Poolesville Day Takes Place Saturday, September 23 (Rain or Shine)

MCS Staff September 22, 2023 at 8:57am

Per Poolesville Day event coordinators: “The forecasts for Saturday are not our favorite, but Poolesville Day is on RAIN OR SHINE! That includes the parade. So grab your umbrella and raincoats, be prepared to get a little wet, and come on out. It will still be an awesome day!”

The Town of Poolesville, Maryland, hosts the annual Poolesville Day for the public to enjoy all that is offered in the charming Western Montgomery County township of approximately 6,000 residents. The event takes place on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine) at the Whalen Commons, 19701 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837. Poolesville Day Highlights:

● 8:00 a.m. – 5k Charity Run/Walk sponsored by Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Monocacy Lions Club

● 8:15 a.m. – Poolesville Day VIP Breakfast (by invitation only; sponsored by the Town’s Fair Access Committee and Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce)

● 10:00 a.m. – Historic Poolesville Day Parade with Grand Marshal, Kenny Mallow (posthumously)

● Day-long activities with 10,000+ attendees:

○ 100 vendors with arts and crafts goods, delicious food and beverages, live music

○ Largest Electric Vehicle Car Show on the U.S. east coast and Classic Car Show

○ Family-friendly exhibits and amusement rides

○ Live Agricultural Reserve Demonstrations

○ History Medley display 1800’s artifacts in the John Poole House

○ Falcon Lane – fun for 8+ (includes award-winning Poolesville schools, top U.S.-ranked Poolesville High School)

○ Community Health Clinic in Town hall (health screenings hosted by the Town and sponsored by WUMCO)

For more information about Poolesville Day, visit www.poolesvilleday.com. Visit www.poolesvillemd.gov, call (301) 428-8927, and follow @Poolesville_MD on Twitter for year-round news. Thank you to our sponsors!