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Special Events & Calendar
There are a variety of special events that Master Gardeners participate in each year. They are:
| March | Spring Mini-conference |
| August 8-16 | Montgomery County Fair |
| October 4-5 | Harvest Festival |
| October 14, 15, 16,17 October 21, 22, 23, 24 October 27, 28, 29, 30 |
Close Encounters |
We have a booth at the Montgomery County Fair, which will next be held in August 2008.
In early March 2007, a few of the Master Gardeners Fairgrounds Team
began preparing for the development of two new vegetable beds in
anticipation of the 59th Annual Montgomery County Fair. (below)
However at the request of the Agricultural Center a new corner was selected for a garden.
The Master Gardeners seized the opportunity to design and develop a new Bay Friendly Teaching Garden. You can learn more about our site at the Fairgrounds here.
You can find additional information about the Fair, including directions at their website.
The Cooperative Extension offers Close Encounters with Agriculture each year for three weeks in March and April. It is a program to teach the County’s fourth grade students about nutrition, the environment, and where their food comes from. Master Gardeners provide assistance for this major event held at the Agricultural History Farm Park.
Another annual event is the Fall Harvest Festival. The next Harvest Festival will be in October 2008. Master Gardeners co-sponsor the Harvest Festival. The Harvest Festival provides an educational and recreational celebration of Maryland’s rich agricultural heritage.
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Close Encounters and the Fall Festival both take place at the Agricultural History Farm Park located at 18400 Muncaster Road Derwood, Md 20855.
There are several other activities at the Agricultural History Farm Park each year. They include:
March 15 |
Spring Mini-Conference |
8:30-2:30 pm |
TBA |
Spring Break Event |
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April 12-13 |
Gas and Steam Engine Show |
10 am-5 pm |
April 27 |
Arbor Day |
11 am-4 pm |
June 28-29 |
Montgomery County |
12 pm-4 pm |
Sept-TBD |
Music on the Farm |
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Oct 4-5 |
Harvest Festival |
11 am-4 pm |
Nov. 1-2 |
Blacksmith Show |
10 am-4 pm |
Dec 13-14 |
Christmas on the Farm |
12 pm-5 pm |
The County Fair, Close Encounters, and the Fall Harvest Festival are all terrific activities for children.
For more information, contact Web Master
Last updated: 07/18/2008