19th Annual Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint Out
"The Barns of Carrollton Manor"
Presented by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
Visit barns on farms around the Adamstown area with demonstrators and artists at work.
After the tour, join us for food, music, and art sale.
DATE & HOURS: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Tour (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Art Show and Sale, Music, Food (3:00 – 5:00 pm)
LOCATION: “The Barns of Carrollton Manor"
Adamstown area barn locations noted on tour ticket & program.
ADMISSION FEE: $20 per person (Children 12 & under are free)
Each adult ticket buyer must wear a provided wristband to be admitted
to the barn properties.
Will Call Tickets:
Tickets are to be picked up on the morning of the event,
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 noon, at Carroll Manor Elementary School,
5624 Adamstown Road, Adamstown, MD 21710.
Order via PayPal:
Advance Purchase:
Approximately three weeks before the event, tickets will be available at the:
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Frederick Visitor Center (Sun. through Sat., 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
151 S. East St, Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-4047
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Schifferstadt Architectural Museum (Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 663-3885
Day of Tour Ticket Sales:
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Tickets will be available to purchase, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at Carroll Manor Elementary School, 5624 Adamstown Road, Adamstown, MD 21710.
Painting by Chris Madden
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
This popular self-guided tour of historic barns brings awareness to the public of Frederick County's strong agricultural heritage and how barns were constructed to last. Barn docents will greet ticket holders at each barn location to share information and answer questions. During this time, artists and crafters will be creating at the barns. But please, Service Dogs only. Please leave your pets at home.
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.: In10se BBQ, Antietam Dairy, and Traditional Mexican food trucks will be at the host site, Carroll Manor Elementary School, 5624 Adamstown Road, Adamstown, MD 21710.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Tour goers are invited to the host site, which will be identified in the ticket booklet, for a judged art show and art sale event while listening to old-time music performed by The Gravy Soppers. The art sale show and sale will start at 3:30 p.m.
Barnstormers is always looking for volunteers and sponsors. Please email your interest(s) at Barnstormers@fredericklandmarks.org.
Other Questions:
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Are pets allowed on the tour? No. Service Dogs only. Please leave your pets at home.
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Is photography permitted? Yes
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Is the event accessible? Due to uneven farm terrain, this is not an accessible venue and Service Dogs only.
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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.
“Just by taking this tour you have become a Barnstormer.” – Birch Hotz, 2007
FUTURE SHOWS - Artist/Photographer Information
Artspiration Plein Air Art Exhibit
Landmarks and Barnstormers are showcasing plein air artwork and photography
of Barns and Farms of Frederick in two exhibits at Artspiration Frederick.
October 2026 will feature plein air art, April 2027 will feature photography.
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The artworks, both plein air and photos, must be scenes located in Frederick county.
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Artwork submitted must be labeled with the name of the barn or farm represented and the general location.
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Images do not have to include a barn. Images of farmhouses, outbuildings, farm equipment, animals, and landscape are acceptable.
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Each show will feature a family day with activities for children. Discussions and demonstrations of farm life and preservations will be presented.
Application details to be published in the near future.
What Is Plein Air Art?
Plein air art (from the French en plein air, meaning “in the open air”) is the practice of creating artwork outside, where the artist paints or draws the subject while physically present in the environment. This method allows artists to capture natural lighting, weather, and atmosphere more realistically than working from photos or inside a studio.
Artist at work: Nancy Heindl