The Frederick Center presents
Winter Ball
Come celebrate the end of the year with whimsy, drag performances, dancing, good food and drink.
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- 6pm to 10pm, doors open at 6pm
- The Frederick Center, both floors, 5 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD 21701Get directions
- 21 and over, ID checked at the door
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A Winter Wonderland Night
Dress up, dance under the winter moon, and ring out the year with your community.
Drag Caroling
Holiday carols with sparkle, from drag carolers led by Black Eyed Suzy.
Dancing
Dance the night away upstairs with Capital DJ Chase.
Winter Photo Ops
Strike a pose with Jackie Frost and Solstice in the photo area.
Food and Drink
Seasonal bites and drinks, mocktails too, all included with your ticket.
Tickets
Every ticket includes food, drinks and entertainment. Choose the ticket that suits your night.
General Admission
$40
plus Eventbrite fees
- Admission to the Winter Ball
- Food and drinks
- Drag caroling, dancing and photo ops
VIP Frosty Friend
$60
plus Eventbrite fees
- Everything in General Admission
- Exclusive Frosty Friend perks, to be revealed soon
Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, which adds a service fee at checkout. Refunds are available until December 5, 2026, and tickets are non-refundable after that. Questions about your order? Email [email protected].
Know Before You Go
Two Floors of Fun
Downstairs you will find food, drinks, cozy lounge areas and the photo area. Upstairs is the dance floor.
Accessibility
The Winter Ball is held on both floors of the center. The second floor is not accessible for guests using wheeled mobility devices, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Food, drinks, lounge areas and the photo area are all on the first floor.
Dress Code
Semi-formal, and whimsical if you like. Masks are welcome, so bring your own if you want to join the masquerade.
21 and Over
This is a 21 and over event. Please bring a photo ID, since IDs are checked at the door.
Parking
The Church Street Parking Garage is the closest public parking, and street parking is available nearby.
Refunds
Refunds are available until December 5, 2026. After that, tickets are non-refundable. Email [email protected] with any questions.
Become a Sponsor
Put your name behind one of Frederick’s merriest nights of the year, and help fund The Frederick Center’s programs for the LGBTQ+ community.
Sponsorship is limited, so each level shows how many spots are left. Logos are due by December 4 to appear on the event poster. After checkout, email your logo to [email protected].
Presenting Sponsor
Gold
$2,500
- Billed as the Presenting Sponsor of the Winter Ball
- Top and largest logo on the event poster
- A welcome speech at the start of the evening
- Complimentary Winter Ball tickets included
- Everything in the Silver level
Silver
$1,000
- Larger logo on the event poster
- Option to host a table during the event
- Complimentary Winter Ball tickets included
- Everything in the Bronze level
Bronze
$500
- Name or logo promoted online
- Name or logo on the event poster
- Complimentary Winter Ball tickets included
- Exclusive early access to Frederick Pride registration
Secure checkout by Square. Your checkout is held for 30 minutes once you start it.
Need to pay later or by check? Email [email protected].
Help Make the Night Magical
Lend a hand setting up, serving or cleaning up, or support the center with a gift if you cannot make it.
