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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.
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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!
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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’.
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:
- Singer Society preview Treasure Sale items
Outside:
- Children's crafts and games
Activities 11am - 4pm
- Artists on the Porch
- Plein Air Exhibit
- Children’s Arts & Crafts
- Mini Mansion House Giveaways
Activities 11am - 4pm
Enjoy free admission with fun kid-friendly activities!
- Face Painting & Balloon Bending
- Firetruck
- Rockwall!
- Tommy with Tommy 202
- Food Trucks!
Activities 11am - 4pm
Enjoy free tours and living history. Step back into the 1700s!
- Free Tours
- Plein Air Art Exhibit
- Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
- Local Vendors
South End Community Block Party 11am-3pm
- Bester Community of Hope Welcome Tent (Green)
- Local Resources
- Free Games & Activities
- Inflatable Games, Laser tag, Archery tag
- Character Meet & Greet
- South High Band performance
- Music in the Band Shell
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Activities 11am - 8pm

- Craft Vendors
- Food Vendors
Activities 5pm - 8pm
- Face Painting
- Balloon Bending
- Fireworks at 7:45pm on City Park Lake!
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 |