Montgomery Community Media

For many fair-goers, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is an annual event that provides entertainment for the whole family.  There are new rides, and popular food sure to whet everyone’s appetite. We spoke to some families who make the fair a yearly tradition.

Forget about the heat, what’s hot about the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair this year are new rides, food and entertainment.  You have until this Saturday to see a monster truck show and demolition derby at the XFinity Grandstand and other exciting shows for the whole family.  And don’t forget the animals, including a Moo-ternity Ward where […]

At most county fairs, you will most likely find your share of fried Oreos, funnel cakes and candy apples…but cheese?  Who knew that folks would be lining up for cheddar cheese?   The Big Cheese stand is by far one of the most popular food stops at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair where grilled cheese sandwiches are […]

A proposed ban on a select group of chemicals primarily used in lawn care has created a turf war of sorts here in Montgomery County. This week, the Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee held a lengthy work session on the measure where experts shared their opinions and thoughts. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Executive Chef Jeff Eng of Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge says local produce is a key ingredient in his recipes and on the restaurant’s menu. Eng was one of several chefs who attended a recent networking event with local farmers at the Universities at Shady Grove. Related:

A 24-hour “Food Data Jam,” hackathon to generate solutions to local food and farm challenges will takeover Poolesville High School starting May 31. The event is part of the National Day of Civic Hacking but is the only one of 120 official national events to take on the topic of food and farm challenges, according […]