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Today (Friday, August 12) Is The First Day of the 2022 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

Published August 12, 2022 at 9:20AM

Friday, August 12th is the first day of the 2022 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. The fair takes place August 12-20 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds (501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg). Sitting on 62 acres, the Fair has more than 50 buildings that are filled with more than 5,000 animals every year. The Fair has animals, entertainment, food, commercial, home arts, arts and crafts exhibits, free entertainment, and much more for the whole family to enjoy. Visit www.mcagfair.com to purchase tickets. General Admission tickets are $12 online vs. $15 at the gate and children 11 and under don’t pay for fair admission. Additional information below, Per Montgomery County:

The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair will be held over nine days for Aug. 12-20 at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. The fair is operated by the Montgomery County Agricultural Center Inc., which was formed as a privately operated 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization in 1949. The fairgrounds are located at 501 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg. General admission is $15 onsite and $12 online. Children 11-and-under are free. Parking on the fairgrounds site is $10. Free parking with shuttle bus service to the fairgrounds is available from nearby Lakeforest Mall at Lost Knife Road and Odenhal Ave. Special admission days will be Senior Day on Tuesday, Aug. 16, with free admission for attendees 62-and-over from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Military Day on Thursday, Aug. 18, with free admission all day for active military in uniform or with a valid military ID from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hot Air Balloon Festival is Coming to MoCo (Updated Information)

By MCS Staff

Published August 8, 2022 at 10:17AM

The DC Hot Air Balloon Festival is coming to the Montgomery County AG Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg on September 17 and 18, with gates opening at 3pm. Tickets for entry are $20/adult and $8/child and can be purchased at https://www.freshtix.com/events/dcballoonfest. Tethered hot air balloon rides will cost and additional $25.

For the Grand Finale each night after dark (about) 9pm the event will feature “the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show” where all the balloons will be lit up in unison with crowd participatory “Count Downs”! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers- creating a Glow. Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own “perfect” viewing spot!

First “Manna Choice Market at the Grove” to Take Place This Week

By MCS Staff

Published August 7, 2022 at 9:01AM

Universities at Shady Grove (USG) announced a partnership with Manna Food Center to offer “Manna Choice Market at the Grove.” Launched in 2022, this program will bring a market-style distribution of food right on campus starting in August 2022. On the second Wednesday of every month, students and their families will be able to access the market to select fresh produce and other perishable and nonperishable healthy foods. It will be located at 9631 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.

Per the press release: “Manna Food Center is Montgomery County, Maryland’s designated food assistance agency. Their mission is to end food insecurity through food distribution, education, and advocacy. Their goal is a community where all people, at all times, have access to safe, sufficient, nutritious food in order to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to making Montgomery County a place where all live in dignity. With the additional fresh and healthy options available with the Mobile Market and the Manna Choice Market at the Grove, we feel we can continue to combat food insecurity with our students and our community.

Things to Do in Montgomery Parks August 4-7

By MCS Staff

Published August 4, 2022 at 10:10AM

Dancing Update: Due to weather, Salsa in the Park is canceled.

Come dancing with us at Salsa in the Park(opens in a new tab) at Wheaton Forest Local Park this Thursday, August 4, from 5 to 8 pm. There will be salsa lessons, live music, and food and beverage vendors onsite!

Montgomery Parks Announces August Events Across MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published July 29, 2022 at 9:18AM

Montgomery Parks has announced its August lineup of special events, including Salsa in the Park and this year’s Parks Playhouse/Parks Playhouse Junior series. Summer’s almost halfway over, but there’s still so much fun to be had at Montgomery Parks! August Events at Montgomery Parks Include:

Salsa in the Park | August 4 | Wheaton Local Forest Park

MoCo Made Food & Beverage Expo to Take Place on Thursday, July 28

By MCS Staff

Published July 27, 2022 at 9:18AM

Per the event page: Attendees will get an industry insider’s sneak peek at the newest local food and beverage offerings, sample, and take home new and unique local products. Whether you are a savvy food system professional, a budding vegan chef, a beginner at buying local, trying to eat healthy, or you just love a great beer, this event has something for you. Parking at adjacent Silver Spring municipal parking garages. Limited street parking available. Tickets will be available at the door.

The Montgomery County Food Council invites all food and beverage professionals to participate in our 2022 Food Expo at the Silver Spring Civic Building on Thursday, July 28th from 11AM – 2PM.

Renowned DC Artist Lenny Campello to Judge Annual Paint the Town Labor Day Show in Kensington

By MCS Staff

Published July 23, 2022 at 6:56AM

Known internationally for narrative-driven paintings and drawings and technology-infused displays, Campello has worked as an artist, gallerist, curator, art critic, instructor, author, and arts blogger. He was named one of DC’s “most interesting people” by the Washington CityPaper. “Lenny has such a fresh take on art, and we thrilled he’s going to be a part of our show,” says MAA President Jennifer Barlow. “His level of support to new and experienced artists alike really wows us.”

The annual art show runs for three days—September 3-5—and features hundreds of pieces of artwork by member artists. Original paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography—plus prints and notecards—will all be for sale. A portion of proceeds goes in support of MAA’s educational mission.

Takoma Park Participating in ‘National Night Out’ Hosted by Police Department

By MCS Staff

Published July 22, 2022 at 8:56AM

The City of Takoma Park will be participating in National Night Out, an annual event hosted by the police department to bring the community together as a whole to increase awareness of safety and crime prevention; to support locally-based businesses, groups and organizations; and to strengthen relationships among the community members and between the community and location police department. The City’s National Night Out Against Crime observance takes place every year the first Tuesday in August. National Night Out is held by individual communities to demonstrate their commitment to being partners in the fight against crime. National Night Out Against Crime is designed to heighten awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and enhance police-community relations.

The following roads will be closed, and/, or there will be no parking on August 2, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm:

Things To Do in Montgomery Parks This Weekend (7/22-7/24)

By MCS Staff

Published July 22, 2022 at 8:16AM

Celebrate

Latino Conservation Week is wrapping up, but there are still free, fun events for you to attend! Check out Salsa in the Park(opens in a new tab) happening Thursday, July 21, from 5 to 8 pm at Waring Station Local Park. Also, come to our Latino Conservation Week Fiesta(opens in a new tab), on Saturday, July 23, from 5 to 10 pm at Wheaton Regional Park! We’re showing the film “Encanto” in English with Spanish subtitles. Free transportation from Wheaton and Glenmont Metro stations.

Olney: SummerFest 2022 Will Take Place This Saturday, July 23 at 1pm

By MCS Staff

Published July 20, 2022 at 1:01PM

SummerFest 2022 will take place this Saturday, July 23, at the Olney Theatre at 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road in Olney. Per the Olney Theatre: SummerFest is the epitome of everything we love about Olney Outdoors with FREE activities and performances happening all day starting at 1:00pm. From all types of performances to backstage tours, sales, food, and so much more, we are so excited to open up our campus to any and all who wish to celebrate coming together around the arts. Please note all indoor activities require face masks. Schedule below:

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Montgomery Parks Announces Line Up of Events to Celebrate Latino Conservation Week

By MCS Staff

Published July 7, 2022 at 4:01AM | Updated July 7, 2022 at 5:29AM

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of special programs in celebration of Latino Conservation Week, July 16-25, 2022. The goal of the week, founded in 2014 by the Latino Access Foundation and observed nationwide, is to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

“Latino communities are passionate about the outdoors and hold a strong belief that we have a moral obligation to be good stewards,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. “Latino Conservation Week helps break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands and waters, encourages new opportunities for engagement and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards.