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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Harvest Festival – Social Story

Arriving at the Festival

The fee is $20 per car and must be paid in cash. Cash or credit cards will be accepted for concessions and fees for activities.

street sign agriculture history farm parks
agricultural history park sign
front gate to agricultural history farm park

 Where to Park

Cars will be directed to park on the designated grass lots.

Accessible parking is available in front of the Activity Center in a paved parking lot.

where to park ag history harvest festival
ag farm activity center
agricultural history ada parking

Getting Around the Festival

We have a wheelchair accessible shuttle cart to help you get from your vehicle to the different activities at the event.

We will also be driving around looking for people who may need assistance.

Person driving an accessible shuttle cart down a gravel hill in a park

Different Surfaces

At the park there are mostly uneven surfaces with some paths that have steep slopes. Activities are located on grassy areas and along gravel pathways. Our accessible shuttle cart will be available for use throughout the event.

Map of Activities and Performances

This map shows you where at the park the activities will be located and includes the schedule of the live performances.

Sensory Retreat Tent

There will be a lot of people at the park on the day of the event. If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, please visit our “Sensory Retreat Tent” that will be located near the Farmhouse. The tent is a quiet space where you can relax, play with our fidgets and get away from the larger group.

We encourage you to bring your own noise reduction headphones if you have them.

Sensory Retreat Tent at Ale Trail
sensory retreat at ag history farm park

Bathroom Location

There are flushable, accessible bathrooms in the Activity center. If you need assistance with opening the door of the Activity Center, you can ring the doorbell.

There are accessible port-a-johns (or portable bathrooms) near the Equipment Shed.

walkway to activity center bathrooms
door to use to ring bell to use bathroom
bathroom door at ag history farm park
bathroom at ag history farm park
porta john at ag history park

Food Concessions

Hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, and more will be sold in the Equipment Shed and along the Road to the Activity Center. Jamaican and West African cuisine will also be available courtesy of Jerk House Eatery and Motherland Kitchen, with vegetarian options.

Frozen desserts will be available for purchase courtesy of Mizzle Tea Bar & Frozen Desserts.

Families are also welcome to bring snacks and picnic meals to enjoy during the event.

People standing in line behind a man scoping shaved ice out of a freezer on a pick up truck
concessions at ag history farm

Interactive Activities

You can participate in free and low-cost activities like;

  • candle dipping
  • scarecrow making
  • pumpkin painting
  • face painting
  • hay wagon rides

and many more throughout the event! You can also stop by to say hello to some farm animals at the Barn.

kids building shelter with sticks
kids with interactive activity
pumpkin painting at ag history farm park
interactive activity harvest festival interactivity
Woman washing a shirt in an old aluminum bin

Other Activities

You will be able to participate in more passive activities as well like live demonstrations of gardening, sheep herding, blacksmithing, woodworking, bobbin lace making, and more.

weaving with yarn at the ag history farm park
making horseshoes ag history farm park

Performers and Live Music

There will be live performances of storytelling and live music at the Main Stage, Carriage House, and Farmhouse Porch.

A band consisting of three people on a small outdoor stage wit instruments
Man holding puppet in front of a  crowd of children

Keep our Park Clean

Help take care of our park by using trash cans and recycling bins appropriately.

trash and recycle cans at cabin john regional park

Additional Information and Services

For questions regarding accessibility, contact the Program Access office at 301-495-2581 or
ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org.

Please contact at 301-670-4660 or visit the event page for any additional information about the Harvest Festival.

A more detailed schedule of Harvest Festival Activities