SIGNATURE EVENT

Germantown October Fest 2026

Name: Germantown October Fest 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-10T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Germantown Town Center

📅 October 10, 2026 🕐 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Germantown Town Center

About This Event

Get ready for one of Germantown’s most anticipated community celebrations! The Germantown October Fest returns on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm, bringing together residents, businesses, artists, cultural organizations, and visitors from across the region for a full day of entertainment, food, art, culture, and family fun.

Hosted by the Germantown Town Center Initiative and the Gaithersburg-Germantown Upcounty Chamber of Commerce, The Germantown October Fest celebrates the diversity, creativity, and community spirit that make Germantown such a vibrant place to live, work, and play.

FOR MORE DETAILS, TO RSVP AND ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE PACK FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES WORTH OVER $250 CLICK HERE!

Festival Highlights

Community Parade led by the Seneca Valley Marching band and featuring cultural groups, schools, nonprofits, businesses, performers, and community organizations
New for 2026: The G.A.M.E. Mini Pop-Up: This year, October Fest features a curated showcase from the makers of The G.A.M.E. (The Great African Market Experience), one of the DMV’s premier African cultural marketplaces. Visitors can explore a taste of The G.A.M.E. for themselves and discover African fashion, art, handcrafted goods, food, music, and cultural experiences representing communities from across Africa and the diaspora.
BlackRock Artisan Market showcasing local artists, makers, and handcrafted goods
Upcounty Chamber Business Expo connecting residents with local businesses, services, and community partners
The MoCo Show Beer Garden featuring local breweries and seasonal beverages
International Food Vendors serving flavors from around the world
Interactive Art Experiences presented in partnership with We Art Fun
The Rappaport & BlackRock Live Music & Cultural Performance Stage featuring Billboard-charting, Grammy-nominated hip-hop group Nappy Roots.
Children’s Activities including performances, games, attractions, and carnival fun
Community Resource Fair featuring local programs, services, and nonprofit organizations

JOIN THE FESTIVITIES

Be a Part of 2026 Germantown October Fest

Businesses, artists, food vendors, organizations, performers, sponsors, volunteers, and community members are invited to take part in this year’s celebration.

Applications and sign-ups are available for:

Artisan Market vendors
Business Expo exhibitors
Food vendors
Beer Garden vendors
Community Parade participants
Event sponsors
Event volunteers

View the full participation packet here.

Whether you want to showcase your business, sell your products, represent your organization, perform, volunteer, sponsor, or simply enjoy the day with family and frinds, there is a place for you at Germantown October Fest.

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