General Information

The 18th Annual Gaithersburg Youth Festival

Montgomery County Fairgrounds

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The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Inc. has made a decision to suspend operation of the Gaithersburg Youth Festival that is usually held in late May/early June each year. This was a business decision based on their need to improve the number of gate customers at their August county fair and in no way reflects on the professionalism and manner in which the James E. Strates Shows has operated the spring event. All of us at Strates Shows have enjoyed the opportunity to come to Gaithersburg each spring, and we appreciate your patronage. We will miss bringing our carnival midway to your community and look forward to an opportunity that will enable us to return soon. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Inc.: Phone 301-926-3100 Martin E. Svrcek, Executive Director

The annual Gaithersburg Youth Festival is a traditional celebration for the entire family. This is affordable, exciting outdoor fun for the whole family as well as a major fundraiser for The Gaithersburg Sports Association, a local not-for-profit organization that provides baseball, football and wrestling activities free of charge for young people between the ages of 8-16 years old.

The 10-day event features state-of-the-art thrill rides, a variety of delicious food, challenging games of skill and a Kiddieland designed especially for small children.