MOCO Weekend Events, Foodie Edition: Restaurant Week, Beer Fest

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — This weekend, follow your stomach. Try out one of these Montgomery County foodie destinations — some are for this weekend only, while others can be visited all throughout the summer.

MoCo Eats: Picnic in the Park, various locations

When: varies based on restaurant hours
Where: Participating Montgomery County parks
If you haven't tried picnic in the parks, give it a try this weekend. Click the link for a list of participating parks, scan the QR code on a sign at the park, and order food from your favorite participating restaurants! It'll be delivered to you right in the park.

Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week, Bethesda

When: July 8 to July 17
Where: Variety of Downtown Bethesda Eateries

Bethesda's restaurant week features more than two dozen eateries with deals for more than a week. Check out Duck Duck Goose, Smoke BBQ, Pho Viet USA and more.

Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival, Gaithersburg

When: Sunday, July 11 at 12 p.m.
Where: 501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

Members of the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Distillers Guild, and the Maryland Wineries Association are all coming together for an afternoon of delicious beverages. There will be live music and food trucks, too.

Calleva Pizza Night at the Farm, Dickerson

When: Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 7 p.m. (reservations required)
Where: 19120 Martinsburg Rd, Dickerson MD 20842

Wander around the farm, eat pizza and drink local beer and wine at Pizza Night on the Farm. This outdoor event requires reservations, so be sure to make them before you go.

Fridays at the Farm Crab & Barbeque Feast, Gaithersburg

When: Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 16407 Riffleford Road, Gaithersburg, MD 2087

This outdoor event has all the summer comfort food you could want — from crabs to mac and cheese to corn on the cob. There are also horseshoes, miniature golf and a playground for the kids. Be sure to make reservations — advance payment is required.

Tastemakers Trail: Self-Guided Craft Beverage Tour, various locations

When: Recurring
Where: Breweries throughout the county
There are breweries, ciders, wineries, distilleries and coffee houses listed as stops on the self-guided tour. The Tastemakers Trail Craft Pass lets you check in at each location for deals, discounts and rewards.