Volunteer Open House
Come Join Us on
May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patapsco Lodge, 2 Trading Place, Dundalk, MD 21222– May 22, 2025
Whether you are a new recruit or a Heritage Fair veteran, please join us for this information and networking session. You will learn about the inner workings of the Heritage Fair and meet other volunteers who will be working beside you.
We will discuss volunteer opportunities at the Fair. You will have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of volunteering to figure out which areas best suit you. We will have representatives available from the following departments to discuss the specific functions of volunteers in their areas:
Administration
Admissions
Construction
Electrical
Hospitality
Security
Ticketing
Come out for some information, a few laughs and lifelong friendships. Don’t forget to bring a friend!
Contact:
Michelle Gielner
Volunteers Coordinator
Heritage Association of Greater Dundalk, Inc.
[email protected]
Dundalk’s Patriotism Comes Through
With a Tremendous Outpouring of Support the 2025 Dundalk Heritage Fair is Back On
Dundalk, MD – April 23, 2025 – We will once again be celebrating the 4th of July in Dundalk with a Fair. The 50th Dundalk Heritage Fair will take place on July 4th, 5th, and 6th 2025.
On April 4, 2025, the Heritage Association of Greater Dundalk, Inc., announced the cancellation of the 2025 Dundalk Heritage Fair, but overwhelming support from the community led to a change of heart. In partnership with our long-time primary sponsor, Weis Markets, a new major sponsorship from MacNabb Funeral Home P.A. & Cremation Society of Maryland, Inc., and over a dozen local businesses, the Association is well on the way to raising the funds necessary to have the 2025 Fair.
Our ability to make such a remarkable recovery is due in no small part to the support of our elected officials and the hard-working employees of Baltimore County. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and County Councilman Todd Crandell have been instrumental in securing a grant from Baltimore County that has had a significant impact on our ability to continue our great 4th of July tradition. State Senator Johnny Ray Salling has been a force in connecting us with leaders who have been able to make a real difference.
But, none of this would be possible without the patriotism and community spirit of the people of Dundalk. The decision to cancel the 2025 Heritage Fair clearly undervalued the tenacity of this wonderful group of people. With hundreds of responses on social media, dozens of people showing up to our town hall to voice their support, and dozens more making personal donations, the people of Dundalk have renewed their embrace of their beloved Fair. Dozens more have stepped up to volunteer, taking us past the halfway point of achieving our goal of 100 new volunteers. The local business owners of Deli-ish and Bmore Bomb even jumped in and held fundraisers without missing a beat.
We have sponsors and donors responding to our request for donations. We have made significant progress in finding volunteers. Now, we need to bring in the crowds. The third leg of our three-legged stool is our patrons. Everyone is welcome. Come join us for the best 4th of July celebration ever!
Contact:
Mark Krysiak
Executive Director
Heritage Association of Greater Dundalk, Inc.
[email protected]
410-440-4907
For more information, see the following links.
Heritage Fair Information | Fireworks Information | Rules and Policies
About the Dundalk Heritage Fair Association
The Dundalk Heritage Fair is operated by The Heritage Association of Dundalk, a group of dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to ensure that the Dundalk community enjoys the greatest 4th of July celebration in the country. Activities include a three-day fair, the largest parade in Maryland, and a fireworks show. Hundreds of volunteers donate countless hours to do everything from putting up fences to hiring entertainers to selling admission tickets, ensuring a long weekend of family fun in the most patriotic community in the world.