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Pumpkin Festivals, Oktoberfest, Haunted Attractions 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.
Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
When: Saturday, October 13: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Description: Arts and crafts on display and for sale.
Pricing: $10.00, for discount tickets click HERE.
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When: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (last tickets sold at 10:00 p.m.).
Description: Halloween themed park with attractions including a paintball shooting range, tarot readings, live magic, bungee run, moon bounce, bonfire and more.
Pricing: Prices differ for various attractions. See website for pricing info.
3. 32nd Annual, Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival
Where: Butler's Orchard, Germantown, Maryland 20876
When: Sat., Oct. 13, Sun., Oct. 14, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Description: Annual pumpkin festival at Butler’s Orchard includes hayrides, crafts, animals, live entertainment, straw maze and more.
Pricing: $11.00
4. 2nd Annual Maryland Festival of the Arts
Where: 908 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
When: Sat., Oct 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sun. Oct. 14, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Description: Arts and crafts on display and for sale including painters, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers and more.
Pricing: Free
Where: National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, Maryland 20905-5955
When: Sat. Oct. 13, Sun. Oct. 14, 2012, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Description: Trolley ride which includes a stop at Pinson’s Pumpkin Market where children may exchange a token for a pumpkin. Sitting at nearby tables, they may decorate their pumpkins to take home.
Pricing: $7.00
6. 21st Annual, Gaithersburg Oktoberfest at the Kentlands
Where: Kentlands Village Green, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
When: Sun., Oct. 14, 2012, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Description: Annual festival includes horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting, wine tasting, scarecrow making, authentic German food, music, beer and more.
Pricing: Free admission, a fee will be charged for some activities.
Where: 23730 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD
When: Fri. Oct. 12, 2012 7:00 p.m., Sat. Oct. 13 10:00 a.m.
Description: Montgomery County firefighters are teaming up to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy in the 2nd Annual High Point BBQ Battle.