# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Event details: https://mdflora.org/event-6529824

Discover the important connection between native plants, people, & wildlife!

Plants native to the Mid-Atlantic region! (Some nurseries accept preorders for pickup at the event; contact each nursery directly to arrange) 
> Evergreen Heritage Center - Mount Savage, MD 

> Wild Indigo Native Nursery - Grantsville, MD 

> Wood Thrush Native Plant Nursery - Floyd, VA

Nature-themed artisan items! (Be prepared to make purchases using cash or check; due to limited cell service at the park credit cards may not be accepted)
* ABPH Art - Accident, MD (handmade paper art) 
* Appalachian Wax Works - Oakland, MD (quality goods from the bee hive) 
* Brouses Big Bowls - Bedford, PA (hand turned wooden bowls) 
* Eddie Spaghetti Art - Maidsville, WV (lino cut prints & more)
* Keen and Bright - Swanton, MD (glass creations) 
* Marta Fiscus Photography - Cumberland, MD (award winning macro photos)
* Peggy Nixon Designs - Salisbury, PA (note cards, prints, and watercolor paintings)

Conservation education displays! Get answers to your questions on native plants and other conservation topics:
American Forest Foundation
Evergreen Heritage Center
Friends of New Germany State Park
Garrett County Forestry Board
Garrett County Solid Waste & Recycling 
Garrett Trails
Maryland Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation
Maryland Conservation Corps
Maryland Master Naturalist Program
Maryland Native Plant Society
Mountain Laurel Garden Club
UMCES Appalachian Laboratory
University of Maryland Extension - Garrett County Master Gardeners

Guest speakers, guided walks, and family friendly activities!
10:30 AM - Tree ID - Learning to identify trees without leaves is a challenge. Discover other tree features that help with identification on this easy walk with a Park Ranger Noah Manges!

12:00 Noon - Plastics, Plants, Pollinators, and People - Raymond Najjar, Penn State University and Liz McDowell, MD Native Plant Society

2:00 PM - Native Plant Garden Tour - Visiting New Germany's demonstration garden is always a joy.  Learn about the 70+ plants native to our region from Christine Campe-Price, Friends of NGSP.

All day - MMNPF Bingo - Explore the entire festival and win a prize!

All day - Nature Center - Investigate the cool animals found at the Park! 

The Maryland Native Plant Society is partnering with both New Germany State Park and the Friends of New Germany State Park to sponsor this FREE event! The public is welcome to attend (no registration required) but your support of the vendors and organizations through your purchases is deeply appreciated! Enjoy, hot dogs, snacks and drinks at the Lake House or pack a picnic lunch and spend the day at this beautiful mountain park!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grantsville/mountain-maryland-native-plant-festival/200029944845209
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, fine-arts, trips-adventures, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 302

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grantsville
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: New Germany State Park
- **lat**: 39.6333
- **long**: -79.1217
- **full address**: New Germany State Park, 11 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival being held?
  - **A:** Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at New Germany State Park, 11 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival?
  - **A:** Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival is organized by Friends of New Germany State Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grantsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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