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Thurmont
Over 100,000 visitors flock here every October for Colorfest,
a festival celebrating fall in the Catoctin Mountains with over
750 vendors with crafts, art, and food that is throughout
the town. The surrounding countryside offers a backdrop to
explore twenty-five miles of hiking trails at Catoctin Mountain
Park, or take in the sites at the state’s highest cascading
waterfall and lake at Cunningham Falls State Park.
Meet me on Main Street to take a stroll along the Thurmont
Trolley Trail to enjoy all the of nature and wildlife you will
find along your walk. The trolley trail will deliver you to the
Thurmont Regional Library and points beyond. Travel the
surfaced Trolley Trail that once was used for the Thurmont
trolley car. After exploring the Trolley Trail, indulge in a
delicious meal or sandwich at one of many locally owned
restaurants. Bridge Hunting? You will find 3 of the state’s 5
historic covered bridges right here in Thurmont. Taste the
flavors of the season by visiting one our 4 orchards, 3 wineries,
2 breweries, and a distillery. We have something for everyone!
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EVENTS
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK
FIRST SATURDAY
IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK
1st Saturday of Every Month | Until 9PM
Downtown comes alive with on-the-street
entertainment, late-night shopping and dining,
and something for everyone to enjoy.
ALIVE@FIVE
Every Thursday | May 9–Oct 3 | 5–8PM
No Event on 4th of July
Happy hour and live music on Carroll Creek!
Featuring local food, beer and wine. 21+ only.
MORE LOCAL EVENTS
Thai New Year Water Festival | Jun 1
Frederick Festival of the Arts | Jun 8–9
Frederick Pride | June 22
National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race | Jul 13
Mt. City Elks Parade | Aug 25
In the Streets | Sept 14
Halloween in Downtown Frederick | Oct 26
Frosty Friday | Nov 29
MORE EVENTS ON NEXT PAGE
BRUNSWICK
MIDDLETOWN
BRUNSWICK FARMERS’ MARKET
VINTAGE VEHICLES IN THE VALLEY
Second & Last Fridays May–Oct | 4PM–7PM
This producer-only market features the finest in local
produce, flowers, meat, baked goods, and wine.
June 11
Middletown, as a National Road Town, wants you
to join us in enjoying vintage cars, trucks, and
motorcycles along with your favorite tunes from the
1950s, 60s, and 70s that will take you back to the era
when cruising was king!
BRUNSWICK RAILROAD DAYS
Oct 5 & 6 | 10AM–5PM
This annual, two-day festival the first full weekend
in October is one of Brunswick’s oldest events. Enjoy
railroad history alongside live music, festival food,
crafts, games, and a petting zoo.
HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
DEC 7
Small-town Christmas charm abounds. Ride the
Santa train, visit the Holiday Marketplace, shake
loose with the Jingle Bell Run & Santa Stroll, and
watch the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting.
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Sept 24
Celebrate all that is Middletown with a miles long
parade with floats, horses, dancing, and the favorite
foxhound dogs. This dawn-to-dusk celebration is one
you don’t want to miss!
SCARECROWS MARCH DOWN MAIN
Oct 19
Visit Middletown to see the most creative crop
of scarecrows imaginable as each year, families,
businesses and local groups create amazing
scarecrows that display whimsy, style and personality
that adorn our downtown to keep the ghosts and
goblins at bay. This is a fun event for the entire family!
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