First Saturday is a day to show your love for local!
Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick.
Where you spend your money matters.
Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.
June First Saturday is Presented by Harris Teeter, now offering grocery delivery in the Frederick area!
Stop by 30 N Market St from 12-6pm to pick up a free shopping bag and learn more about Harris Teeter in your community!
Supporting Sponsor
Curious about Cannabis? The Curaleaf team of experts will be on site to answer all of your questions about medical and adult use cannabis. Join them for a day of fun, education, assistance with medical cards, giveaways and more!
LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS
Downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Check back as the date gets closer for a list of specific activities, or visit our events calendar to see what’s happening today.
Local Coffee Tasting @ Firestone’s Market on Market, 10am-1pm
Smokin’ Diamonds Event @ Nelson Coleman Jewelers, 10am-7pm
All Day Summer Fun @ Frederick Social, 10am-7pm
Dreaming in Color @ Agave 137, 11am-1:30am
Summer Market Series @ Frederick MADE, 12pm-5pm
Clean Sweep @ Bailey’s Treasures, 12pm-6pm
Fresh Fusti Tap: Tangerine Balsamic @ Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium, 12pm-7pm
Opening of Frederick inSpires @ Gallery 322, 12pm-8pm
Let the fun beGIN! @ Cellar Door, 12:00 pm-1:30am
Complimentary Wine & Beer Tastings @ Atomic 97, 1pm-4pm
Other Realities @ Eastside Artist’s Gallery, 1pm-7pm
Send for the Doctor: The Life and Times of Dr. Edward Stonestreet @ National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 2p-3p
Opening Reception with Featured Artist Faith Pickles @ The Muse, 2pm-4pm
Frederick Artist’s Night @ Cowork Frederick, 4pm-8pm
“Secret Mythos” by Sumner Crenshaw @ DISTRICT Arts, 5pm-7pm
Caroline Mayer Exhibits “Loving Nature” @ NOMA Gallery, 5pm-8pm
Marc Weinberg’s “Colors of Summer” @ TAG/The Artists’ Gallery, 5pm-8pm
Pop-Up Board Game Cafe @ Gravel & Grind, 6pm-10pm
Full Moon Gong Meditation @ The Center . Sound . Mind . Body, 7:30pm-8:15pm
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick @ Brewer’s Alley, 8pm-9:30pm
South & Saints @ Maryland Ensemble Theater, 8pm-9:45pm
The Comedy Pigs Season Closer @ Maryland Ensemble Theater, 8:30pm-9:30pm
SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us for the Thai Water Festival Cultural experience on Carroll Creek!
There will be street food, games, family activities and demonstrations. All ages welcome!
LIVE MUSICIANS
Every First Saturday, the streets are filled with live music and entertainment.
PARKING & TRAVEL
Access travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick at www.parkfrederick.org and download a map of downtown businesses here.
Public Restrooms can be found in the Church Street (17 E Church St) and Carroll Creek (44 E Patrick St) Public Parking Garages. Restrooms are open daily from 9AM-10PM and cleaned regularly by the City of Frederick following all relevant guidelines.
Staying the whole weekend? Plamondon Hospitality Partners and Downtown Frederick Partnership have teamed up to offer 15% off your stay the first weekend of every month. Choose from six fantastic hotels all with a special price that’s 15% off rack rate. Extend your visit and do it in comfort!
VIEW FIRST SATURDAY HOTEL RATES
