August 2009 Events in Frederick County

I don’t know where my head is these days.  I really thought we had another week of July left!   So here’s a quick post with a few things to do in August.  As always, feel free to add anything else you hear about in the comments.  The Frederick Tourism calendar of events has a more complete list.

This Saturday, August 1st is First Saturday.  This month’s theme is Dog Days of Summer.

Downtown Frederick goes to the dogs during the August First Saturday – Dog Days of Summer on Saturday, August 1st from 5 – 9pm.  Dress your pooch to the nines for the Dog Costume Contest!  Categories include Hot Dogs (small breeds), Cool Dogs (large breeds) and Dog/Owner Look-a-Like!  Register your dog from 5 – 7pm in front of Two Paws Up, 15 S. Carroll Street and recieve a Doggie Bag filled with goodies from downtown merchants and a free photo at the My Dog’s Diggin’ Downtown Photo Booth.  Click here for registration form. Two-legged and four-legged visitors can cool off at the Wet & Woof Chill Zone for dogs and the Flying Dog Beer Garden for those 21+ years of age.  Winner of the costume contest will be announced at the Yappy Hour begining at 8pm at the Carroll Creek Amphitheatre.  Live music, guest artists, exhibit openings complete the evening!

There are lots of special events going on in August at the Walkersville Southern Railroad, including Magic Day on the 1st, Teddy Bear Picnics on the 5th and 19th, Circus Day on the 8th and their Mystery Dinner Trains on the 8th and 22nd.

There are two concerts, August 13th and 27th  for Alive @ Five.

The Summer Concert Series continues on Sunday nights in August and Summer Nite Cinema is showing Kung Fu Panda on August 22nd.  Also, there are two dates in August for the Summerfest Family Theatre.

In addition to several home games for the Keys in August, there is also an All-You-Can-Eat crab feast at the ball park on August 5th.

Treat yourself to our special Maryland Crab Feast in the Keys Cafe featuring steamed crabs from May’s Restaurant! For just $55 you can enjoy steamed Maryland blue crabs along with:
Dietz & Watson Hot Dogs
Corn on the Cob; Coleslaw
Hot Buttered Rolls; Cornbread; Oversized Cookies
Besides this delicious feast, you receive wait service during the game, reserved seating inside the restaurant as well as outside in our balcony seating behind homeplate. Coffee, soda, iced tea and water are included in your reservation as well. Beer and wine may be purchased. Call 301-815-9900 to make your reservation!

Also at the Keys Stadium,  August 14th will be an NFL Tailgate Party.

On August 14 we’ll be celebrating NFL Night throughout the stadium with special menus in our Cafe and in our picnic pavillion! Menu items include Fresh Popped Popcorn, Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip, Ultimate Nachos, Ballpark Hot Dogs, Screamin’ Buffalo Wings, Italian Sausages, Sub Sandwiches and Sliders.

August 16th is the Rose Hill Day Festival at Rose Hill Manor.

Experience a part of the past. Enjoy ice cream, antique toys, games, and crafts at the ice cream social, and stroll through the antique car exhibit.

August 29th and 30th is the 2009 Swingin’ Blues Festival at Linganore Winecellars.