Montgomery County will hold its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance and Birthday Celebration on Sunday, January 18, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, featuring a free concert with performances by local and nationally recognized artists. (more…)
Coach Kyle “KC” Landefeld of Clarksburg High School has been nominated for the 2025 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award, one of the NFL’s most prestigious honors for high school football coaches.
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.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Emily Perez, a missing 13-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Angela Reyes, a missing 13-year-old from Germantown. (more…)
Blackbird Health has expanded into Maryland with a new pediatric mental health clinic in Gaithersburg, bringing additional behavioral health resources to children, teens, young adults, and families throughout Montgomery County.
Located at 555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 250, the clinic offers comprehensive pediatric mental health services, including ADHD and autism evaluations, neuropsychological testing, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management.
October 10 & 11, 2026
The MoCo Epic is a festival celebrating mountain biking, natural surface trails, and the community that makes this region a great place to ride! 2026 marks the 16th anniversary of the MoCo Epic.
One person was killed following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning in Burnt Mills. (more…)
The community is rallying around a Spencerville (between Burtonsville and Olney) woman after her home was completely destroyed in a large overnight fire early Sunday morning, leaving her with a total loss and decades of memories gone. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been stated to help with recovery efforts.
Major League Baseball will take over production and distribution of Washington Nationals local broadcasts beginning this season, a move that also brings a Montgomery County native into a prominent on air role, as Alexa Datt is set to join the Nationals broadcast team as the club’s new sideline reporter.
The Home Depot Design Center at 12087 Rockville Pike in the Montrose Crossing Shopping Center has permanently closed (h/t @pike.and.rozay). (more…)
Montgomery County Police are investigating a string of overnight vehicle break-ins across parts of Silver Spring, with at least one suspect arrested and others still outstanding, according to 3rd District Commander Capt. Jason Cokinos.
A multi-vehicle collision Wednesday morning has closed two left lanes on eastbound MD-200 near MD-97 (Georgia Avenue), leading to significant traffic delays. (more…)
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles announced the death of Curtis A. Ward, a Jamaican diplomat and Montgomery County resident who died Sunday night at his home, noting his long career in international service and advocacy for Caribbean communities. (more…)