• AM/PM: FSU Appalachian Festival Symposium; Frostburg State University 101 Braddock Rd.
• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Maryland Relay Meet & Greet Open House, Maryland Relay Center, One Science Park. Take a tour and learn how Telecommunications Relay Services allows almost anyone in the world to communicate with individuals with speech or hearing loss through the telephone. Enjoy refreshments with the Governor’s Advisory Board and Maryland Relay staff. Bridget Fry 301-689-5195, bridget.fry@hamiltonrelay.com.
• 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Welcome to Frostburg’s Bicentennial Festival, City Place & City Square, 10 W. Mechanic St. Call Daniel Witter for information on participation. 301-659-8300, foundationforfrostburg@gmail.com.
  
  • Crafts, food vendors, kids zone, horse-drawn carriage rides, and beer garden.
  • A variety of musical entertainment (6 live bands)
    
    • MidLife Crisis 5-6 PM
    • Loretta Hummel 6-7 PM
    • LLUSH 7-8 PM
    • The Allegheny Mountian Playboys 8-9 PM
    • Lady Invidia 9-10 PM
    • Velveeta 10-11 PM
  • The “Kids Zone” will feature games from 1812, photo opportunities with historic figures, inflatable games, balloon tying, face painting and many other family activities. In addition, the Frostburg Fire Department will showcase a highly equipped fire engine and fireman’s protective gear.
  • We have added new and exciting adult activities to our Festival. Come zip down our 18 foot Super Slide or challenge others in (Big Glove Boxing). Here opponents bounce around in an inflatable boxing ring struggling to lift their gloves and connect. The over sized gloves combined with the inflatable floor become a clumsy, laugh-out-loud, entertaining spectacle. Hilarious to watch for spectators as it is for participants.
  • Classy Chassy Car Club Cruise-In
  • Performances by the Frostburg Dance Academy
  • Frostburg: Document 2012 (The Bicentennial Book) Michael Lease, mklease@gmail.com.
  • A Day in the Life of Frostburg: A 2012 Video Documentary, Michael Snyder, mowensnyder@gmail.com.
  • The History of Frostburg Film Micheal McAlexander, mcmcalexander@frostburg.edu.
  • The Bicentennial Quilt
  • The 1962 Sesquicentennial Parade
  • A Photo Sharing/Show and Tell Opportunity
  • Frostburg in 1938 Film
  • Community Model Railroad Club Train Layout and Displays Joe Brumage, jbrumage@verizon.net.

  We are partnering with local churches, vendors, restaurants, brewers, non profits, and artists to create an event that is uniquely Frostburg.

  The proceeds from this event will be donated to the Bobby Preston Memorial Fund to assist in the construction of an outdoor amphitheater and honor wall at the Glendening Recreation Complex in Frostburg.
  
• 9:00 PM—Midnight: The Queen’s Ball, The Frostburg Elks Lodge 470, 126 E. Main. Dance to the 50’s & 60’s live sounds of the Chinese Bandits. Witness the crowning of the 2012 Bicentennial Queen and Court by Barbara Layman Stein, 1962 Sesquicentennial Queen. Contestants aged 21 and older are asked to submit a 500-1000 word essay entitled “Big-Time Story from a Small-Town Girl”. Semi-formal attire, cash bar & limited seating only, $5.00 per person.
  Christine Werner, 301-689-3739, 240-529-8312, clwerner@atlanticbb.net.

