👀 Don't Make Weekend Plans Until You Read This

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Pam Stultz
August 20, 2026

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Thursday, August 20th Edition
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💛 A Note from Pam

My son heads back to college next week, and even though it's his 3rd year, the empty-nest blues still get me. 💛 This week's ➜ Self-Care Tuesday also got me thinking about what we can learn from younger generations and why I never want to get too stuck in my ways as I get older.

Meanwhile, around Frederick, one local spot just got some pretty impressive attention from Washingtonian, something VERY Maryland is happening this weekend 🍊, and one of my favorite guides got a major overhaul. 🍷Keep scrolling. There's a lot worth clicking on this week! 

👀🎟️ BEFORE THEY SELL OUT
Frederick Experiences Worth Booking Now
Updated regularly with new experiences.

Photo credit: Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch

Date nights • Girls' nights • Foodie experiences • Workshops • Seasonal events

My curated guide, Before They Sell Out is updated regularly with unique Frederick-area experiences that are worth planning ahead for before tickets disappear.

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🎉 Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend
What has a little retail therapy 🛍️, local art to discover 🎨, something worth celebrating 🎉, something VERY Maryland 🍊, and a reason to follow the yellow brick road? 🌈✨

🍷 Pam’s Pick: The Best Wineries in Frederick County

Photo credit: Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery, & Brewery

What kind of wine day are you craving? 🍷 An intimate boutique tasting, a sprawling vineyard with live music and festivals, a quiet glass overlooking the mountains, or even wine with a bird’s-eye view of Market Street?

Frederick County’s wineries are anything but one-size-fits-all. I just gave my winery guide a major overhaul to help you find the perfect one for your next girls’ day, date, or lazy Sunday afternoon.

🍂 If Your House Could Make a Fall To-Do List...

I have plenty of things I'd rather do on a beautiful fall weekend than think about my gutters. 😂 But our houses have their own little fall to-do lists whether we like it or not.

Before the leaves start falling and colder weather moves in, it's a good time to take a look at:
🍁 Gutters: Are they clear and draining properly?
🏠 Roof: Any missing shingles or signs of wear after our summer storms?
🪟 Windows: Feeling any drafts or noticing condensation?
🔨 Deck: Any loose boards, railings, or areas that need attention?
🏡 Siding: Cracks, loose pieces, or damage you've been meaning to deal with?

The good news is that you don't have to figure out all of this yourself. These are exactly the kinds of exterior home projects Sandra and the A&S Construction team handle.

So while you're making your own fall list, maybe give your house one too. Future-you might be very glad you took care of it before winter. 😊

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🐝 Buzz Around Frederick

🏡 Highest home sale: This gorgeous Upper College Terrace home overlooking Baker Park just sold for a cool $2.8 million. 👀 And because I know I’m not the only one who loves a little Frederick real estate snooping, wait until you see what’s behind those doors. Take a peek inside →

👀 On my radar: The data-center debate in Frederick County is one I’m continuing to watch closely. New data-center and related substation applications are currently paused through December 31, 2026 while the county waits for the state’s impact analysis and considers what comes next. With potential effects on development, farmland, utilities and infrastructure, this is definitely a story I’ll be following as new decisions are made. ➜ Read the county’s latest update

📌 Worth knowing: Washingtonian just featured Summers Farm’s Flower Festival in Middletown as one of its “Perfect Saturdays” day-trip picks from D.C. With wagon rides to fields of sunflowers, zinnias and cosmos, flower picking, food, local beer and wine, it sounds like such a fun girls’ day or daytime date right here in Frederick County.
➜ See why Washingtonian says it’s worth the drive

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If Housewives of Frederick County is one of your go-to places for Frederick recommendations, events, restaurants and local finds, I'd love for you to add us! 💛

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