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Herndon Festival 2012

The free summer festival in Herndon, Virginia features live entertainment, international foods, carnival rides and games, children's entertainment, a business exposition, 10k & 5k races, a Fitness expo, model railway exhibit, an arts and crafts show and two fireworks displays.

U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic 2012 in Washington, DC

The U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic is held in Crystal City, Virginia to help members of the United States military who have sustained Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) during their service to our country.

Washington Soap Box Derby

Washington Soap Box Derby is annual race of children ages 8 to 17 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Maryland Polar Bear Plunge 2013 at Sandy Point State Park

The Maryland Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis is a charity event sponsored by the Maryland State Police in support of the Special Olympics. Each January, thousands of Polar Bear Plunge participants of all ages are daring enough to take a dip in the wintry waters of the Chesapeake Bay. See details about how to participate or be a spectator.

Presidential Inauguration 2013

Plan ahead for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, find information on the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and Inaugural Balls and galas.

Uncle Sam Jam DC - National Harbor

The Uncle Sam Jam at National Harbor in Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. Lindy Promotions presents the festival featuring three stages, including both indoor and outdoor entertainment.

Alexandria Summer 2012 Event Calendar

See an Alexandria Summer 2012 Event Calendar, Alexandria, Virginia is bursting with activity all summer long, schedule of concerts and festivals

Gaithersburg Summer Entertainment Schedule

The City of Gaithersburg hosts nearly 50 family-friendly free performances as part of its summer entertainment series. From a Dave Matthews tribute band to a musical zoo to outdoor movies and backyard concerts, the On Stage series brings summer fun to every corner of Gaithersburg. Venues include the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne and parks throughout the City of Gaithersburg. All outdoor performances are free.

National Museum of the American Indian Summer Showcase

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC features a concert and festival series each summer promoting Native musicians, films, performers and artists from across the Western Hemisphere. The schedule of events at the American Indian Museum.

Bethesda Row Arts Festival 2012

The Bethesda Row Arts Festival is a fall festival in Bethesda, Maryland featuring the works of more than 180 of the nation’s finest artists, street performers, musical acts, food, and hands-on children’s art activities.

Kids Euro Festival 2012 in Washington, DC

Learn about the Kids Euro Festival in Washington, DC, one of the country's largest performing arts festivals for children with more than 150 free events staged through the cooperation of the 27 Washington-based European Union embassies and more than a dozen major local cultural institutions.

Fall for Fairfax Festival

Fall for Fairfax Festival is Northern Virginia’s largest fall festival including more than 100 interactive activities and exhibits and programs Fall for Fairfax activities include a train ride, kids climbing wall, pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables and dozens of children’s performances.

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2012

The Celebrate Fairfax! Festival is Northern Virginia’s largest annual community-wide celebration featuring live entertainment including a variety of music, children’s activities, a community market place, a laser show and fireworks.

Andrews Air Show 2012

Learn about the Andrews Air Show, an annual air show and Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington DC. See the schedule, transportation details, and more.

Maryland and Virginia County Fairs 2012

Find the 2011 county fair schedule for Maryland and Virginia county fairs. Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, Prince George's County Fair, Howard County Fair, Loudoun County Fair, Fairfax County 4H Fair, Arlington County Fair, Prince William County Fair

Prince William County Fair 2012

The Prince William County Fair dates back to 1949 and today is Virginia's largest County Fair. The annual county fair in Manassas, Virginia includes livestock exhibits, a Civil War encampment, a variety of midway shows, truck and tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derbies, baby contests, pet shows, live music, storytelling, games and rides.

Adams Morgan Day 2012

Adams Morgan Day 2012, find out the schedule for Adams Morgan's annual street festival in Washington, DC

Imagination Bethesda 2012

Imagination Bethesda is a children’s street festival in Bethesda, Maryland celebrating children and the arts, including musical performances, dance troupes, roving entertainment and hands-on art & craft activities.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2012 - Washington, DC

Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington, DC's cultural festival on the National Mall

DC Caribbean Carnival 2012 - Baltimore/Washington One Caribbean Carnival

DC Caribbean Carnival 2012, Washington, DC's Annual Caribbean Parade & Festival, Find the schedule of events at the DC Caribbean Carnival

Dragon Boat Festival 2012 – Washington DC Dragon Boat Races

The Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival is an annual event sponsored each May by the Chinese Women’s League of Washington, DC. The two-day festival features competitive dragon boat races on the Potomac River, colorful cultural performances and hands-on activities.

Europe Week 2012 in Washington, DC

Europe Week events include speeches, seminars and workshops on issues; film screenings, concerts and cultural events related to the European Union. Universities, think tanks, other non-governmental organizations and the Embassies and Consulates of EU Member States around the United States will take part in Europe Week 2012, hosting events designed to create a better understanding of the European Union.

National Cathedral Flower Mart 2012

The National Cathedral Flower Mart is Washington's annual outdoor festival for garden enthusiasts and families, see the schedule for National Cathedral Flower Mart.

Alexandria Cambodian Community Day Festival

Alexandria's Annual Cambodian Community Day Festival displays traditional Cambodian arts, crafts, paintings and souvenirs, and Cambodian food. The festival features traditional cultural dance troops from the Cambodia Buddhist Society Cultural Group in Maryland and the Cambodian American Heritage, Inc. in Washington, DC; the Phleng Mohori Ensemble; and a variety of instrumentalists, soloists and performing arts groups.

Asian Food and Tennis Festival 2012 - Fairfax Virginia

The Asian Festival in Faifax, Virginia showcases unique music, cultural performances, food, gifts, and entertainment of Thailand, China, India, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, etc.

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