Participation
Visit Montgomery is excited to announce the first ever Discover MoCo Month in May! This month-long event will celebrate Montgomery County’s entrepreneurial spirit including selection of colorful restaurants, world-class performance venues, locally owned boutiques and more! Each week of Discover MoCo Month will focus on a specific theme including Shop MoCo Week, MoCo Hotel Week, MoCo Eats Week, and MoCo’s Kick Off to Summer Week.
Participation in Discover MoCo Month Includes:
- Placement on Discover MoCo Month Microsite
- Placement on digital passport in Visit Montgomery’s Adventure Planner app
- Marketing toolkit: flyers, social media assets, and banner ads
PLUS: During each week, visitors are encouraged to check in at each participating business to be entered to win up to $2,000 in prizes.
Visit Montgomery’s Promotional Reach
VisitMontgomery.com 1.5 million pageviews annually
Digital passport 57,000 pageviews
Digital, print, and broadcast advertising reach 2 million impressions
Social media reach 1.1 million impressions, 68K followers
Consumer newsletter reach 40,000 subscribers
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of Visit Montgomery’s targeted promotional campaigns across digital, print, and broadcast channels, including DC101, Wash-FM, The Washington Post, Baltimore Magazine, and more. Sponsorship opportunities starting at $100 cash or gift card equivalent. Click here to learn more!
Select I would like to be a Discover MoCo Month Sponsor on the sign-up form or check out the sponsorship and participation kit for more details.
Discover MoCo Month’s Four Themed Weeks
Register to Participate
Click below to learn more about each themed week and how your business can get involved!
Shop MoCo Week: April 30 - May 6
In honor of National Small Business Week, Shop MoCo Week showcases Montgomery County’s local and boutique retail shops and small businesses. Residents and visitors are invited to shop local deals and more.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Submit a deal or discount to be offered during the week using the below form.
- Utilize the official Discover MoCo Marketing Toolkit to promote your business’ participation in Discover MoCo Month.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a local shop, market, or retailer with a physical location in Montgomery County, MD.
MoCo Hotel Week: May 7 - 13
Coinciding with National Travel & Tourism Week, MoCo Hotel Week encourages visitors and residents to book a stay in Montgomery County by highlighting enticing package deals, events and more!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Submit a deal or discount to be offered during the week using the below form.
- Use the Marketing Toolkit to promote your property’s participation in MoCo Hotel Week!
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a hotel, motel, or other lodging accommodation located in Montgomery County, MD.
MoCo Eats Week: May 14 - 20
Visit Montgomery’s Third Annual MoCo Eats Week celebrates Montgomery County’s thriving diverse culinary scene. From restaurants to farmers markets and taprooms to cafes, there is something for everyone.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Submit a deal or discount to be offered during the week using the below form.
- Use the Marketing Toolkit to promote your business participation in MoCo Eats Week!
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a restaurant, craft beverage producer, or other eatery with a physical presence in Montgomery County, MD.
MoCo's Kick off to Summer Week: May 21 - 31
MoCo’s Kick Off to Summer Week will feature Montgomery County’s unique attractions, experiences, world-class performance venues and more, encouraging travel to our communities all summer long.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Submit a deal or discount to be offered during the week using the below form.
- Use the Marketing Toolkit to promote your business’ participation in Kick Off to Summer Week!
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a local experience, museum, performance venue, or other tourism attraction located in Montgomery County, MD.
Discover MoCo Month Participation Form
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I participate in Discover MoCo Month?
Submit the participation form for the themed week you are interested in participating in.
Is there a cost to participate?
No – participation in Discover MoCo Month is free. Sponsorship opportunities are available to business interested in taking advantage of Visit Montgomery’s extensive advertising and promotional campaign.
I would like to update the information in my business listing. How can I do this?
Contact Yodit Kirubel at [email protected] with any changes that need to be made to your business listing.