MCAEL's Annual Grown-Up Spelling Bee is a one-of-a-kind event celebrating and supporting adult English language learning in Montgomery County.
Join us on April 29, 2026 for a joyous night of food, drink, community, and laughter
as we cheer on the Spelling Bee teams.
Will You BEE There?
We are just buzzing with excitement! MCAEL is excited to bring back its Spelling Bee live on April 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College. Join MCAEL staff, board, providers, instructors, community leaders, local businesses and neighbors to raise money for and awareness about English language programs in Montgomery County.
Visit our Eventbrite site to buy your tickets or sponsor a letter - open February 17!
Ready, Set, S-P-E-L-L!
Cheer on teams of three as they compete in the Grown-Up Spelling Bee! Last year's champion team was Burness. Will they t-r-i-u-m-p-h again, or will another team buzz away with the victory?
What's the Buzz all about?
There are over 143,000 adults in Montgomery County who indicate they could benefit from English classes. Your support makes more ESOL teaching and learning possible. Join the Montgomery Coalition of Adult English Literacy for a r-a-m-b-u-n-c-t-i-o-u-s evening to support Adult English Literacy.
The Place to Bee.
Be a part of our hive of spectators and enjoy a fun night of food, cocktails, spelling and p-h-i-l-a-n-t-h-r-o-p-y! Show your own spelling chops with the Audience Spell.
Invite your friends and colleagues, and help us spread the word! #MCAELSpellingBee
Purchase a Letter!
An easy way to make a bigger impact while promoting your business or honoring a loved one. Your letter purchase helps MCAEL support more programs and reach more learners.
Thanks to our 2026 Spelling Bee Sponsors:
Honey Bee ($3,000+)
Montgomery College
Burness
Bethesda Magazine | Bethesda Today
Stacy & Mark Parkinson
Joan Schaffer
Carpenter Bee ($1,500+)
Denise & Craig Pernick
The Hive ($1,000+)
Marriott Bethesda Downtown
at Marriott HQ
Michelle & Don Hainbach
Rivka Yerushalmi
Event Sponsor ($500+)
CC's Picture Perfect Photo Booth
