Join us on Saturday, May 2, from 11 am to 3 pm for Sligo Creek Fest. The annual event transforms the Sligo Creek Open Parkway into a vibrant street festival. Enjoy multiple performance stages, kids’ activities including touch a truck and tree climbing, roving entertainment, food and drink vendors, and hands-on activities and demonstrations from various Montgomery Parks groups.
Live Music & Entertainment
Enjoy performances for all ages across three stages: the Main Stage, Acoustic Stage, and Kids’ Stage. From high-energy acts to family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone.
Main Stage
You won’t want to miss great live music at the Main Stage from the DuPont Brass and Capital Effect.
DuPont Brass
DuPont Brass, a vibrant ten-piece ensemble from the DMV, originated from the musical halls of Howard University. With their signature “Eclectic Soul” sound, they seamlessly blend jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, captivating audiences across the nation with their dynamic live performances and acclaimed albums, “Music Education” and “Professional Development.”
Capital Effect
Capital Effect is a rock band with nearly thirty years of full-time touring experience, performing across over forty states and thirteen countries, and sharing stages with notable acts like The Goo Goo Dolls, Maroon 5, and Kansas; they play more than 75 events annually, featuring a diverse repertoire of over 1000 cover songs across all genres, including medleys to maintain energy and audience engagement
Parks Playhouse Jr. Stage
Located on the Parkway near Whitehall St., the Parks Playhouse Jr. Stage features Rocknoceros and Culture Queen, both part the upcoming 2026 Montgomery Parks Playhouse Jr. Series line-up, offering immersive, kid-friendly 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.
Culture Queen
Jessica “Culture Queen” Smith is an award-winning, internationally recognized creative visionary working as a children’s performer, educator, playwright, curator, and arts leader. She creates vibrant, immersive cultural arts experiences that spark joy, celebrate personal heritage, and honor the traditions of cultures around the world—leaving audiences inspired, connected, and curious.
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
Food and Drinks
Attendees are welcome to bring their own food, or purchase food, drinks, 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.
Food Vendors:
- Anchor Bar
- Blue Nile
- Brusters Ice Cream
- Catalyst Hotdogs
- Churros Inc
- Crabby pretzel
- El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza
- IC Dreams
- Kush Food Truck
- Palmetto
- Silver & Sons BBQ
- Tacos El Pariente
Drink Vendors:
- BabyCat Brewery
- Denizens Brewing Co.
- Silver Branch Brewing Company
- Third Hill Brewing
- Travelin Toms Coffee
- Waredaca Brewing
- 7 Locks Brewing
Montgomery Parks and Community Groups
Explore hands-on demonstrations and activities hosted by Montgomery Parks 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
We encourage attendees to enjoy the open parkway by hiking to the event along one of our amazing trails, biking from your neighborhood, or even walking to the event with your friends and family.
Visit our “Plan Your Visit” page for more information.
Sligo Creek Festival promises to be a lively and unforgettable event. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
*Vendors and activities are subject to change*