Alive @ Five 2025 Season Begins Thursday, May 8

DOWNTOWN FREDERICK, Md., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Downtown Frederick Partnership is thrilled to announce the 21st annual Alive @ Five summer happy hour series, presented by ACNB Bank.

Alive @ Five is a summer-long fundraiser for Downtown Frederick Partnership, featuring 21 weeks of live music along scenic Carroll Creek Park in Downtown Frederick. All proceeds from the event benefit the Partnership, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing, promoting, and preserving the vitality, livability and diversity of Downtown Frederick, a national Main Street community.

Beginning Thursday, May 8, Alive @ Five will be held every Thursday through September 25 in the Carroll Creek Amphitheater from 5-8PM. All happy hours are 21+ events (valid ID required), and admission is $6 per person, per event for the 2025 season.

"Alive @ Five has become a beloved tradition in Downtown Frederick, and we're excited to welcome the community back for another season of great music and good times," said Kara Norman, Executive Director of Downtown Frederick Partnership. "This series not only brings people together, it directly supports the local businesses and vibrant culture that make our downtown so special."

Alive @ Five features $6 craft beverages from local makers, including beer from Brewer's Alley and specialty cocktails made with spirits from McClintock Distilling Co., Tenth Ward Distilling Company, and True Standard Distilling. Wine from Atomic 97 is also available. Be on the lookout for special Tap Takeovers by other downtown breweries throughout the season. Purchase tokens onsite and exchange them for one of the week's craft beverage selections.

Additionally, a rotating schedule of local food trucks and downtown restaurants will bring a variety of culinary options each week. Purchases can be made directly from each food vendor.

Find the weekly lineup at: downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive

Interested in volunteering? Each week, the Partnership relies on 50+ volunteers to help produce Downtown's favorite outdoor happy hour. Volunteer roles include craft beverage pourers, front gate attendants, event setup and breakdown, and more. Sign up at: bit.ly/aliveatfivevolunteer2025

2025 Alive @ Five Band Lineup

May 8 – The 19th Street Band (High-Energy Americana)
May 15 – Melissa Quinn Fox (Modern Country)
May 22 – Shake the Room (Totally 90s)
May 29 – Poehemia (Celtic Rock)

June 5 – Dan McGuire Group (Party Rock)
June 12 – Nick Frey & The Sons of Thunder (Folk, Blues & Soul)
June 19 – Ahzay & The Squad (Hip Hop and R&B)
June 26 – Four Star Combo (50s Rockabilly)

July 3 – Honest Lee Soul (Funk & Soul)
July 10 – Oasis Island Sounds (Steel Drum Calypso)
July 17 – Justin Trawick & The Common Good (Bluegrass Pop)
July 24 – 8 Ohms (Groovy Funk)
July 31 – Marshal Fuzz (Melodic Grunge)

August 7 – Guys In Thin Ties (80s Anthems)
August 14 – Enslow (Indie Pop Era)
August 21 – Tom Starr Band (70s Dance & Disco)
August 28 – Wild Planes (Hard Rock)

September 4 – Freddie Long Band (All The Hits)
September 11 – Crash The Limo (Millennial Mixtape)
September 18 – Edwin Ortiz y La Mafia Del Guaguanco (Salsa, Merengue & More)
September 25 – Sticktime & The Who's Your Daddy Horns (Legendary Classics)

Every morning before Alive @ Five, enjoy free fitness and wellness classes in the amphitheater. Yoga with Sol Yoga begins at 7 AM, with additional wellness classes offered throughout the season. Find individual class listings at: downtownfrederick.org/events

In the case of inclement weather, Alive @ Five may be canceled. For real-time updates, visit the event page at downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive or follow the Partnership on Facebook and Instagram @DwntwnFrederick.

Alive @ Five is made possible through the generous support of our presenting sponsor ACNB Bank, as well as Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, WLR Automotive Group, Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Truist, Green Goods Dispensary, M&T Bank, Brewer's Alley, Innovative Inc., Manning Media, LSWG and Showtime Sound.

Additional support provided by: Frederick Air, Graphics Universal, Outdoor Solutions, FoodPRO, Frederick Magazine, BeLocal, Benefactor Events, Earthlink, Ice Lab, the Frederick Book Arts Center, the Frederick Flying Cows, the Frederick Keys, Frederick Laundry, The Frederick News-Post, Good Morning Frederick, Imagination Center, Minuteman Press, Postern Stroll Ijamsville and many more "Friends of Alive @ Five".

Additional Event Info:
downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive

About Downtown Frederick Partnership
Founded in 1990, Downtown Frederick Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing, promoting, and preserving the vitality, livability, and diversity of Downtown Frederick—a nationally recognized Main Street community. The Partnership has managed Downtown Frederick's Main Street program since its designation in 2001. For more information, visit: downtownfrederick.org.

SOURCE Downtown Frederick Partnership