WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ popular Acoustics and Ales series debuts for the 2025 season on Saturday, March 8, with its annual St. Patrick’s Day-themed celebration at North Four Corners Local Park. Acoustics and Ales is an all-ages fest.
The event will feature music by Celtic-rock band, Barleyjuice. Food and drink will be available for purchase from Silver Branch Brewing, Two Story Chimney Cider Works, Silly Yak Beer and Brookeville Beer Farm, Curds and Cuts, Silver & Sons BBQ, Once Upon a Potato.
“We’re excited to kick off this event series at North Four Corners Local Park, where the community’s support has made this event so special,” said Michael Coppersmith, director of Parks Activation. “Acoustics and Ales has become a local favorite, and there is a great lineup of performers, food and beverages for this year’s event. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone again.”
Acoustics and Ales event details
WHAT: Acoustics and Ales
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
WHERE: North Four Corners Local Park, 315 University Boulevard, Silver Spring
Be on the lookout for future editions of Acoustics and Ales:
Friday, April 4: @ Elm Street Urban Park with Dueling Pianos by Bialeks Music
Thursday, May 22: @ Flower Avenue Urban Park with Trio Caliente
*In the event of inclement weather, please check our website, Montgomery Parks’ Facebook page or X to confirm if the program is still taking place.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 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.
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
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 Program Access for more information.
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