5 Can't-Miss Fall Festivals Near Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD — Fall is coming into full swing with the leaves changing, kids in school and pumpkin spice everything being served. And that also means fall festivals are back. (Subscribe to the Silver Spring Patch for realtime, breaking news alerts.)

From pumpkin patches in the countryside to cultural festivals in town, there's quite a few fun options near Silver Spring. We decided to round up the ones worth a longer trip and those close by and in Silver Spring. The events are in no particular order.

Do you enjoy another local fall festival not mentioned on the list? Let us know in the comments.

1. Harvest Festival

Head over to the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood Sat. Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn how Montgomery County's farms and communities worked together to support the war effort during World War I. Activities include hayrides, live farm animals, scarecrow making, a corn maze, farm house tours, an archaeology dig, garden tours and more. Admission is $15 per car—cash only!

2. Takoma Park Street Festival

The 36th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival will take place Sunday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Carroll Avenue. Attendees can expect local artists offering paintings, photographs, pottery, bath and body care and more. Local food vendors will offer delicious snacks and Takoma's businesses will be open and welcoming visitors. Kids will love the inflatables, face painting and crafts.

3. Make It Funky Wild Beer Fest

Denizens Brewing Co is hosting its third annual "Make It Funky" festival in Silver Spring from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Over 30 craft breweries will serve over 100 beers spanning from the Mid-Atlantic to Colorado. There will be live music, fresh oysters from Republic and more.

4. World of Montgomery

The 9th annual festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 15 from 12-4 p.m. at Montgomery College Rockville. This year's event is focusing on the cultures of the four largest immigrant populations in Montgomery County—China, El Salvador, Ethiopia and India. Attendees can participate in traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, dance with a Chinese dragon, explore the Global Spice Market, enjoy music from African drummers and more.

5. Rockville Antique Classic Car Show

Head over to Glenview Mansion Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3:3o p.m. to see more than 550 antique and classic automobiles on display. Over 30 car clubs are represented during this grand event, from Packard to Ferrari. The show also has a flea market, a car sales area and food and drink.

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