Miners Day is our premier community event that originated as a celebration to honor and remember Frederick’s mining heritage. This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day including a parade, burro race, vendors, food trucks, activities, contests, and live entertainment. Per tradition, Miners Day will conclude with a spectacular evening concert and fireworks display.
Schedule:
8 am
Wreath Ceremony - Join us in downtown Frederick first thing in the morning to commemorate and celebrate the mining heritage of Frederick. This wreath-laying ceremony is a tradition of honoring and remembrance. Meet us at the Miners Museum and Memorial Wall (105 Fifth St.) at 8 am to take part in this ceremony
10 am
Parade Begins
10:30 - 11 am
Burro Race Start on Fifth Street and Locust Street
11 am - 4 pm
Market Vendors in Centennial Park (630 Eighth St.)
11 am - 9 pm
Food Vendors in Centennial Park (630 Eighth St.)
Dos Medinas Puerto Rican Food Trailer - Empanadas, Loaded Pappas, Puerto Rican BBQ, & **** Chicken
Gator Tails Cajun & Creole - Cajun and Creole Food
Georgia Boys BBQ - BBQ
I Scream Colorado - Kettle Corn, Frozen Desserts, & more
L and D Concession - Dole Whip
Lola's Kitchen - Tacos & quesadillas
Mile High Cheesesteak- Cheesesteaks
Mystic Moon Bakery - Cupcakes, Cinnamon Rolls, Cake Pops, Empanadas, & Rice Krispies Pops
Roll It Up Sushi Truck - Poke Bowls
ShortD's - Coffee & Other Beverages
Steamy Weiners - Variety of Sausages
The Waffle Lab - Sweet & Savory Waffles
Tommy Boy Mini Donuts - Mini Donuts
12 pm
Festival Kick Off Ceremony and National Anthem on the main stage in Centennial Park (630 Eighth St.)
12 - 8:30 pm
Beer Garden in Centennial Park (630 Eighth St.). ID is required for alcoholic beverages for everyone aged 21 and over.
12 - 5 pm
Free Kids Activities
2:30 - 9 pm
Live Music on the Main Stage
2:30 - 3:30 pm - Crystal Visions
4:00 - 5:15 pm - Atomic Drifters
5:45 - 7:00 pm - Buckstein
7:30 - 9:00 pm - Stone Beat Invasion
9 pm (approximately, depending on weather conditions)
Fireworks - Don't miss out on the grand finale fireworks show! The launch site is on the south side of Centennial Park, so be sure to stick around for your front row seat.
