Tourism Council of Frederick County

September 23

Theater groups in Frederick County are joining together to unveil their 2010-2011 theater season and the public is invited to attend. This event, organized by the Frederick Theater Collective and the Frederick Arts Council, will provide attendees an opportunity to preview the various musicals, plays, and performances scheduled for the year. Enjoy refreshments and learn about various upcoming productions while having a chance to win great door prizes. 5-9pm

The Cultural Arts Center
15 W Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 662-4190
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September 24 - November 2

5-acre “Pig in the Patch” corn maze, animal arena, jumping pillow, pedal kart track, giant slides, straw activities, mini mazes, obstacle course & more! Free hayrides to pumpkin patch on weekends. 10am-6pm

Gaver Farm
5501 Detrick Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771

(301) 865-3515
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September 25

A fun filled family street festival that celebrates the Past, Present and Future of The Middletown Valley. Enjoy great music on two stages, local food and craft vendors, free children’s activities, Parade, 18th Century encampments and other historical highlights. An event not to be missed. 10 am-5pm

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Downtown Historic Main Street
Middletown, MD 21769

(301) 371-6171
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September 25th and 26th, 2010

Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard invites you to join us for our Fourth Annual Grape Stomp Festival. The featured activity of course is the exciting Grape Stomp contest where visitors can volunteer for a friendly stomping competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winner who stomps the most juice. Tastings of select award-winning vintages and tours of the winery and vineyard will happen throughout the day. We will also have live music and great food for our guests. You can now purchase advance tickets online by going to our website at www.smvwinery.com. Online advance tickets are $15, and tickets at the door are $20 for ages 21 and over. Those under 21 are free. Identification will be checked at the gate. Bring your chairs and blankets! This is a rain or shine event. Come out for the fall fun!

Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
18125 Comus Road
Dickerson, MD 20842

(301) 605-0130
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September 25

Improv/sketch comedy at its finest! The Pigs celebrate 18 years as the Mid-Atlantic's premiere comedy troupe with some primetime shows and their trademark late night laugh-fests. Join the hilarity! Late night show, 10:30pm

Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 694-4744
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September 25

Art Festival and 10k Run. Rekindling the spirit of a century ago, families will be enjoying a one-day outdoor, open air festival with arts and crafts, free admission and parking, food, entertainment, and health exercise.

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Point of Rocks, MD 21777

(301) 834-9907
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September 25 - November 2

Come explore our pumpkin patch, hayrides, slides, pig races, farm animals, 12 acre corn maze, country store and more. Weekdays 3-7pm, weekends 10am-7pm, Moonlight Maze 5-10:30pm selected weekends

Summers Farm
5614 Butterfly Lane
Frederick, MD 21703

(301) 620-9316
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September 25 - 26

Guided Walking Tours of Historic Frederick: From our famous "clustered spires" to notable Federal-style architecture, this tour offers a perfect jumping off point for your visit to the area. With just the right mix of historical vision complemented by homespun local lore, these tours are guaranteed to make Frederick's colorful past come alive for you. Guided tours are offered Saturdays 11am and Sundays at 1:30pm, April 10 – October. Self-guided tour brochures are also available. Tours begin at the Frederick Visitor Center, 19 E. Church St., Frederick, 301-600-4047

Visitor Center
19 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-4047
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September 26

All homes within easy walking distance from the Middletown Public Library parking lot on Prospect Street. 1-5pm, $15/person

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Middletown, MD 21769

(301) 371-6779