Germantown October Fest 2026
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Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Germantown Town Center
The festival celebrates Germantown’s diverse community with a parade, live music, cultural dance performances, a free children’s carnival, artisan vendors, food trucks, and a business expo.
Activities
- Spooky Dance Party & Costume Contest: 11:00 AM
- Artisans Market & Business Fair: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Community Parade: 11:30 AM
- Seneca Valley Marching Band & Seneca Poms: 12:00–12:30 PM
- Ukrainian Dancers: 12:45–1:15 PM
- German Hirschjaeger Dancers: 1:30–2:00 PM and 4:15–4:45 PM
- Lola Dancers: 2:15–2:45 PM
- Nappy Roots: 3:00–4:00 PM
- Free children’s carnival, with family entertainment
- Food trucks and specials from local restaurants
Why families may love it
- Free children’s carnival: A major attraction for families with younger children.
- Cultural variety: Children can see different dance traditions and enjoy live music.
- Costume fun: The spooky dance party is a fun way to kick off the day.
- Lots to explore: The parade, market, performances, and food give families several ways to enjoy the festival.
Good to know
- The festival runs for six hours, so you can arrive for the parade or stay for the afternoon performances.
- For the costume contest, arrive by 11:00 AM. The organizers say winners will be invited to serve as parade marshals and receive tickets to a future BlackRock show.
Visit Montgomery
- Food and vendor purchases cost extra.
- Parking and shuttle details: Check the official website for the latest updates before leaving.