Germantown October Fest 2026

Celebrate our vibrant community in Germantown with an amazing parade, tasty food, free children's carnival, a beer garden, and live music! Germantown October Fest is back — and this year, we’re going bigger than ever! Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11 AM–5 PM at Germantown Town Center for a FREE day of live music, food, culture, art, family fun, local businesses, and community celebration. This year’s festival features a headlining performance by Grammy-nominated Nappy Roots, plus: • The G.A.M.E. African Market Mini Pop-Up • BlackRock Artisan Market • International food vendors • The MoCo Show Beer Garden • Live music + cultural performances • Community Parade • Upcounty Business Expo • Kids Carnival • Interactive art experiences • Community Resource Fair • The Halloween Rewind Hangout — our new immersive ’90s-inspired Halloween experience for kids and families • Plus even more surprises throughout the day! Admission to Germantown October Fest is FREE. Why RSVP? You do not need a ticket to attend, but we encourage you to RSVP so you can: 🍂 Receive important festival updates and event-day details 🎁 Be entered for a chance to win a prize pack worth more than $250 from local Germantown businesses! 🎶 Be the first to hear about new performances, experiences, and announcements Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate everything that makes Germantown special. Saturday, October 10, 2026 11 AM–5 PM Germantown Town Center FREE ADMISSION From 1 PM - 2 PM Join the ravishing and ever-so-witty drag queens Tula and Regina as they take over the BlackBox Theater for Drag Beer Garden Bingo. Click below to purchase tickets and for more details! Tula & Regina's Beer Garden Bingo Germantown October Fest is presented by the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber through the Germantown Town Center Initiative, in partnership with Montgomery County, BlackRock Center for the Arts, and community partners. Learn more, become a vendor, volunteer, sponsor, or participate in the parade at www.germantowntowncenter.org.