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Calendar of Events MAY 16
SPIRES BRASS BAND PERFORMANCE
Spires Brass Band performance: Swingin’ with the Spires. Time: 8pm Frederick Community College Location: Kussmaul Theatre 7932 Opossumtown Pk. Frederick Contact: www.spiresbrassband.org/ concertdates.htm | 301-846-2400
MAY 16 & 17
MOUNT AIRY MAYFEST
Celebrate spring in Mount Airy with art, crafts, vendors, live entertainment, and children’s zone. Time: Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Location: Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Rd. Mount Airy Contact: www.mtairylions.com 301-829-2112
MAY 16 & 17
BEYOND THE GARDEN GATES GARDEN TOUR
Venture beyond the garden gates of historic downtown Frederick to enjoy public and private gardens. Time: 1-5pm Location: Downtown Frederick Hospitality Center, 101 N Court St. Frederick Contact: celebratefrederick.com/ events/garden-tour/ | 301-600-2844
MAY 16, 17, 23-25, 30 & 31
WALKERSVILLE SOUTHERN RAILROAD STEAM TRAIN RIDES
Steam returns to WSRR! Experience the exciting sights, smells and sounds of steam. Ride behind a real 80-year-old, coal-fired steam locomotive, the restored Lehigh Valley No. 126. Time: 11am; 1pm; 3pm Location: Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville Contact: www.wsrr.org |301-898-0899
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SPRING 2015
MAY 22
MAY 23-25
Geocachers are invited to the Frederick Visitor Center for a short meet and greet event in conjuction with “Geowoodstock” in Hagerstown. Several geocaches are available in Downtown Frederick. Time: 9:30-10am Location: Frederick Visitor Center 151 S East St. Frederick Contact: www.geocaching.com 443-298-0044
Monocacy National Battlefield will host a memorial flag display in honor of the casualties at the Battle of Monocacy. Focus on the history of Memorial Day and an invitation to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance. Time: 8:30am-5pm Location: Monocacy National Battlefield, 5201 Urbana Pk. Frederick Contact: www.nps.gov/mono/ parknews/2015-special-events.htm 301-662-3515
FREDERICK VISITOR CENTER WELCOMES GEOWOODSTOCKERS
MAY 23
LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION
CONFEDERATE SURGEON LIVING HISTORY
MAY 27-JUNE 2
The Blue and Gray Hospital Association will discuss uniforms, weapons, food, and daily life for Confederate soldiers in the Army of Northern Virginia. Time: 10am-4pm Location: National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E Patrick St. Frederick Contact: www.civilwarmed.org/ 301-695-1864
Keys vs. Salem Red Sox and Lynchburg Hillcats at Grove Stadium. Time: Mon & Wed-Fri 7pm; Tues 11am; Sat 6pm; Sun 2pm; Location: Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick Contact: www.frederickkeys.com 301-662-0013
MAY 23 & 24
FREDERICK COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW
Fifty coin and currency dealers buying and selling old US and World Coins and currency; free appraisals. Time: Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 9am-4pm Location: Elk Lodge No. 684 289 Willowdale Dr. Frederick Contact: www.coinshows.com/frederick_co.html | 443-623-7025
MAY 23 & 24
FREDERICK KEYS BASEBALL
MAY 31
DOWNTOWN ABBEY GARDEN PARTY AT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dress in a 1920s costume to win a prize, or come as you are and simply enjoy the Heritage Garden’s beauty in full bloom. Time: 4:30-6:30pm Location: The Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 E Church St. Frederick Contact: www.frederickhistory.org 301-663-1188
CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL AT LINGANORE WINECELLARS
MAY 30
Listen to the reggae beats of the steel drum while sipping Linganore wines. Take a tour of the winery and enjoy art, craft, and food vendors. Time: Sat & Sun 11am-6pm Location: Linganore Winecellars 13601 Glissans Mill Rd. Mt. Airy Contact: www.linganorewines.com 301-831-5889
Over 25 Maryland brewing companies pouring over 125 unique, fresh and local craft beers. Time: 12-6pm Location: Carroll Creek Park 44 S Market St. Frederick Contact: www.mdcraftbeerfestival.com
MARYLAND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL