JOIN US MAY 24th at the CARROLL CREEK AMPHITHEATER FOR AN EVENING OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCE FUN AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING!
While you are at it, bring a fistful of dollars and you may be the lucky winner of the well respected Jasmine S35 acoustic guitar. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event until 8:30pm (cash only, please). You must be present to win!
2026 EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
REGISTER HERE
Community musician walk-ons are accepted, but will be required to sign an event participation agreement. Pre-registrants receive a song setlist with lyrics & chords in advance and are eligible to receive a surprise gift! Audience members may attend without registration.
- WHEN (pending) – Sunday, May 24, 7:30pm
Rain date (pending) Monday, May 25, 7:30pm - WHERE – Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater, Frederick, MD (between South Market Street and South Carroll Street) – the amphitheater has natural stone/earth seating available but you may bring a portable chair if you wish
- HOW – The 217s – a ‘SuperGroup’ of talented, young, local musicians – will lead participants through the performance of 12 popular songs
- Community Musicians will be provided with song chord charts and lyrics upon registration
- Non-performance members (audience) are NOT required to register and may enjoy the music and community at no cost
- During the event, the chord charts and lyrics were projected by laser projector onto a 135″ projector screen so participants may follow along as we perform the songs!
- WHO – IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW TALENTED YOU ARE! Anyone of any age who likes to sing, play an acoustic stringed, woodwind, or brass instrument is welcome to JOIN IN THE FUN ! (participants under the age of 14 are required to be accompanied by an adult)
- COST – The event is free, however, as this is our annual fundraiser, we request donations from those who are in a position to donate with a suggested donation of $25.00
- REQUIREMENTS – Musical participants are required to complete a participation agreement form either online or on-site at our welcome tents
HOW DO I BECOME A SPONSOR?
If you are interested in sponsoring our 2026 Carroll Creek Unplugged event, please reach out to our Executive Director, Dr. Bill Lord.
DO YOU NEED ANY VOLUNTEERS?
ABSOLUTELY! A project like this has a lot of moving parts – we have a considerable need for volunteers. If you would like to sign up for our 2026 event please reach out to our Executive Director, Dr. Bill Lord.
A documentary-style narrated slideshow of the 2025 pilot project is available for public viewing on our YouTube channel, From A To Global Z.
SEE YOU AT THE CREEK IN 2026!
A HUGE NOD OF THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Ausherman Family Foundation
Delaplaine Foundation
DreamHost
Frederick Arts Council
Harry Chapin Foundation
Maryland State Arts Council
sE Electronics
Sloan School Of Music
Sontronics Microphones
Sweetwater Sound
Urbana Fire & Rescue
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick
MORE THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEER SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Alex Floor
Ed Kizer
James Connell
Dr. Jonathan Cresci
Jonathan Kurtz
Katie Milne
Lucy Cavanaugh
Meghan Skelton
Michael Ungar