- Home
- Government
- Departments
- Parks & Recreation
- Special Events
- Annual Events
- City Park Fall Fest
City Park Fall Fest
Save the Date for City Park Fall Fest & Fireworks 2023!
Saturday, September 16, 2023
2023 Fall Fest Vendor Applications
The City of Hagerstown’s annual City Park Fall Fest is scheduled (rain or shine) for September 16, 2023 from 11am-7pm. Fall Fest is a free family-friendly event in the beautiful Hagerstown City Park. Many activities in the park museums and historic sites will be held 11am-4pm and will be followed by a Fireworks show on City Park Lake. Entertainment will continue around the lake from 4pm-7:30pm.
We invite local craft vendors to participate to show off their artistic and creative works for everyone.
The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a variety of artists and craftspeople who are interested in having a vendor booth near Museum Drive in City Park (located between Key Street and the Museum of Fine Arts.) All arts and crafts in these booths must be created by the booth holder and be family-friendly
Saturday September 17, 2022
Celebrate the fusion of arts, entertainment, and history on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the annual City Park Fall Fest event in Hagerstown.
Enjoy free, fun family activities including pony rides, museum tours, art activities and recreation opportunities. Hay wagon rides will be available in the park from 11am - 4pm connecting the City Park Train Hub, Mansion House & Gallery, Hager House, and Museum of Fine Arts.
Partnered with the South End Block Party, we encourage everyone to come out and see what is going on! Visit all the activities spread across 6 sites in the park. See activities listed below to learn more!
NEW this year-- Fireworks on City Park Lake!
Museum Drive will be blocked off from public transportation, along with part of the lakeside area, until 4pm to allow safe setup and installation of the firework pyrotechnics. Stay after 4pm for food, fun and entertainment by the lake until the fireworks show at 7:30pm!
Event activities are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information please like us on Facebook at ‘Hagerstown Parks and Recreation’.
Activities 11am - 4pm
- Download the Agents of Discovery App and complete the mission to win a prize!
- Children's activities and games
- Make and take art
- Weaving demonstration in the museum's atrium
- Create a City Park or Museum Post Card, winner will be printed and used in the museum gift store!
- Design a chalk masterpiece
- Cannon Coffee in the rose garden
Activities 11am - 4pm
- Artists on the Porch/Exhibits & Demonstrations
- Children’s Arts & Crafts Activities
- Free Cider & Cookies
Activities 11am - 4pm
- Face Painting
- Balloon Bending
- Rides with Tommy 202
- Firetruck
- Free admission
Activities 11am - 4pm
- Living History
- Free Tours
- The Monarch Alliance
- Pony Rides
- Petting Zoo
South End Community Block Party 11am-3pm
- BCOH Welcome Tent
- Local Resources
- Free Games & Activities
- Inflatable Soccer, laser tag, archery tag
- Cornhole, Snookball, Box Hockey
- Superheroes Meet & Greet
- Food Samples by IABTBAB
- Clothing Giveaway (North Pavilion)
- Free Haircuts
- Music by DJ Nitelife
- Performances:
- Fresh Academicz 1:00pm
- Supaman 2:00pm
Activities 11am - 7:30pm
- Craft Vendors
- Food Vendors
Activities 4pm - 7:30pm
- Face Painting
- Balloon Bending
- Theatricks Circus Performers
- Fireworks at 7:30pm on City Park Lake!
Monarch Butterfly Parade
Saturday, September 17, 11:00 a.m.
Register Online (Activity #7768) FREE
Children of all ages are invited to come dressed up in a butterfly costume or as any pollinator (bees, birds, and bugs) to parade down the Cultural Trail to the Hager House in City Park for an educational and interactive presentation by The Monarch Alliance, in partnership with the Discovery Station.
Line up 10:30 am Meeting Place: Mural of Unusual Size
2022 Community Organizations, Businesses & Events
Name | Activities |
---|---|
Bester Community of Hope | Block Party |
Head Start of Washington Co. | Kid's Activities |
Spring Ridge Chiropractic | Free Screenings |
Saunders Tax & Accounting | Consultations |
New York Life Financial Services | Consultations |
MG Novelty | Light Ups, Novelties & Toys |
2022 Craft Vendors
Name | Items for Sale |
---|---|
Carr's Place Mats & Coasters | Placemats, coasters, paintings, etc. |
Frederick Scottish Country Dancers | Handmade Greeting Cards |
Memory Crafts | Sandart, pillows, gifts, etc. |
Jade Dargon | Paintings, trinkets, rugs, table decor |
C&M Crafts | Decorative gift boxes, kitchen accessories |
Little Bear Apiary | Honey & Hive related products |
Native Spirit | Handmade jewelry |
DeVine Spirit Parlour | Frames, jewelry, candles, tarot readings |
Nature's Twisted Treasures by G | Handmade Crystal/Stone Jewelry |
Butterfly Slime | Handmade sensory slime |
Creations by J | Toys & Handmade fabric household items |
We invite local craft vendors to participate to show off their artistic and creative works for everyone. Local handmade items available for purchase.
2022 Food Vendors
Name | Items Sold |
---|---|
Antietam Dairy | Ice Cream |
Hope's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade | Tea & Lemonade |
Kona Ice of Martinsburg | Shaved Ice (4-7:30pm) |
That Funnel Cake Guy | Funnel Cakes, etc. |
Seasonz Grill | Caribbean Food & Loaded Rice/Mac & Cheese Bowls |
Tuckers Pucker | Lemonade |
Stoner Dogs | Hot Dogs, Nachos, etc. |
That Cupcake Gypsy | Cupcakes, milkshakes, etc. (2-7pm) |
Nena's Curbside Cafe in City Park | Park Concessionaire |
2022 Business Partners & Sponsors
Name |
---|
Amerigroup |
US Cellular |
Fulton Bank |
Maryland Physicians Care |