🐝Sips, Picnics & Happy Hour Picks 🍷

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Pam Stultz
July 10, 2025

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☀️ Summer Fun, Sips & Frederick Finds

From sunset picnics and plant swaps to high-wheel races and happy hour steals, this week’s newsletter is packed! I’m sharing 5 can’t-miss weekend events, the best deals on cocktails and apps, a podcast episode full of local hidden gems, a zero-gravity chair you’ll never want to get out of, and the latest local buzz (including fried chicken recs and BBQ bragging rights). Let’s get into it! 👇

☀️ Summer in Full Swing – 5 Events You’ll Love This Weekend

  1. Oasis Island Sounds - Alive @ Five - Thurs, 7/10, 5-8pm, Carroll Creek Ampitheater

  2. Sunset Picnic Series - Fri, 7/11, 6:30-8:30pm, Linganore Winecellars

  3. National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race - Sat, 7/12, 12pm, Market Street, Downtown Frederick

  4. Summer Luau Party - Frederick Plant Swap - Sun, 7/13, 12-4pm, Steinhardt Brewing Co.

  5. Now & Later Floral Workshop - UPDATE: New Date: Fri, 7/11, 5-6:30pm (original date/times were Sun, 7/13, 2-4pm), Potomac River Interiors

FYI: I’m in the middle of giving my weekend events post a much-needed makeover! 🎨 The goal? To make the calendar more self-sufficient (and save me from spending hours glued to my laptop) by letting local event coordinators submit their own happenings directly. More fun, less frazzle—for all of us!

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🍹 Happy Hour Hot Spots in Frederick County

Whether you need a midweek mood boost or a Friday night wind-down with the girls, I’ve got you. This roundup is packed with the best happy hour deals in Frederick County—from $6 tapas at Isabella’s to sliders and crushes at White Rabbit. Because yes, we deserve cute cocktails and great apps without the side of sticker shock.
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📰 Local Buzz

The Brand New Urbana Lodge – Opening soon!
Nostalgic Ice Cream Shop in Maryland - Can you guess which one?
Best BBQ Brisket in MD - Frederick’s representin’!
Proposed Cricket Stadium in Frederick - Yay or nay?
Best Fried Chicken in Frederick County? - Chicken Day or not!
Market Street Accolades from Readers Digest - Most charming Main Streets
New Convenience Store - Penny Mart on South Market Street
Wilcoms Inn - Their claim to fame
Slow Down - New red light cameras in Frederick
Popular Frederick Brewery - Up for Sale

 🪑 Cloud-Worthy Comfort

I’ve had my zero-gravity chair (pictured ☝️) for years and still feel like I’m lounging on a cloud every time I sink into it. But this cushioned version 👉 on Amazon is the one I’d buy now—it's got an adjustable canopy shade, a drink + phone side tray, AND it’s 26% off during Prime Day. Total backyard bliss!
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🏡 Frederick’s Hot List: Top Homes That Just Sold 👇

🎙️ Hidden Frederick Finds: Twinspired in Frederick Podcast

Ready to fall back in love with Frederick County? In this week’s episode, Terri & I share hidden gems like vintage candy shops, lavender fields, & trails with Prohibition-era secrets. We also chat about the unexpected power of leggings at the gym, plus easy ways to explore & enjoy your own community.
👉 [Click here to listen on Listen Frederick »]

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