Week of Events
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (77th Annual)
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to the Gaithersburg Fairgrounds August 14–22, 2026, for nine days of family-friendly entertainment, agricultural exhibits, food, contests, and grandstand events. This year’s “Barn in the USA” themed fair celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and features Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, rodeo performances, Touch-a-Truck, livestock exhibits, carnival rides, live demonstrations,...
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (77th Annual)
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to the Gaithersburg Fairgrounds August 14–22, 2026, for nine days of family-friendly entertainment, agricultural exhibits, food, contests, and grandstand events. This year’s “Barn in the USA” themed fair celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and features Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, rodeo performances, Touch-a-Truck, livestock exhibits, carnival rides, live demonstrations,...
Monday, August 10, 2026
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August 10, 2026 -Cereal Bowl Candle Making Class
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August 10, 2026 -Art Class and Pizza Party!
Cereal Bowl Candle Making Class
Get ready for a sweet (but not edible!) creative experience designed just for kids. In this fun and hands-on class, kids will design their very own cereal bowl–inspired candle, complete with colorful wax “cereal” pieces and a creamy wax base that looks good enough to eat. Guided by our instructors, kids will learn the basics...
Art Class and Pizza Party!
This class is scheduled at 5:30pm and will begin with simple coloring while we settle in, meet our new friends, and wait for everyone to arrive. Next, we'll work on our first craft and learn the S.T.E.A.M. principles it focuses on. Then, after wiping/ washing our hands, we'll enjoy a story time while grownups and...
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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August 11, 2026 -Cereal Bowl Candle Making Class
Cereal Bowl Candle Making Class
Get ready for a sweet (but not edible!) creative experience designed just for kids. In this fun and hands-on class, kids will design their very own cereal bowl–inspired candle, complete with colorful wax “cereal” pieces and a creamy wax base that looks good enough to eat. Guided by our instructors, kids will learn the basics...
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 -Cereal Bowl Candle Making Class
Cereal Bowl Candle Making Class
Get ready for a sweet (but not edible!) creative experience designed just for kids. In this fun and hands-on class, kids will design their very own cereal bowl–inspired candle, complete with colorful wax “cereal” pieces and a creamy wax base that looks good enough to eat. Guided by our instructors, kids will learn the basics...
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 -Cereal Bowl Candle Making Class
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August 13, 2026 -7-Week Kids Pottery Course
Cereal Bowl Candle Making Class
Get ready for a sweet (but not edible!) creative experience designed just for kids. In this fun and hands-on class, kids will design their very own cereal bowl–inspired candle, complete with colorful wax “cereal” pieces and a creamy wax base that looks good enough to eat. Guided by our instructors, kids will learn the basics...
7-Week Kids Pottery Course
Our multi-week children’s courses meet once a week for 1.5 hours. Our extended children’s course is 2 hours long. During our courses, kids will get to learn the basics of throwing on the wheel in a safe, fun environment, while also getting to experience hand-building with clay. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child...
Friday, August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026 -Youth One-Time Classes
Youth One-Time Classes
Join our one time class to learn the basics of wheel throwing! This one-time kids class lasts 90 minutes, and we ask that you please arrive 5 minutes early. Your child must help to thoroughly clean their wheel and area at the end of class. Included in the price of this class is (1) piece...
Saturday, August 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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August 16, 2026 -Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (77th Annual)
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (77th Annual)
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to the Gaithersburg Fairgrounds August 14–22, 2026, for nine days of family-friendly entertainment, agricultural exhibits, food, contests, and grandstand events. This year’s “Barn in the USA” themed fair celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and features Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, rodeo performances, Touch-a-Truck, livestock exhibits, carnival rides, live demonstrations,...