Catoctin Colorfest Information

Catoctin Colorfest comes to Thurmont, MD the second full weekend of October each year. The was established in 1963 and has evolved into one of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast. Colorfest is not just an event, but an experience! Amazing crafts, art, jewelry, clothing, a variety of delicious food, and much more is located throughout town. Visit Colorfest and discover why thousands come to Thurmont year after year. Colorfest is a rain or shine event.

Parking

Parking is available at the following locations. Each location offers a bus stop where Colorfest transportation can take you into the festival. Limited parking may also be available on Frederick Road, but there is no bus stop at this location. View the parking map for locations around the festival grounds. There is a fee for parking.

Catoctin High School*

14745 Sabillasville Rd (shuttle can accommodate wheelchairs)

Eyler Stables Flea Market

137 Emmitsburg Rd

NVR

100 Apples Church Rd

Thurmont Elementary School

805 East Main St

ADA Parking Information

Each designated official remote parking lot will have parking set aside for vehicles with ADA placards.

*ONLY the Catoctin High School parking location will have a shuttle bus with a lift that can accommodate wheelchairs.

ATMs

While many vendors accept credit card payments, many will only accept cash. If you didn't bring any cash with you, visit one of these convenient ATMs.

Community Park

21 Frederick Rd

PNC Bank

16 East Main St

Roy Rogers

203 Frederick Rd

Woodsboro Bank

143 Frederick Rd

Beer Garden

Beer, German food, and music will be available during the festival at the location below. Stop by for a refreshing beverage and a little fun!

Thurmont American Legion’s Octoberfest Beer Garden

8 Park Lane

First-Aid Stations

In the event of an emergency, call 911 immediately. First-aid stations are located at the addresses below.

Front entrance of Community Park where Thurmont

Ambulance Co. apple dumpling stand is located

Rear of Community Park near the ATM machine

American Legion

Nearby Places To Stay

Below are the closest places to stay near the festival. For additional lodging options, view all places to stay.

Camping and Cabins:

Catoctin Mountain Park

Cunningham Falls State Park

Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort

Hotels:

Sleep Inn & Suites

Super 8 Thurmont

Rambler Inn

Bed and Breakfasts:

Inn at Springfield Manor

Visitor Information

Helpful information for visitors will be available at the location below during the festival.

Thurmont Main Street Center - 11 Water Street

Frederick Visitor Center - 151 S. East Street Frederick, MD (19 miles from festival)

Pets

Pets are not allowed in the juried portion of the festival (in Community Park). Pets are allowed in the outdoor portions of the festival outside of the park.