Cold Process Soap Making! (for a cause)
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
This cold process soap making demonstration introduces participants to the fundamentals of traditional soap crafting, beginning with thoughtful ingredient selection. We will explain the role of different oils and butters and how lye and water initiate saponification, the chemical process that turns these raw materials into soap. Emphasis is placed on choosing ingredients that balance skin feel, cleansing ability, and longevity, as well as on using fragrances and colorants responsibly to create a product that is both appealing and suitable for a wide range of users.
The demonstration also highlights key differences between cold process soap and modern surfactant-based bars. Unlike surfactant bars, which rely on synthetic detergents and are often pH-balanced to be closer to skin, cold process soap is made from simple ingredients and retains naturally occurring glycerin, contributing to its moisturizing qualities. While each type has its place, cold process soap is valued for its traditional method and customizable formulations. The batch created during this demonstration has a special purpose: once cured, the soap will be donated to Advocates for Homeless Families, supporting their work by providing a practical, handmade item that promotes dignity, hygiene, and care within the community.
Your ticket includes a free bar of Goose Ridge Soaps bar soap ($7.25 retail value), a 15% off coupon towards a hands on soap making workshop, handout of instructions and resources for soap making, AND $5 from every ticket goes to Project Lather. Learn more about Project Lather.

Back to Basics: Eat Real Food with the New Dietary Guidelines - 2026 Edition [FREE]
2026-05-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Explore how today’s updated nutrition guidelines move beyond the old food pyramid to emphasize real, whole foods that support lasting energy and overall wellness. In this class, you’ll learn how to build balanced meals with whole fruits and vegetables, quality proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains—while reducing ultra-processed foods. Walk away with simple, practical tools to nourish your body and feel your best every day.
Joi Foss Vogin is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the University of Maryland Extension in Frederick County, MD. She is a licensed Nutritionist and Clinical Herbalist with over 25 years of experience in nutrition, food safety and herbal medicine. Joi’s areas of interest include the prevention of diabetes, cardiovascular and other chronic diseases through whole foods nutrition, cooking as self-care, and healthy living behaviors. She is a native plant and herbal enthusiast and teaches the importance of safe and sustainable herb use, growth, and harvesting practices.
This is a free community offering with limited capacity, if you have RSVP’d but are unable to attend, kindly email arobinson@commonmarket.coop to allow us to offer your spot to another participant.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Joi Vogin on or before
4/17/26 at 301-600-3573 or jvogin@umd.edu.

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony: A Cultural & Sensory Experience
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Experience the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, a traditional cultural ritual centered on hospitality, aroma, and community. Participants will learn about the origins of coffee in Ethiopia while observing the traditional roasting and brewing process from green beans to the final pour. The ceremony invites mindful presence through sight, sound, and scent, emphasizing coffee as a shared cultural experience rather than a quick beverage. Attendees will enjoy a guided tasting of freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee and leave with a deeper appreciation for coffee’s cultural roots.
She brings lived cultural knowledge of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony to community spaces through guided ritual, storytelling, and sensory tasting experiences. Elsa has hosted Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies at cafés, community venues, festivals, and private gatherings throughout Maryland since 2024, including an ongoing quarterly collaboration with Dublin Roasters Coffee. Her work centers on honoring ancestral tradition while creating welcoming, accessible experiences for modern audiences.
Photo by: Sarah Rachael Photography

In-Store Tastings
2026-05-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us Saturday, May 9th for our springtime in-store tasting event! Visit both store locations from 12 – 3PM to try delicious samples from every department, including Mother’s Day treats, grilling essentials, and more.

Loco-for-Local Celebration!
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us for Loco for Local on May 16th at our Route 85 location as we celebrate the incredible local businesses and neighbors who make our co-op thrive.
✨ Enjoy live music✨ Sample delicious bites from our amazing local vendors✨ Treat yourself to complimentary ice cream✨ Enter to win fun raffle prizes and surprise giveaways
When you shop local, you’re doing so much more than filling your basket—you’re uplifting your neighbors, fueling small businesses, and strengthening the fabric of our community. Let’s come together to celebrate the people that make our community shine. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛

Face the Summer with Nerve-Strengthening Herbs!
2026-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
As the world heats up, it can be hard to keep our cool. Add to that the stress of shifting schedules with school out, planning travel, tending plants and keeping up with social obligations, and you’ve got a recipe for burnout. Join Herbalist Iris Kirsch of InsideOut Wholeness as we explore the benefits of safe, gentle nervines: herbs that support our nervous systems. Leave with an individualized recipe for a calming iced herbal tea blend you can sip throughout Summer to help keep you cool, calm and collected!
Iris Kirsch, M. Ed. is a healer, educator, mother, adventurer, punk rocker and herb farmer. She has been talking to plants for 44 years and studying their healing properties for over 20. With roots in the Wise Woman Tradition and Ayurveda, Iris and her family run Warm Springs Herbal, a farm-based Apothecary in Berkeley Springs, WV where they craft healing potions from medicinal herbs they grow, offer holistic health consultations, and embrace chaos.
If you would like to attend this class but are experiencing financial hardship please email arobinson@commonmarket.coop to be added onto the roster.

Co-op Social and Info Session
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Have you ever thought about getting more involved with Common Market? Join us for a casual and informative evening on Thursday, June 11 to learn more about serving on the Common Market Board of Directors and hear directly from current Board leadership.
Board President Alison and Vice President Kimberly will share what Board service looks like, what Board members do, and how serving on the Board helps support our co-op community. There will also be plenty of time for questions and conversation.
After the information session, attendees are invited to enjoy a guided store tour featuring several Common Market departments. Along the way, department representatives will share what makes their areas special and offer samples from around the store.
Event Details
📍 Common Market 7th Street – Community Room📅 Thursday, June 11🕕 Board Information Session: 6:00–6:30 PM🛒 Store Tour & Samples: 6:30–7:00 PM
Featured Departments

Cafe
Bulk
Meat & Seafood
Wellness
Bakery
Grocery
Produce

Whether you are seriously considering running for the Board or are simply curious to learn more, we encourage you to attend. We’d love to see you there!

