Teens and all ages welcome at In the Street festival

Officials anticipate higher attendance due to skateboard section

October 05, 2006|by TIFFANY ARNOLD

FREDERICK, Md. - City officials say there's good reason for teenagers to be in the streets of Frederick all day Saturday, during the city's 24th annual In the Street festival.

The entertainment-laden event is scheduled from 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, on Market Street from All Saints Street to Seventh Street and along the Carroll Creek Linear Park. In the Street tends to draw about 50,000 people per year, but 65,000 attended last year, said Jennifer Martin, marketing and events coordinator for the City of Frederick. She said the addition of the skateboard section should lure more teens.

"We had the young kids, we had the parents, but we didn't have the teenagers," Martin said.

In addition to the festival's usual fare - eight themed blocks and six stages of performers - there's going to be a skate park set up downtown, with live alternative rock and emo bands, and more, Martin said.

Skating isn't the only thing going on Saturday. Other activities include wine tasting and a deck party for adults and a children's area at the park during the day.

Schedule

For the full schedule, visit www.inthestreet.info.

· 9:15 a.m. - Steeplechasers Mile. Race has seven levels of competition and staggered starts. Registration from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the YMCA on North Market Street. Awards ceremony at 11 a.m. on Church Street.

· 11 a.m. - Parade. Begins at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School and continues down Market Street to Church Street, then to Bentz Street.

· Noon to 5 p.m. - "The Main Event," various activities in Carroll Creek Linear Park and along Market Street from Seventh Street to All Saints Street. Stage locations and lineups include:

· Cultural performances. International Block, south side of Carroll Creek Linear Park. Noon to 5 p.m.

· Dancers, various genres. Art Block, Along Market Street between Patrick and Church Streets.

· Noon to 5 p.m. Rock, zydeco and roots rock music. Carroll Creek Stage, Carroll Creek Linear Park. Noon to 4:30 p.m.

· Country music. Second Street Stage. Noon to 4:30 p.m.

· Swing, rockabilly and bluegrass, and swing dancers. 3rd Street Stage. 12:30 to 5 p.m.

· Bluegrass, blues and rock. Fifth Street Stage. Noon to 4:30 p.m.

· Emo, rock and R&B. Sixth Street Stage. 12:30 to 5 p.m.

· 5 to 9 p.m. - First Saturday Gallery Walk - Into the Night. Activities include hayrides, live music, square dancing, crafts, outdoor movies, food and more.

· 5:30 to 9 p.m. - On the Deck party, at the top floor of the Carroll Creek Linear Park Parking Deck. With live music, beer, wine and refreshments. $10 cover. 21 or older admitted with valid ID.

If you go ...

WHAT: In the Street, a community festival in downtown Frederick, Md.

WHEN: 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7

WHERE: Downtown Frederick: Market Street from All Saints to Seventh Street and along the Carroll Creek Linear Park.

COST: Free admission. Fees for some activities.

MORE: For more information, call the City of Frederick, 301-694-CITY, or go to www.inthestreet.info.

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