Please never apply for becoming part. They collect only your $40 for the jury fee. See what they…read moresent to my ZAPP - "Thank you for applying to the 27th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts. We regret to inform you that your work has not been juried into this year's event. We had a large pool of applicants and appreciate you taking the time to apply. On behalf of the Frederick Arts Council, best of luck with the rest of the festival season! ~Jasmine & the Festival Committee." Cheaters!

This is a fun outdoor event, we visit every year. There is tons of art for sale at various price…read morepoints (something for everyone) along with food, entertainment, and activities for the kids. You can't go wrong with an event that runs along beautiful Carroll Creek Linear Park.

Can't really review because we tried to come today May 11, 2024 the Yelp page says April to October…read moreon weekends opening at 9 but today when we pulled in at 9 it said closed until 11. Then we came back at noon and it was still closed not a person in sight. Sign says May-October and signage all over the town. Wish there was a little more info but no such luck. I guess that's small town living. Appears to be on someone's personal property no actual parking lot that we saw. Our kid was def disappointed. Bummer for sure.

We had so much fun here! Can't beat the fun, cost, or friendly staff members! My husband and I both…read moreenjoys ourselves as well. It was nice how they had the train we all could ride in and the miniature trains the kiddos can ride themselves. This was just a short drive from our house and was a pleasant surprise!

We went to see "Head Over Heels" at the MET Friday night. We heard about it at the Frederick Arts…read moreFestival and were interested because it used the Go Go's songs. It was cute, smart, funny, and entertaining. Everyone had fun performing and watching the play. Tickets are inexpensive and the intimate seating arrangements means no bad seats. What fun. Looking forward to the next show.

Professional Theatre Company with high quality productions for all ages and interests as well as…read moreclasses for adults and children as well as dynamic summer camps. Wide range of prices for seats to allow greater access to live theater, including some "pay what you can" options. Conveniently located in beautiful downtown Frederick MD across from a city parking garage (Court Street Deck) that is reasonably priced as well. Plenty of terrific options for a pre-show meal or post-show nosh/drinks.

A beautifully preserved historic theater from 1926, conveniently located in downtown and surrounded…read moreby shops and restaurants. This was my first visit, and the classic décor immediately set the tone for a charming experience. The venue is small enough that every seat feels close to the stage. From the mezzanine, we had an excellent view and clear sound. The sold-out matinee of The Nutcracker was wonderfully performed and well choreographed, especially impressive in a more intimate space. Seats were comfortable, though legroom is a bit tight--but manageable for a two-hour show with intermission. A side exit conveniently connects to a nearby parking garage, which was a nice surprise. I'd happily return for future performances and gladly spend more time exploring the downtown area.

We made last minute reservations to go and see A Christmas Carol! The show was amazing! Our entire…read morefamily loved the play and everyone working at the theater was so helpful and friendly. We've never had a bad experience at this theater and the inside of it is absolutely beautiful! We got last minute tickets, so we were seated near the back, but we still were able to see everything very well! Loved the experience!

As a former student of Dance Unlimited (10 years in the company and 13 years at the studio), I am…read morethankful everyday for the stellar pre-professional training I received under the careful watch of Donna Grim. Not only did I gain invaluable technique training from Donna and other fabulous teachers (namely Ms. Gayle-- the resident Ballet guru), I also learned how be a compassionate, team-oriented and driven person in the world. Yes, the classes are challenging. Yes, hard life lessons are learned on the dance floor, but I wouldn't trade my years with Donna for anything. I was encouraged to cultivate a passion for dance at Dance Unlimited that has stayed with me my entire life. The community that is created by Donna and the other teachers is one that is irreplaceable. I still keep in touch with many of my former team mates and their parents! My training at DU has paid off-- as I am now a professional in the musical theater industry-- represented by a great NYC agency and working in regional theaters around the country. Dance Unlimited is a save haven for those who love to dance and want to get themselves to the next level both personally and technically!

Avoid this place at all costs! The owner of this studio (Donna Grim) is a cruel, vicious woman. I…read moredon't mean that she is tough on the dancers, I mean she is sadistic to some. My daughter got "the treatment" when she transferred to the studio (she was a top-notch dancer) and refused Donna's suggestion that she join "the company" (the elite competition girls). We had moved studios because my daughter wanted to concentrate on her education, and just wanted high-quality classes without the time obligations. In ONE semester, the owner managed to destroy my daughter's self-esteem and self-confidence, and kill all love of dance in her. In hindsight it is apparent that she was brutally taunting my kid, although my child was scared to tell me until I finally witnessed something myself and started questioning her. (I am NOT a dance mom). When I talked to Donna, she blew me off and told me that even though my daughter was in all the same classes as the "company girls" she was excluded and was an outsider, because she wouldn't commit. The level of vitriol from this woman was spine-chilling, and I pulled my daughter immediately - never even finishing the performance that evening and the next. I found out afterwards that Donna (who taught the classes) would single her out and humiliate her in front of the other girls, calling her stupid and clumsy, and encouraging the other children to mock her. Mind you, my daughter was the top of her classically-trained school before she transferred in. Because of the genre switch, my daughter assumed that SHE was at fault, and worked even harder, but this horrid woman would single her out the next time. It has been almost 8 years since that happened, and my daughter has never danced since. I would avoid this place at all costs. YOUR kid may never get the sadistic treatment, but it trickles down to the other dancers. They never actually shunned my kid, but many other dancers were treated poorly by the other kids. It's just an environment that is dark and unpleasant.

