25th annual Poolesville Day – 150th Anniversary Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Saundra Hudnall, (301) 349-2143
Email: infopoolesvilleday@gmail.com

Poolesville to Host 25th Annual ‘Poolesville Day’ Sept. 16
More than 10,000 Patrons Expected for Town Festival Featuring Parade, Antique Car Show, Exhibitors, Food, Children’s Activities, and Live Entertainment

Poolesville, Md. – The Historic Town of Poolesville will host its 25th Annual Poolesville Day celebration on Saturday, September 16. The full-day FREE celebration features activities for all ages, including a morning parade, an antique and electric vehicle car show, rides and games, food and vendor booths, and live entertainment. The event will take place along Fisher Avenue (Rt. 107) in Poolesville, with the main stage and other activities being held at Whalen Commons, in front of Poolesville Town Hall.
Poolesville Day has grown rapidly since its inception and typically attracts more than 10,000 attendees from all over Montgomery County, Frederick County and the greater Washington, D.C. area. The event, which is held rain or shine, runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and kicks off with the community Poolesville Parade. A 5K run sponsored by the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce precedes the Poolesville Day event, earlier in the morning. More than 150 artisans, exhibitors, service and food vendors including Poolesville businesses are expected to be supporting Poolesville Day.
Live entertainment will be presented by a variety of local entertainers, and community and school groups. One of our headliners this year is the Bad Influence Band , DC’s premier blues band. Another highlight of the day will be the return of the antique car show. Also, children can enjoy a wide range of activities, including amusement rides, moon bounce, pony rides, face painting, skate contest and more.
“Poolesville Day is our biggest community event of the year and it is a phenomenal time each year for our town to shine and showcase the pride we have in our town,” said Jim Brown, President of the Poolesville Town Commission. “So many of our community members have put hours and hours of work into making this event a success and we look forward to welcoming a record-breaking crowd again this year to enjoy the best of Poolesville.”
The Poolesville Day Committee is currently seeking sponsors and volunteers for the annual event. Interested businesses and organizations can access the Sponsorship, Exhibitor (vendor) and Parade participant applications and Volunteer sign up at http://www.poolesvilleday.com.
For more information about Poolesville Day, visit http://www.poolesvilleday.com or call 301-349-2123.

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About the Town of Poolesville – Celebrating 150 years
The Town of Poolesville (Incorporated 1837) is a historic, yet progressive and business-friendly community centrally located in the heart of Montgomery County's vaunted Agricultural Reserve. Just 33 miles from Washington, D.C., Poolesville is also conveniently located to nearby Frederick, Gaithersburg and Rockville Maryland, as well as to Leesburg, Virginia. Poolesville is the proud home of top-ranked Poolesville High School and Blue Ribbon and Character Award winning John Poole Middle School. Visit www.poolesvillemd.gov for more about Poolesville.