
It’s that time of the year again. The leaves are starting to change. The air is getting crisp. And pumpkin-spiced treats are popping up everywhere. That’s right – fall is here.
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
Oktoberfest at Silver Branch
Silver Branch Brewing Company | Silver Spring, MD
Thursday, September 15th
Needwood’s Octoberfest Beer Garden
Needwood Golf Course | Derwood, MD
September 16th – October 21st
Ale Trail Oktoberfest
Rock Creek Regional Park | Derwood, MD
Saturday, September 24th
7 Locks Oktoberfest
7 Locks Brewing | Rockville, MD
Saturday, September 24th
Oktoberfest at Comus Inn
The Comus Inn | Dickerson, MD
September 21st – 25th
Oktoberfest at True Respite
True Respite Brewing Co | Rockville, MD
Friday, September 30th

Rocktobierfest
Rockville Town Center | Rockville, MD
Saturday, October 1st
PIKEtoberfest
Pike & Rose | North Bethesda, MD
Sunday, October 2nd
City of Gaithersburg Oktoberfest
Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm | Gaithersburg, MD
Sunday, October 9th
Cultural Festivals

Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Veterans Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, September 10th
17th Annual Salvadoran Festival
Montgomery County Fairgrounds | Gaithersburg, MD
Sunday, September 11th
Culture Pop
Westfield Montgomery | Bethesda, MD
September 16th – October 9th
Tubman Day at Button Farm
Button Farm Living History Center | Germantown, MD
Saturday, September 17th
Washington Ukrainian Festival
St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral | Silver Spring, MD
September 16th-18th
AFI Latin American Film Festival
AFI Silver Theatre | Silver Spring, MD
September 22nd – October 12th
Middle Eastern Festival
Ss. Peter and Paul Aniochian Orthodox Church | Potomac, MD
September 23rd – 25th
PanaFest: Pan African Festival USA
Veterans Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, September 24th
Festival de Ritmos Latinos (Latin Rhythms Festival)
BlackRock Center for the Arts | Germantown, MD
Saturday, October 1st
Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville
Saturday, October 15th
Fall Festivals
Silver Spring Arts & Crafts End Of Summer Celebration
Veterans Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Sunday, September 11th
Chevy Chase Fine Arts Festival
The Shops at Wisconsin Place | Chevy Chase, MD
September 10th – 11th
The DC Hot Air Balloon Festival
Montgomery County Ag Fairgrounds | Gaithersburg, MD
September 17th – 18th
True Respite Makers Market
True Respite Brewing | Rockville, MD
Saturday, September 17th
30th Annual Poolesville Day Festival
Fisher Ave, Pooleville, MD
Saturday, September 17th
Locally Crafter Makers Market
Fenton St and Georgia Ave | Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, September 17th
Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival
Butler’s Orchard | Germantown, MD
September 24th – October 30th
The Fall Market at The Family Room
The Family Room | Laytonsville, MD
Saturday, September 24th
Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival
Marian Fryer Town Plaza | Wheaton, MD
Sunday, September 25th

Takoma Park Street Festival
Carroll Avenue | Takoma Park, MD
Sunday, October 2nd
Countryside Artisans Fall Self-Guided Tour
Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve
October 7th – 9th
Fall Fun at Rock Hill Orchard
Rock Hill Orchard | Mt Airy, MD
September 25th – October 31st
Holiday Crafts & Treats Fair
Veterans Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Sunday, October 30th