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Stay connected to what’s happening in Frederick County’s food and beverage community.

News

The News section features timely updates and resources for food and beverage entrepreneurs and businesses looking to start, grow, or expand in Frederick County, Virginia. Here you’ll find information on available programs, funding opportunities, regulatory guidance, and other tools designed to support business success. We’ll also share success stories spotlighting local restaurants, food and beverage manufacturers, and farms, who are contributing to the county’s vibrant food and beverage scene.

Calendar

The Calendar highlights upcoming business development events relevant to food and beverage businesses, including workshops, trainings, networking opportunities, and industry-focused programs hosted by the Frederick County Economic Development Authority and its partners.

Check back often for new updates, upcoming events, and stories celebrating the people and businesses behind FredCo Eats.

The Widget Cup

High School Design/Build Competition

The Widget Cup® event is an annual design/build competition for Career & Technical Education (CTE) students from Clarke County, James Wood, John Handley, Millbrook, and Sherando high schools in Frederick County, Clarke County, and Winchester, Virginia. Eight-person teams compete as they design and build a pre-determined widget, and then present their prototypes to the client. The competition is possible because of the support of area businesses and the local school systems. Business leaders from the community participate as judges, resource leads, material providers, and overall event sponsors.

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