Downtown Frederick Partnership

03/27/2026

Frederick County is updating its Bikeways and Trails Plan, and your voice can help guide the future of local biking and walking routes. Join the Division of Planning & Permitting for a public meeting to learn about updated maps, new content, and the vision behind the plan — 5:30PM on Thursday, April 9 at the C. Burr Artz Public Library. publicinput.com/bikewaysandtrailsmeetingrsvp

🚴‍♂️ Help Shape Frederick County’s Bikeways & Trails! 🌳

Frederick County is updating its Bikeways and Trails Plan, and your voice can help guide the future of local biking and walking routes. Join the Division of Planning & Permitting for a public meeting to learn about updated maps, new content, and the vision behind the plan—then share what you want to see in our trail network.

📅 Thursday, April 9
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 C. Burr Artz Public Library, East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD

Come out, get informed, and help build a safer, more connected Frederick County. Your feedback matters! 💬✨

https://publicinput.com/bikewaysandtrailsmeetingrsvp

03/27/2026

🤩 Today is the day! Craft Beverage Passport sales open at 10am!

⏰Only 500 passports have been printed, so set your alarm!

How it works: The Craft Beverage Passport is valid March 27 - June 27, 2026 and gives you special access to offers, coupons and discounts at 21 craft beverage establishments throughout Frederick County, plus a FREE ride home from SOS Safe Ride - a program of The Safe Ride Foundation.

How to get yours: Passports are $20 each and sold online at downtownfrederick.org/craftbevpassport.
You must purchase your passport(s) online before picking up at the Frederick Visitor Center (151 S East St). Passports can be picked up starting at 11am today!

The deals: downtownfrederick.org/craftbevpassport for a look at the 2026 deals!

03/23/2026

The Frederick County Craft Beverage Passport is back on tap this Friday! 🎉

Sales open at 10am on Friday, March 27 and the passports will sell out fast!

🍻 How it works: The Craft Beverage Passport is valid March 27 - June 27, 2026 and gives you special access to offers, coupons, and discounts at 21 craft beverage establishments throughout Frederick County. Only 500 passports will be available!

🍷 How to get yours: Sales open at 10am on Friday, March 27. Passports are $20 each and you must purchase your passport online before picking up at the Frederick Visitor Center (151 S East St). Passports will be on sale at downtownfrederick.org/craftbevpassport

🍸 New for 2026: You can purchase online and pick up at the Frederick Visitor Center the same day!

Participating Locations: Black Ankle Vineyards Brewer's Alley Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard Linganore Winecellars Links Bridge Vineyards Mazzaroth Vineyard McClintock Distilling Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm Monocacy Brewing Company Olde Mother Brewing Co. Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery Red Shedman Farm Brewery Rosie Cheeks Distillery Sandbox Brewhouse
Simple Theory Wine Co Smoketown Brewing Steinhardt Brewing Company Tenth Ward Distilling Company True Standard Distilling Willow Oaks craft cider and wine
and Attaboy Beer

This project is a joint effort between Downtown Frederick Partnership, Frederick County Office of Agriculture, Homegrown Frederick and Visit Frederick - Maryland

03/16/2026

Help shape the future of Carroll Creek!
TAKE THE SURVEY: downtownfrederick.org/carrollcreekrefresh

Share your thoughts on the current condition of Carroll Creek and ideas for future improvements. Whether you visit often, attend events, live nearby, or just enjoy an occasional walk, your feedback will help guide the park’s future. It only takes about 15 minutes.

This project is led by Downtown Frederick Partnership, in collaboration with the Ausherman Family Foundation, The City of Frederick and Design Collective.

03/12/2026

Say hello to a colorful new addition to Downtown Frederick 🌈

Wavelength Wear spreads good vibes with bright colors, bold designs, and positive messages you'll want to wear on repeat. We loved celebrating their ribbon cutting today and welcoming them to the downtown community!

Don't miss their grand opening this weekend on Saturday, March 14. In addition to their delightful Frederick designs and progressive messages, they will also have a variety of pies on-hand to celebrate pie day! (3.14 - you get it)

Welcome to Downtown Frederick, Wavelength Wear 💜✨

03/09/2026

The Collab Week lineup is here! 🎉

From March 9-15, Bites & Bevs Collab Week brings together some of Downtown Frederick's favorite chefs, bartenders, brewers and markers for a week of creative, one-of-a-kind events. Think special menus, unique pairings, guest pop-ups and collaborations you won't find any other time of year.

