Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision at Route 355 and Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. (more…)
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream has delayed the planned September 10 opening of its first Maryland location at Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg. As of September 9, the shop hopes to open within the week, but an updated opening date has not been announced.
Don’t just visit the Chesapeake Bay
Explore, unwind, and create memories on the water.
Imagine a Saturday morning on the water. Coffee on the dock as Annapolis wakes up. Cruising by historic waterfronts. Anchoring in a quiet cove with friends and family. Enjoying dinner at a waterfront restaurant before heading back as the sun sets over the harbor.
That’s the Chesapeake lifestyle.
With miles of shoreline, charming waterfront towns, protected waters, and endless places to discover, the Bay offers a unique combination of adventure and accessibility. It feels like a getaway, but it’s closer than you think.
Every fall, the Annapolis Powerboat Show brings that lifestyle to downtown Annapolis.
From October 8–11, City Dock transforms into a waterfront experience where visitors can step aboard hundreds of boats, explore the latest innovations, meet boating experts, and discover what life on the water could look like.
You don’t have to own a boat to enjoy the show. You just have to be curious.
Find Your Place on the Water
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is your chance to explore the many ways to enjoy the Chesapeake.
Looking for a way to spend weekends with family and friends? Explore spacious pontoon boats and deck boats built for relaxing, entertaining, and making memories on the water. Interested in adventure? Discover center consoles designed for exploring, fishing, and cruising the Bay’s many destinations. Dreaming about longer escapes? Step aboard cruisers and yachts built for comfortable weekends and extended adventures.
Every boat offers a different way to experience the water. The show gives you the opportunity to see them all in one place, compare options, ask questions, and imagine what your own Chesapeake adventures might look like.
More Than a Boat Show
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is about more than boats. It’s about the people, places, and experiences that make life on the water special.
Spend the day exploring the docks, then continue your Annapolis adventure beyond the show grounds. Enjoy waterfront dining, browse local shops, stroll historic streets, and take in views of one of the most beautiful harbors on the Chesapeake. Meet passionate boaters, connect with marine experts, discover new products and innovations, and experience the energy of Annapolis’s signature fall events.
From first-time visitors to longtime boating enthusiasts, there is something new on every dock.
Discover How Easy It Is to Get Started
Not a boater yet, and not sure where to begin? The Annapolis Powerboat Show makes the first step easier by giving you the chance to learn, ask questions, and experience life on the water firsthand.
Explore educational opportunities designed for every level of interest. Attend free seminars led by boating experts, learn more about navigation and safety, and discover resources that will help you feel comfortable on the water.
Visitors may also experience boats in action at the PropTalk Demo Dock, where select models are available for on-water sea trials. For those looking to build their skills, BoatUS on-water training offers hands-on instruction to help new boaters gain confidence at the helm.
The Annapolis Powerboat Show is more than a place to see boats. It’s a place to explore the boating lifestyle.
Your Next Adventure Is Waiting
The Chesapeake Bay offers endless ways to make the water part of your life.
A quiet morning cruise. A waterfront lunch. An afternoon anchored with friends. A new hobby waiting to be discovered. The Annapolis Powerboat Show brings those possibilities together in one unforgettable weekend.
Come curious. Walk the docks. Step aboard. Experience the boating lifestyle for yourself.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a serious motorcycle collision Wednesday evening near Downtown Crown and RIO Washingtonian. (more…)
The 2026 NFL season kicks off tonight with a Montgomery County connection, as Germantown native Brian Fleury makes his regular-season debut as the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator in a Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots.
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Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.
The AFI Latin American Film Festival will return to Silver Spring September 16-October 7, bringing 43 films from 21 countries to the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
Mango Lina, a growing dessert and snack chain with locations in Virginia and Prince George’s County, will open a new food truck in Rockville on Monday, September 14. (more…)
The Prince George’s County Animal Shelter is asking for help finding placements for dogs on its “Length of Stay – Urgent” list, warning that they are at risk of euthanasia if they do not leave the shelter by the close of business on Tuesday, September 15.
Montgomery County’s Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle will continue operating through Wednesday, September 30, as transportation officials monitor ridership to determine whether the service should continue long term.
Montgomery County has activated a new weather station in Laytonsville as part of an expansion intended to improve local weather monitoring and help emergency officials respond to severe storms, flooding, and other hazards.
iSMASH has taken another step toward opening its first Montgomery County location, with permanent exterior signage now installed at its future home at The Square in Rockville. (more…)
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement Wednesday expressing support for Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as the County awaits further guidance from the federal government regarding El Salvador’s designation. (more…)