Schedule of October Festivals in Montgomery

Thank you, Montgomery Couty Conference and Visitors Bureau for this list of festivals scheduled for this month. There are a lot of other events listed on the CVB's calendar, so check it out.


Germantown Oktoberfest
October 6 | Clarksburg
The Germantown Oktoberfest marks its 30th anniversary this year by supporting the Wounded Warriors Project. This all-day event features great food, wine tastings, a Biergarten, music, and lots of fun for the whole family.

Taste of Bethesda
October 6 | Bethesda
Taste of Bethesda returns on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and will bring more than 50 restaurants and five stages of entertainment to Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle.

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
October 12-14 | Gaithersburg
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will return to Gaithersburg with 250 artists from around the country offering their one-of-a-kind handmade creations. The festival also returns with 400 artists on Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18, 2012.

20th Anniversary Oktoberfest at the Kentlands
October 14 | Gaithersburg
A lively mix of arts, music, food, and fun awaits when you celebrate Oktoberfest at the Kentlands in Gaithersburg on Sunday, October 14 from Noon to 4 p.m. This 20th anniversary event features Bavarian beer, food, music, and dancing, live entertainment.

Antique and Classic Car Show
October 20 | Rockville
The grounds of Glenview Mansion are transformed when more than 500 antique and classic automobiles go on display. Twenty-four car clubs, from Packard to Ferrari, are represented during this grand event, while auto collectors and enthusiasts share the fond memories of the classic cars of yesteryear.

World of Montgomery Festival
October 21 | Wheaton
The World of Montgomery Festival celebrates, explores and shares the diverse cultural heritages which play an active role in the lives of Montgomery County residents and communities. It will feature music and dance performances by County-based artists, food and craft vendors and a hands-on cultural education area, and health fair.