See a guide to the top events going on this weekend in the Washington, DC area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia.
May Festivals and Events in Washington DC
Memorial Day Weekend in Washington DC
- National Asian Heritage Festival - May 18, 2013. Washington, DC. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with an Asian street fair including live entertainment and interactive displays.
- DC Dragon Boat Festival - May 18-19, 2013. Thompson's Boathouse Center, Washington DC. The event features dragon boat races on the Potomac River, cultural performances and hands-on activities.
- Passport DC - Throughout May. The multi-cultural event features a wide range of performances, talks, and exhibits at DC's foreign embassies.
- Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival - May 17-19, 2013. Reston Town Center, Reston, VA. See artwork by more than 200 painters, sculptors, fine-crafters and jewelers. Also enjoy musical performances, festive foods, beer garden, and artist demonstrations.
- Gaithersburg Book Festival -
May 18, 2013, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gaithersburg, MD. The annual festival features 100 best-selling and award-winning authors, panel discussions, book signings, interactive writing workshops, a Children's Village, musical entertainment and more.
- Taste of Arlington - May 19, 2013, noon-5 pm. Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. Enjoy a lively street festival, complete with local entertainment, children's activities and, of course, lots of food!
- Marine Corps Historic Half, 10K and & Semper Fred 5K - May 19, 2013. Fredericksburg, VA. The 13.1 mile Historic Half course runs from the retail hub of Central Park through Fredericksburg's historic downtown with impressive landmarks and beautiful scenery.
- Mount Vernon Wine Festival & Sunset Tour - May 17-19, 2013. George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Mount Vernon, VA. Enjoy an elegant evening of wine, live entertainment, reenactments, and tours of the rarely open cellar vaults.
- Maryland Craft Beer Festival - May 18, 2013. Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick, MD. More than 15 breweries present over 80 different brews. This family-friendly festival features live music by popular regional artists, kids' activities, exhibitors and a variety of food.
- National Police Week - Through May 18, 2013. The annual event honors the service of U.S. law enforcement officials. A candlelight vigil and memorial service are open to the public.
- DC Rollergirls Doubleheader - May 18, 2013. DC Armory. The event closes out the 2013 season with a championship doubleheader featuring the Cherry Blossom Bombshells vs. Scare Force One and the Majority Whips vs. the DC DemonCats.
- DC Shorts Laughs - May 17- 18, 2013. U.S. Navy Memorial Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW; Washington, DC. The event will feature several of DC Shorts' top comedies from previous festivals along with local comedians who will perform stand-up between the films.
- Doukénie Winery Greek Festival - May 18, 013. Purcellville, VA. The annual event celebrates the Greek heritage of the winery, bringing a day full of fun, laughter, education, entertainment, and authentic Greek food to this beautiful destination.
- Bluebell Music Festival - May 18, 2013. Centreville, VA. The Winery at Bull Run hosts the festival withlive jazz, blues, rock and Top 40 music; Civil War Re-enactors, Farmer's Market, delicious food from Amphora Catering (Greek) & Bad to the Bone (BBQ); and wine.
- Civil War 150th Concert at Fort Ward Park - May 18, 2013, 7 p.m. Alexandria, VA. Celebrate Armed Forces Day and get in the spirit of the Civil War 150th anniversary by enjoying a concert featuring the Federal City Brass Band, a notable Civil War band that performs in authentic dress and plays original brass instruments of the period.
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