We came here on the first Saturday it was open and it was extremely crowded. They had several…read moreparking lots that costed $15 so we went to the one that did not have a price on it as we assumed it was free. It ended up being $10 which we didn't know until we were already inside the lot. Then we had to wait for the tractor tram to take us to the side door which had a lot of dust. I ended up using a napkin to cover my nose so I wouldn't breathe it in. There is an admission fee which is $10 per person then inside, there was no map so we peed in a porta potty. I had a good time looking at the horses, cows, pigs, and goats. They were super close up and the opportunity to see such a view is very rare. The carnival games were very expensive, Ferris wheel was $6 per person and there is a fee to buy a card to allow you to ride the rides, and there is a credit card convenience fee for every purchase. A corn dog was $8 and also had a cc fee. The lines for each ride was about 20-30 minutes. I usually go to the Howard county fair which was way cheaper. They had free parking, rides were only $2 per person on the Thursday I went, and admission fee was cheaper.

Great is one word to describe the Frederick Fair…read more Enormous Gargantuan Huge-gantic a few others. Luckily I got there at around 3 in the afternoon. By the time I left there were lines of cars stretching for miles in each direction trying to get into the fair. They had rides galore. Like there was at least like 4 different rides that resembled Tilt-O-Whirls. There was funnel cake, bbq, popcorn, nuts and everything else you'd expect to be a at a large fair. And then there was the animals section. Hundreds of animals that included, but was not limited too: sheep, cows, goats, rams, horses, donkeys, geese, turkeys, pigs, and more. A special baby animal tent where you could see animals that had recently been born. A swath of of educational farming activities and exhibits. I mean, it was surely a farmers dream. The 4H kids there were competing and showing their animals. An experience that I have never had before. Ever seen someone bring out a goat by holding it's head and trot it around for a judge to see what pedigree it was. It was like a dog show but with cows and goats and what not. They had a small beer garden at one end of the fair where I was able to try a "Feed The Monkey" beer which, as expected, had subtle notes of banana and burnt sugar. And to top it off, the Amish were there, selling their amazing pretzels, whoopie pies, and more. One thing is for sure; People in Frederick are serious about their fairs.

So excited that the full festival is back! For a long time after COVID, there was just the food…read moretruck and baked goods, which have always been a wonderful treat. Adding a huge tent with live music, Greek dancing, and lots of tables for seated dining made for a marvelous community experience.

Annual Greek Festival was affordable and less crowded Greek festival then other similar festivals…read more People danced and there was a lot of food - something for everybody. The food was very good and servers not stressed out, but very accommodating. There were no food lines and there was a plenty space to sit. The best part was a glass for Greek draft beer that the servers kindly wash for you (after beer is gone) before you take it home as a memento. This is my tenth different Greek festival I attended at it was not the best or worst but it was the only one that offered a glass to take home. I wish other 70 ethnic festivals offered it as well - I would have had quite a collection. I was happy to support a Greek church in America. Opa!

The MOOseum is a dairy barn that is opened on Saturdays, from May through October, from 10AM-3PM…read more They also have a special program/event offered on the fourth Sunday of each month (from 1-4PM), such as Montgomery County History Tours, Farm Tour & Sales, County Fairs, etc. Admission is free! With your admission ticket, we participated in one of their offered tours (you can see their collection of dairy farm-related items (like milk bottles, cans, and related equipment from local farms), check out their dairy maps, photographs, hear oral histories, and were able to peruse their research library that has a collection of books/print/videographic material that's related to the dairy industry. Just note that there aren't any 'live' animals, as this is more of a museum/educational set-up. There is also plenty room to picnic and a children's playground for the little ones. We also stopped by the shop where you can purchase gifts of local artists/artisans, books, and anything 'MOO'-related. If you're into barns, the farm-life, or just curious and want something interesting to do, check out the MOOseum - it's close by, too, in Germantown :D

So....not quite what I expected. I had hoped for a bit more liveliness out of a barn, but hey, it…read morewas still fun. And free. Free is awesome. Just so we are clear though, there are no live animals at this barn. There are no dead ones either. But fake ones aplenty. The volunteers were very knowledgable and friendly and there was a lot of education to be found regarding Montgomery County's disappearing dairy farm history. You can "milk" two different cows and play conductor with the toy trains. At most you need maybe 30 minutes to see everything. For kids, there is a little playroom off to the side where they can color. And the park just right out front is very nice with a play set for kids and lots of room to run.