Festival Highlights
- The Taste of Gaithersburg, features samples from more than 20 local restaurants, including culinary delights like Jambalaya, lobster rigatoni, blackeye stew & plantains, key lime pie, and chocolate fondue. Vendors will be selling directly to patrons, so no tickets will be required this year. Items range in price from $1 to $7.
- The Green Zone, is full of environmental information and family fun. Explore the undersea world at an aquarium on wheels from the Virginia Aquarium. Hands-on experiences at the Mad Science Activity Center let you discover the world of science, and you'll even be able to climb a palm tree! Presentations will be made by Reptile World throughout the day.
- City World Market highlights the talents of artisans, importers and entertainers from around the globe. Here you'll find
jewelry, textiles, and one-of-a-kind hand crafted treasures.
- Community Performances, include a wide range of music from local groups such as the Seneca Creek Sword Dancers, the Intensity All Stars, Miss Chianti's Dance School of Maryland, Kicks Karate, Sin Fronteras Mariachi Band and Sol y Rumba.
- Kids Activities include a Mini Circus held throughout the day with juggling, balloon sculptures, unicycling and more. Little ones will enjoy pony rides, the petting zoo, and a special children's theatre. Scattered throughout the festival will be face painters, strolling magicians and moon bounces.
Date and Time
September 20, 2009Noon to 5 p.m.
Festival Location
Summit and Diamond Avenues.Gaithersburg, Maryland.
A several block area around the intersection will be closed to traffic.
Parking
Free parking is available at the public garage on the corner of South Summit and Olde Towne Avenues. Additional parking is available at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. There will also be shuttle service to and from satellite parking at Lakeforest Mall.For more information, visit the City of Gaithersburg’s web site or call (301) 258-6350.
