11/27/25 6:45 PM LOCATION: Montgomery County Fairgrounds…read more Parking was free. We've been to two Lumino Cities: the dinosaur one and the Winter One today. Substantially larger than the dinosaur one, this walk through was a feast for the eyes. There were many areas throughout that had cute picture opportunities . It started out as an Alice in Wonderland theme, then Pandas and even Dinosaurs. Other than the change in theme, there's no particular set of directions that suggest a particular order. Of course we went on a day that was blustery cold, so we booked it to the hot chocolate area. We were a group of adults that would've enjoyed more if we weren't freezing cold and we brought some kids. I think watching children's responses to everything ..would've made it more fun for us. We completed it in an 1 hr 20 mins. The crowds were much smaller so it was easier for us to get all the photo shots we wanted and without waiting in long lines. The ticketed time was 6:45 pm perhaps to control the crowds, but you're allowed to walk around for as long as you'd like.. With family and friends, it'll still be memorable.

Welcome to the Light Show!…read more I recently had the most incredible experience at LuminoCity with my son and I couldn't wait to share all the details with you! From the moment I stepped onto the Fairgrounds I was taken away by the set up. It's not a huge light show, but the way they have it set up you won't be disappointed. Each area has a different theme. My Son liked the Jungle theme and I liked the Sweets/Dessert part the best. There's so many photo opportunities and Social Media worthy moments (if you're into that lol) Now, let's talk about the star of the show - the food! It's a must that both my son and I get Funnel Cake whenever it's available, lol... they had several food trucks. We also tried the Cheese Fries, Crab Dip Fries, and Corn Dogs. The Fry portions are BIG. You could share or just eat that and be stuffed! The only down side for me was the drive. But I would do it again!!

Such a fun way to spend an afternoon...you can't find so many different types of art from jewelry…read moreto stained glass ornaments to paintings to photography. So many amazing things to look at and purchase...wish it happened more than just annually. Also wish there some more food options and a beer or wine garden so you could make an entire afternoon out of the event other than just walking through....

A-RTS is a world class art and crafts fair held in Rockville Town Square. You can't ask for a…read morebetter location outdoors because it's adjacent to metro, lots of free parking, and the atmosphere is low-key. The calibre of artists and craftspeople who are presenting their creations is truly top notch. You can acquire some incredible large-format sculpture and art (or just oggle at the inventiveness and craft of the artists). However, if you are simply dabbling in token gifts and small home decorations, this fair won't fail you either. With a broad variety of styles and of price points, everyone can score something unique and fanciful. By discussing the craft and choices with the artist, you can feel truly good about supporting local artists. This arts fair evokes the best of people-to-people markets which is frankly a dying experience given the prevalence of the mall retail world. If this festival was held in downtown DC it would be chockablock full of people and the atmosphere would feel a lot more pressured and crowded. I know that is good for the sellers, but as a buyer I couldn't have been happier with the mellow, small-town feel of Rockville Town Center. Nearby you have a plethora of restaurants in which to dine/relax after taking a turn through the stalls. See my review of Rockville Town Square for selections. While attending I learned about arts communities nearby, including a pottery crawl in Richmond VA which I will surely try to attend. This is a wonderful experience and I would recommend all to savor the riches of arts in our local community through this fair.

