Seasonal guide

Spring in Allegany County

Trails dry out, the towpath fills with cyclists, and patios reopen along Baltimore Street. Waterfalls run hard through April.

Spring Summer Fall Winter

What's on this spring

Live from the events calendar — nothing hand-typed, so it stays current.

Annually over Memorial Day weekend (late May)
DelFest
DelFest is a multi-day bluegrass and Americana music festival founded by Del McCoury, held annually at the Allegany County Fairgrounds over Memorial Day weekend, featuring national touring acts, camping, and family activities.
Seasonally, spring through fall, with peak summer schedule (check WMSR calendar)
WMSR Frostburg Flyer
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's summer excursion, the Frostburg Flyer, runs steam- or diesel-powered vintage trains between Cumberland and Frostburg through the Cumberland Narrows and over the Helmstetter's Curve, offering scenic mountain views.
Annually, the weekend before Easter (spring)
Frostburg Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Frostburg and local civic groups organize a springtime Easter egg hunt in a downtown park, drawing area families for candy-filled eggs, games, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Seasonally in spring, around the Easter holiday (schedule varies by year)
WMSR Easter Bunny Train
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has run seasonal Easter-themed excursions from its Cumberland depot in past years, featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny aboard vintage coaches through the Cumberland Narrows. Scheduling varies by year, so riders should confirm current offerings on the WMSR site.
Late winter to early spring (typically February-March)
Maple Syrup Season Demonstrations
Maryland DNR naturalists and local nature centers in the Rocky Gap/Allegany area host maple sugaring demonstrations each late winter into early spring, showing how sap is tapped and boiled down into syrup on-site.
Annually, a Saturday in early-to-mid spring (per MD DNR statewide schedule)
Maryland Opening Day of Trout Season
Maryland DNR stocks area streams and Rocky Gap's Lake Habeeb with trout ahead of the statewide opening day of trout season each spring, drawing anglers to Allegany County waters including Evitts Creek and the Potomac tributaries.
Annually on Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
Cumberland Memorial Day Parade & Observance
Cumberland-area veterans organizations and the City of Cumberland hold a Memorial Day parade and wreath-laying ceremony to honor fallen service members, typically processing through downtown to a local memorial or cemetery.
Annually, the Saturday before Easter (spring)
Cumberland Community Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Cumberland's Parks & Recreation Department hosts a free community Easter egg hunt for local children each spring, typically at a city park. Activities include egg hunts by age group and visits with the Easter Bunny.