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Best 12 Fall Festivals in the Washington, DC Area

FALL FESTIVALS

Enjoy a Variety of Festive Seasonal Events in the Capital Region

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Photo © City of Gaithersburg

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) More »

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© Rachel Cooper

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) More »

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© Miller Taylor

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) More »

© Maryland Seafood Festival
© Maryland Seafood Festival

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) More »

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Photo © Georgetown BID

Taste of Georgetown

Approximately 35 of Washington, DCs most distinguished restaurants serve sample portions of their signature dishes paired with complementing wines. The fall food festival in Georgetown also includes live music and children’s activities such as caricature artists, balloon makers and jugglers. (September) More »

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© Miller Taylor

Adams Morgan Day

The annual neighborhood festival has something for everyone! Enjoy live music, international food, colorful vendors, cultural demonstrations and dances. (September) More »

H Street Festival
H Street Festival

H Street Festival

The festival showcases the vibrant developing community with musical and dance performances, children’s activities, crafts, international foods and more. (September) More »

Kids Euro Fest
Kids Euro Fest

Kids Euro Festival

The month-long festival features more than 200 free cultural performances at various destinations around Washington DC. The event is sponsored by 27 European Union members and geared to kids ages two through twelve. Enjoy live entertainment, workshops and movies. (October-November) More »

© Taste of DC
© Taste of DC

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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© Mount Vernon Ladies Association

Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Days

Visit George Washington’s Pioneer Farmer Site and create your own cornhusk dolls, take a wagon ride, or find your way through a hay maze. (October) More »

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© Mount Vernon Ladies Association

Mount Vernons Wine Festival & Sunset Tours

Celebrate the history of wine in Virginia with special evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances by George and Martha Washington and live music on the east lawn of George Washington’s Mount Vernonhome overlooking the scenic Potomac River. Visitors can bring a blanket and relax on the lawn as they sample wines from 16 Virginia wineries. (October)More »

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© Bethesda Urban Partnership

Taste of Bethesda

At the annual Taste of Bethesda, sample the foods of more than 50 restaurants, enjoy four stages of live entertainment and visit the kids corner for cookie decorating, face painting and giveaways. The Taste of Bethesda is held in conjunction with Best of Bethesda Day which features a classic car show and Rescue Day. (October) More »

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