Saturday - September 15^th

• 7:00 am - 2:00 pm: Frostburg Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast at St. Michael's Church Cafeteria, 44 East Main St, Vicki Peterson, psykurt@msn.com.
• 10:00 am: The Grand Feature Parade, Main St. Frostburg (9:00 AM Lineup), John Kirby, jokirby@allconet.org.
• 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: The Seventh Annual Appalachian Festival, Frostburg State University, 101 Braddock Rd. Kara Rogers-Thomas, krogersthomas@frostburg.edu.
• PM Open Houses:
  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Failinger’s Hotel Gunter, 11 W. Main St., Displays Galore: Veterans, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Guns,and Vintage Toys. Classy Chassis Cars, motorcycles, bake sale and tours of the dollroom, coal mine replica, historic cock fighting arena and jail. Hazel Hostetler, 301-689-6511.
  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 52 Broadway, light refreshments, Joey Winn stjohnsfrostburg@verizon.net.
  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Zion United Church of Christ, 160 E. Main Street 1846: A Sanctuary Tour and Refreshments at the Oldest Church in Frostburg, Linda Baker 301-689-6776.
  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 34 W. Main St., Photo Walk: displays of historic church photos, rubbings of the 1812 Cornerstone, light refreshments. Lorri Rumburg, 301-689-5565 or rumburg1@verizon.net.
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Kick Masters Karate: Bullying Prevention Open House, Kick Masters Karate Studio, 16318 Clarysville Rd. Children and adults are invited to learn a series of steps that can be used to prevent bullying & what to do if bullying occurs. Anti-bullying methods and tactics can help eradicate a trend that is reaching epidemic levels. Free. Master Rick Rando 301-697-0861.
• 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Chili & Cornbread Sale: Frostburg United Methodist Church Youth Group, 46 W. Main St. Home-made cornbread & iron kettle chili sold by the bowl or quart. And a kid’s zone with games, face painting and bounce houses. Proceeds support church youth activities. Meg Roque, 301-268-2622 or megroque@mris.com.
• 1:00 pm - 1:00 am Sunday: A Blast from the Past: Enjoy the diverse collection of Frostburg’s bars, clubs, and restaurants by participating in a trivia contest- scavenger hunt. Ride the free trolley to 17 different venues, each celebrating a decade in Frostburg’s history with a variety of music, decorations, costumes, and contests. View movies from the 80’s, toss some horseshoes, taste a Diamond Burger, or even pick up a Bicentennial cup as you visit with old friends in the Mountain City. Locations, activities, and trivia directions will be posted soon. Christine Werner, 301-689-3739, 240-529-8312,clwerner@atlanticbb.net.
• 2:00 pm: Special Presentations at The Palace Theatre, 31 E. Main : Document 2012 (Creating the Bicentennial Book) Michael Lease mklease@gmail.com & A Day In The Life of Frostburg (Video Documentary) Michael Snyder mowensnyder@gmail.com.
• 3:00 pm: The Flight 93 Memorial Chorus: “Freedom Celebration in Song” Frostburg United Methodist Church, 48 W. Main, Bill Dormer, 301-689-9904.
• 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Wine Tasting: The Trail Inn and Café , featuring selected wines and snacks, $10.00 per person. Wines will also be for sale. 20 Depot St. across from the train depot. John Sayler, 301-689-6466 or beth@hereintown.net.
• Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Train: Train One departs Cumberland 10:30 AM, arrives Frostburg 11:30 AM, departs for return to Cumberland at 3:00 PM. Train Two (Murder Mystery) departs Cumberland 6:00 PM and departs Frostburg at 8:00 PM for return to Cumberland. Train One riders may opt to return to Cumberland on Train Two at 8:00 PM provided they make these arrangements with the WMSR ahead of time. 1-800-TRAIN-50 or www.wmsr.com.
• 5:00 pm:Friends of Frostburg Bicentennial Dinner. Everyone's invited! Is sponsored by the BHAA FSU Lane Center 5:00 Cash Bar, 5:30 Dinner $25.00 Contact: Sally Butler 301-463-2439.
• 7:30 pm: FSU Cultural Events Series presents The City of Frostburg Bicentennial Capstone Concert Featuring: Kathy Mattea, “Calling Me Home” Cordts Physical Education Center Main Arena. Kathy Mattea tickets available on August 20, Lane University Center Box Office, 301-687-3137
• 10:00 pm: Fireworks over Frostburg with music by WFWM Public Radio.

Sunday - September 16^th

• 12:30pm - 6:00pm: Bicentennial Birthday Barbeque, City Square Parking Lot, 10 W. Mechanic St. Family friendly food, crafts, and live music throughout the afternoon. Presented by the staff of Dante’s. Erin Gotay, egotay80@gmail.com or call 240-727-8109.
• 3:00 pm: A Chorus of 200 Voices; FSU Performing Arts Center,Pealer Recital Hall, 101 Braddock Rd. Would you like to participate? Contact Dr. Karen Soderberg 301-687-4110 ksoderberg@frostburg.edu. Featuring: Mountain City Reverie composed by Dr. Sean Beachy on text by our local poet, Nina Forsythe. Dr. Beachy is a nationally recognized composer and also the organist at Frostburg United Methodist Church.
  The Chorus will also be performing two other choral works during this concert:
  
  • How Can I Keep From Singing – arr. by Z. Randall Stroope
  • In The Heart OF The World – Bob Chilcott

Ongoing:

• Community Show and Tell Bulletin Boards at the Frostburg Public Library. Post and share copies of photos & articles with the community.
• Brothers of the Brush: In keeping with the 1962 Frostburg Sesquicentennial, sign up now for the 2012 Brothers of the Brush! Grow your beard, mustache, goatee, or sideburns….and win a prize for the longest, most unique, or most colorful! Sponsored by Duncan’s Bar and Grill, 157 E. Main, application forms are available at local “Blast from the Past” participating businesses. Official 2012 Brother of the Brush Pins will soon be available for purchase, a requirement for participation. Visit Oger Lewis at Duncan’s Bar and Grill for additional information on a ride in the parade, judging, and Blast from the Past evening activities.
• Frostburg Rotary Club Bicentennial Christmas Ornaments, Bob Stevenson rmar@verizon.net.
• Bicentennial Lamppost Banners: Sponsorship includes a display of your customized banner from August through November at selected Main Street locations. The banner will be returned to you as a keepsake of our celebration. Sponsored by FrostburgFirst. Maureen Brewer 301-689-6900 frostburgfirst@gmail.com.