It will be Happy Hour season before you know it!
The Partnership’s biggest fundraiser, Alive @ Five, is an outdoor happy hour every summer Thursday from 5-8pm at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater. The 2026 season starts on Thursday, May 7, and runs through September 24.
21 bands
$6 entry
21+ only
$6 craft bevs
Local Food
Call for 2026 bands now OPEN!
Want to perform in the 2026 Alive @ Five band lineup? Applications are open!
The Alive @ Five Selection Committee, composed of Alive @ Five regulars, local musicians, and loyal volunteers, meets in February. We will contact successful bands by the beginning of March for scheduling, and the lineup will be publicly announced by the end of March.
We can’t wait for another fun-filled season – good luck!
LAST CHANCE FOR
2025 MERCH
Check out the new designs and get your Alive @ Five swag now! With plenty of colors and styles to choose from, there’s something to suit everyone.
Rep your favorite happy hour with:
T-shirts
Tanks
Crops
Long-sleeve
Crewneck sweatshirts
The 2026 Season is presented by
Live Music
Enjoy live music at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater. Each season’s lineup features new and returning bands of all musical genres each week.
Happy Hour
Ah! Sip on an ice-cold beer or your favorite wine and cocktails available for purchase from one of the many local breweries, distilleries and wineries.
Good Eats
Get your foodie on with offerings from Brewer’s Alley and rotating local food trucks available for purchase throughout the season.
Dancing
No experience required! You’ll always see someone dancing on the Carroll Creek outdoor dance floor, especially on Salsa night!
Fun & Games
Who doesn’t love a friendly game of corn hole, Jenga and other fun outdoor games?
Dog Friendly
Yes, your dogs are welcome! We love to see your furry friends enjoying the outdoors too.
Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five
Join us as we take you on an exclusive journey behind the scenes of the electrifying bands playing this year. Discover the fascinating stories of the talented musicians who make the event come alive with their music. So, if you’re ready to get the inside scoop on the people behind the music, be sure to tune in to Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five.
Volunteer
Best way to meet new people in Frederick? Join our volunteer squad at Alive @ Five. Each week, the Partnership relies on 50+ volunteers to make it happen. Plus, volunteers get in free!
Alive @ Five is a summer-long fundraiser for Downtown Frederick Partnership. Every drink token you buy and gate fee you pay is directly reinvested into the Downtown Frederick community through the Partnership’s work. Thank you to the many sponsors and partners who help make this event possible!
Call for Bands
Want to perform in the 2026 Alive @ Five band lineup? Applications are open!
Click the button below to learn more and apply.
Food Vendors
Are you a food vendor interested in participating in the 2026 Alive @ Five season? Please fill out the form. Filling out this form is not a guarantee of selection. We have a limited number of events, and you will be contacted if a spot becomes available for you.
Presenting Sponsor
Level One Sponsors
Level Two Sponsors
Level Three Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
Alive @ Five Bag Policy
While there are no size restrictions, all bags are subject to a search by security prior to entering the event and can be denied for any reason. Alive @ Five is a private event gathering that requires a ticket upon entry. Attendees have the right to refuse a bag search, and staff has a right to refuse entry for any reason.
Prohibited items include:
Water bottles and containers of any kind
Firearms and weapons of any kind
Coolers
Tents
Laser pointers
Outside food
Drones or other flying apparatus
Complimentary bottled water will be available to all attendees during the event. However, water bottles must remain on-site and will be collected at the exit.
Security and management reserves the right to deny entry to any individual not in compliance.