The Town of Poolesville sponsors the following Annual Events!

Richard S. McKernon Youth Fishing Tournament


CANCELLED for 2021
All youths between the ages of 6 and 16 are invited to come on out and "catch some fun".  Cost is $1.00 and the event is held rain or shine.

Congratulations to our 2019 winner, Alexis Crawford, with a 23.5 inch Channel Catfish!

Click here for registration forms
Fishing Tournament

SpringFest


CANCELLED for 2021


  • Whalen Commons
  • Saturday, May 16, 2020
  • 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Annual  BBQ, Beer, & Blues Festival

Click here for more info

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Poolesville Big Flea


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CANCELLED for 2021

Large Community Yard Sale and Recycling Event including paper shredding, paint disposal & electronics recycling.    

 Registration Forms
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Stevens Park Summer Recreation Program

​CANCELLED FOR 2021


Camp Information


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Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

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Join our community in celebrating our national patriotism on the Polo Grounds off of Hughes Road! There will be music, food, fireworks and fun!
Click here for more information
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Poolesville Day


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Don't miss this Poolesville tradition! Join family and friends along Fisher Avenue and in Whalen Commons to enjoy musical performances, arts and crafts vendors, food and beverages, kids activities, livestock displays, skateboarding demos, and an antique car show!

Visit the official website.
Poolesville Day

WUMCO Walk & Oktoberfest


           
  • TBD

Join us in supporting WUMCO - We'll have a WUMCO Walk, Kid's Costume Parade, Pumpkin Painting, Scarecrow Making, Beer & Wine Garden, DJ, German Food and much more.  Community Scarecrow contest winners will also be announced.

Click here for more information!
   

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Trick-Or-Treating


  • October 31st
  • 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Little goblins & ghouls can prowl the streets of Poolesville in search of goodies from participating homes and businesses between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.Please only visit homes where the porch lights are on!
Trick or Treat

Holiday Lighting Contest


Judging takes place the 3rd week in December. All homeowners and merchants in the Poolesville town limits are invited to "deck their halls" and show their holiday spirit. The rules for the competition are available online (PDF).

Categories


For homeowners we have 3 categories:
  • Contemporary
  • Townhouse
  • Traditional
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One business will also be chosen as most appreciated.

Fisher Avenue will be the dividing line with 1 winner from each category selected from each side of town.

2020 Holiday Winners


  • Richard & Chrystal Scheetz - Town Home
  • Mark &Katie Woods - Town Home
  • Dean & Sandra Wolverton - Traditional
  • Donald & Denise Habib - Traditional
  • Dan & Kathy Savino- Contemporary
  • Jimmy & Angela Dyke- Contemporary
  • Drs. Pike & Valega - Business
The town wishes to thank everyone who participated in this year's contest. Your holiday efforts helped turn Poolesville into a Winter Wonderland!

Holiday Lighting Ceremony


  • Whalen Commons
  • Friday, December 3, 2021
  • 6 p.m.
Join us as Whalen Commons is transformed into a Winter Wonderland.

The festivities begin at 6 p.m. Visit Santa's Workshop, Climb aboard the Holiday Express for a trip around the Commons, enjoy live musical and dance performances.

Ice Sculptures


View amazing Ice Sculptures created by Joseph Stebbing!

Donations


Be a part of the true meaning of the holidays by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to support WUMCO. Toys will be distributed to local children in need.

Refreshments


Refreshments available to purchase include:
  • Country ham sandwiches
  • Funnel Cakes
  • Homemade soups
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