Foodies in Montgomery County have much to look forward to this weekend, between a multiday Mediterranean Festival and apple harvest day to an ale trail.
40th Annual Mediterranean Festival
Sept. 19–21, 5–9 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church | 10620 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854
Enjoy authentic Middle Eastern food, including grilled lamb, falafel, hummus, shawarma, gyros and homemade pastries with Mediterranean music and entertainment. Free | visitmontgomery.com
Apple Harvest Day
September 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Derwood Farmers Market | 16501 Redland Road, Rockville, MD 20855
Welcome the first signs of fall with a day dedicated to all things apples. Enjoy a fun morning filled with farm-fresh produce, handcrafted treats and community. Free admission | milkladymarkets.org
Parks Ale Trail
September 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lake Needwood | 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855
Trek on a 2.5-mile roundtrip hike along Lake Needwood and take a break for beer and snacks at the Needwood Mansion, complete with live acoustic music. Also enjoy food from local vendors. Free | montgomeryparks.org
