St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Announces 42nd Annual Easter Egg Festival
Vendor & Sponsorship Applications Now Available; Advance Ticket Sales Start March 10
LEONARDTOWN, MD – On Saturday, April 12, 2025, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will host the 42nd Annual Easter Egg Festival at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. This rain or shine event will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is open to the entire community! Don’t miss this Southern Maryland spring staple, featuring the Easter Bunny, egg hunts for ages up to 12, live entertainment, free arts and crafts, face painting, delicious local food options, and shopping from area vendors.
For a $7.00 fee, attendees can participate in the egg hunt, visit with the Easter Bunny and Mrs. Cottontail, enjoy face painting, and participate in a variety of other bunny approved activities.
Vendor applications are available at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/eastervendor.pdf. As vendors apply and are approved, they will be contacted by the event coordinator to secure space. Vendor types include craft vendors, merchandise vendors, and food trucks.
Sponsorship applications are available at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/eastersponsor.pdf. A variety of sponsorship levels and donation opportunities are available to support this event. Each level includes promotional benefits for your business, such as recognition in event marketing, the R&P program guide, or on social media, reaching over 12,000 households.
Tickets for this event can be purchased online, in advance, beginning March 10, 2025, at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/easter. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Recreation & Parks main office in Leonardtown, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Net proceeds from the Easter Festival, along with the department’s annual golf tournament, support the R&P Scholarship Program which provides qualified individuals with the opportunity to participate in an activity at an up to 50% prorated amount of the registration fee.
For questions or assistance, please contact Recreation & Parks at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1800. For more information, please visit www.stmarycountymd.gov/recreate.
Vendor & Sponsorship Applications Now Available; Advance Ticket Sales Start March 10
For a $7.00 fee, attendees can participate in the egg hunt, visit with the Easter Bunny and Mrs. Cottontail, enjoy face painting, and participate in a variety of other bunny approved activities.
Vendor applications are available at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/eastervendor.pdf. As vendors apply and are approved, they will be contacted by the event coordinator to secure space. Vendor types include craft vendors, merchandise vendors, and food trucks.
Sponsorship applications are available at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/eastersponsor.pdf. A variety of sponsorship levels and donation opportunities are available to support this event. Each level includes promotional benefits for your business, such as recognition in event marketing, the R&P program guide, or on social media, reaching over 12,000 households.
Tickets for this event can be purchased online, in advance, beginning March 10, 2025, at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/easter. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Recreation & Parks main office in Leonardtown, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Net proceeds from the Easter Festival, along with the department’s annual golf tournament, support the R&P Scholarship Program which provides qualified individuals with the opportunity to participate in an activity at an up to 50% prorated amount of the registration fee.
For questions or assistance, please contact Recreation & Parks at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1800. For more information, please visit www.stmarycountymd.gov/recreate.