The Montgomery County Fairgrounds was created in 1949 with the construction of 12 facilities to host the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, a community event for 4-H members to showcase their award-winning agricultural and livestock projects. Today, the Montgomery County Fairgrounds have 42 buildings and the facilities are rented year-round to businesses and community organizations for shows and special events. The fairgrounds hosts a number of annual events in addition to the farm fair, including the 4th of July fireworks and the Sugarloaf Craft Festival.
Volunteering at the fairgrounds
The Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is owned and operated by Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Inc., a private non-profit organization. The Montgomery County Fairgrounds facilities recruit thousands of volunteers to manage booths, serve banquets, and serve as committee members for various events. To volunteer or to learn more about rental, see their website.
Signs for the main entrance on Perry Parkway
From I-270 – Take Exit 11 (Montgomery Village / Fairgrounds). At the next stoplight, turn right onto Route 355 South; turn right on Perry Parkway; The fairground entrance is on the left.
Directions to the main office and Chestnut Street entrance
Follow the directions above and go past Perry Parkway and Odenhal Rd. Turn right at the next light, onto Chestnut St. Go through the light and make your next just behind the Standard Supply Building.