The 2015 Montgomery County Fair is wonderful. Worth every penny of the $10 admission fee…read more The agricultural exhibitions are heartwarming. Seeing the 4-H kids care for and show their livestock is a privilege. These youngsters are carrying on a tradition that the USA mightily needs. The farm animals are adorable and many can be petted. Just talking with the Maryland farm families is fabulous. This year's food and drink vendors do not disappoint. Here's my recommendations: Be sure and get a grilled cheddar cheese sandwich sold at The Big Cheese booth. They're made right before your eyes and come out hot and gooey. Hands down this is THE BEST food item this year. The meals for sale at two competing church booths--St. Francis of Assisi Catholic and Germantown United Methodist--feature some highly respectable pulled-meat BBQ sandwiches (both chicken and pork), along with some killer fries. There's a vendor selling large ears of freshly roasted corn that be can dipped (or not) in butter before purchase. A condiment table offers all kinds of salts, hot sauces and cheese toppings. The roasting of the corn makes it nutty-tasting and plumps up the kernels. I could not finish my ear because it was so huge, and was depressed beyond words. Freshly-squeezed lemonade for sale all over the fairgrounds is tart, refreshing and addictive. The free entertainment is out of the ordinary and fun: piglet races; magic acts; a "chainsaw chick" who creates impressive works of art from wood; local dance troupes, etc. You name it, it's here. Of course no fair is complete without rides and amusements and the "Carnival" section has something for all ages seeking thrills. The high-flying swing ride is wildly popular. But you better act fast. This edition of the Montgomery County Fair closes at midnight on Sunday, August 23, 2015.

The 2016 fair is so-so. It's kind of a scam if you're not really careful about how much you spend…read more You can park at Lakeforest Mall and take the ''shuttle'' to the fairgrounds (it's just a school bus), and then you pay $10/person to get in, plus payment for tickets OR a $15 wristband on wristband days to ride all the rides you want as long as you get there before 5:00PM. So if you get wristbands, you're already at $25/person. If you get food and drinks, that's easily another $20-$30/person extra because the food and drinks are crazy overpriced. Fries for $7? A corn dog for $8? Lemonade for $5? It's insane. The games are an entirely different ball game. AVOID them. The people running the games will taunt you as you walk by and make you want to play but don't. They're all rip-offs. $5/game seems reasonable but it's really not because you're tempted to keep playing until you win something and before you know it you've spent $30. Plus, that $5 doesn't even give you much - 3 basketballs at the shoot-out games and 3 darts at the balloon ones. Again, it's insane. The rides, on the other hand, are actually not bad. Some of them are uncomfortable and rickety, but the others are pretty smooth and thrilling. Getting the wristband is a good investment because getting tickets if you wanna ride a lot of rides ends up being more expensive. Expect lines. And if it rains, the rides will definitely close down. The agricultural stuff is okay. I didn't see a petting zoo this time, but there is a rabbit house and barns where they keep cows and pigs and chickens. It's cool and all but beware of the smell and the nasty pathways.

This is a great annual festival with lots of activities, music, and food for all ages. Like most…read morestreet festivals, there are many different types of vendors: some selling products or services and others giving out info about non-profit initiatives and community resources. Kids can enjoy the large inflatables for free and participate in interesting crafts and games. There is usually a beach ball pit which my daughter loves. Adults appreciate the draft Dogfish Head beer on tap and the quality musical acts. Some unique additions include a Green Zone with live animals, Taste of Gaithersburg, and a MakerSpace, where art and innovation are on display. This event used to be called Olde Towne Day but the City changed the event from September to June and also changed the name a couple of years ago. It is a great day to be outdoors and enjoy some awesome food and live music.

Came here for the first time with the family. Reminded us a lot of the drive-thru holiday light…read moreshows that we used to go when we lived in Northern California. We prefer the drive-thru ones so we can stay nice and cozy in the car. It's cheaper on the weekdays and more expensive on the weekend. The ticket allows you to enter any time during your entry day. I highly recommend buying the tickets in advance. We enjoyed looking at the lights and singing along with the Christmas music. We went on a Saturday (week before Christmas) and the line was not long and the cars moved at a pretty good rate. Overall a fun holiday family event.

