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The Ultimate Guide to Festivals & Fairs in the DC Area

Music, wine, food, art, and other outdoor fun. Plus—festival fails, crazy fair food, and the latest fest fashion.

Written by Daniella Byck
, Jessica Ruf
and Briana Thomas
| Published on July 31, 2024
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Contents
  1. 10 County and State Fairs in the DC Area
  2. Pie-eating contests, cuddly petting zoos, cotton candy, and carnival rides–is there any better summer tradition than a county or state fair?
  3. 16 Community Festivals in the DC Area
  4. Cultural celebrations, fall festivities, and more fun outdoor gatherings.
  5. 13 Food and Drink Festivals in the DC Area
  6. Where to sip and sample your way around the DMV.
  7. 7 Electrifying Music Festivals in the DC Area
  8. Commune with fellow music lovers and sing along to hip-hop, pop, bluegrass, or rock artists at a music festival this season.
  9. 5 Art Festivals and Fairs in the DC Area
  10. Need new art? Shop the work of hundreds of local artists at these events.
  11. 6 Electrifying Music Festivals in the DC Area

10 County and State Fairs in the DC Area

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Pie-eating contests, cuddly petting zoos, cotton candy, and carnival rides–is there any better summer tradition than a county or state fair?

 

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16 Community Festivals in the DC Area

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Cultural celebrations, fall festivities, and more fun outdoor gatherings.

 

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13 Food and Drink Festivals in the DC Area

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Where to sip and sample your way around the DMV.

 

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7 Electrifying Music Festivals in the DC Area

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Commune with fellow music lovers and sing along to hip-hop, pop, bluegrass, or rock artists at a music festival this season.

 

Back to Top

5 Art Festivals and Fairs in the DC Area

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Need new art? Shop the work of hundreds of local artists at these events.

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16 Community Festivals in the DC Area

Back to Top

Pie-eating contests, cuddly petting zoos, cotton candy, and carnival rides–is there any better summer tradition than a county or state fair?

 

Back to Top

10 County and State Fairs in the DC Area

Back to Top

Cultural celebrations, fall festivities, and more fun outdoor gatherings.

 

Back to Top

13 Food and Drink Festivals in the DC Area

Back to Top

Where to sip and sample your way around the DMV.

 

Back to Top

6 Electrifying Music Festivals in the DC Area

Back to Top

Commune with fellow music lovers and sing along to hip-hop, pop, bluegrass, or rock artists at a music festival this season.

 

Back to Top

5 Art Festivals and Fairs in the DC Area

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Need new art? Shop the work of hundreds of local artists at these events.

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Daniella Byck
Daniella Byck
Lifestyle Editor

Daniella Byck joined Washingtonian in 2022. She was previously with Outside Magazine and lives in Takoma.

Jessica Ruf
Jessica Ruf
Assistant Editor
Briana Thomas

Briana A. Thomas is a local journalist, historian, and tour guide who specializes in the research of D.C. history and culture. She is the author of the Black history book, Black Broadway in Washington, D.C., a story that was first published in Washingtonian in 2016.

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