Maryland Renaissance Festival
The annual 6-week festival recreates a 16th century English village with crafts, food, live performances on 8 stages, a jousting arena and lots of games. The Maryland Renaissance Festival is a fun family event held in Anne Arundel County, about 30 miles from Washington, DC. (August-October)Penn Quarter Arts on Foot Festival
The visual and performing arts festival features theaters, museums, and arts at a variety of venues in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC. See more than 70 visual artists at 45 venues hosting visual art exhibits, performances, workshops, demonstrations, films, concerts and children's activities. (September)Latino Festival - Fiesta DC
The annual celebration highlights the Latino culture with a Parade of Nations, a children’s festival, a science fair, a diplomatic pavilion for embassies and consulates, arts & crafts, and international cuisine. (September)Maryland Seafood Festival
An Annapolis tradition, the event held annually for more than 40 years, features The Capital Crab Soup Cook-off, live music performances, craft booths and family activities. (September)
Oktoberfests
There are a number of great German fall festivals around the Washington, DC region. Enjoy a family fun event focused on German beer, food, music and dancing. (September and October)Adams Morgan Day
The annual neighborhood festival has something for everyone! Enjoy live music, international food, colorful vendors, cultural demonstrations and dances. (September)
H Street Festival
The festival showcases the vibrant developing community with musical and dance performances, children's activities, crafts, international foods and more. (September)
Southwest DC Arts Festival
The event brings the community together to celebrate the arts with the theme “Discover Southwest.” The festival will showcase art from regional and international emerging artists and galleries, and include panel discussions with artists, collectors, and curators for ten different organizations. (September)
National Book Festival
The annual event, held on the National Mall in Washington, DC, is a celebration of the joy of books and reading and gives attendees the opportunity to visit with more than 70 award-winning authors, illustrators and poets who will talk about and sign their books. (September)
Taste of DC
The food, wine, beer, and music festival in the heart of Washington DC features tastings and dishes from more than 80 of the region's best restaurants, eateries and food trucks, a Farm-to-Fork zone, and the chance to get up close and personal with local chefs and winemakers. (October)
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