The City of Gaithersburg has announced that its Community Museum was recently awarded a $20,000 grant. (more…)
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival is coming to Montgomery County on November 7 & 8, 2026, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland. Get ready to sip, sample, shop, and enjoy a full weekend of family-friendly fun!
Sip, Sample & Shop
Get ready to explore a festival floor filled with top chocolate makers, coffee roasters, bakeries, specialty food vendors, artisan brands and small businesses from across the region and beyond. Sample new flavors, meet the people behind the products and shop directly from the talented makers and businesses who created them.
Experience Chocolate History
One of the highlights of this year’s festival is a large-scale chocolate sculpture of George Washington on horseback, created by award-winning chocolate artist Paul Joachim.
The sculpture will be part of a special exhibit exploring chocolate’s place in early American history. Guests can see the sculpture up close, sample colonial-style drinking chocolate, and shop the exclusive Collector’s Heritage Box inspired by the historic drink. It’s a unique opportunity to experience chocolate through art, history, and taste all in one place.
Seminars, Demonstrations & More
Visit the Sip & Share Seminar Classroom for educational sessions and demonstrations throughout the weekend, all included with your festival admission. Explore topics ranging from ancestral cacao in the Ecuadorian Amazon and the realities of starting a coffee business to craft chocolate and festival trivia. Learn directly from experts and makers as they share their knowledge, demonstrate their craft and offer a closer look at how their products are made.
Fun for All Ages
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival offers an experience the whole family can enjoy. Kids under 12 receive free admission with a ticketed adult and can get creative at our complimentary kids’ craft tables. Festival mascots Chunk & Bean will also be on-site for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities throughout the weekend. Families can even shop for Chunk & Bean plushies, children’s books and other kid-friendly items.
Whether you’re a serious chocolate lover, a coffee enthusiast, a foodie or simply looking for a fun fall outing, there’s something for everyone to see, taste, shop and enjoy.
Save on Tickets
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival Maryland Edition takes place November 7 & 8, 2026, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland.
MoCo Show readers can use code MOCO10 at checkout to save 10% on online festival tickets. Grab your tickets and get ready to sip, sample and shop at one of the sweetest weekends of the fall!
Tickets and festival information are available at www.dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
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Some of the nation’s top climbers will be competing at Sportrock at Rio in Gaithersburg this week. The USA Climbing National Team Trials will be held at the climbing gym on March 5-8 and the Para Climbing National Championships will take place on March 9 and 10. (more…)
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is offering information to help people detect and avoid scam election calls. (more…)
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Update: All lanes of the Inner Loop of I-495 are now open.
A collision has blocked all travel lanes on the inner loop of I-495 on Tuesday, March 5. (more…)
From the Offices of Council President Andrew Friedson and Councilmembers Kristin Mink and Evan Glass:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a report of a garage fire in the 3800blk of Dunsinane Dr in Silver Spring on Tuesday, March 5. (more…)
The Tipsy Scoop, which serves liquor-infused ice cream flavors that are inspired by classic and contemporary cocktails, is now open at 675 I Street in NW, DC.
“Downtown Brew’s” opened a little over a year ago at 5751 Fishers Lane in Rockville, at the former site of Downtown Beer and Wine. In addition to beer, wine, and coffee, Peruvian cuisine has been added to the menu (photos below).
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced Bill 8-24 on Tuesday, March 5, which would amend Montgomery County’s “ban-the-box” legislation to protect renters from having to disclose their criminal history to a prospective landlord. The bill is co-sponsored by Councilmembers Evan Glass and Sidney Katz. (more…)