# Free festivals galore this weekend

> Capital region offers 7 free festivals for music, food and community fun.
- Title: Free festivals galore this weekend · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Capital region offers 7 free festivals for music, food and community fun. Seven free festivals in Maryland's capital region feature music, food, and…
- Keywords: capital region, free festivals, march 2026, montgomery county, prince george's county, rockville, wheaton, takoma park, greenbelt blues festival, african restaurant week, jollof cook-off, taste of rio
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/capital-region-things-to-do-IJMR4OKAIRA6RAAEWBFV5D2ASQ
- Author: Hannah Yasharoff
- Published: 2026-09-24T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: capital region, free festivals, march 2026, montgomery county, prince george's county, rockville, wheaton, takoma park, greenbelt blues festival, african restaurant week, jollof cook-off, taste of rio
## Welcome to festival season
Festivals bring communities together for music, fitness, food and arts this weekend.
## Family Health and Fitness Day
Free fitness classes and nutrition activities at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex.
## Rocktobierfest
Oktoberfest celebration with live music and local beer in Rockville Town Center.
## Greenbelt Blues Festival
23rd annual blues festival with music, dancing and yoga at Roosevelt Center.
## Maryland African Restaurant Week Festival
Jollof cook-off and African restaurant showcase at Goodwin Park.
## Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival
Art showcases and free face painting at Wheaton’s Grandview Avenue intersection.
## Takoma Park Folk Festival
Music and craft shows at Takoma Park Middle School with free shuttles.
## Key takeaway

Seven free festivals in Maryland's capital region feature music, food, and community activities this weekend.