Good morning, Frederick.

At the Great Frederick Fair on Saturday, Maddie Peterson sold her 1,422-pound, grand champion steer for $26k, setting a new record in the youth livestock auction—she showed notable emotion as bids pushed the final price higher.

WalletHub released its 2025 study on Sept.

16 that measured state diversity in race, language, religion, household makeup, politics, and income—Maryland ranked No. 9 overall by placing fourth in racial and ethnic diversity and in the top five for worker-class diversity. New York and New Jersey also ranked high, showing varied strengths across social and economic factors.

Frederick mayoral candidate Tom Trott said his plan focuses on attracting business and improving basic services—roads, parks, water, sewer, and public safety—if elected, aiming to strengthen government and support local residents.

The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle Book Celebration

5-7 p.m. — Curious Iguana — Free entry — Celebrate the heartwarming tale of a turtle's journey with bestselling author Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson.

Cocktails & Carousels

The Frederick Arts Council is holding a unique fall fundraiser called Cocktails and Carousels on Sept. 24, 5:30-8:30, wherein carousel figures donated by the Frederick Keys and redesigned by talented area artists will be auctioned off. For tickets and more information visit www.frederickartscouncil.org

Cocktails & Carousels

The Frederick Arts Council is holding a unique fall fundraiser called Cocktails and Carousels on Sept. 24, 5:30-8:30, wherein carousel figures donated by the Frederick Keys and redesigned by talented area artists will be auctioned off. For tickets and more information visit www.frederickartscouncil.org

HOOD TALKS - AI and the Future of Health Care

Join us for our next HOOD TALKS - AI and the Future of Healthcare, a live virtual event led by Dr. Tim Coffin, our program director of Health Informatics. The event will take place on Sept. 25th at noon via Zoom!

Washington Writers' Publishing House Literary Evening

7-9 p.m. — Frederick Book Arts Center — Paid venue parking — Enjoy an evening featuring the Washington Writers' Publishing House and literary arts.

Book Signing at Barnes & Noble

Noon — Barnes & Noble at Francis Scott Key Mall — Free entry — Meet the author and get your book signed during this exciting stop on the Happyland Tour.

2025 Key City Foundation Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run

9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Baker Park — Registration details pending — Enjoy a festive 5K run in celebration of Oktoberfest with friends and family.

Harvest Moon Tea Ceremony & Custom Tea Crafting

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — The Simple Life - Metaphysical Marketplace — $ — Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a tea ceremony and create a custom blend infused with your intentions.

Autumn Reggae Wine & Music Festival

10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Linganore Winecellars — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live reggae tunes and sample over 20 different wines from local vendors.

Construction Career Day

6 a.m. — Frederick Keys — Free entry — Explore construction, engineering, and architecture careers with hands-on activities and industry professionals.

Key City Thrift Expo

12-5 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — $10 general admission, VIP options available — Explore a treasure trove of vintage finds, art, and music from 75+ unique vendors.