I've been meaning to write a review, since its been in my drafts like forever. Since the holiday…read moreseason is about to approach, I'm compelled to write my review . Tbh, it's NOT worth it! Save your money and gas. Yes, the tickets will sell out fast, and there's always no sense of order. Very chaotic. Plan to get here early. Or during the week. As the weekends is the worst times to go. Make sure everyone has gone to restroom before coming here. If you get here after 8pm, good luck. Expect lots of crowds. Now as far as the decos, lots of the same ol decos as when I was a kid. Very outdated. There's a few new exhibits but it's not worth the trip here or the price. There's really no assistance like the other reviewer mentioned. It's a quick drive, but plan for lots of traffic. If anything I prefer the lights at these locations. Moron Temple in Kensington Brookside Gardens- Glenmont Winter Lights Watkins Pk Upper Marlboro Zoolights-National Zoo Or winter lights sight seeing - Kentlands neighborhood / or Potomac. Thank me later

My first visit to Windridge Winery was a great experience! It was a beautiful day and the…read moreatmosphere was perfect. The turkey sandwich was so delicious I wanted to come back the next day for another one. I'm not a big wine drinker, but Maria made me a blackberry drink that was amazing. I should have ordered three at a time so I didn't have to keep getting up from the table! Maria was so nice, and the presentation of the drink was beautiful. She made it perfectly. Looking forward to coming back!

I took my mom here for her bday celebration and it was a big hit! What amazing customer service,…read moreour bartender gifted my mom a glass for her bday and we enjoy lots of the little bites. My parents and husband enjoyed the beautiful views and warm weather while we munched on charcuterie's, sourdough blt and pesto chicken sandwiches. We enjoyed the make your own mimosa option, and a flight of red wines so much we grabbed two more bottles of the "Old Line" - a yummy dessert wine. We enjoyed one while we sat outside and took the other home. We enjoyed ourselves so much we made plans to come back before we even left the parking lot. 10/10 experience

The best Greek Festival in town. I didn't feel like cooking and saw this big Greek Festival sign…read moreand pulled in. Was I ever surprised. Not only did I get my dinner, I found advice from Aunt Voula, wine and music. For a great time head to the Greek Festival.

55th Annual Greek Festival of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of DC is my 7th…read morelocal Greek festival that I visited and reviewed. It was A-OK. The litmus test of the cost of beer ($5 for Mythos) passed (not $7 like DC). Unfortunately, a half of the fun is opening the bottle and having it there, but at this festival it had to be poured in the plastic cup by the bar personnel. The food was good. The Greek Ladies have prepared their authentic Greek fare using recipes passed down from generation to generation and producing a menu of Greek favorites like, Moussaka, Pastitsio, Manestra, and Spanakopita as well as succulent Greek pastries such as, Baklava, Galaktobouriko, Diples and Kourambiethes. Unfortunately, the cost was sometimes not justified - $4 for a small hand of the french fries is a lot - even it is "for the church." The picture shows two portions of french fries that I combined in one. The Greek sausages did not meet my expectations - yes, they were lemony and a lot of spice in them but the consistency was too soft and the final mix of taste was not impressive. Not much choice in the deserts department but the credit goes to cook for the excellent Galaktobouriko and Kataifi desserts. There was not any entertainment program going on for 60 minutes I spent there and that was a big downside, where on the other festival you have either bigger market (Bethesda) or non-stop entertainment (Annapolis). The average crowd was mostly retirees but never the less more diverse then at many other festivals. There is no entrance fee and the parking is free.

Good times at @seltzer_land in NYC! Every where I looked…read morewas seltzer samples to try with the special shot cup! Although I was running back to @sunnydcocktails for my favorite seltzer! Loads of fun to go with friends and discover your new favorite drink!

I reserved a parking spot on Spot Hero about 4 blocks away at the Giant grocery store since they…read morewarn you there is not alot of parking near the venue. We stood in a quick line to scan our tickets & check ID and we were in the chaos that is expected of a sold out event in DC. Staff at each vendor's booth were friendly and pleasant- amidst the chaotic queue lines (i.e. it was hard to figure out where each line started/ended). But everyone was patient and got served. Some vendors (White Claw & Mike's Hard Lemonade) had large displays while some of the smaller vendors had a simple table. I definitely had favorites and it was great way to sample and learn of new companies and seltzers on a Saturday afternoon. I think this would have been nice to also host it partially outside, under shade. I believe the outside area was for VIP, but we didn't get to go out there. It was a fun event with friends - even if today was hotter than Hades!