Downtown Events

The City produces, sponsors, and coordinates numerous events in downtown throughout the year, from arts and cultural programming to sports events. Take a look and see how you can experience the new Hub City!

For up-to-date information, please visit our Facebook page: @HagerstownDCED/calendar.aspx

Saint Patrick's Day Run Fest

March


5K, 8K, ½ Marathon, and 1 mile walk, all benefitting the Community Free Clinic of Washington County. Sponsored by the City of Hagerstown and Washington County Recreation Department.
My Community Free Clinic
Criterium KickOff

Sweets on the Streets

March
Cookies, cupcakes, chocolate fountains, gelato, and more! A Main Street Hagerstown event.
Main Street Hagerstown

Maryland International Film Festival


March
Bringing the good people of this city and county the finest films from around the world – right in downtown Hagerstown!

Imagine Hagerstown

June
A month long celebration of music and arts in downtown Hagerstown. Diverse, eclectic, new, unexpected. Info: www.imaginehagerstown.org

Tour of Washington County Bike Race


June
Downtown Criterium Race brought to you by the Antietam Velo Club. Speeding cyclists spin around the City Center’s A&E District.
AVC Racing

The Miss Maryland and Miss Maryland Outstanding Teen Pageant


June
Come to the Maryland Theatre to watch Maryland’s best as they vie for the title of Miss Maryland and Miss Maryland’s Outstanding Teen. The Miss Maryland/Miss Maryland Outstanding Teen Pageants are official preliminaries to Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competitions, the world’s largest scholarship organization for women.
Miss Maryland

Shakespeare in the Park


June
Maryland Entertainment Group brings live theatre to Hagerstown’s University Plaza. Free! Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic and enjoy a summer tradition.
Maryland Entertainment Group

USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships


June
Hundreds of young cyclists converge on downtown for the Criterium race.
Visit Hagerstown

Fireworks at Fairgrounds Park


July 4
Free to the public! 30 minutes of spectacular fireworks begin at 9:30 pm.
No alcoholic beverages. No personal fireworks. No pets (only service animals permitted).

Hagerstown Hopes Pride Festival


July
Live entertainment, vendors, speakers, food, and more. Come out and show your support of the LGBTQ+ community whether you're gay, bi, lesbian, trans, questioning, or straight. Hagerstown Pride festival is a family friendly event that is a good time for all regardless of sexual orientation.
Hagerstown Hopes

Summer Slide


August
A wet and slippery way to beat the heat of a Hagerstown August afternoon! Slide down Baltimore Street from Prospect to Walnut and enjoy a summer thrill!
Whats Nxt

Augustoberfest


August
A Hagerstown tradition! Celebrate the City’s German heritage with traditional Bavarian entertainment and food. This event helps raise scholarship funds to send exchange students to our sister city – Wesel, Germany. 
Augustoberfest

Porchfest


September
Enjoy fun music on the unique porches of Prospect Street’s historic homes.
PorchFest

Thunder In The Square

September
A classic car show that takes over downtown!
Alsatia Club

Taste of the Arts


October
Savor delicious bites from downtown eateries while delighting in the sweet and spicy sights and sounds of local artists! 
Maryland Theatre

City Center Ghost Tours


October
Learn about the haunted sites of downtown Hagerstown, by wagon or on foot. Mysterious noises, Civil War stories, skeletons unearthed. Spooky! 
Ghost Tours

Spooky Sprint


October
Nothing like a 2-mile run (or walk) before the annual Mummer’s Parade! Info: kclark@hagerstownmd.org

Alsatia Mummer’s Parade


October
An annual Hagerstown tradition since 1921 with somewhere in the neighborhood of 70,000 people convening for the festivities. 
Alsatia Club

Hagerstown Gridiron Championship Classic


November
The Annual Hagerstown Gridiron Championship Classic between the Rebels of South Hagerstown High School and the Hubs of North Hagerstown High School. At the end of the game, the Mayor will present the perpetual trophy to the winning team to be kept at their school throughout the year. Info: kclark@hagerstownmd.org

City Center Tree Lighting


 December
Music, caroling, Santa, and of course, the lighting of the tree on Public Square!

Christkindl Markt


 November
Join Main Street Hagerstown for the Christkindl Markt, a German Christmas shopping tradition. Come celebrate Hagerstown’s cultural heritage with a German shopping experience in the heart of downtown to kick off the holiday season. The market runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in University Plaza and will feature live music, local vendors with crafts, holiday gifts, artwork, wreaths, drinks and other treats. Bring the kids for special kid’s activities and to meet Santa! Area restaurants will offer specials and discounts to tie into the festivities of the event.
Christkindl Markt

Hollyfest


November
Student and youth performance groups come together for a seasonal performance at the Maryland Theatre. No tickets required. Info: kclark@hagerstownmd.org
Hollyfest Application

Krumpe's Donut Drop


Tuesday, December 31 |  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Come to the Public Square for the iconic Donut Drop counting down to the New Year! Free Krumpe’s donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate plus live music and fireworks!
Krumpe's Donut Drop

But wait….there’s more!

Other organizations also host a variety of events downtown and in our beautiful parks. Be sure to check out:
•City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation 
•Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
•Washington County Historical Society 
•Washington County Free Library  
•Washington County Arts Council 
•The Maryland Theatre (http://www.mdtheatre.org/)
•Washington County Playhouse