The Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation has been closely monitoring all COVID-19 communications, and Maryland Phase progressions. At this time, with the state just recently entering into Phase 2, and no projection of when festivals without social distancing will be allowed, we sadly are unable to host the event this year. As this is going to be […]
Read More...The Augustoberfest Committee is monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Should the event take place in August, we will follow state regulations and implement CDC guidelines for the safety of our patrons. This may result in a limited event this year. We will post updates to this website and to our Facebook page as decisions are […]
Read More...We’re pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for artisan craft and dessert vendors to vend at our 25th annual Augustoberfest, August 15-16, 2020. Information and application here. Deadline is June 5.
Read More...Don’t miss this Hagerstown Tradition! This year will feature favorite entertainers die Schlauberger on the Main Stage and Professor Horn in the Children’s Tent, as well as new music and dance groups to entertain you all day long! Bring your favorite stein, or get an official 2019 Augustoberfest one at the event. Admission is just […]
Read More...The Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation is honored to have earned the title of Hagerstown Hotlist’s Best “Festival/Special Event” of 2018. This award would not be possible without the continued support of our community and festival patrons from near and far. Your support aids in providing scholarship funds that benefit our Wesel Sister City Foundation to send […]
Read More...Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for desserts and craft vendors for the 24th annual Augustoberfest, Saturday, August 17, 2019 and Sunday, August 18, 2019. Augustoberfest Dessert and Craft Vendor Packet 2019
Read More...We’re always looking for volunteers for Augustoberfest! And our volunteer drive is in full gear! This is truly a FUN EVENT!! There is tons of German food, music, and good times. Joining up as a volunteer makes it even more fun. Sign up as an individual or as a corporate team. We are looking for […]
Read More...Support Augustoberfest by becoming a season sponsor! Benefits include tickets to the event (including tickets to the Sunday Fruhschoppen!), promotion of your business through ads and logo placement, and being allied with a charitable organization supporting educational initiatives for students in our community. Sponsorships begin as low as $250! Take a look at our 2018 […]
Read More...We’re looking for volunteers! For 23 years, the Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation has put on this amazing landmark festival in downtown Hagerstown. Augustoberfest celebrates German culture through food, music, dance, and more! In doing so, we raise funds that help support many worthwhile organizations in our community, including The Sister City Foundation where we give out thousands […]
Read More...Mark your calendars now for the weekend of August 26 and 27, 2017, for the 22nd Anniversary of Augustoberfest. Please consider supporting this important event that pays tribute to our area’s rich German heritage and supports scholarships for exchange students to Hagerstown’s Sister City – Wesel, Germany. 2017 is the 65th anniversary of this Sister […]
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