“Just by taking this tour you have become a Barnstormer.” – Birch Hotz, 2007
16th Annual Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint Out
Presented by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
Visit nine unique barns on farms around the Village of Utica and Creagerstown areas.
After the tour, join us for food, music, and art sale.
Date & Hours: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Tour (10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Art Show & Sale (4:00 – 6:00 pm)
Location: “The Barns of Utica". Locations noted on tour ticket & program.
Admission Fee: Advanced sales through June 7 = $15 per person (ages 12 & under are free)
Day of Tour = $20 per person
Food/Beverage: Coffee, breads, cookies, and special Moravian sugar cake available for
purchase at the Moravian Church from 8:30-11 am and from a variety of
vendors at the host barn from 4-6 pm. Food trucks will be available from noon to 5pm.
Special: Tours of the 261-year-old Moravian Church and cemetery June 8 from 8:30-11am.
Art Show & Sale: Plein-air artists will display and sell their works created during the tour.
Demonstrations: A variety of demonstrations will connect the past with present at various barn locations.
Entertainment: In keeping with tradition, The Main Line Gravy Soppers will entertain attendees at the art show and sale.
Other Questions:
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Are pets allowed on the tour? No
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Is photography permitted? Yes
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How do I become a volunteer? Volunteers make this event possible! Please sign up via Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AA4AE29A5FE3-june
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Extend Your Visit: Make a day or weekend visit to Historic Frederick. We recommend checking out Visit Frederick’s website where you can obtain information on lodging, dining, and other attractions to see and enjoy before or after attending Barnstormers. www.visitfrederick.org
Media: We always welcome the media to cover the tour before and during the event. Please contact our Administrator at info@fredercklandmarks.org if you are looking for story ideas, images, quotes, or other information. Thank you in advance for your coverage.
Will Call Tickets:
Order via link here
Advance Ticket Sales Locations:
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Schifferstadt Architectural Museum (Sat & Sun, 1 – 4 pm)
1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 663-3885
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Frederick Visitor Center (Mon – Sun, 9 am – 5:00 pm)
151 S East St, Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-4047
Day of Tour Ticket Sales:
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Moravian Church (Sales begin at 9:30 am) Cash or Charge
8231 Rocky Ridge Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Painting by James Bricker