SummerFest July 2 To Offer Fireworks, Live Music, Food Trucks, Breweries, Family Fun

GAITHERSBURG, MD — SummerFest returns to Gaithersburg July 2 from 6 to 11:30 p.m. on the grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. The free event will feature live music, food trucks, local breweries and family-friendly activities capped off with a SummerGlo after party and fireworks.

SummerFest kicks off at 6 p.m. with Nation, a D.C. dance band. The air-conditioned activity center will serve as a comfort station with indoor bathrooms and space to relax up until 9 p.m.

At approximately 9:25 p.m. a fireworks display will light up the night with bursts of amazing colors and styles that launch up to 500 feet. Bohrer Park is the best place to watch them, but there are several viewing options in surrounding locations. A map identifying best viewing spots is available here.

Wait out the traffic after the fireworks by staying for a SummerGlo after party. Nation will give an encore performance while LED hoopers, jugglers and stilt walkers entertain the crowd. The playground will be fully lit and attendees can purchase glow-in-the dark merchandise to be part of the fun.

Guests are welcome to bring their own food and blankets to enjoy a picnic during the event or purchase a meal and treats from a variety of vendors and food trucks. Coolers are allowed, but for safety reasons, personal grills, outside alcoholic beverages, glass containers, weapons (real or facsimile) and fireworks of any kind including sparklers are strictly prohibited. Pets are not recommended due to crowd and noise issues. If brought, they must be leashed. Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades and bikes will be confined to the skate park. Smoking and vaping are not permitted in public spaces in Gaithersburg.

The Gaithersburg Police Department is planning lane reductions along Route 355 adjacent to Bohrer Park and there will be a change in traffic patterns during the event. Cars will not be allowed to cross over or turn left onto Route 355 between Cedar and Central Avenues.

Crossing guards will be stationed along Route 355 at the intersections of South Summit Avenue, Education Boulevard and Deer Park Road. To ensure pedestrian safety, Summit Avenue between Hutton Street and South Frederick Avenue will close to vehicles at 5 p.m.

If the fireworks are canceled due to inclement weather the fireworks only will be rescheduled for July 3. There will be no fireworks on July 4.