Color On The Creek is an all volunteer inspired and managed water garden located in the Carroll Creek Linear Park which runs through the heart of downtown Frederick Maryland. Created in 2012, the garden transformed an algae plagued creek into a place of real beauty. The water garden blooms from April through October and is open and free to the public. Stop by; you won’t be disappointed!
We started with 100 colunteers in 2013 and have grown to over 400 participating volunteers and donors.
Annually, Sailing Through The Winter Solstice begins in November, when a number of boats, transformed through the creative minds of many Frederick friends, set sail on the Creek. Our fleet has grown from one boat the first year to 26 sailing boats and 1 land-locked boats in the 2024-25 season. The boats are anchored in Carroll Creek, between Market Street and Carroll Street.
The fleet includes gaff-rigged ketches, yawls, three-masted schooners, and pirate ships, moored with their sail outlines, rigging and decks lit up from dusk till dawn. If you can’t imagine it make sure to come by and take a look at the amazing flotilla!
It’s not just fun, it’s for a purpose. In addition to voting for your favorite boat ($5 per vote), many organizations are raising awareness and money for amazing causes. Visit this year’s fundraising site to learn more about the 27 boats in this years fleet. All proceeds raised during STTWS go to each boat’s designated charity and Color On The Creek. The event runs from mid-November through the 2nd Saturday in March.
STTWS Photos are courtesy of Nic Smith Photography.
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