Snack Town Street Fair returns with food, fun and hundreds of vendors this weekend

Hanover's iconic annual Snack Town Street Fair is scheduled to take over Hanover's historic downtown.

The Snack Town Street Fair will take place on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout Hanover's downtown.

The event will feature over 225 vendors from nine states, a brewers' alley to taste test local brews, more than 20 food trucks of various cuisines, and a wide variety of entertainment for all ages to enjoy, according to a release from Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce.

Attendance at the event is expected to surpass 12,000, with parking available surrounding the event on a first-come first-serve basis, along with free shuttle service being provided by Rabbittransit from parking lots at Ollie's on Baltimore Street and Rural King on Carlisle Street.

Performances will include the Hanover School of Ballet, DJ Breeze-Mon, the Wyatt Becker Band, the Heads and Tails Experience and more. Guthrie Memorial Library will host a story time for children as well.

Among one of the unique experiences available, Sheppard Farms on Apple Hill will be present with their highland cattle for visitors to brush and interact with.

On top of the day's events, many local businesses downtown will also be open for visitors. The historic Neas' house will be open for visitors to tour.

The Snack Town Street Fair is hosted as a partnership between Utz Brands, Inc., and the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce.

Harrison Jones is the Hanover reporter for the Evening Sun. Reach him at hjones@gannett.com.