HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 26, 2019) – The annual Maple Sugar Festival will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview. Families and visitors are welcome to enjoy maple sugaring demonstrations, live bluegrass music and indoor and outdoor children’s activities. A pancake breakfast sponsored by the Clear Spring FFA Alumni starts the day in the school’s dining hall. Breakfast hours are 8 – 11 a.m. and tickets are available for purchase from any Clear Spring FFA Alumni member or by calling 301.766.8138. Genuine Maryland maple sugar products will be available for purchase during the event. Free shuttle service will also be provided to all festival sites.

Directions to Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview: take Exit 18 off Interstate 70 at Clear Spring. Go north into Clear Spring on Maryland Route 68. Turn left on U.S. Route 40. Continue one block and turn right at the traffic light on Martin Street. At the end of Martin Street, turn right on Broadfording Road and travel approximately 100 yards. Turn left on Draper Road. The entrance to Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview is about 1/3 of a mile from this intersection on the left.