community spirt and engagement, as well as and to increase relationships between the artisans, crafters, and farmers with their customers.
The outdoor season runs April 20th through October 26th, every Saturday morning. Located behind First United Bank & Trust, next to the Fire Company. 301 Main St. Myersville, MD 9AM-12PM More info
On-Farm Farmer’s Market
Mid-May through Mid-September come out to the on-farm market at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm on Saturdays, 9AM-1PM.
- Browse our selection of regeneratively grown-here vegetables, fruits, and herbs (100s of varieties throughout the season) and made-here artisan chocolates.
- We also carry local honey, made partly from the hives on our farm; local eggs from other Frederick County farms; and some other local delights.
- Sometimes we have fresh-made sourdough bread and rolls, and other baked goods.
We accept cash, debit, and credit. We are open when sunny and rainy (except when high winds or lightening).
Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm, 7957 Hollow Rd. Middletown, MD 21769 More info
Sharpshooters at Best Farm
Union and Confederate skirmishers used the landscape and buildings to their advantage as they dueled across Best Farm throughout July 9, 1864. Rangers and volunteers will provide demonstrations of the skirmish drill, as well as tours of the Best Farm. Monocacy National Battlefield 10AM-4PM More info
Sunday 6/1
Downtown Frederick Artwalk
Sunday, June 2 from 12-4pm Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit more than a dozen local galleries, including us! At the Delaplaine, we will be featuring artworks by Gift Gallery artist Bonny Sydnor in addition to our gallery exhibitions. (FREE EVENT) More info
Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park
Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet. Bells range from 3,400 to 22 pounds of bronze and can be heard for blocks, but best in the park near the Gazebo. 12:30PM to 1:00PM More info
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