Sligo Creek Fest - Montgomery Parks

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Join us on Saturday, May 3, from 11am to 3pm for Sligo Creek Fest. The annual event transforms the Sligo Creek Open Parkway into a one-mile street festival featuring multiple stages of music and entertainment, kids’ activities including touch a truck and tree climbing, roving entertainment, food and drink vendors, and hands-on activities and demonstrations from over 15 different Montgomery Parks groups.

Live Music and Entertainment

Main Stage

You won’t want to miss great live music at the Main Stage from the Brass Queens and Kristen & The Noise.

Brass Queens

Originating from Brooklyn, Brass Queens is an all-female brass band, showcasing female horn players and a sound heavily influenced by the New Orleans music tradition.

Kristen & the Noise

Kristen & The Noise is a 5-piece band from the Philadelphia area, fronted by the dynamic Kristen Kwolek— an electrifying singer with an unmatched voice and stage presence.

Parks Playhouse Jr. Stage

Located on the Parkway near Whitehall St., the Parks Playhouse Jr. stage features performances from The Uncle Devin Show and Rocknoceros. Both performers are part of the 2025 summer line-up for the Montgomery Parks Playhouse Jr. Series. The children’s entertainment series is a perfect opportunity for littles to enjoy immersive, kid-centric entertainment.

Rocknoceros

Rocknoceros has been entertaining fans throughout the county since 2005, performing their unique versions of children’s classics including performances at Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, and The Kennedy Center.

The Uncle Devin Show

Uncle Devin children's performer at parks playhouse jr.

The Uncle Devin Show is an interactive musical experience, taking children on a magical journey through the Land of Percussion. A 2022 GRAMMY nominee, Uncle Devin was born in Washington DC and was heavily influenced by the rhythms of Go-Go, as well as Jazz, Bossa Nova, and conscious Hip Hop.

Acoustics & Ales Stage

While strolling down the parkway, stop and check out music from Ted Garber. Ted is a genre-blending multi-instrumentalist with his ‘Blues Americana Rock’ style. Ted’s music is just a glimpse of the incredible local talent featured in our Acoustics & Ales outdoor happy hour series, held each spring and fall.

Ted Garber

Ted began performing in New Orleans while attending Tulane University and has performed at DC’s 9:30 Club, Blues Alley, Strathmore, and Nashville’s Bluebird Café. Ted has also performed at Montgomery Parks Acoustics and Ales Series.

Kid-Friendly Entertainment

Be sure to stop by these kid-friendly activities and keep an eye out for roving entertainers throughout the festival

Touch-a-Truck
Nature on Wheels
Wonderfly Games with inflatable archery and soccer
Roving entertainers including hula hoopers, living statues, and stilt walkers
Yard games such as, corn hole, connect four and jenga

Performer	Location	Performance Time
Brass Queens	Main Stage	11 to 11:45 am and 12 to 12:30 pm
Kristen & The Noise	Main Stage	1 to 3 pm
Rocknoceros	Parks Playhouse Jr. stage	11 am to 12:30 pm
The Uncle Devin Show	Parks Playhouse Jr. stage	1 to 3 pm
Ted Garber	Acoustics & Ales Stage	Playing throughout the day

Food and Drink

Attendees are welcome to bring their own food, or purchase food, drink, or a treat from one of our many vendors at the event. To keep you fueled and moving there are two food and beverage locations this year; one near the Main Stage and another located near the Parks Playhouse Jr. Stage. A reminder that no outside alcohol is permitted.

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Drink Vendors:

Montgomery Parks and Community Groups

For more information on the groups participating in Sligo Creek Fest, please check out our Montgomery Parks and Community Groups page.

Getting to the Festival

There are plenty of ways to get to Sligo Creek Fest! Whether you bike, walk, hike, drive, or skate, we are here to help you plan your visit.

For detailed directions, including trail access, public transportation, and parking options for bikes and vehicles, visit our plan your visit page.

Group of attendees walk trail with living statue in distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Restrooms:

Portable restrooms will be available at the event and will include standard and fully accessible units.

Alcohol:

Alcohol will be sold at this event and a valid form of identification is required for purchase. Outside alcohol is NOT permitted.

Pets:

Dogs are allowed at this event, but must be leashed at all times. Owners must pick up properly after their dogs and dispose of any waste in the provided trash receptacles.

Accessibility:

This park and event space are generally accessible in accordance to the 2010 ADA Standards and Guidelines. If you or a member of your party needs additional accessibility accommodations for this event, please contact the Montgomery Parks Program Access office via email Program Access or phone (301) 495-2581.

Transportation:

See the “Sligo Creek Fest – Plan Your Visit” page for details. If you need to drop off family/friends or are using a rideshare service, please use Sligo Middle School’s bus lane.

For those biking to the event, bike parking will be available on-site at both ends of the festival, located at Dennis Ave. and University Blvd.

Seating:

Limited seating will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs.

Cost:

This event is free to attend. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Weather:

If this event is cancelled due to inclement weather, there will not be a rain date.

Additional Information:

For additional questions, please contact the Montgomery Parks Public Information and Customer Service office at (301) 495-2595 or email Info@MontgomeryParks.org.