Summer Festivals and Fairs in DC for Families

Summer Festivals and Fairs in DC for Families

Summer Festivals and Fairs Near DC in June

World Heritage Festival at Silver Spring Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD - Sunday, June 1
Free
Families can sample delicious ethnic foods, watch cultural performances, and shop from more than 70 vendors at Silver Spring's World Heritage Festival. Visit the website here.

Manassas Railway Festival at Manassas Railroad Depot
Manassas, VA - Saturday, June 7
Free
This family celebration of rich railroad history features model train displays, train memorabilia, and specialty vendors, and is free to attend. These elaborate train displays are created by a number of local model train groups. Visit the website here.

Puerto Rican Festival (at Harris Pavilion)
Manassas, VA - Saturday, June 14
Free
Puerto Rico Cafe's Puerto Rican Festival celebrates the vibrant culture of Puerto Rico in Manassas, which includes musical and dance performances, plus food and vendors reflecting this beautiful Caribbean island. Visit the website here.

The Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival (at Cabin John Regional Park)
Bethesda, MD - Saturday - Thursday, June 14 - June 19
Free
Featuring a children’s carnival, musical performances, art exhibitions, food, sports, and presentations on Black history in the region, this annual festival takes place across Cabin John Regional Park, Cabin John Village, and the Scotland community on Seven Locks Road. Visit the website here.

Portside in Old Town Summer Festival
Waterfront Park, Alexandria, VA - Saturday, June 14
Free
Summer kicks off at this fun festival that begins Friday evening with an eclectic collection of jazz performances. It continues Saturday with live music, a beer garden, local food, hands-on art and history activities, and more. Visit the website here.

Manassas Bee Festival (at Liberia House and Grounds)
Manassas, VA - Saturday, June 21
Free
Celebrate pollinators at the Manassas Bee Festival. Guests can taste fresh honey, dance with other bees and butterflies in costume, enjoy honey crafts, and see an apiary. Visit the website here.

Giant National Capital BBQ Battle
Washington, DC - Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22
Restaurants and chefs from around the country compete at this festival, which also offers plenty of food, live music across four stages, BMX and skateboarding freestyle shows, backyard games, and lots of other activities. Visit the website here.

Astronomy Festival on the National Mall
Washington, DC - Saturday, June 28
Free
Hofstra University’s Astronomy Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC, offers visitors a free guided tour of the sky. The event features solar, optical, and radio telescope observations; hands-on activities, demonstrations, handouts, posters, banners, and videos; speakers from scientific and educational organizations; and a chance to mingle with astronomers. Visit the website here.

Summer Festivals and Fairs Near DC in July

Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Washington, DC - Daily, July 2 - 7
Free
Through cultural performances, storytelling, workshops, food, and more, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival aims to spark curiosity of various cultures and nurture human connection. Visit the website here.

Purcellville Wine & Food Festival (at Dillon's Woods)
Fireman’s Field Park, Purcellville, VA - Saturday, July 19
This family-friendly festival in the heart of DC's wine country features live music, vendors, kids' activities, and of course food and wine. Visit the website here.

Loudoun County Fair
Leesburg, VA - Tuesday - Saturday, July 22 - 26
Enjoy food, carnival rides, live entertainment, games, a petting zoo, a demolition derby, and more at the annual Loudoun County Fair. Visit the website here.

Summer Festivals and Fairs Near DC in August

Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival
Herndon, VA - Thursday - Sunday, July 31 - August 3
Free
This annual festival includes carnival rides and games, 4-H exhibits and shows, food, farm animals, live entertainment, tractor demos, and lots more family fun. Visit the website here.

Howard County Fair
West Friendship, MD - Daily, August 2 - 9
At the annual Howard County Fair, families can enjoy rides, agricultural exhibits, a dog show, a parade, food, live music, and more. Visit the website here.

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
Gaithersburg, MD - Daily, August 8 - 16
This annual fair offers 62 acres of fun for families, including over 5,000 animals, carnival rides and games, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and more. Visit the website here.

Prince William County Fair
Manassas, VA - Daily, August 8 - 16
The Prince William County Fair features livestock and arts exhibits, tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derbies, live music and shows, food, carnival rides and games, and more. Visit the website here.

DC Water Lantern Festival at National Harbor
National Harbor, MD - Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10
Families will be dazzled as they witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns floating on the water in National Harbor. The event also includes food trucks, music, and giveaways. Visit the website here.

Arlington County Fair
Arlington, VA - Wednesday - Sunday, August 13 - 17
Free
The Arlington County Fair is back this year with competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, and more. Visit the website here.

Summers Farm Sunflower Festival
Frederick, MD - Saturdays & Sundays, August 23 - September 7 (also on Monday, September 1)
Take beautiful, Insta-worthy family pictures in the acres of sunflower fields at the Summers Farm Sunflower Festival. There are also dozens of activities at the farm for kids, including corn hole, jumping pillows, farmer golf, farm animals, and more. Visit the website here.

Around The World Cultural Food Festival (at Oronoco Bay Park)
Alexandria, VA - Saturday, August 23
Free
The Around the World Cultural Food Festival features national dishes and beverages from around the world available for purchase along with cultural presentations. Visit the website here.

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival (at Historic Roosevelt Center)
Greenbelt, MD - Friday - Monday, August 29 - September 1
Free
The Greenbelt Labor Day Festival includes carnival rides and games, a craft fair, live performances, food trucks, children's activities, and more. Visit the website here.

Maryland Renaissance Festival
Annapolis, MD - Saturdays & Sundays, August 23 - October 19 (also on Monday, September 1)
This massive annual Renaissance Festival includes live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and more. Visitors are encouraged to wear family-friendly costumes to get into the spirit. Visit the website here.

Virginia Scottish Games & Festival
The Plains, VA - Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31
The Virginia Scottish Games kick off Labor Day weekend with competitions, musical performances, dancing, and more from the Highlands. Watch athletes toss logs, learn about dogs of Scotland, or listen to the beautiful sounds of bagpipes. Visit the website here.

Summer Festivals and Fairs Near DC in September

LoCo Kids Fest (at Segra Field Parking Lots)
Leesburg, VA - Monday, September 1
Free
Families are invited to Loudoun County’s annual LoCo Kids Fest, with tons of family-friendly activities at the Segra Field Parking Lots on Labor Day. Visit the website here.

Library of Congress National Book Festival
Washington, DC - Saturday, September 6
Free
The National Book Festival brings together bestselling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, book signings, and other activities. The lineup includes children's authors and activities. Visit the website here.

Silver Spring Arts & Crafts End Of Summer Celebration
Silver Spring, MD - Sunday, September 7
Free
Celebrate the end of summer on Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring with arts and crafts, music, dancing, live performances, more than 80 vendors, and fun activities for kids and adults. Visit the website here.

Takoma Park Folk Festival (at Takoma Park Middle School)
Takoma Park, MD - Sunday, September 7
Free
The Takoma Park Folk Festival features six music stages, crafts, food, community nonprofit tables, and games and activities for children. Visit the website here.

Adams Morgan Day
Washington, DC - Sunday, September 7
Free
DC's longest-running neighborhood festival is a free, family-friendly celebration with music, art, lawn games, face painting, sports, and other activities for all ages. Food and wares from local businesses are available for purchase. Visit the website here.

The Flying Circus Hot Air Balloon Festival
Bealeton, VA - Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21
Head out to the Flying Circus Airshow to watch hot air balloons and aircraft take flight. Families wanting a breathtaking view of the area can take a ride for an additional fee. Arrive early, as lines get longer throughout the day. Visit the website here.

 

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