Seasonal & Holidays
Gaithersburg Oktoberfest Canceled Ahead Of Stormy Weekend
The Oktoberfest event was expected to take place Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kentlands community.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — The City of Gaithersburg canceled its planned Oktoberfest this weekend ahead of incoming storms.
"Due to impending weather, we are unfortunately canceling Oktoberfest," the city said in a Friday announcement.
"The safety of our guests, staff, and vendors is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and hope to celebrate with you at a future event. Stay safe and dry!"
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The festivities were expected to take place Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kentlands community and feature live entertainment, food and drink vendors and a mix of activities.
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Officials did not list a potential makeup date.
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service indicates Marylanders are in for a stormy weekend, especially on Sunday.
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