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 […]

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens its doors at 3 p.m. today. In this MyMCMedia extra video, find some of the things to see and do. The fair is open from Aug. 14 to 22. Children 11 and younger do not pay to get in. General admission to the fair is $10 for adults. Parking at […]

Save these dates: Aug. 14-22. That’s when the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Find out  more in this report: Visit the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair website for more information and to plan your visit.

As residents headed over to the Montgomery County Fair, we asked them to send photos and short video clips of their most memorable moments at the fair to pix@mymcmedia.org. Over 240 photos and short videos were submitted and over 900 votes were cast. The Kaplan University Rockville awarded a Mini iPad to Rob Snip who […]

What does grilled cheese and ice cream have in common? They both sold in the tens of thousands at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair this year. Take a look at some fun fair facts provided by fair officials after this year’s event. Number of Turkey Hill ice cream cones sold- 47,400 Number of grilled cheese sandwiches sold- 11,102 […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 15 in Montgomery County. 1-The “Last Southern Gentlemen” are performing at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club (Bethesda Blues & Jazz)  Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Find out who they are here. 2- Investigators are still looking into what sparked a fire at a Germantown playground Aug. 12. […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, standing alongside Marty Svrcek, tells us about dipping some ice cream at the fair. In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett shares his thoughts about what makes the fair so unique. Related:

There’s Country in the Air at the 66th annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg running Aug. 8-16. Food, Family Fun and Farm Animals– it’s all at the fair again this year along with some new attractions to check out. There’s a new bear exhibit called “A Grizzly Experience,” a mud bog where tikes can […]