FREDERICK, MD- Frederick County will celebrate its official founding on June 10 with the 275th Anniversary Jubilee, being held from 3 to 10 p.m. at Utica District Park. The Jubilee will be organized into several activity areas corresponding to the key areas of focus for the 275th year. These include an Agriculture area, a Business & Economy section, Changing Communities & Education, (community and culture stage), Foundations & Tourism, the Great Outdoors, and Government & Transportation areas, and Looking Forward, Today & Tomorrow, (the main stage).
The event will include many family-friendly activities like face painting, a petting zoo, Touch a Truck, a visit from Frederick County Public Libraries’ Bookmobile, and more! Attractions include an afternoon 19th Century Baseball Game between the Gettysburg Generals and the Keystone Baseball Club of Harrisburg. The first 275 guests to attend the game will receive a free 275-themed commemorative baseball.
Live musical performances will take place throughout the day, as well as a live DJ and Light the Night dance party Saturday evening… plus a soon to be announced grand finale! Musical performers include The Dirty Middle, Sol y Rumba, and Mike Kuster and the Catoctin Cowboys. Key 103/106.9 the Eagle‘s street team will also be on hand broadcasting live throughout the afternoon. Food will be available for sale throughout the event. Participating food and beverage vendors include B-Dub’s Island Soul, Dop Pizza, Husky Hut Coffee Company, Kotel Kids “Organic” Shaved Ice, La Parada, Pop-Up Poutine, Snowball Waterfalls, and Traditional Authentic Mexican Food.
More 275 commemorative merchandise will be available for giveaway including 275-themed sunglasses and key chains, while supplies last. The event is free to attend. Utica District Park is located at 10200-B Old Frederick Road, Frederick Maryland. For more information, please visit: FrederickCountyMD.gov/275Jubilee.
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