Happy Hour season is here!
The Partnership’s biggest fundraiser, Alive @ Five, is an outdoor happy hour every Thursday from 5-8pm at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater. The 2026 season runs through Thursday, September 24.
21 bands
$5 entry
21+ only
$7 craft bevs
Local Food
The 2026 Season is presented by
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!
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.
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 Downtown Frederick. Thank you to the many sponsors and partners who help make this event possible!
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 cans of water will be available to all attendees during the event. However, water cans 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.
Call for Bands
Want to perform in the 2027 Alive @ Five band lineup? Applications will open in at the end of 2026. Be sure to follow Downtown Frederick Partnership on social media so you don’t miss the Call for Bands!
Food Vendors
Are you a food vendor interested in participating in Partnership events or the 2027 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.