The City of Gaithersburg’s SummerFest will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6pm to 11 pm. Gaithersburg’s free, illuminating summer festival will take place on the grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. “Enjoy live music, food trucks, local breweries, and family-friendly activities—culminating in a spectacular fireworks display and SummerGlo After Party.”
Per the City of Gaithersburg: “SummerFest kicks off at 6 p.m. with INFUSION, one of the DMV’s elite party bands. Enjoy delicious offerings from food and local craft beverage vendors, including Dogfish Head Alehouse, Gaithersburg, Freedom Brew, Saint’s Row Brewing, and Waredaca Brewing Company. The air-conditioned Activity Center will serve as a comfort station with indoor bathrooms and space to relax up until 9 p.m.
At approximately 9:20 p.m., a spectacular fireworks display will light up the night with bursts of amazing colors and styles that launch up to 500 feet. Bohrer Park is the best place to watch them, but there are several viewing options in surrounding locations. A map identifying best viewing spots is available here.
Wait out the traffic after the fireworks and stay for the SummerGlo After Party. INFUSION will give an encore performance while LED hoopers, jugglers, and stilt walkers entertain the crowd. The playground will be fully lit, and you can purchase glow-in-the dark merchandise to be part of the fun.”
Parking and Traffic information:
Limited onsite parking is available. Attendees who park onsite are encouraged to stay for the SummerGlo After Party, as significant traffic delays are expected after the fireworks.
Bohrer Park is within a ¼-mile walk of Olde Towne Gaithersburg, where free parking is available in multiple lots and in the parking garage. A parking map is available here.
- Expect lane reductions along Route 355 near Bohrer Park.
- No left turns or crossovers will be permitted on Route 355 between Cedar and Central Avenues during the event. Please plan alternate routes.
- Summit Avenue, between Hutton Street and South Frederick Avenue, will be closed to vehicles starting at 5 p.m.
- Crossing guards will be stationed at South Summit Avenue, Education Boulevard, and Deer Park Road for pedestrian safety.
Do not stop your vehicle on Route 355 to watch the fireworks. Violators will be ticketed and towed if unattended.
Allowed and prohibited items:
Guests are welcome to bring their own food or purchase meals and treats from a wide variety of vendors and food trucks. Coolers are allowed, but for safety reasons, the following are strictly prohibited:
- Personal grills
- Outside alcoholic beverages
- Glass containers
- Weapons (real or facsimile)
- Fireworks of any kind, including sparklers
Pets are not recommended due to large crowds and loud noise. If brought, they must be leashed at all times.
Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, and bikes must remain in the Skate Park area.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted in public spaces in Gaithersburg.