Party on the Porch: Friday, May 10 from
5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Market Day: Saturday, May 11 from
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Market Day
Market Day traditionally draws more than 3,000 visitors to the Arboretum on Mother’s
Day weekend all eager to shop for plants and crafts from our wide variety of
vendors. Vendors from across the region will join in the fun selling a wide variety of
plants. Other gifts including pottery, jewelry, art and more will also be featured. Food
and beverages will be on sale from participating food trucks on both days. Wagon
rentals will be available for shopping ease. Last but not least, lots of children’s activities
will be on-site to entice families.
In the evening on Friday, May 10 we have our Party on the Porch (5pm-8pm). This is a
paid “preview” event and fundraiser for adults. Complimentary wine and beer as well as music make
for a festive and spirited event. This is a fundraising event to support Cylburn Arboretum Friends. (The Arboretum will be CLOSED to the public May 10th for set up)
Saturday, May 11 is our free, family friendly, public festival (8am-2pm). We have
plant vendors, gift vendors, nonprofit/family activity vendors and food vendors
confirmed. Market Day opens its doors at 8 a.m. and customers are usually on
site early! It is an opportunity for those interested in expanding their knowledge of
plants, flowers, trees, herbs, and other flora that grow in Maryland’s soils to make
purchases and talk to horticultural experts. But it is also fun – nursery booths brimming
with flowers, artisan booths selling handmade goods, and a kids corner full of
activities for the little ones. Add food, a stilt walker, and face painting to the equation and
there is something for everyone.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Facepainting on the Nature Education Center porch.
11:00 AM: Waldorf School Maypole dance on the East lawn.
9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM: Champion Tree walk on the Cylburn grounds. Meet at the Forestry Tent #15.
Event is rain or shine!
On site parking is 10$ (Cash ONLY)
Wagon rentals $10 (Cash Only)
Dear Market Day Enthusiasts,
No room for new flowers for your yard this year? We invite you to plant them in ours! Our head gardener, Brent “Fig” Figlestahler, reminds us that gardens are for people, and people make gardens possible. Contributing to Fig’s Flower Fund is one way you can have an out-sized impact on every Cylburn visitor, human and insect alike.
