Washington DC Festivals, Craft Shows, Marketplace Expos, Art Shows 2026–2027.

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 20 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!