July 2009 Events in Frederick County
Well, my daughter bought The Sims 3 last night with her hard earned money from her first job and so I’ve got to get this written before she wakes up and kicks me off the computer. Here are a few events going on in our county this July. As always add anything else you’ve heard about in the comments. For a more complete list, check out the events calendar on the Frederick tourism website.
Frederick’s 4th weekend kicks off on Friday, July 3rd with the Great Frederick Float.
Begin your Independence Day early with The Great Frederick Float, Friday, July 3rd from 5 – 8pm! Enjoy children’s activities, music, dancing, and A BOAT PARADE/CONTEST!! Prizes to be awarded!
First Saturday moves to Friday night the 3rd with the theme Great American Main Street.
The July First Saturday – Great American Main Street moves to Friday, July 3rd from 5 – 9pm for the month of July. Celebrate Downtown Frederick’s distinction as a Great American Main Street as named by the National Historic Trust for Preservation. After visiting the Great Frederick Float, try your hand at old-fashioned game stations located througout downtown. Visitors can even meet Elvis. Live music, guest artists and exhibit openings complete the evening!
Then downtown will be hopping on Saturday the 4th in Baker Park with Frederick’s 4th.
Frederick’s 4th – An Independance Day Celebration is celebrating 26 years as Frederick’s premier 4th of July event. This Independence Day Celebration is the largest in Frederick County, attracting over 70,000 annually to Baker Park in downtown Frederick, offering fun, music and the American tradition for all.
Click here to see the complete entertainment line-up for the 4th in the Park and here for family fun events.
There are a couple dates in July for the Battle of the Beast at J Bar W Ranch.
July 9th and 23rd are Alive @ Five days.
There are lots of home games for the Frederick Keys in July (lots of fireworks nights too!).
The Walkersville Southern Railroad has a few fun sounding events in July. On the 1st, 15th and 29th they have a Teddy Bear Picnic:
Bring your Teddy Bear and your lunch to enjoy an afternoon of fun with Goldilocks on the train and in the Park. Train departs at 11:30 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m. $7 per person, babies under one free. Reservations recommended.
Then on the 18th is Jesse James Day:
Experience an Old West raid on the train. We supply fake jewels and money for the robbery. Caution! There will be the sound of gunfire.
And finally, there is a Mystery Dinner Train on the 24th:
Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with a buffet supper served in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $47 per person.
July 18th and 19th is the Reggae Festival at Linganore Winecellars.
The Historical Society of Frederick County presents Fabulous 50′s Jazz in the Garden on July 25th:
Join us to turn back the clock to the fabulous 1950s! The annual event will feature delicious hors d’oevres and desserts, a cash bar, and the live Jazz sounds of the Star Spangled Big Band. Antique cars from the period also will be on dispaly. Attendees are invited to get into the spirit by donning fashions of the ’50s, but costumes are not required. Tickets go on sale at the Museum of Frederick County History on June 22. Sponsorship opportunities also are available by contacting Duane Doxzen at 301-663-1188. Click here for an event brochure including ticket ordering and sponsorship information [259K, PDF]. Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 at the door.
I just saw a poster for Hood’s Summer Chamber Music Festival. It’s free and Wednesday nights starting at 8 PM in Rosenstock Hall. See the Poster HERE: http://www.hood.edu/documents/pdf/SummerChamberFestival09.pdf
Adventure Park is having a special 4th of July all day pass.
http://www.adventureparkusa.com/events
Don’t forget about our FREE 4th on Farm event at Crumland Farm:
From 10am to 4pm, on July 4th, 2009, we will turn Crumland Farm into a happening festival ground. With live entertainment throughout the day provided by Kidsinger Jim and an ensemble cast.
There will be free pony rides, free moon bounces, free face painting, free crafts and tons for kids and adults to enjoy throughout the day.
Date: July 4, 2009
Time: 10am to 4pm
Address: 7612 Willow Road, Frederick MD
(Just at the intersection of Route 15 and Willow Road – please use caution when turning).
FREE Admission and FREE parking. You can’t beat this for value!
Come see Free Shakespeare in the Park, presented by the Maryland Shakespeare Festival. This year’s production is “The Taming of the Shrew”. You can see it for ONE NIGHT ONLY at BAKER PARK, at 8PM on Saturday, July 18, so don’t miss it! The Summer “Good Will Tour” begins in Gaithersburg on July 10 & 11 and continues around Maryland for the rest of July. For more information, please go to http://www.mdshakes.org/performance.html
CORRECTION! Come see Free Shakespeare in the Park, presented by the Maryland Shakespeare Festival. This year’s production is “The Taming of the Shrew”. You can see it for TWO NIGHTS at BAKER PARK, at 7PM (Kids’ Pre-show at 6:30) on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, July 17 & 18, so don’t miss it! The Summer “Good Will Tour” begins in Gaithersburg on July 10 & 11 and continues around Maryland for the rest of July. For more information, please go to http://www.mdshakes.org/performance.html