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Event Calendar- Agricultural Education Center

The Agricultural Education Center is the area’s largest multi-use rental facility.

Groups and individuals rent the facility to host fairs, festivals and private events.

Please click the event name in the schedule below for more information and contact information for the events at the facility.

The Ag Ed Center does not sell tickets for events- please reach out to the organization hosting the event for ticket sales and additional information for events by clicking on event link below. 

The Ag Ed Center does not solicit vendors for events- please contact the event organizer directly for information on how to become a vendor for an event at the facility by clicking on event link below. 

Washington County Agriculture Education Center Schedule of Events 2025

Please click on the link and contact the renter directly for more information or to purchase tickets or become a vendor.

Event Date
Event
Area
January 4
4-H Dairy Cattle Weigh-In Private Event
Scale House
January 5
Reptile Show
MP Building
January 11
Open
January 18
Open
January 25
Open
January 31
EDC Groundhog Day Event
MP Building
February 8
Hagerstown Model Railroad Sale
MP Building
February 15
EDC Groundhog Day Event
MP Building
February 22
MDKC Match
Entire Facility
March 8
East Coast Tech School – Private Event
MP Building
March 8
Open
March 15
IFG Beerfest Shamrocked
Entire Facility
March 22 & 23
MDKC Obedience Rally
MP Building
March 29
4-H Tack Sale Bits – N – Bridals
MP Building
April 4 & 5
Open
April 12
Open
April 19
UME Master Gardners Plant Sale
MP Building
April 25. 26 & 27
MDKC Match – Fastcat
Grass Festival Parking Area
April 26
Hagerstown Model Railroad Sale
MP Building
May 3
WMD Tractor-Pullers
Track
May 9 & 10
4-H Weigh-in (Private Event)
Scale House
May 17 & 18
Quad State Pickle Fest
Entire Facility
May 24
WashCo Tractor Pullers
Track
May 31
Overdrive Monster Trucks
Track
June 7
Quad State Wine Fest
Entire Facility
June 14
Pollinator Palooza
Garden Area
June 14
New Market – Middletown Valley Hounds
Horse Arena
June 21
Quad State Brunch Fest
Entire Facility
June 28
Washco Tractor Pullers
Track
July 5
Open
July 12-19
AG Expo and Fair
Entire Facility
July 26
Lead Don’t Follow – Car Show
MP Building/Pavillion
August 1 & 2
Fur Trappers – Private Event
MP Building
August 9
Quad State Rock N Flavor Fest
Entire Facility
August 16 & 17
Augustoberfest
Entire Facility
August 23 & 24
RHM – Spudfest
Entire Facility
August 30
WMD Tractor-Pullers
Track
September 6
Open
September 13
Quad State Cheese Fest
Entire Facility
September 20
Muddy Mamas
Entire Facility
September 27
Private Event
Entire Facility
October 4
Quad State Beer Fest: Halloween Hysteria
Entire Facility
October 10 – 12
Jack Russell – Private Event
Entire Facility
October 17-18
Cattle Show – Private Event
Entire Facility
October 26
Reptile Show
MP Building
November 1
Quad State Fall Back Ciders, Spirits & Wine Fest
Entire Facility
November 8
Vintage Arts & Crafts
MP Building
November 14-16
Illumination Set-Up Weekend – Private Event
Pole Barns
November 22
RHM – Toy Show
MP Building
November 29
Hagerstown Model Railroad Sale
MP Building
December 5 & 6
4H Beef Cattle Weigh-in – Private Event
Scale House
December 5 & 6
Scout Troop Camping Weekend
December 14
Sharpsburg Farmer’s Market
MP Building
December 20
Open
December 27
Open

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Agricultural Education Center

7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro MD 21713-2431

Office Hours:  Monday – Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm
Saturday and Sunday:  Park Attendant on-site (hours vary)

Main Line: 240-313-2839
Fax: 301-791-3481

TTY users may call any government office through the Maryland Relay Service 1-800-735-2258

Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!