Make the most of this gorgeous Spring weekend in Frederick County! There’s so much to do.
Friday 6/7
46th Annual Gas Engine, Truck and Tractor Show at Gladhill Tractor:
Join us for the 46th Annual Gas Engine, Tractor, and Truck Show at Gladhill Tractor! Hosted by The Central Maryland Antique Tractor Club. Food will be available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plenty of family friendly activities for all ages including Wagon Rides, Barrel Train Rides, a Combine Slide, Shingle Mill, Gas Engine Displays, Tractor and Truck Displays, Flea Markets, Crafts and more. Price: FREE
What to Expect:
Friday, June 7th at 5:30 PM – Antique and Collectibles Auction. Then, at 7:00 PM – Dave Boyer, Clayton Lenhart and Yarnell Wastler Scholarship Fund Memorial Cake Auction.
Saturday, June 8th at 10:00 AM – Antique Tractor Pull. 1:00 PM – Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull (ages 5-10) and free watermelon after the pedal pull. Farm Stock Classes will begin at 5:00 PM, .
Sunday, June 9th at 10:00 AM Lawn and Garden Tractor Pull. 12:00 PM – Parade of Tractors, 1:00 PM Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull (ages 5-10), 2:00 PM – Slow Tractor Race
For more info contact Jeremiah Herbst @ 443-286-7843 or email cmatc@comcast.net More info
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
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick:
Take a Remarkable Journey through Frederick’s Gruesome and Bloody Past. Nearly 300 Years of War, Executions and Revenge. True Documented Stories of the “Paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!”
Uncover Politically Savvy and Defiant Citizens, Patriots from the Revolutionary War, Beckoning Soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more! This Tour Takes You Where No Other Tour Dares to Go! A 90-Minute Foray into the Achieves of the DEAD in “MARYLAND’S MOST HAUNTED CITY!”
Reservations Recommended, Tours Regularly Sell Out.
Private Group Tours available year-round. Contact Maryland Heritage Tours for additional information. Price:$16 per person. 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Weekly on Friday + Saturday More info
Saturday 6/8
Frederick Festival of the Arts at Carroll Creek Park:
Discover the beauty of fine art amidst the stunning scenery of Carroll Creek Park in Downtown Frederick. Our outdoor art festival brings together some of the most talented regional artists for an unforgettable showcase of creativity and artistic expression. (FREE EVENT)
Located in the heart of historic Downtown Frederick, Carroll Creek Park offers a picturesque setting for a day trip with family and friends. Explore the park’s urban charm and natural beauty, with specialty shops, outdoor dining, and local distilleries and breweries adding to the festive atmosphere.
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and indulge in a cultural retreat, with Baltimore and Washington DC just a short drive away. Join us for a celebration of art, community, and creativity, and discover the magic of the fine arts at our outdoor festival. More info
📍Carroll Creek Park
🗓️ Saturday June 8 – Sunday June 9
⏰ 10am-5pm
K9s in the Vines fundraiser at Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard:
Presented by Animal Welfare League of Frederick County– We have partnered with Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard to bring you an afternoon of fun for your families and furbabies alike – join us for fabulous wine, dog games and training demonstrations, a silent auction, activities for kids, and an all-around beautiful day perusing our vendor stalls and enjoying the winery.
Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine in a commemorative wine glass*, an entry into our door prize raffle, and unlimited access to our activities and vendors.
Online ticket sales end June 7th, but day-of tickets will be available at the venue and are $25 each.
The first 100 people to buy tickets will receive a pawsome gift bag stuffed with lots of goodies!
We are a totally volunteer-run organization so 100% of proceeds directly benefit our rescue animals! Visit us at awlfc.org for more details on our mission and impact.
*Please note that wine glasses are only guaranteed for the first 200 tickets sold. Our sponsors will be on hand, along with incredible product and food vendors, rescues with adoptable pets, and dog trainers ready to answer your questions and offer demos!
1PM-4PM More info
yART Sale at The Delaplaine Arts Center:
It’s time for spring cleaning at the Delaplaine, too! Stop by the yART sale for gently used books, miscellaneous art supplies, frames, decor, and other odds and ends. On Saturday, items are priced as tagged. On Sunday, it’s pay-what-you-want for the leftover items. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Delaplaine. Sorry, we are not accepting donations for the sale.
Saturday, Jun 8 • 9 am–4 pm & Sunday, Jun 9 • 11 am–4 pm
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
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
Sunday 6/9
Summer Concert Series at Baker Park Bandshell:
Enjoy free, high-quality musical entertainment on Sunday nights in June, July, and August at the Baker Park Band Shell. 7PM-8:30PM (FREE EVENT)
From tribute artists and oldies to Afrofunk and bluegrass, Celebrate Frederick’s Summer Concert Series showcases professional musicians from a wide range of musical backgrounds. Previous artists have included jazz legend Charlie Byrd, Spyro Gyro’s Scott Ambush and Julio Fernandez, country chart-climber Cleve Francis, Bluegrass favorite Railroad Earth, L.A.-based Latin group Incendio, bluesman Tom Principato, and many more.
All concerts are free to the public. In lieu of admission, the Summer Concert Series Committee invites attendees to bring a canned food item to donate to the Frederick Food Bank. All donations can be brought to the Drees Homes Information Booth.
Rain Policy: Concert cancellations are announced on the specific concert event page on http://www.celebratefrederick.com and will be posted on Celebrate Frederick’s Facebook Page and Instagram. Every effort is made to post cancellation notices by 5:00 PM on the day of the concert.
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
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