Ultimate Guide to Fall Festivities in Montgomery County

The season of vibrant leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin-spiced everything has arrived—fall is officially here in Montgomery County, Maryland!

Fall is one of the best times of the year to enjoy the outdoors in Montgomery County, Maryland. From Oktoberfest to Film Festivals, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to festivals and events that showcase food, music, and culture, all season long!

Oktoberfest

Celebrate the Oktoberfest season in Montgomery County at several eateries, breweries, and town centers with your family and friends. Watch performances from local dancers and artists or kick back and listen to live music. Check each event to learn more and find out how to purchase tickets.

Oktoberfest at Silver Branch Rockville Beerworks

Silver Branch Rockville Beerworks | Rockville, MD
Saturday, September 13

Oktoberfest at Silver Branch

Silver Branch Brewing Company | Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, September 20

Parks Ale Trail Oktoberfest

Lake Needwood | Rockville, MD
Saturday, September 20

Rocktobierfest

Rockville Town Center | Rockville, MD
Saturday, September 27

Zinnia’s Oktoberfest

Zinnia | Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, September 27

City of Gaithersburg Oktoberfest

Kentlands Village Green | Gaithersburg, MD
Sunday, October 12

Cultural Festivals

Discover different cultures at various places to learn about how the county’s heritage and history shape its communities. Take in film festivals, music festivals, and educational museum exhibits, along with something sweet to take home.

Silver Spring Jazz Festival

Veterans Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, September 6

Washington Ukrainian Festival

St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral | Silver Spring, MD
September 12-16

Tubman Day at Button Farm

Button Farm Living History Center | Germantown, MD
Saturday, September 13

AFI Latin American Film Festival

AFI Silver Theatre | Silver Spring, MD
September 18 – October 9

40th Annual Mediterranean Festival

Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church | Potomac, MD
September 19 – 21

Taiwan Bubble Tea Festival

Rockville Town Square | Rockville, MD
Saturday, September 20

Harvest Festival

Agricultural History Farm Park | Derwood, MD
Saturday, October 4

Fall Festivals

Many craft artisans bring their original and handmade pieces to sell at local arts and crafts shows or makers’ markets. Each piece of art holds a story of how it’s made, making it a more special gift to buy for families and friends.