Downtown Frederick Partnership

04/22/2026

ALIVE @ FIVE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

🎶Friends of Alive @ Five
Snag your spot with 2 exclusive season passes, 42 tickets, or a combo of both—included this year is an exclusive Alive @ Five enamel pin!

As a Friend of Alive @ Five, you’ll also be featured on our front entrance banner and enjoy a special photo opportunity during the season as we celebrate our amazing sponsors.

🎶Pre-order Tickets & Tokens
Skip the token line and get straight to the fun at Alive @ Five! 🍻🎶

Grab your tokens and tickets ahead of time so you can spend less time waiting and more time enjoying Downtown Frederick’s favorite summer happy hour.

Tokens: $7 = 1 drink
Tickets: $5 = 1 entry

✔️ Valid for any event all 2026 season
✔️ 21+ event

Order by May 5 and you can pick up your pre-order package at the first event on May 7.

downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive

Alive @ Five is a summer-long fundraiser for Downtown Frederick Partnership, presented by ACNB Bank and made possible by our amazing sponsors and volunteers.

04/21/2026

Bring A Broom Saturday 2026 will not take place this year due to limited staff capacity. Our Ambassador Team will be out sweeping, mulching, and cleaning along Market Street and Patrick Street downtown. Be sure to stop and say hello!

Interested in volunteering? The Partnership depends on volunteers for events like Alive @ 5 and Fire In Ice, along with committee work and other activities throughout the year.

Get Involved: downtownfrederick.org

📸 Christian Thesken

04/17/2026

Welcome to Downtown Frederick Spacie Gracie Lounge !

Spacie Gracie Lounge is officially open for business at 543 N Market Street. Born out of a love for bold flavors and cosmic vibes, Spacie Gracie Lounge is mixing up amazing cocktails and dishing out delicious food.

Shop small and support local!

📍543 N Market Street
💻 spacie-gracie.com

04/14/2026

Want to get into Alive @ Five for free?

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Happy Hour Season is HERE and it's time to kick-off the Partnership’s largest fundraiser! Alive @ Five is THE outdoor summer happy hour you don’t want to miss. Happening EVERY THURSDAY through September 24th at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater from 5PM - 8PM.

We are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks including:

- Pouring beer, wine & cocktails
- Working the front gate
- Selling drink tokens

Join Our Volunteer Squad Here: downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive

Alive @ Five is a summer-long fundraiser for Downtown Frederick Partnership, presented by ACNB Bank and made possible by our amazing sponsors and volunteers.

More info at downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive

04/10/2026

LAST DAY TO RESPOND! Help shape the future of Carroll Creek: 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.

04/08/2026

We are SO back 😎🎶🍻The Alive @ Five 2026 lineup is here!! Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor ACNB Bank, your favorite 21-week happy hour is back in full swing starting Thursday, May 7. Here's a twist for this year - admission is just $5! Yes, you read that right 👀

Grab your friends, mark your calendars and get ready for another unforgettable season in Downtown Frederick. See you on the Creek!

May 7 – 24K Event Band (Party Hits)
May 14 – The National Bohemians (Eclectic Rock)
May 21 – Glamour Kitty (80s Hair Band)
May 28 – The Learned Doctors (90s Jams)
June 4 – Marshal Fuzz (Melodic Grunge)
June 11 – Mack Berry Band (Classic Country)
June 18 – Ahzay & The Squad (Hip Hop and R&B)
June 25 – Captain Electric (2000s Throwbacks)
July 2 – Freddie Long Band (All the Hits)
July 9 – Ben Flournoy (Bluesy Pop)
July 16 – La Unica (Irish Latin Fusion)
July 23 – Stitch Early & The Populatn (Original Rap & Hip Hop)
July 30 – Reverend Smackmaster & The Congregation of Funk (Motown Soul Grooves)
August 6 – Ballistic Berry (Indie Rock)
August 13 – Conor & the Wild Hunt (Americana Folk)
August 20 – My Chemical Bromance (Pop Punk Emo)
August 27 – Kate Cosentino (Funky Pop)
September 3 – Pebble to Pearl (R&B Funk)
September 10 – Andy Shaw Band (Roots & Reggae)
September 17 – Costas Colectivo (Salsa)
September 24 – Special Delivery Band (Classic Rock)

☀21+ Happy Hour
☀Thursday, May 7-Sept 24
☀$5 Entry, Cash or Card
☀Carroll Creek Amphitheater
☀Music, Food & Craft Beverages

Alive @ Five is a summer-long fundraiser for Downtown Frederick Partnership, presented by ACNB Bank and made possible by our amazing sponsors and volunteers. More info at downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive

04/03/2026

Respond by April 10 to 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.

Your feedback is crucial for the Carroll Creek Refresh in Frederick, Maryland. Help us shape the future of this vital community space.

04/02/2026

Spring is here and it's the perfect weekend to get out and explore Downtown Frederick 🌸☀

Join us for April First Saturday in Downtown Frederick as shops throughout downtown get into the spirit with a downtown-wide egg hunt! Eggs filled with treats, surprises, and special discounts will be hidden in participating locations. Each stop is doing something a little different, so wander, pop in, and see what you discover. Visit the Facebook event to see a list of participating locations.

Craft Beverage Passports are still available and pair well with sunny weather. Purchase yours online (link below), pick it up at Visit Frederick - Maryland Visitor Center (151 East St), and start sipping your way through 21 special offers 🍻

Purchase Craft Beverage Passport👇
downtownfrederick.org/craftbevpassport

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.