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SUMMARY:Germantown October Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for one of Germantown’s most anticipated community celebrations! Germantown October Fest returns on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, 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\, October Fest celebrates the diversity\, creativity\, and community spirit that make Germantown such a vibrant place to live\, work\, and play. New for 2026: The G.A.M.E. African Market: This year\, October Fest proudly welcomes The G.A.M.E. (The Great African Market Experience)\, one of the DMV’s premier African cultural marketplaces. Visitors can explore African fashion\, art\, handcrafted goods\, food\, music\, and cultural experiences representing communities from across Africa and the diaspora. 								\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n																														\n				\n																														\n				\n																														\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Festival Highlights Community Parade featuring cultural groups\, schools\, nonprofits\, businesses\, performers\, and community organizationsThe G.A.M.E. African Market with vendors\, products\, and experiences celebrating African culture and commerceBlackRock Artisan Market showcasing local artists\, makers\, and handcrafted goodsGGUCC Business Expo connecting residents with local businesses\, services\, and community partnersThe MoCo Show Beer Garden featuring local breweries and seasonal beveragesInternational Food Vendors serving flavors from around the worldInteractive Art Experiences presented in partnership with We Art FunLive Music & Cultural Performances throughout the dayChildren’s Activities including performances\, games\, attractions\, and carnival funCommunity Resource Fair featuring local programs\, services\, and nonprofit organizations								\n					\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n		\n				\n					\n						JOIN THE FESTIVITIES\n					Be a Part of 2026 October Fest 				\n				\n									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 vendorsBusiness Expo exhibitorsFood vendorsBeer Garden vendorsCommunity Parade participantsEvent sponsorsEvent volunteers  								\n				\n										\n						\n									Register As a VENDOR →\n					\n					\n								\n				\n										\n						\n									Become A sponsor →\n					\n					\n								\n				\n										\n						\n									Join the Parade →\n					\n					\n								\n				\n										\n						\n									Volunteer →\n					\n					\n								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Whether you want to showcase your business\, sell your products\, represent your organization\, perform\, volunteer\, sponsor\, or simply enjoy the day with family and friends\, there is a place for you at Germantown October Fest. Volunteers receive complimentary food vouchers as a thank-you for their service.
URL:https://www.germantowntowncenter.org/event/germantown-october-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Germantown Town Center\, Germantown\, MD\, 20874\, United States
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