Board Meeting - Everyone Welcome!
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. To attend, please use this ZOOM link.
Early in the meeting agenda, the board reserves space to hear from owners who wish to address the board. Want to contribute to our next Board meeting? Click here and in the subject line put “Owner Comment” and let your voice be heard!

Holiday Food Tastings
2024-12-18 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-20 12:00 - 15:00 | MD
Join us December 18th and 20th from 12 – 3pm for food tastings and demos at both store locations! Sample snacks, desserts, fresh meats and more; everything you need for the perfect holiday gathering.

Holiday Hours
2024-12-23 07:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-24 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-31 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Monday, December 23 Store Open 7 AM – 9PM
Tuesday, December 24 Store Open 8 AM – 6 PM, Cafe open 8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday, December 25 Common Market closed for Christmas
Tuesday, December 31 Store Open 8 AM – 6 PM, Cafe open 8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday January 1, Store Open 9 AM – 5 PM, Cafe open 9 AM – 3 PM, No Hot Bar but Salad and Soup bar open

Holiday Hours - Store Closed for Christmas
2024-12-25 08:00 - 21:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States

Both Cafes & Stores closing early for All Staff Town Hall meeting, at 4 PM & 5 PM respectively
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Cafes closing at 4 PM and stores closing at 5 PM. Thanks for your understanding as we hold this important meeting, twice per year

Celebrate Rt. 85's 19th Anniversary!
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us from 12 -3 for cake, ice cream and live music as we celebrate the Rt. 85 store’s 19th Anniversary!

Co-op Cafe & Store Tour
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Come to the 7th Street store for a mixer with representatives from your Board of Directors, enjoy some refreshments, and see the store from a new perspective!

Holiday Samplings!
2025-12-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Visit either Common Market location on December 17 & 20 for a Holiday Sampling featuring unique and seasonal items from each department!
Happy Holidays from the Common Market Co-op!
927 W. 7th Street
5728 Buckeystown Pike

Big Game and Valentine's Demo!
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Join us for an in-store sampling that will help you tackle TWO festive February celebrations:
Big Game Day and Valentine’s Day! 🏈💝
On Saturday, February 7th from 12 – 3PM at both store locations, sample delicious delicacies from our bakery, meat
department, produce department and more (including a live oyster shucking demo *at our 7th Street store only)!

Community Mural & Prints!
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join local artist Yemi and his students Saturday, February 7th from 12 – 3 PM as they paint the final touches on our Common Market 7th St. Community Mural.
Yemi will be signing a limited number of prints and will be available for questions and conversation!
Additional merchandise will be available for sale in the future.

Board Meeting - Everyone Welcome!
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Online, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Your Co-op’s Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. To attend, please use this Zoom link. Early in the meeting agenda, the Board reserves space to hear from Owners. Want to contribute to our next Board meeting? Click here and put “Owner Comment” in the subject line to let your voice be heard!

Easter Demo - Both Stores!
2026-03-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States

Textile Recycling Event
2026-04-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for another massive textiles collection event! We’re aiming to collect *ten tons* of textiles — that’s more than the weight of an elephant! Help Frederick County reach this goal by donating your unwanted textiles, including clothing, shoes, linens, and more! Your contributions will be diverted from landfills and given a second life through recycling and reuse.
Once collected our contracted partner Helpsy will collect the items and sort them. Some items are then sold for resale or donation organizations. Other non usable items are sorted further, non usable items can be remade into new clothes, blown insulation and other similar products. Helpsy works to find buyers both domestic and international. To find out more check out their website: https://www.helpsy.com/
Drop off your textiles at either Common Market Co-op location and help us make an impact in our community.
**Click here to review items we accept* WE DO NOT ACCEPT RUGS OR BED PILLOWS.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE BRING ITEMS IN PLASTIC TRASH BAGS. BAGS WILL BE RECYCLED AND TURNED INTO COMPOSITE DECK MATERIALS.

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.

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!

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 | 5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, 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.

Board Candidate Applications Due
2026-08-10 08:00 - 23:59 | Common Market – Route 85, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Board Candidate!
Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Monday, August 10, 2026. An application can be submitted in one of three ways:

By using the online Application Form: https://www.commonmarket.coop/co-op-board-application/
Obtaining a paper copy from our Service Desk and emailing a scanned copy to board@commonmarket.coop
Returning a completed paper copy to our Service Desk.

Questions? www.OwnerServices.coop
Please complete the entire application as the Board will be reviewing it in its entirety. The Common Market will include your Candidate Statement with the ballot to Owners for voting.

Gentle Yoga at the Co+op
2026-08-12 08:30 - 09:30 | Common Market – 7th Street, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join Toby Schermerhorn every Wednesday at our 7th Street store for Gentle Yoga. This donation-based class is accessible to all bodies and will incorporate stretching, strengthening, and mind centering. Bring your yoga mat and a thirst quencher. And don’t forget, Co-op shoppers 60 & wiser receive 5% off their entire basket every Wednesday!
