WHEATON, Md. – Join Montgomery Parks for a day of crafts, music, and food at the annual Harvest Festival, which will be held at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland.
What: Harvest Festival
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855
Cost: $20 per car, cash only
“Harvest Festival is a great way for visitors to try hands-on activities that are fun and will teach them about traditional farm life,” said Trenda Davidson, site manager of the Agricultural History Farm Park. “We are hoping people will come enjoy the activities, purchase refreshments from local food vendors and make a day of it.”
Harvest Festival Activities
- Hayrides
- Scarecrow building
- Pumpkin painting
- Sheep dog herding demonstration
- Live music
- Candle-dipping
- Tin-smithing
- Farm equipment demonstrations
- Meet and greet with farm animals
- Historic games and crafts
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police will be on-site, showcasing public safety programs. Visitors will see mounted patrol officers demonstrate equestrian skills and watch the K9 unit in action with tracking and detection demonstrations.
Visit the Harvest Festival website for a complete schedule of events and a map of the festival site. Harvest Festival will go on rain or shine.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 414 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
About the Agricultural History Farm Park
Located on 455 acres, the Agricultural History Farm Park preserves Montgomery County’s rich farming heritage. Originally owned by the Magruder family and later the Bussard family, the property features historic buildings like the Bank Barn and Farmhouse, offering a glimpse into early 20th century farm life. Today, the Agricultural History Farm Park serves as a museum and educational hub, hosting programs and events that highlight traditional agricultural practices. The park also supports community education through partnerships with the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program for Montgomery County, the Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park, and the National Capital Dahlia Society demonstration garden.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.