Brunswick Main Street made significant strides in 2024, revitalizing downtown through key partnerships, business growth, and strategic investments. The Blighted Building Program and the Building Blocks Program were instrumental in the redevelopment of the Newberry and Kaplon buildings. A record SIX new businesses opened, adding to the area’s vibrancy. The YIFTEE Gift Card program injected over $96,500 into the local economy.
Start 2025 with fresh, local goodness at the Brunswick Pop-Up! Market. Held on the second Friday of each month from December 2024 through March 2025 from 4 to 7 PM in the historic Kaplon Building (102 W. Potomac Street), this winter market brings seasonal delights and community spirit to downtown Brunswick.
The venue’s proximity to Beans in the Belfry, The Corner Store, and Brunswick’s other vibrant Main Street businesses and restaurants, makes it a perfect destination for an evening of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The market features a wide range of high-quality, locally produced goods, including:
The Brunswick Pop-Up! Market ensures access to fresh, seasonal foods even during the colder months. Most vendors accept card payments, and free parking is available throughout downtown Brunswick. An ATM is conveniently located next to City Hall on South Maple Avenue.
This winter market is a continuation of the Brunswick Main Street Farmers Market, which is sponsored by Brunswick Main Street and Mid-Maryland Farm Market, showcasing vendors who participated in the 2024 outdoor farmers market season. The indoor market will run through March before returning to the Martin’s Creek Municipal Parking Lot for the outdoor season in April 2025.
Vendor applications for the 2025 outdoor season will open on February 1, 2025, via the market’s website, bmsfarmersmarket.com.
We’ve all been there: scrambling for the perfect gift at the last minute. Whether you’re short on time or just want something versatile, a Buy Local, Buy Brunswick digital gift card is the perfect solution! Not only does it make for a thoughtful present, but it’s also a great way to support the small businesses that make our town special.
A Buy Local, Buy Brunswick card is more than just a convenient choice; it gives your loved ones the freedom to choose exactly what they want from any of 16 participating downtown Brunswick businesses. No need to guess sizes or preferences; a gift card offers the perfect solution every time!
Plus, by choosing a Buy Local, Buy Brunswick gift card, you’re investing in our community. It’s a win-win!
We’re thrilled to share that our 2024 Small Business Saturday Yiftee Gift Card Bonus Offer was a resounding success — we sold out in 72 hours! Thank you to everyone who participated and also to the Taft-Mills Group, builders of the Residences at Railroad Square, for providing the matching funds.
Brunswick Main Street is thrilled to announce a special buy-one-get-one free promotion of the Buy Local, Buy Brunswick and Meet Me on Main Street digital gift cards in honor of Shop Small Saturday.
Beginning at 12:01am on Sat. Nov. 30th, 2024, you can purchase up to two Buy Local, Buy Brunswick or Meet Me on Main Street gift cards valued from $20-$100 and get matching gift cards FREE.
Bonus matching funds for the Buy Local, Buy Brunswick card have been generously provided by the Taft-Mills Group (builders of the Residences at Railroad Square) and Brunswick Main Street.
The Buy Local, Buy Brunswick card is accepted at 16 downtown Brunswick businesses. The Meet Me on Main Street card is accepted at participating businesses in the following Main Street communities: Brunswick, Middletown, New Market, and Thurmont.
Act quickly! Bonus cards are only available until matching funds run out.
Written by Carmen Hilton, Program Manager
In June of this year, I led a tour of downtown Brunswick, which was attended by over 40 people. I was thrilled by the turnout! The tour lasted 1.5 hours and was packed full of information. By the end, I was a bit hoarse but incredibly excited to share all the projects. I surprised myself when speaking about the sheer number of hands working together and the incredible amount of effort being put into making all of this happen. Here are the spots we covered: (more…)
Brunswick Main Street is proud to announce the completion and unveiling of the City of Brunswick’s magnificent new welcome arch. The stunning arch, spanning South Maple Avenue adjacent to the Brunswick MARC station, serves as a symbol of community pride and a warm invitation to hikers, bikers, and campers from the C&O Canal towpath, commuters, and residents alike.
The arch is a replica of a span of the 1893 iron truss bridge across the Potomac River that connected Brunswick to Virginia for 60 years before it was replaced by the current bridge in 1955. The base of each supporting column of the arch is clad in stone, mimicking the piers of the old bridge, with several of the previous names of Brunswick inscribed on the stones. The names include Berlin, Barry, Eel Pot, and (going way back) Hawkins Merry-Peep-O-Day.
The artist who created the design is Dayton Castleman of Verdant Studios, an Arkansas-based architecture and design firm. His design was selected by Frederick Arts Council from among 50 applications received nationwide.
Dr. Wayne Allgaier, Chair of the Brunswick Main Street Design Committee, describes some of the challenges “What seemed to be a simple project became a very complex one, involving many parties, including architects, engineers, fabricators, and very importantly, financial supporters. I’d personally like to thank the Frederick Arts Council for their tireless efforts over the past four years, as well as those who contributed to make this a reality, including the Ausherman Family Foundation, Pleasants Developments, and the Mayor and Council of Brunswick.”
Standing tall and paying homage to Brunswick’s rich history and unique character, the welcome arch is sure to become a beloved landmark for generations to come.