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Rocktobierfest Returns to Rockville Town Center on Oct. 6
Second Annual Event Celebrates German Culture and Community
Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 19 – Maryland breweries, bratwurst and bands will make for a rollicking Rockville Town Center as Rockville hosts the city’s second annual Rocktobierfest celebration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.
The free festival is expected to draw 3,000 visitors and will include two stages of live music, German food, beverages from local breweries in souvenir mugs, kids activities and an artisan area.
Entertainment includes traditional German music by the Rockville German Band, Alte Kumpel Band and Alte Kameraden Band; polka by Polkadelphia; the rock and soul of Sweet Leda; and party rock cover tunes by Under the Covers.
Booths for breweries and vendors will be set up along Maryland Avenue, within walking distance of the Rockville Metro station. Participating breweries include Rockville’s 7 Locks Brewing and True Respite Brewing Co., Gaithersburg’s Brawling Bear Brewing, Laytonsville’s Waredaca Brewing Company and Odenton’s Crooked Crab Brewing Co., as well as Gilly’s Craft Beer & Fine Wine, Gordon Biersch and World of Beer.
Free parking is available throughout the downtown area, including at the Council Office Building on Fleet Street, and the City Hall lot on Maryland Avenue.
Paid parking is available in the Rockville Town Square garages at Hungerford Drive (MD 355) and North Washington Street for a flat rate of $5.
For more information, including the entertainment schedule, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/rocktobierfest.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Marylou Berg
Director of Communication
240-314-8105
mberg@rockvillemd.gov
ROCKTOBIERFEST
Rocktobierfest features two stages of entertainment, including German and rock music, German food, artisans, kids activities, and beverages for sale by local breweries. This annual event attracts more than 3,000 people to Rockville Town Center.
Event Date
Saturday, October 6, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rockville Town Square
Parking
Free parking is available throughout town center. Locations include the Council Office Building on Fleet Street, and the City Hall lot.
Paid parking is available in the Town Square Route 355 and North Washington Street garages for a flat rate of $5
Dawson’s Market parking spaces are reserved for customers only and will be strictly enforced.
Still have questions? Contact:
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Rockville, MD 20850
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8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Road Closures
Street Time and Date
Maryland Ave.
Between Middle Lane and Beall Avenue
5 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 through 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 (resident access only)
Maryland Ave.
Between Middle Lane and E. Montgomery Avenue
Middle Lane
Between Helen Heneghan Way and Gibbs Street
Gibbs Street
Between Middle Lane and Beall Avenue 3 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6
http://www.rockvillemd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx