Flower Festival
Aug. 22-Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Middletown
It’s sunflower season, and Summers Farm is celebrating at its annual Flower Festival! Ticketholders will receive a free hayride through the fields, six flowers of their choice and access to the farm’s 45+ fun activities.
$14.95 | summersfarm.com/flower-festival
Frederick Keys — Wag Wednesday Game
Aug. 26, 7 p.m. | Frederick
Even dogs can attend this Frederick Keys baseball game, where proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Carroll County! All dogs must be registered in advance.
$14-$40 | tinyurl.com/FrederickKeysWagWednesday
The Great Frederick Fair
Sept. 18-26, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | Frederick
This 200+-year-old tradition returns to the Frederick Fairgrounds, offering carnival rides, agricultural exhibits and live performances by Daughtry, Let’s Sing Taylor and more.
$10-$15; free for ages 10 and younger | thegreatfrederickfair.com
Buy. Sell. Trade. Collectible Cards and Art Festival @ Cafe 611
Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Frederick
If your child likes Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! or other trading card games, this local art and small business festival is a great place to trade cards or pick up new decks for their collection.
$10 | tinyurl.com/Cafe611TCGShow
Forever Matt Fast Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament + BBQ
Sept. 26, Noon-7 p.m. | Frederick
This family-friendly cornhole tournament and barbecue at Ballenger Creek Park is in memory of Matthew Fast, a Frederick police officer and veteran. The cornhole tournament begins at 1 p.m.
$10-$65 | tinyurl.com/ForeverMattFast
