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El popular festival de cervezas “Oktoberfest” de Gaithersburg, que estaba programado para el sábado 10 de octubre, no se llevará a cabo este año debido a preocupaciones por el COVID-19. En un comunicado, Carolyn Muller, directora del Departamento de Parques, Recreación y Cultura de Gaithersburg, dijo que “con la variante Delta todavía omnipresente en nuestra […]

The Gaithersburg Oktoberfest, which was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, will not be taking place this year due to COVID-19 concerns. In a statement, Carolyn Muller, Director of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture for Gaithersburg said: “With the Delta variant still pervasive in our community, we felt it was prudent to cancel the […]

Tuesday marks the first day of autumn. Many Montgomery County fall festivities and celebrations have been modified due to ongoing gathering and social distancing restrictions.  Many celebrations will be virtual and others have been canceled.  Here’s a list of seasonal events and activities in Montgomery County to help you, your family and friends welcome the […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Oct. 17-20. Crys Matthews: Eclectic singer Crys Matthews is coming to the BlackRock Center for the Arts. Her music is a fusion of genres including Americana, jazz and funk. Matthews won honorable mention awards at the 2013, 2014 and 2017 Mid-Atlantic Song Contests. The performance […]

Today is Thursday, Oct. 17 . Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. It’s National Get Smart About Credit Day: National Get Smart About Credit Day on the third Thursday in October annually promotes learning about good credit. It is a national campaign where volunteer bankers help counsel young people on responsible credit […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Oct. 10-13. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Rockville: Rockville in the 1920s: Eileen McGuckian, author of six publications about Rockville history, is this month’s speaker in the October installment of the Peerless Rockville and Glenview Mansion Speaker Series. McGuckian will talk about F. Scott Fitzgerald and his […]

Every fall, the annual German beer festival brings Oktoberfest to life. The 186th Oktoberfest celebration is an autumn tradition not to be missed. The annual celebration held in Munich, Germany celebrates beer, German cuisine, and Bavarian culture. Festivities usually kick off in late September and continue through mid-October.   Montgomery County’s breweries create German-inspired suds and throw street festivals, […]

Enjoy your Oktoberfest shenanigans in Germantown on Saturday, October 5. The Oktoberfest Germantown Parade and Festivities will be Germantown’s largest event of the year. The festival committee is committed to making this the best event for Germantown and surrounding communities. “It’s great to see the Oktoberfest coming back to Germantown”, said Marilyn Balcombe, president / […]

Fall festivals and celebrations abound in the area. Here’s a list of some places and activities where you, your family and friends can enjoy music, food, art and culture. Butler’s Orchards 38th Annual Pumpkin Festival  Every weekend in October from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Butler’s Orchards, 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown. Admission is $12 […]

It was a beautiful fall day for the 25th annual Oktoberfest at the Kentlands community in the city of Gaithersburg. Thousands of people attended the popular festival on Oct. 9, which included food, live music, roaming entertainment, a business expo, horse-drawn hay rides, and so much more. The festival covered the Kentlands Village Green, the […]