Events

Developing & Implementing Community Events
Annual events, typically on Whalen Commons, are developed and implemented by the Event Coordinator along with a volunteer committee.   Each event requires advertising, public works work orders, vendor registration, and entertainment solicitations. 

The Town of Poolesville sponsors the following Annual Events! 

SpringFest 

May 6, 2023

  • Whalen Commons
  • 2:00 - 7:00 pm

Annual  BBQ, Beer, & Blues Festival

Click here for more info

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Richard S. McKernon Youth Fishing Tournament at Stevens Park Pond

May 13, 2023  12 - 2 pm

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 2022 winner, Delaney Kannegiesser, with an 8 3/4 inch Bluegill!

Click here for registration forms

Fishing Tournament

Stevens Park Summer Recreation Program

June 26 - August 4, 2023

Camp Information

  • Camp Schedule
  • Camp Registration - will open in March of 2023
  • Camp Policies 
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Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
July 4, 2023  

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Join our community in celebrating our national patriotism at the Soccer Fields off of Hughes Road! There will be music, food, fireworks and fun! Gates open at 5 pm. 
Click here for more information
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Poolesville Day

September 23, 2023


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

Poolesville Big Flea

September 30, 2023

8 am - 12 pm


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

FREE Paper Shredding sponsored by Jim Brown, Turning Point Real Estate and Lakeside Title. 

Yuck Old Paint - Paint Disposal $2.00 per can. 

FREE Electronics Recycling through Montgomery County. 

Registration Forms

The Big Flea

Community Scarecrow Contest

Stroll through Whalen Commons for a scary good time. Our 2022 Scarecrow entrants were amazing and can be viewed on the Town of Poolesville facebook page. Congratulations to our 2022 winners: The Hagen Family with "Top Gun" and Little Learners Childcare with "The Rainbow Fish". 

Check back for 2023 contest information.

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Trick-Or-Treating

October 31, 2023 6 - 9 pm

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 Ceremony

December 1, 2023  6 - 9 pm

Join us in ushering in the holiday season as Whalen Commons is transformed into a winter wonderland! Check back later for more details. 

Entertainment Schedule 


Town Hall Foyer


Whalen Commons 

For More Information Click Here

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Holiday Lighting Contest 

December 16 - 18, 2022

Congratulations to our 2022 Winners.  

Traditional 

17910 Hickman Street & 17300 Fletchall Road

Contemporary

17428 Collier Way & 17300 Chiswell Road

Townhouses

17410 Hoskinson Road & 17658 Kohlhoss Road 

Business

Calleva Farm Store

17910 Hickman Street