Downtown Frederick Partnership

A few important event reminders before tomorrow at Mullinix Park!

Juneteenth is tomorrow! Join us at Mullinix Park for a celebration. Before the event, take a moment to review these important event reminders. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Alive @ Five is ON!

Join us at 5PM as we celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of music, culture, and community!

This special event will feature a headlining performance by Ahzay & The Squad, Juneteenth commemorations from Tianna Haile of AARCH and Jarad Bowens with The City of Frederick, poetry performance by Lanai Monroe and Step performances by Divine 9 Fraternities and Sororities

Come together for a memorable evening on the creek!

Join us this Thursday at Alive @ Five as we celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of music, culture, and community!

This special event will feature:

🎤Headlining performance by Ahzay & The Squad
🌟Juneteenth commemorations from Tianna Haile of AARCH and Jarad Bowens with the City of Frederick
🌟Poetry performance by Lanai Monroe
🌟Step performances by Divine 9 Fraternities and Sororities

Come together for a memorable evening on the creek!

Another facade improvement project has been completed in Downtown Frederick!

We are excited to share the completion of a facade improvement project at 125 E. All Saints Street, home to the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society (AARCH). Improvements included the installation of new awnings, corner signage, banners, and entrance signage, enhancing the property's visibility and creating a more welcoming presence along the streetscape.

Projects like this support the vitality of Downtown Frederick by enhancing the appearance of our commercial districts, strengthening community identity, and creating inviting spaces for residents and visitors alike. Investments in building improvements help ensure that organizations like AARCH can continue to serve and enrich our community for years to come.

Downtown Frederick Partnership is charged with enhancing, promoting and preserving the vitality, livability and diversity of Downtown Frederick, a national Main Street community. The Partnership’s Facade Improvement Program is supported by The City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development and by funds from the State of Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development.

Learn more about facade grants at downtownfrederick.org/grants.

Join us this Thursday for Alive @ Five!⁣

🎤 Live Music: Ahzay & The Squad

Alive @ Five is Frederick’s favorite outdoor happy hour—featuring live music, craft drinks, and amazing local food all summer long!

💵 $5 admission (cash or credit at the gate)
🔞 21+ only (valid ID required)
🍺 Drink tokens: $7 each
🍴 Food available for purchase
🚫 No outside beverages or coolers
💧 Free water available inside
🅿 Nearby parking available in Carroll Creek & East All Saints garages

Presented by ACNB Bank

Bring your friends and kick off the weekend early—we’ll see you there!

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

More info at downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive

Looking for the perfect gift? 🎁

A Downtown Frederick Gift Card is a great way to support local businesses while giving someone the freedom to shop, dine, and explore their favorite downtown spots.

Gift cards can be purchased in any amount from $10–$500 at the Frederick Visitor Center, located at 151 S. East Street in Downtown Frederick. The Visitor Center is open 7 days a week and is only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter.

✨ See all participating businesses: https://tinyurl.com/2stj2688

Already have a gift card? Check your balance anytime at www.getmybalance.com.

The inaugural SilverVox Film & Music Festival is bringing four unforgettable days of film, music, and creativity to Downtown Frederick this June 18–21, 2026.

Featuring:
• A hometown performance from American Idol breakout Rae Boyd
• Broadway star Andrea Macasaet (SIX: The Musical)
• The SXSW-acclaimed documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
• The hometown world premiere of SPINSTERS, filmed entirely in Frederick

With 125+ screenings, live performances, panels, Q&As, and immersive experiences across 10+ downtown venues, SilverVox is transforming Frederick into a citywide celebration of independent film and music.

🎟 Tickets + full programming: silvervoxfest.com

Frederick Pride Festival is back! Join us on the creek Saturday, June 27th for a vibrant celebration of community, inclusion, and joy. Enjoy unforgettable drag performances, a delicious food court, curated live music, and hundreds of local vendors and nonprofit organizations. Explore the designated beer garden featuring local beer and wine, browse the Pride Shop, and bring the whole family to the children's area filled with interactive activities and so much more!

See you there!

Head downtown this Saturday, June 13 for full day celebrating creativity, imagination, and local artistic talent.⁣
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Experience Art in Action:⁣
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🎨 Chalk Art⁣
Starting as early as 8AM, 20+ local artists of all ages transform the streets into incredible works of art. It's a sight you don't want to miss! ⁣
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🎨 Plein Air Painting⁣
Not familiar with plein air? Artists capture real life as it happens, painting live scenes right before your eyes. See them throughout downtown starting at 10AM. ⁣
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🎨 Community Mural⁣
Leave your mark on ARTOPIA with our Community Mural as you enter the Carroll Creek Parking Garage from Patrick Street. Frederick's own Matt Long will be onsite helping bring the mural to life from 12PM - 5PM.⁣
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🎨 Downtown Art Tour⁣
Take in the art of Downtown Frederick from the best seat in town! Hop aboard the Maryland Double Decker Bus for a mini-tour of public art, murals and creative landmarks that make downtown unique. Link in bio to purchase tickets.⁣
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🎨 Professional Artist Competition⁣
Experience creativity in action as three artists go head-to-head in a live competition. Artists will create original works inspired by a surprise audience-selected theme. Watch the artistic process unfold in real time as the artist race against the clock.⁣
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ARTOPIA takes place alongside the Frederick Festival of the Arts on June 13 and 14 from 10AM - 5PM at Carroll Creek Park. Hosted by Frederick Arts Council, the festival features over 100 artists from across the country.