Black Magic Reimagined: Don't Call It A Comeback! This year’s summit is back and bigger than ever! This is the way a summit should be produced! Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a freelancer, or a business owner, or a corporate queen you’ll walk away with actionable insights, insider intel, and loads of inspiration. Think: CONNECTION, [...]

Can Danny Come Out and Play? Danny Schwartz is a life-long musician born and raised in the Washington D.C. area. Danny has played in bands of nearly every genre;yet, the one he takes the most enjoyment from is playing music for kids. From 2010 to 2012, Danny played children’s music character Ryan Buckle. Ryan’s songs [...]

Looking to finish out that spring cleaning and come into Summer fresh? W2WM's Social Enterprise Team is ready to accept your gracious donations as we get excited for our Fall Pop Up Shop at IN THE STREETS!! Bring your top 10 new or gently worn handbags and accessories/jewelry pieces (please no clothing or shoes) to [...]

Wooden utensils are so much more user-friendly on all types of cookware and even more fun to use when made by your hands! Learn to carve a basic spoon from your choice of Black Cherry or Black Walnut using splitting, carving, and sanding tools. Everyone will leave with their own coconut oil-sealed spoon. All materials [...]

From bluegrass to funk, hard rock to country, and folk to jazz, The Grateful Dead celebrated music. Now, Frederick’s own Rays of Violet celebrates the music of The Grateful Dead. Formed at the tail-end of 2019, Rays of Violet’s mission is to combine its musicianship, energy, and chemistry into shows that create a connection with [...]

S.H.E. Pitch, now in its third year, is a "Shark Tank Style" pitch competition for female entrepreneurs designed to give businesses both in the “idea stage” and “growth stage” cash prizes, publicity and networking opportunities. All who register will get access to a professional pitch creator program that will guide them through the process of [...]

Are you ready to rock the rainbow?! Join the Rainbow Rock Band as they entertain your little dudes with tunes and laughs! Winners of a Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award for their debut CD, “Meet the Rainbow,” in addition to a Family Choice Award, a Mom’s Choice Award, and a National Parent Product Award (NAPPA) [...]

On the final night of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's annual S.H.E. Week, gather to celebrate and honor five remarkable award recipients who embody the true spirit of Strength, Heart, and Equality. The SHERO Awards recognizes the achievements and contributions of trailblazers across various fields, showcasing the incredible impact they've made. Connect with these [...]

In this 2 hour session, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel will walk you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature.

Troy Engle & Southern Skies is a five-piece contemporary original bluegrass band. Troy Engle’s sideman resume reads like a who’s who of Bluegrass and Country Music. He’s played everywhere from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN to Bluegrass and Country Festivals all across North America, with artists like: Patty Loveless, Larry Sparks, The Isaacs, [...]

Take a deep dive into the art and alchemy of fresh plant distillation using a copper Alembic still. Beginning with the history of steam distillation, we will move into creating our very own Hydrosol together using the Alembic. While we watch our Hydrosol come to life we will discuss the current applications and benefits of [...]

Let’s face it, planning a wedding can be stressful and we think it’s time for some FUN! Traditional bridal shows are just.. well you know.  So grab your bridesmaids, family and friends and come out to compete in Bridal Wars! We’ve taken the traditional bridal show and turned it up a notch into The Coolest [...]

Mark Bray & Steel Soul Cowboys bring the perfect mix of today’s country and yesterday’s favorites. Playing the regional music scene for the last 10 years, the Steel Soul Cowboys bring a well-polished show, appropriate for all ages!

Enjoy an evening of music, vendors and craft beer at the very first Night Market presented by Chappelle & Co. This will be a fun block party for the community! GET MORE INFO

BlackFrederick.com is excited to be partnering with Nigerians in Frederick- NIF Association to host the innaugural Black Frederick Festival! Join us as we share, celebrate, and educate the Frederick community about the richness of Black culture at the inaugural Black Frederick Festival! Our vision is to host an annual, economically viable celebration of Black culture that attracts people [...]

On the heels of the mid-90’s ska revival, The Players Band (TPB) was founded in 1999, drawn in by the infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds originating in Jamaica in the late 1950s. Over 20 years and 500+ shows later, Baltimore’s ska ambassadors continue blending the best of Jamaican ska and reggae with American rock [...]

We have hand selected some of the best vendors in the area for our outdoor market. Join us for our Fall Market. This event is free to attend and is kid and dog friendly. A listing of all vendors will be added closer to the date of the event.

Learn the fine art of modern cake design with Allie Smith of Bramble Baking Co.! Using fresh herbs from Fox Haven and Bramble Baking Co.’s buttercream frosting, a beautiful, one-of-a-kind cake will not be difficult to achieve. Each participant will take home a cake decorating toolkit and a delicious 6″ fully decorated wildflower cake!