Local Events

Fri, Sep 18 – Sat, Sep 26 · Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Organized by The Great Frederick Fair

The county fair returns to the Frederick Fairgrounds with a carnival, livestock and exhibit competitions, and grandstand concerts and motorsports. The fair runs September 18 through 26.

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Main Street, Middletown, MD

Organized by Town of Middletown

Middletown's signature festival takes over Main Street with a parade, food, and living history encampments. Held rain or shine.

Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick, MD

Organized by Frederick's Oktoberfest

The 25th anniversary Oktoberfest brings German food, beer, wine, music and dancing to the Frederick Fairgrounds on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Proceeds benefit Frederick community causes.

Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Downtown Brunswick, MD

Organized by City of Brunswick

Train rides, model railroad displays, live music, and food along the tracks in historic Brunswick.

Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM · Weinberg Center for the Arts, Downtown Frederick, MD

Organized by Weinberg Center for the Arts

A free open house launching the Weinberg Center's 100th anniversary season with live entertainment, silent film shorts, family activities and door prizes. No ticket is required.

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Weinberg Center for the Arts, Downtown Frederick, MD

Organized by Weinberg Center for the Arts

The Hot Sardines return to downtown Frederick with their reinvigorated classic jazz from the 1920s through 1940s. Standard tickets are $35, $30 and $25.

Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Thurmont Community Park, Thurmont, MD

Organized by Catoctin Colorfest

One of the region's biggest craft festivals with hundreds of vendors, food stands, and mountain views.

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Everedy Square/Shab Row, 112 N. East St., Frederick, MD 21701

Organized by Downtown Frederick Partnership

A free two-day autumn celebration on October 24 and 25 with seasonal food and drinks, family activities and shopping from local artisans and makers.

Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM · Thurmont Community Park, Thurmont, MD 21788

Organized by Town of Thurmont

Thurmont's annual Halloween in the Park event at the Community Park runs from 5 to 7 PM.

Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Carroll Creek Linear Park, 44 S Market St, Frederick, MD 21701

Organized by FSK Lions Club of Frederick

A Halloween dog costume contest and parade around Carroll Creek with exhibitors, prizes and demos. Spectators are free and are asked to bring canned dog food to donate.

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Downtown Frederick, with face painting at 30 N Market St, Frederick, MD

Organized by Downtown Frederick Partnership

A free family trick-or-treat morning where participating downtown businesses hand out candy from 10am to noon. Face painting is offered at 30 N Market St and costumes are encouraged.

Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM · Weinberg Center for the Arts, Downtown Frederick, MD

Organized by Weinberg Center for the Arts

The Air Force's premier symphonic wind ensemble of 52 active-duty musicians performs classical, contemporary, popular and patriotic music. The event is free but tickets are required, limit four per household.

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM · East & West Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD

Organized by City of Brunswick

One of the oldest and largest Veterans Day parades in Maryland, with an opening ceremony at 1 PM and the parade stepping off at 2 PM through downtown Brunswick.

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W 2nd St, Frederick, MD 21701

Organized by Calvary United Methodist Church Frederick

A free-admission holiday bazaar with handmade gifts, a silent auction, White Elephant room, bake sale, lunch, live seasonal music, kids' crafts and photos with Santa.

Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM · Downtown Frederick, with activities at 30 N Market St, Frederick, MD

Organized by Downtown Frederick Partnership

All-day holiday shopping with free parking, an early bird bag giveaway at 9AM, live holiday music and caroling, photos with Santa, marshmallow roasting and a cocktail competition.