The City of Rockville’s Rocktobierfest celebrates German culture with beer, bands, bratwurst and more. It returns on Saturday, September 27th from 11am-5pm.
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Every few years, John Denver’s iconic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” sparks debate in our area when its origin reappears in viral social media posts. Recently, Barstool’s DMV affiliate shared a post claiming, “The Road in Take Me Home, Country Roads, is Not in West Virginia, It’s Actually Clopper Road in Gaithersburg.” This stirred up discussions regarding the song’s true origin, prompting us to revisit the real story.
Montgomery County is no stranger to fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and Nick Scrivens, a Churchill High School (class of 2005) alumnus, is a prime example. His apparel company, Fore Fathers, known for its stylish and dad-centric clothing, has just released a new design that hits close to home– the “Maryland Man” shirt.
Pilar Sanders, the proud mother of NFL players Shilo and Shedeur Sanders, was seen cheering on her son, Shilo Sanders, in a custom outfit designed by Montgomery County’s Passion For Ezra. The outfit was worn for Shilo’s preseason debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he made an impression with a significant hit and a tackle.
Bethesda Row is hosting its ‘Fall Soiree on The Lane’ event on Saturday, September 13. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET at Johnny Was, located at 4867 Bethesda Avenue, Unit S, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Strathmore introduces six dynamic young musicians as its Artists in Residence (AIR) Class of 2026—a genre-defying cohort selected for their creativity, skill, and artistic vision. The artists will make their debut at Fresh AIR on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. at The Music Center. This signature event for one of the region’s premier professional development programs for rising musicians will feature the participants’ original works, innovative collaborations, and cross-disciplinary performances. Tickets are available to the public on Friday, Sept. 5.
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The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair has crowned its culinary champions for 2025, with a trio of vendors taking home top honors at the annual Fair Foodie Awards. This year’s awards recognized both a newcomer and two returning favorites for their standout dishes and drinks, hosted by our very own Taste MoCo.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens today, Friday, August 8, and runs through Saturday, August 16, marking its 76th annual celebration.
In a special event from Frederick County Public Libraries, renowned author R.L. Stine will take the stage for an unforgettable author talk. Known for his legendary eerie tales that have captivated children and teens for decades, Stine’s appearance is sure to be a thrilling night for all who dare to join. This special event also celebrates the spectacularly spooky 20th Anniversary of Frederick Reads.
A recent conversation about Montgomery County’s most famous residents of all-time has sparked a lively debate, prompted by a story about actor Sylvester Stallone’s formative years in the area. Stallone, a global icon with a career spanning over five decades, lived in the county from approximately ages five to fifteen. His time here included attending Woodlin Elementary School and Montgomery Hills Junior High, periods that undoubtedly shaped the future star.