Montgomery County is home to nineteen municipalities (all listed below from oldest to newest), each with its own local government and community identity.
Montgomery College has been designated a 2026 Leader College by Achieving the Dream, a national nonprofit focused on improving student success and economic mobility through community colleges.
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.
On Wednesday, DC Water said crews are continuing emergency repairs to the Potomac Interceptor following the pipe collapse earlier this year, using a geopolymer material to reinforce the damaged section of the pipe. The collapse released an estimated 243.5 million gallons of wastewater and was described by the University of Maryland as one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Montgomery County and surrounding areas until 10 am on Thursday, March 5.
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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.
Potomac Oak Shopping Center in Potomac has been sold, according to a report from Maryland Newsletters.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host the 10th annual MoComCon on March 20 and 21, bringing a free, family-friendly celebration of comics, storytelling, art, and creativity to Germantown.
Rockville entrepreneurs Tiffany and Chris McCasland, co-founders of The Chair Blanket, appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank Wednesday night, where they secured a deal with investor Robert Herjavec.
The Rockville City Police Department has named Neighborhood Services Officer Fred Mowell its 2025 Civilian of the Year and Officer Chance Thrasher its 2025 Officer of the Year.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet Thursday, March 5 to review elements of the Fiscal Year 2027 to 2032 Capital Improvements Program and receive updates on public health and education initiatives.
A Capitol Heights man has been charged with solicitation of a minor, and Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Central Business District officers believe there may be additional victims.
A Maryland restaurant lays claim to serving one of the best pizzas in the world. White Rabbit Gastropub in Frederick earned international recognition in 2022 when it, alongside its sister concept Rad Pies, won 1st Place for Best Pan Pizza at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.