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony: A Cultural & Sensory Experience
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Experience the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, a traditional cultural ritual centered on hospitality, aroma, and community. Participants will learn about the origins of coffee in Ethiopia while observing the traditional roasting and brewing process from green beans to the final pour. The ceremony invites mindful presence through sight, sound, and scent, emphasizing coffee as a shared cultural experience rather than a quick beverage. Attendees will enjoy a guided tasting of freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee and leave with a deeper appreciation for coffee’s cultural roots.
Elsa is Ethiopian-born and a coffee ceremony host and cultural educator based in Maryland. She brings lived cultural knowledge of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony to community spaces through guided ritual, storytelling, and sensory tasting experiences. Elsa has hosted Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies at cafés, community venues, festivals, and private gatherings throughout Maryland since 2024, including an ongoing quarterly collaboration with Dublin Roasters Coffee. Her work centers on honoring ancestral tradition while creating welcoming, accessible experiences for modern audiences.
Photo by: Sarah Rachael Photography

Sample Saturday!
2026-06-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us Saturday, June 13th for our Father’s Day/Grilling Sample Saturday event! Visit both store locations from 12 – 3PM to try delicious samples from every department, including Father’s Day treats, grilling essentials, and more.

Gardening for the B's - Birds, Butterflies, and Bees!
2026-06-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕚 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Common Market Co-op – 7th Street Community Room
Want to create a backyard that supports local wildlife and pollinators? Join us for a fun and informative midday workshop on native gardening with Lauren Paulet-Miller, the City of Frederick’s Sustainability Outreach Coordinator.
Learn how native plants can help create healthy habitats for birds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators while making your garden more resilient and beautiful. Whether you’re starting a new garden or looking to improve an existing one, you’ll leave with practical tips and inspiration for supporting local ecosystems right at home.
This workshop is part of the City of Frederick’s Bee City Initiative, a community effort dedicated to protecting and promoting pollinator habitats. Bee City brings people together to create healthier environments for bees and other pollinators through education, conservation, and community action.
No gardening experience is necessary—all are welcome!
To learn more about the Bee City Initiative, visit FrederickMD.gov/Bees.

Please RSVP on our Eventbrite page

In-Store Demo Route 85
2026-07-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us Wednesday, July 1st for our Independence Day/Grilling Sample Saturday event! Visit our Route 85 location from 12 – 3PM to try delicious samples from every department, including Independence Day treats, grilling essentials, and more.

In-Store Demo
2026-07-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us Wednesday, July 1st for our Independence Day/Grilling Sample Saturday event! Visit our Route 85 location from 12 – 3PM to try delicious samples from every department, including July 4th treats, grilling essentials, and more.

In-Store Demo 7th Street
2026-07-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us Wednesday, July 1st for our Independence Day/Grilling Sample Saturday event! Visit our 7th Street location from 12 – 3PM to try delicious samples from every department, including Independence Day treats, grilling essentials, and more.

Petals and Pastries
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Dahlia Den and Gardens, 5318 Stone Road, Frederick, 21703, United States
In this hands-on floral workshop, you’ll be guided through how to select and cut seasonal blooms, create a balanced arrangement, and care for your flowers at home, all while learning simple, approachable design principles. No prior experience is needed — this workshop is perfect for beginners and flower lovers alike. Attendees will also get to enjoy a delightful spread of house-made pastries and refreshing beverages provided by the Co-op, giving you time to relax, connect, and soak in the beauty of the gardens.

Each guest will create their own unique mason jar bouquet thoughtfully arranged with fresh cut flowers from the garden.

Call for Candidates - Board of Directors Information Session
2026-07-23 17:30 - 18:00 | Online, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your Co-op is seeking passionate, service-oriented leaders to run as candidates for the Common Market’s Board of Directors. Join us for an info session to learn about your potential role as a member of our Board.

– Thursday, July 23rd from 5:30pm – 6:00pm via Zoom

Join this Info Session Here!

What does the Board do? They help direct the future success and growth of the Co-op, participate in committees like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and take on initiatives that help to expand the reach of the cooperative mission and our Co-op principles! Any current Owner in good standing who loves the Co-op business model and can work cooperatively and collaboratively is invited to run for a Board seat.

Meet the Candidates
2026-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Stop by and meet the Co-op Owners running for the Common Market’s Board of Directors!
This is a casual opportunity to say hello, hear what inspired them to run, ask questions, and learn more about their ideas for the future of our Co-op.
The candidates will be set up in an open area of the 7th Street Store, so feel free to stop and chat while you shop.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
5:30PM to 7PM
Common Market Co-op – 7th Street Store
No registration needed—just stop by!

2026 Annual Ownerfest!
2026-10-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us for Ownerfest, our annual celebration dedicated to our incredible Owners! 🎈
At the Common Market, our Owners play a pivotal role, and we’re thrilled to honor them each year. Ownerfest is your chance to experience the excitement firsthand! This family-friendly event is open to everyone, offering a fantastic opportunity for those interested in ownership to learn more.
🍽️ Indulge in a delicious meal prepared by our talented cafe staff
🍰 Sample tasty treats from our amazing local vendors
🎶 Enjoy live music entertainment
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Engage in fun activities for kids
🎁 Don’t miss out on exciting giveaways and more surprises
Come join the festivities and discover what being an Owner at the Common Market is all about. See you there! 🎊
