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Festivals, Fencing, Fish Fry and More in Montgomery County This Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

 

Silver Spring Jazz Festival

Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 3:30 to 9 p.m.

Description: Montgomery County's celebration of America's great art form, featuring prominent local talent and internationally renowned headliners. A wide variety of food will be available for purchase. Performances will be outside, so bring a blanket or chair. 

Price: Free.

 

Annual Fish Fry

Where: The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 13925 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m.

Description: Dinner includes fish or chicken, choice of two sides and a drink. Sandwich includes fries and a drink.

BSA Troop 144 will be washing cars to earn donations for their troop.

Price: $6.

 

Harmony Express Men's Chorus

Where: 11701 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg, MD.

When: Sunday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Description: The 2010 Southern Division AA Champions and the 2011 Southern Division Second-Place Chorus perform together.

Price: Free.

 

Exhibitions at The Artists' Gallery

Where: 4 E. Church St., Frederick, MD.

When: Friday, Sept. 7, all day.

Description: Through Sept. 30 at The Artists’ Gallery in downtown Frederick: A Painter's Moving Tribute to the Quilt.

Price: Free.

 

Beginner Fencing Classes

Where: DC Fencers Club, 9330 Fraser Ave., Silver Spring, MD.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m.

Description: Beginner fencers are invited to attend a weekly class at the DC Fencers Club.

Price: Varies.

 

Fleet Feet Sports Saturday Morning Fun Run/Walk

Where: Fleet Feet Sports, 255 Kentlands Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m.

Description: Laid-back fun run and walk through the Kentlands and surrounding neighborhoods. Free and open to anyone at any pace.

Price: Free.

 

Rain Barrel Fundraiser

Where: Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m.

When: 212 Harrison St., Rockville, MD.

Description: The Rockville Presbyterian Cooperative Nursery School hosts a Rain Barrel Fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will go to the Rockville Presbyterian Cooperative Nursery School.

Price: $95.

 

Brazu Academy Free Trial Weekend

Where: 201 E. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, MD.

When: Sept. 5 at 5 p.m.

Description: Free week trial with unlimited training; just tell them that you saw their event posted on Patch.com.

Price: Free.

 

Apple Festival and Campfire

Where: Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Ln., Rockville, MD.

When: Friday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m.

Description: Meadowside's annual Apple Festival and Campfire includes apple cider pressing, apple lore, hands-on activities, a campfire ring for s'mores and more. Register and pay for kids at www.ParkPASS.org.

Pricing: $12 per child (free for adults).

 

 

Related Topics: Events, Family, Family Fun, Fun, Market, Music, Performances, Shows, Tours, and get out
Know of any other fun events going on this weekend? Please share the details here in the comments! Tell us in the comments.

Ruth Hanessian

5:15 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012

Bluegrass on the Farm is Saturday, Sept 8 from 12 to 6. Continuous music by 3 bands at the wonderful setting of the Montgomery County Agricultural History park.

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