Take a look at the lineup, grab your tickets, and great ready to toast the creativity. ✨

Special thank you to The Frederick News-Post and Visit Frederick - Maryland for supporting Bites & Bevs 💜

03/06/2026

It's time to spring forward and soak up longer, sunnier days in Downtown Frederick ☀😎

🍽 Restaurant Week is in full swing, with special prix fixe menus at restaurants throughout downtown until March 8 - come hungry and try something new.

✨March First Saturday is presented by Renewal by Andersen. Stop by and see them at 30 N Market St from 11am-9pm.

⛵ This is the last weekend to visit the Sailing Through the Winter Solstice fleet before it comes ashore.

🎨 Keep the art going with the self-guided Sunday Artwalk on March 8 and explore Downtown Frederick's galleries and creative spaces.

Spend the day shopping, dining, and discovering everything happening downtown this weekend.

03/04/2026

We're honored to be the nonprofit partner for the Frederick Flying Cows' Opening Night game, this Sunday • March 8 at 5pm!! Get 10% off your tickets using code DOWNTOWNFRED and 10% of the proceeds will be donated back to us, supporting our work in Downtown Frederick.

Use DOWNTOWNFRED promo code at https://fc1.glitnirticketing.com/fcticket/web/ev_list.php

03/02/2026

It's the most delicious week of the year in Downtown Frederick 😋

Bites & Bevs kicks off TODAY! Restaurant Week runs March 2-8 with curated menus, special pricing and plenty of reasons to try somewhere new or revisit your old favorites. Where will you start?

7th Sister
Bentztown
Brewer's Alley
Bushwaller's Pub
Cellar Door Restaurant
Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar
Pistarro Ristorante Pizzeria Napoletana
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
True Standard Distilling
Wag's Restaurant and Bar
The Wine Kitchen

Bites & Bevs is supported by The Frederick News-Post and Visit Frederick - Maryland - we are so grateful💜

Visit downtownfrederick.org/bitesandbevs to peruse Restaurant Week menus!

02/26/2026

Meet your Bites & Bevs 2026 | Restaurant Week lineup! 👋🍽

March 2-8, Downtown Frederick's favorite eateries are rolling out special menus made just for Restaurant Week. It's the perfect excuse to try that place you've been eyeing or go back to your go-to and order something new.

Pro tip: Make your reservations now and check out the menus at downtownfrederick.org/bitesandbevs

02/20/2026

✨ Save the Date!
Bites & Bevs returns March 2-15, showcasing Downtown Frederick’s robust culinary and craft beverage scene.

🍽️ Week 1: Restaurant Week | March 2-8
Downtown Frederick restaurants will offer special prix fixe menus featuring delicious new concepts!

🎉 Week 2: Collab Week | March 9-15
Food and beverage establishments will join forces to present fun and unique offerings that put Downtown Frederick’s culinary and craft beverage scene in the spotlight!

Visit downtownfrederick.org/bitesandbevs for the full list of participants!

02/07/2026

The ice is sparkling, the sun is shining, and Downtown Frederick is officially in Fire in Ice mode 🔥❄ The fun kicks off at 11am, so grab your warmest everything and come play on the coolest day downtown.

❄Ice Walk: Wander Carroll Creek and downtown streets to check out the dazzling ice sculptures.

☕Atlantic Union Bank will be at the Carroll Creek Trellis all day to warm you up with warm drinks and fire pits.

🛝Ice Slide: New for 2026! Thanks to WLR Automotive Group - Wash L**e Repair, a 25 foot ice slide is taking Fire in Ice to new heights (and speeds).

⛳Ice Games Center: Ice putt-putt at Everedy Square & Shab Row? Yes. Shooting hoops with the Frederick Flying Cows? Obviously. Snacks from Three Daughters Food Truck? Absolutely.

❄🍻Polar Lounge: Presented by Precision for Medicine - sip, snack, and hang all day with Olde Mother Brewing Co., Gravel & Grind, The Center-Sound, Mind, Body, Backslash Burger, and Choco Sombra - plus pop-up Fire Performances from Pyrophoric at 12pm, 3pm & 6pm. Need more? Ekiben and The Underdog Cart by Boxcar Burgers will be serving up warm eats!

🚚Food Truck Court: Head to the top of the amphitheater when hunger strikes.
🥙Cookin' with Greece
🐷In10se BBQ
🌮La Parada
🍰M.R.CHEESECAKES
🍲Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine

🔍Scavenger Hunt: Grab a clue sheet from Surelocked In Escape Games and turn your ice stroll into a mini adventure.

Bundle up and we'll see you downtown! 🔥❄