Latest News & Announcements

The Worcester County Fair returns to John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill August 8 – 10, 2025. Entrance is free, and fair hours are Friday from 4-8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“We are excited to host the County Fair for the second consecutive year and to honor the agricultural heritage that means so much to the people of Worcester County” Recreation and Parks Deputy Director Jacob Stephens said.

Area students showcased new skills during a summer camp tour provided to local and state officials last week. 

Snow Hill, Maryland – Thanks to coordinated efforts between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Congressman Andy Harris, an additional dredge project will get underway on or about July 15. The project is anticipated to take eight to 10 days to complete.

Snow Hill, Maryland – Worcester County Government (WCG) warns the public about an email scam designed to trick residents and business owners involved in the permitting and plan review processes into wiring money for alleged fees. The scammers impersonate Development Review and Permitting (DRP) staff members and claim the recipient must pay a fee without delay.

FREE Car Seat Safety Check on Wednesday, July 16, at the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department, located at 4718 Snow Hill Road, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Certified technicians will ensure each car seat is installed correctly.

In observance of Independence Day, Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025.

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed on July 4 and reopen July 5 during standard operating hours.

WCG offices will resume standard hours of operation on Monday, July 7.

The public is invited to a town hall meeting with Snow Hill, Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED), and National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Gateways professionals to discuss the future of outdoor recreation and adventure in Snow Hill. The meeting will take place Tuesday, July 15, from 5-7 p.m. in the Worcester County Government Center’s first-floor board room at 1 West Market Street in Snow Hill.

County Offers Cannabis Reinvestment and Repair Grant

A new grant program will offer funding to support initiatives that benefit low-income communities and those disproportionately impacted by cannabis charges.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, for Juneteenth, National Freedom Day.

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed.

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Friday June 20th.

The Isle of Wight Park, located at 13090 St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville, will be closed to the public for a special event from June 12-15, 2025.

The park will reopen to the public during standard hours of operation beginning June 16. 

For more information on this park closure, contact the Worcester County Recreation Center at 410-632-2144 or recandparks@co.worcester.md.us.