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City Park Fall Fest
Saturday September 16, 2023
Celebrate the fusion of arts, entertainment, and history on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the annual City Park Fall Fest event in Hagerstown. The City of Hagerstown’s annual City Park Fall Fest is scheduled (rain or shine) from 11am-7:30pm. Fall Fest is a free family-friendly event in the beautiful Hagerstown City Park.
Enjoy free, fun family activities including pony rides, museum tours, art activities and recreation opportunities in the park from11am-4pm. Stay after 4pm for food, fun and entertainment by the lake until the fireworks show at 7:30pm!
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!
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.
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Event activities are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information please like us on Facebook at ‘Hagerstown Parks and Recreation’.
CITY PARK FALL FEST PARKING & SHUTTLE INFO
PARKING
Parking for City Park Fall Fest is available in the lots labeled below with a "P". Please DO NOT park on the grass at City Park. Please use our designated parking lots for the event.
The City Park Softball Field located at the back of City Park will offer ample parking all day long and into the evening for fireworks! Enter the park on City Park Drive and drive to the back of the park, toward the Train Hub Museum, and follow signs to parking in the Softball Field. Members of our Auxiliary Police will direct you.
The parking lots at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Museum and the Jonathan Hager House will NOT have general event parking available, these parking lots are reserved for Vendors and Handicap parking only. Museum drive will be closed during the event - only authorized vendors can enter and those seeking handicap parking.
SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION
A school bus will be provided between the hours of 11am - 4pm to transport event goers around City Park. Shuttle bus stops are designated on the map below with yellow stars and the locations are: Museum of Fine Arts, Jonathan Hager House, top of the hill from the softball field parking, and the Mansion House Art Gallery. The bus will travel between these sites picking-up and dropping off throughout the day.
Activities 11am - 3pm
- Free Art Exhibitions:
- Landscapes and Legends of Norway
- The Treasures of the State: Maryland's Art Collection
- The Fashion of Claire McCardell
- Living History and demonstrations inspired by Treasures of the State
- Children's crafts and games, Viking and Fashion themed
- Selfie Station! Tag us @WCMFA and #BeAVikingWCMFA
Activities 11am - 4pm
- Artists on the Porch/Exhibits & Demonstrations
- Children’s Arts & Crafts Activities
- Free Juice & Cookies
Activities 11am - 4pm
- Face Painting
- Balloon Bending
- Firetruck
- Free admission
Activities 11am - 4pm
- Living History
- Free Tours
- Music on the Porch
- Pony Rides
- Petting Zoo
South End Community Block Party 11am-3pm
- Bester Community of Hope Welcome Tent
- Local Resources
- Free Games & Activities
- Inflatable Axe-throwing, laser tag, archery tag
- Cornhole, Snookball, Box Hockey
- Star Wars Meet & Greet
- Food Samples by IABTBAB
- Clothing Giveaway (North Pavilion)
- Music by Groovalicious
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Activities 11am - 7:30pm
- Craft Vendors
- Food Vendors
Activities 5pm - 7:30pm
- Face Painting
- Balloon Bending
- Fireworks at 7:30pm on City Park Lake!
2023 Community Organizations, Businesses & Events
Name | Activities |
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Bester Community of Hope | Block Party |
Head Start of Washington Co. | Kid's Activities |
Spring Ridge Chiropractic | Free Screenings |
Meritus Community Health | Information and Education |
US Army Recruiting | Career Opportunities |
Maryland GOP | Information |
Stay Home Senior Services | Information |
Girl Scouts | Recruitment Table and Kid's activity |
Authentic Community Theater | Information & Entertainment |
Point Broadband | Information |
Shenandoah Area Council, BSA | Lego Derby Track |
MG Novelty | Before Fireworks- Lightup toys & bubble wands |
2023 Craft Vendors
Name | Items for Sale |
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Frederick Scottish Country Dancers | Handmade Greeting Cards |
Memory Crafts | Sandart, pillows, gifts, etc. |
C&M Crafts | Decorative gift boxes, kitchen accessories |
Little Bear Apiary | Honey & Hive related products |
Jade Dargon | Paintings and Homemade Crafts |
JessE's Unique Jewelry | Jewelry & Accessories |
Crafty Cottage | Handmade Crafts |
Sadia's Henna Tattoos | Henna art & decor |
Multi-Talented Ginger Creations | Candles & Handmade crafts |
Abi-don Fine Art | Jewelry, art, & crafts |
The Toy Box | Toys and Games |
Something Special | Crochet, jewelry, and crafts |
Ankrum's Woodcrafts | Woodcrafts |
GiGi and Frank | Painting & prints |
Accidentally Awesome | Writing Accessories |
We invite local craft vendors to participate to show off their artistic and creative works for everyone. Local handmade items available for purchase.
2023 Food Vendors
Name | Items Sold |
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Hope's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade | Tea & Lemonade |
Tuckers Pucker | Lemonade |
Stoner Dogs | Hot Dogs, Nachos, etc. |
Nena's Curbside Cafe in City Park | Park Concessionaire |
Local Squeeze | Lemonade, Hot Dogs & Popcorn (11am-4pm @ Train Hub) |
Ti Boutik | Caribbean Cuisine |
Urban Delightz | Homemade Cuisine |
Blackout Nuts & Pretzels | Seasoned Pretzels |