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A visit to Downtown Frederick, Maryland in the winter months cannot be complete without a visit to one of the most unique winter light displays anywhere in the world. On the waters…
Top Holiday Experiences in Frederick County, MD
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Frederick County, Maryland, transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday…
Frederick County is the perfect place to shop local this holiday season
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There are many ways to enjoy Frederick County during the holiday season - explore our…
Christmas Tree Shopping is a Holiday Experience in Frederick, Maryland
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Few symbols in American culture captivate an audience and send young and old spinning…
Holiday Gift Idea - Give the Gift of Experience in Frederick County
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Clothing will wear out and toys will be cast aside, but memories are treasured…
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Holiday Events
Candlelight House Tour
This self-guided walking tour takes visitors inside private homes elaborately adorned with holiday décor throughout Historic…
ThorpeWood's Annual Holiday Open House
Come ring in the holiday season with us at ThorpeWood! This year the ThorpeWood Lodge will be open to the community on…
Festival of Lights
Don’t miss one of the holiday season’s most inspiring events. Each year the Festival of Lights brings the true spirit of the…
Kris Kringle Procession
Join us for the Annual Kris Kringle Procession sponsored by Wawa and presented in partnership with Key 103 through the…
December Saturdays
Show your love for local this holiday season! Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a…
Experience the Magic
Holidays in Frederick County
Experience the magic of the world's most-unique winter light display on the waters of Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick.
Celebrate the season with your family at festive holiday events in Frederick!
Frederick is full of great areas to knock out all of your holiday shopping at once! Celebrate the season of giving and find that perfect one of a kind gift for your loved ones.
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice
Experience the magic of the world's most-unique winter light display on the waters of Carroll Creek in Downtown…
Lafayette 200 in Frederick
Commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit to Frederick in 1824 with community events and educational…
Places to Stay
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, Frederick County offers a wide variety of hotel and motel…
Unique Craft Beverage Purveyors
Drink in the view while sampling locally-produced wine, hard-cider, mead, brews, and spirits in Frederick County, Maryland
Where's Your Next Drink
Discover the wineries of Frederick County, Maryland. Sit back, relax and enjoy a personally guided luxury tour to your choice of the finest wineries in the area. View All
Black Ankle Vineyards
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Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
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Linganore Winecellars
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Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery
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Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard
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Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
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Loew Vineyards
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Frederick, Maryland is home to the ever-growing craft brewery scene. With an array of options, you might choose a brewery located in an amazing downtown historic building; or maybe you will choose a farm brewery and take in the beautiful mountain views. View All
Attaboy Beer
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Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm
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Smoketown Brewing Station
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Red Shedman Farm Brewery - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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Idiom Brewing Co.
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Olde Mother Brewing Company
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Rockwell Brewery
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Locally distilled spirits are available to taste at many of Frederick's best venues! Take a tour and sample products like whiskey, gin, vodka, and more. Discover Frederick's remarkable distilling history going back to the decades before Prohibition and its rebirth in the 2010s. View All