City Park Fall Fest & Fireworks

Saturday September 19, 2026

Celebrate the fusion of arts, entertainment, and history on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the annual City Park Fall Fest event presented by Maryland Physicians Care in Hagerstown, MD.  The City of Hagerstown’s annual City Park Fall Fest is scheduled (rain or shine) from 11am-4pm.  Fall Fest is a free family-friendly event in the beautiful Hagerstown City Park.

Presented by:

MD Physicians Care

Fall Fest- 11am - 4pm

Enjoy free, fun family activities including pony rides, museum tours, art activities and recreation opportunities in the park from11am-4pm. 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.

Fireworks on the Lake- 5pm - 8pm

Stay after 4pm for food, fun and entertainment by the lake including balloon bending, facepainting, and Theatricks circus performers.  Fireworks over City Park Lake at 7:45pm! 

Follow the event on Facebook for more details and updates!

Event activities are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information please like us on Facebook at ‘Hagerstown Parks and Recreation’. 

  1. Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Mansion House
  3. Train Hub
  4. Hager House
  5. Block Party
  6. Museum Drive

Activities 11am - 4pm

Visit the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts where we will have hands on art activities and games outside. 
Free admission to see exhibits inside.

Inside:

  • Free Exhibitions on View Inside: 
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  • Singer Society preview Treasure Sale items 

Outside:

  • Children's crafts and games
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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

Bus rides will be provided  to transport event goers around City Park from 1pm - 4pm. Stops are designated on the map with yellow stars and the locations are: Museum of Fine Arts, Jonathan Hager House, & the top of the hill from the softball field parking and the Mansion House Art Gallery. The shuttle bus will travel between these sites picking-up and dropping off throughout the day. Bus provided by Maryland Double Deckers.

2025 Community Organizations & Businesses

Name Activities
Maryland Physicians Care Presenting Sponsor
Fed Ex Ground Sponsor
Well Point Sponsor
Xfinity Comcast Sponsor
ExpressCare Urgent Care Sponsor
Washington County Health Department Information
Antietam-Conococheague Watershed Alliance Information & Handouts
Family Healthcare Information & Giveaways
Antietam Broadband Flight Fiber Sponsor
Hagerstown Field House Sponsor
Lauren Brenneman- State Farm Agent Sponsor
Dill Dinkers Information & Giveaways
The Baltimore Life Companies Information 
Move Up ABA Information
Creative Chance Information & Art Activities
Washington County Free Library Bookmobile Information & Books

2025 Craft Vendors

Name Items for Sale
Little Bear Apiary Honey & Hive Products
Memory Crafts Sand Art & Crafts
Frederick Scottish Country Dancers Greeting Cards
Abi-don Fine Art Art, Jewelry & Fairy themed Items
Moody Night Creations Woodworks & Crafts
Taralicious Treats Baked Goods
The Wooden Spool Handcrafted Jewelry, Aprons, and more
C&M Crafts Kitchen Decor & Goods
Cherry Blossom Agate Jewelry, Ornaments, & Crafts
BISFA Creative Writing Handmade Book Items
Havery's Handmades Handmade shirts and jewelry
Stitches & Treats by J Crochet Items & Dog Treats
JessE's Unique Jewelry & Art Jewelry, Suncatchers, & Charms
TKT Creative 3D Prints 3D Printed Animals and other Accessories
Eyes in Tun Handmade shirts
Bake 4 Change Pies & Cookies
Sugar Dips Strawberries, Pretzels & Candy Apples
MG Novelty Toys, Light Ups, Bubble Wands

We invite local craft vendors to participate to show off their artistic and creative works for everyone. Local handmade items available for purchase. 

2025 Food Vendors

Name Items Sold  
Nena's Curbside Cafe in City Park Park Concessionaire Concession Stand
Sweet Grub Machine Smashburgers, Melts & Sandwiches Museum Parking Lot
Fun Stuff 4 Kids Hot Dogs, Funnel Cake, Cotton Candy Museum Parking Lot
Hope's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Lemonade & Tea 9/11 Memorial Garden
Snowball Waterfalls Snowcones, popcorn & candy Hager House
Antietam Dairy Ice Cream Museum Parking Lot
Ti Boutik Caribbean & Haitian Cuisine 9/11 Memorial Garden
Cheesy Chucks Gourmet Grilled Cheese Train Hub
Casimir Bakery Cookies, Cakes & Treats 9/11 Memorial Garden
Kona Ice Shaved Ice Train Hub
KreeativeKreations2 Southern Cuisine- Fried Fish, Chicken, Burgers Museum Parking Lot


2026 Business Sponsors

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2026 City Park Fall Fest Community Partners:

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