Get ready for Homeschool Tailgate Day – where learning meets fun! Whether you’re a homeschooler or a student of any age, this event is packed with hands-on experiences and exciting opportunities. Join agricultural industry experts, government agencies, teachers, and volunteers, all coming together with three mobile learning centers to dive deep into the world of farming, from traditional practices to modern innovations. Explore environmental and agricultural science, uncover local history, and discover exciting career paths that connect you with the land. Please feel free to bring a picnic lunch to spend the day at the farm park exploring, learning, and adventuring! Restroom and water access available in the Activity Center.
Registration fee is per student – accompanying companions and children under 4 are free.
Educational Exhibitors
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation’s Ag Showcase
The Sankofa Mobile Museum
Nature on Wheels – Mobile Natural Science Field Station
The King Barn Dairy MOOseum
Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife and Heritage Service
Natural Resources Police
Maryland Department of the Environmental Protection
Maryland 4 – H Group
Montgomery Park’s Archaeology Program
The Office of Agriculture
Black Hills Discovery Center
Brookside Nature Center
Milk Lady Markets
Rolling Ridge Floral Design
East Oak Farm
Comus Farm
Common Root Farm
Honey Acres
Deere Valley Farm
Friends of the Farm Park
Reg Wiggler Farm
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Activities
Candle dipping
Hayrides
Seed identification
Indigenous shelter building and education
Arts and crafts such as Corn husk and yarn doll making, Loom and loopers
Historic games such as Cup n Ball, Jacks, Graces, Croquet and Horseshoes
Games such as Corn Hole, Tic Tac Toe and Ring Toss
4 – H Live demonstrations
MD Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Touch Tank
Live blacksmith demonstrations
Food Will Be Available for Purchase
Southern cuisine, BBQ and lactose-free ice cream will be available but feel free to bring outside food for picnicking!
