Local Events

The Common Ground Market

Now Two Locations in Poolesville!

• Sunday on the first full weekend of the Month May 6-October at the Blue Hearth 
• Every Tuesday 4-7 pm at the Watershed Cafe starting May 15

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Upcoming Events

This year we will be doing fun pop-up events for our members - we've got hikes, paddles and other fun stuff in the works. The best way to find out about them is to become a member or renew your membership.

April 20-22 | Countryside Artisans Open Studio Tour The artists of the Reserve are opening their studio's for a self-guided tours. 

April 22 | Common Ground Market Earth Day Plant Sale Seed Swap, food from Watershed Cafe, bounce house

May 5 | 10th Annual Plant Swap - Sugarloaf Citizens Association

May 6 |  Common Ground Market Opening Day

June 23  | 2018 Field and Fiddle

September 30  | 'Ride for the Reserve' 2018

October 21  | Royce Hanson Award

Weekly Local Food Fix:
​Join a CSA or Visit Your Local Market

October 21  |  Royce Hanson Award 
MCA presents the Royce Hanson Award in recognition of outstanding commitment toward the protection of Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve. 

Ongoing Events

Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection | Events 

Countryside Artisans | 3 open studio tours per year
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Rocklands Farm | Ongoing Events

Soleado Lavender Farm  | Ongoing Events

Waredaca Brewing  | Ongoing Events
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Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard |  Click for scheduled events

Fox Haven Farm Learning Center | Ongoing events and workshops 

Sandy Spring Museum | Calendar of Events