Fourth of July Festivites at Baker Park by Celebrate Frederick

BATHTUB RACES BACK ON CULLER LAKE A Frederick tradition is back -The KEY103 Great Frederick Bathtub Race on Culler Lake!  Catch all the action from 1:00 to 3:30 as seaworthy competitors make their way up and down the lake for cash and prizes!

STAY COOL IN THE PARK ALL DAY Looking to cool off in the park - we have got you covered.  Refresh at our Sandy Spring Bank & Operation Bootcamp Misting Tents.  Sip on a cold beverage in one of four Beer gardens or indulge in an ice cold tasty treat from a variety of food vendors.

GET YOUR AMUSEMENTS - FOR FREE The Geico Kids Zone is packed with a tons of activities and games for kids of all ages for FREE.  Wait - did we say FREE?  Be sure to check out the Scavenger Hunt, Operation Bootcamp Obstacle Course, Summer's Farm Petting Zoo, D&D Pony Rides ($),  Big Country Amusements Inflatables & Rides, Hobbytown USA Remote Control Cars and much more!______________________________________________________

HEAT UP - YOUR TASTEBUDS 120 gallons of chili, 12 tastes, 1 People's Choice Vote and You!  Make sure the WFMD & WEIS market Chili cook- off, makes it on your TO DO list this Monday.  A Frederick's 4th tradition, cookers make their batch on site and serve to you and an elite panel of judges.  Get a  ___________________________________________

ROCKIN' & ROLLIN' IN THE PARK Prepare for a day packed with entertainment from noon to night!  From the WFRE Country Stage to the Main Stage - there is entertainment for everyone.  ___________________________________________

July 4th in Historic Baker Park

Monday, July 4, 2011
Events All Day from Noon to Dusk
Fireworks start at 9:30 pm
Baker Park, Frederick, MD

Frederick's Independence Day Celebration is celebrating 29 years. It is the largest in Frederick County, attracting over 70,000 annually to Baker Park, offering FREE fun, music and fireworks.Celebrate Frederick and Frederick Adult Co-Ed Kickball Association are proud to bring back a greatly anticipated Frederick tradition to the 4th of July! The KEY 103 Great Frederick Bathtub Races returns to the historic Culler Lake. The Bathtub races are sure to provide entertainment and fun for all ages. The event will feature teams racing from north to south on Culler Lake in 1 vs. 1 match ups. The races are scheduled to run from 12 noon to 5 p.m., one race every 20 minutes. The winning teams advance to the next round of races. DJ Bill Izer will announce the prize winners for Great Frederick Bathtub Race Champions,  Runners-Up, Best in Show and Golden Plunger at the end of the event. Don’t be the Golden Plunger winner; it’s the first to sink! Happy 4th of July!

HOT DIGGITY DOG!

Calling all residents! Bring your appetite to our 5th annual HOT Diggity Dog Smorgasbord! Wednesday June 29th, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Come to The Manor Clubhouse Deck, sign in and pig out! Dress up your hot dog with chili, cheese, ketchup, mustard, relish, and sauerkraut. Contact the leasing office for more information.
*While supplies last*

NOT  these HOT DOGS!

Yummm....THESE!

Summer fun downtown "ALIVE AT 5"

Enjoy "Alive @ Five" happy hours on the banks of Carroll Creek throughout the summer.  This summer event offers great live music as well as delicious food, beer and wine from Downtown Frederick restaurants and shops. Alive @ Five 2011 kicks off in May and will be held the second, third and fourth Thursdays of each month through September 8th at the Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheatre (between Market and Carroll Streets). Each event starts at 5pm and ends at 8pm. 

Must be 21+ to enter. ID required. $5 cover. 

*Families and those under 21 are welcome to enjoy the festivities from across the creek*

June 23, 2011

Sticktime

Classic Rock

http://www.sticktime.net/

July 14, 2011

Bad Influence

Blues/R&B

http://www.badinfluenceband.com/

July 21, 2011

Billy Coulter Band

Roots Rock

http://www.billycoulter.com/

July 28, 2011

Dis-Funk-Shun

Funk, Rock + Blues

August 11, 2011

The DeLearys

Acoustic Pop Fusion

http://www.facebook.com/thedelearys#!/thedelearys?sk=info

August 18, 2011

Justin Kalk Orchestra

Acoustic Pop Fusion

http://www.myspace.com/justinkalkorchestra

August 25, 2011

The Freddie Long Band

Pop/Rock/Soul

http://www.freddielong.com/splashpage/

Must be 21+ to enter. ID required.  No exceptions. 

Alive @ Five is friendly to well-behaved dogs on leashes. 

For more information, contact Downtown Frederick Partnership at

301-698-8118 or email mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org

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History Began Here

The front of The Manor house, April 2011

Over the past two centuries, progress has changed the Frederick countryside. However carefully guarded by Horning Brothers, The Manor has preserved its historic tradition. The oak trees that now tower over the property were saplings when the foundation was laid in 1775 by Colonel Charles Beatty. The original 390 acre tract was then referred to as "The Three Partners". The property was deeded to Charles Beatty by Robert Eden, the last Colonial Governor of Maryland, on July 20, 1771.  The Three partners was eventually sold to raise funds for the Continental Army. Thomas Neil completed construction of the house and surrounding buildings and retained ownership of the farm until 1832.

The new owner was Nimrod Owings, who was infamously known for his love of hunting, gambling, and practical jokes. He owned 52 hounds, one for each card in a deck. He was a neighborhood legend because of his eccentricities.

As Frederick changed so did the ownership of  The Manor house. It passed through a succession of owners that included John Thomas, Christian Smith, Rebecca Kemp, and Grafton Claggett. In 1863 The Gouverneur's took title to the farm. Samuel Gouverneaur was the grandson of President James Monroe. During this time the farm saw a plethora of colorful and influential guests.

Finally, the home was deeded to Holmes Baker. Mr. Baker added the backyard swimming pool, the first of it's kind in Frederick. The pool was the source of many fond memories for Frederick natives who enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. Baker. The farm was then given to Gerald Baker in 1951.                                   

Baker Park, a 35 acre linear park running through the heart of downtown Frederick along Carroll Creek was founded in honor of The Baker family.  Joseph Baker founded the park in 1926, with the help of Lloyd C. Culler, both were Frederick citizens. When the old Zentz Mill on Bentz Street burned to the ground on the morning of June 24, 1926, Joseph Baker started planning a city park that would serve the citizens of Frederick for years to come. His generous donation of land made the park possible. Culler Lake, formerly named Kidwiler Pond, was transformed by the Works Progress Administration and dedicated in 1940, renamed for the former Frederick Mayor Lloyd C. Culler. It was the site of skating in the winter and fishing in the summer.

Springfest Community Yard Sale

The Residences at The Manor Community Yard Sale.

We are doing it again! Our annual community yard sale is Saturday April 30, 2011. We welcome all vendors and local residents to come and participate. Please bring your own table and set-up by 7:30 am. The sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. until 1 pm, rain or shine!