Did you know: Washington, DC residents couldn’t vote for President until 1961? Folks in our Nation’s capital drink more wine per capita than residents of any of the 50 states? Darth Vader adorns the National Cathedral? True, true and true! Also true is that DC hosts at least 16 events a year. Three of the biggest are: National Cherry Blossom Festival, Smithsonian Folklife Festival and National Book Festival. Get all the fun facts on Washington, DC’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows right here!

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June 24 - 25, 2023
Giant National Capital BBQ Battle
Downtown, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 10/28/2022
June 28 - July 9, 2023
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
National Mall, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
July 2023 (dates not updated) 
Teachers Fest, Virtual Extravaganza
Washington DC, Washington, DC Or Online at teachersfest.com
Status: Updated 7/7/2022
August 12, 2023
National Book Festival
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 4/21/2023
September 2023 (dates not updated) 
Adams Morgan Day Festival
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 7/19/2022
September 16, 2023
H Street Festival
H Street NE Corridor, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 4/20/2023
September 30, 2023
FONA Fall Festival
US National Arboretum, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 10/25/2022
October 2023 (dates not updated) 
Turkish Festival
The Warf, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 8/4/2022
October 2023 (dates not updated) 
Smithsonian Craft2wear
National Building Museum, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 2/22/2019
November 7 - 9, 2023
International Arts and Crafts Fair
The World Bank Main Complex Building, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
December 9, 2023
FONA Winter Festival
US National Arboretum, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 10/25/2022
March 2024 (dates not updated) 
Rock 'N' Roll Washington DC Expo
The DC Armory, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 10/24/2022
March - April 2024 (dates not updated) 
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Various Locations, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 7/20/2022
April 2024 (dates not updated) 
FONA Spring Festival
US National Arboretum, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 10/25/2022
May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Smithsonian Craft Show
National Building Museum, Washington, DC
Status: Updated 9/16/2022
May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Fiesta Asia Street Fair
Downtown, Wahington, DC
Status: Updated 3/28/2023