About the event

Join us for a foodie celebration on the lakefront featuring bites from some of your favorite rio restaurants, live music, craft cocktails, and more along the boardwalk with designated cocktail stations at the Fire Lounge (near True Food Kitchen and Uncle Julio’s) and the Boardwalk stage area (near Guapo’s and Charley Prime Foods).

Dates

Sep 29, 2024 · 2:00 PM - Sep 29, 2024 · 6:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Maryland, United States

9841 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878, United States

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Parking instructions

Parking is free in the garages and open surface lots

Health & safety

This event will be in compliance with all Montgomery County regulations. Alcohol will only be allowed in designated areas. Any guest refusing to abide by such regulations may be denied further participation in the event.

Event highlights

RIO Lakefront

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Welcome to rio, Gaithersburg’s premier shopping and dining destination! Ideally situated in the heart of Montgomery County, shoppers of all ages enjoy an unmatched retail experience at rio in its picturesque open air shopping environment and vibrant setting.

Fantasticks

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Event Menu:
$5  S'MORES POPS
$5  S'MORES HOT CHOCOLATE
$5  STRAWBERRIES W/CHOCOLATE

Cinnabon & Auntie Anne's

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Event Menu:
$5 (2)Two Cups of Coffee
$5 Salted Pretzel
$5 Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel
$5 Bonbites
$5 (3) Three Churros combo 
$5 Medium Lemonade (Any Flavor Blue Raspberry, Mango, Strawberry, Watermelon, Regular)
$5 Small Cold Brew (Any Flavor, Vanilla or Cinnamon Roll)
$5 Small Mochalatta Chill
$20 4 Pack Classic Cinnabon Rolls
$20 9 Pack Mini Cinnabon Rolls

Sportrock Climbing Center

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Meet us at our booth for our hang challenge!!

Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken

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Event Menu:
$10 leg & thigh with 2 sides 
$5 Lemonade with Chips 
$5 Wrap with Chips

Silver Diner

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Event Menu:
Forthcoming

True Food Kitchen

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$5 Ginger-Glazed Brussel Sprouts
$10 Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl
$5 Chocolate Chunk Cookie
$5 8oz Iced Matcha Horchata
$5 8oz Dragon Fruit Pink Lemonade

BurgerFi

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Event Menu:
$5 Chicken Tenders
$5 Wagyu Hot Dog
$5 Fried Chicken Sandwich
$5 Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$5 Fries
$5 Sodas
$5 Beer

Yard House

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Event Menu:
Forthcoming

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

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Event Menu:
Forthcoming

Donutchew

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Event Menu:
$5 for 2 donuts
$15 for half dozen
$30 for a dozen

Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen

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Event Menu:
$5 hurricane 
$5 tsunami
$5 spiked lemonades 
$5 lemonades 
$10 Side Sampler 
$5 Steak and cheese egg roll
$5 Chicken and Mac n Cheese egg roll
$5 peach cobbler

Guapo’s Cantina & Grill

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Event Menu:
2 Tacos &  1  Soda = $10  (2 tickets)
Margaritas = $10  (2 tickets)
Mojito= $10 (2 tickets)
Sangria = $10 (2 tickets)

Charley Prime Foods

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Event Menu:

Food:
Oysters 3 for $5
Peel n Eat Shrimp $10
Roast Lamb French Dip Sandwich with Spicy Aioli $10
Charley's Brownie $5

Drinks:
Brown Sugar Lemonade (Virgin) $5
Local Farm Apple Cider (Virgin) $5
Spiked Brown Sugar Lemonade $10
-with Scotty's Maryland Vodka or Bourbon
Apple Cider Crush $10
-with Scotty's Maryland Vodka or Bourbon
Spiked Pumpkin Latte $10
-with Scotty's Maryland Vodka, cold brew coffee & whipped cream

Tickets

Price: $25.00-75.00

Tasting Ticket Package (15 tickets)

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$75.00

+ Tax: $4.50, Processing fees: $5.31

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

9841 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg
Maryland 20878, United States

Sep 29, 2024 2:00 pm - Sep 29, 2024 6:00 pm EDT

September 08th, 2024 at 6:00 pm EDT

Ticket Pick Up

Tasting tickets can be picked up at one of the two ticketing booths (near Copper Canyon Grill or Boardwalk Stage). Please enter the line marked 'Online Sales'. To claim your tickets, you must present your: - Picture ID - Proof of Purchase/ Order Confirmation (print out or digital) We are not responsible for lost proof of purchase/online confirmations.

The Taste of RIO will feature deluxe tastings of food, sweet treats and beverages. Each vendor will accept tickets. All vendors will offer at least 1 menu item worth 1 ticket. A ticket is valued at $5. Example: Lobster Sliders- 1 Ticket Signature Cocktail - 2 Tickets Total 3 tickets Tickets are non-refundable and must be used at the event. Advanced tickets purchase is recommended to expedite the Will Call process.

Tasting Ticket Package (10 tickets)

Sale Ended

$50.00

+ Tax: $3.00, Processing fees: $3.65

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

9841 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg
Maryland 20878, United States

Sep 29, 2024 2:00 pm - Sep 29, 2024 6:00 pm EDT

September 29th, 2024 at 6:00 pm EDT

Ticket Pick Up

Sale begins on Jul 28, 2025 12:59 pm EDT

Tasting Ticket Package (5 tickets)

$25.00

+ Tax: $1.50, Processing fees: $1.99

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

9841 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg
Maryland 20878, United States

Sep 29, 2024 2:00 pm - Sep 29, 2024 6:00 pm EDT

September 28th, 2025 at 6:00 pm EDT

Ticket Pick Up

Tasting tickets can be picked up at 1 of the 2 ticketing booths. Please enter the line marked 'Online Sales'. To claim your tickets, you must present your: - Picture ID - Proof of Purchase/ Order Confirmation (print out or digital) We are not responsible for lost proof of purchase/online confirmations.

Deluxe Package

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$25.00

+ Tax: $1.50

Atrium Lounge

Sep 29, 2024 2:00 pm - Sep 29, 2024 6:00 pm EDT

September 29th, 2024 at 11:59 pm EDT

VIP Swag

VIP Swag can be picked up at the VIP Atrium (inside across from the paddle boats) To claim your tickets, you must present your: - Picture ID - Proof Purchase/ Order Confirmation (print out or digital) We are not responsible for lost proof of purchase/online confirmations.

The Taste of Rio Deluxe Package includes: - Three (3) Complimentary tasting/drink tickets -Access to the VIP Atrium Lounge from 2pm-6pm. - Rio reusable tote filled with special gift cards and offers from our Merchants.

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