Spend some time this summer at a few of Maryland and Washington, DC's summer festivals and fairs.
Whether you’re a fan of festivals, fairs or barbecues, summertime typically brings out the best in each. Check out our list to see what Maryland and Washington, DC, have in store for you this summer. The Safeway Barbecue Battle If you love to barbecue (or just love to eat it), don’t miss DC’s 20th annual Safeway Barbecue Battle on Saturday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sunday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The battle occurs on Pennsylvania Avenue, where you can take your kids on rides, check out one of the 30 bands scheduled to perform or just hang out and eat delicious barbecue. Admission is $12 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and free for children under 5. Smithsonian Folklife Festival If you happen to be on …
Move is meant to ensure the future of the Agricultural Fair, Executive Director says
The Montgomery County Agricultural Center has asked Gaithersburg to consider rezoning the 63-acre property in a move meant to ensure the Agricultural Fair continues on well into the future. Martin Svrcek, the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, said the application would change the privately-owned property from I-1 (industrial) and R-A (light residential) to MXD, or mixed-use development. "It puts a classification on the land that could be used if we needed to sell the land to ensure the future of the Fair," he said. "The Fair is our prime mission." He added that the property is not for sale. Greg Ossont, Director of Planning and Code Enforcement at the City, said consolidating the two zones into one would give…
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