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The Ember List · the DC area
Festivals & street fairs events in the DC area
Browse street fairs, cultural festivals, food & wine festivals, and block parties in the DC area.
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to pick the 10 best festivals & street fairs in the DC area between September 3 and September 9. Updated daily.
Our best picks: festivals & street fairs in the DC area — September 3–9
Join us for an open house as we kick off the 2026–2027 season and explore all that the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion have to offer. Pack a picnic dinner or purchase treats from food trucks to enjoy on the Green and in the Alley. Concessions and food‑truck treats will be available for purchase. At the Arts Barn Donati…
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Maryland's 40-acre Elizabethan village, Revel Grove: jousting, 10 stages of comedy and music, artisan crafts and turkey legs. Weekends Aug 29 - Oct 25, 2026 (plus Labor Day Monday), 10am-7pm rain or shine. Tickets are online-only and date-specific; there are no gate sales.
Anime-themed food fest in Rockville, MD. 20+ food vendors, main stage, beer garden
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SPARK! is a fun inclusive outdoor market with handpicked art and food vendors, and programming including poetry, music and art making. Meet your neighbors, build community and be inspired at SPARK! Hang out with us the first Sunday of the month at the new outdoor 2700 Art Space.
Maryland's 40-acre Elizabethan village, Revel Grove: jousting, 10 stages of comedy and music, artisan crafts and turkey legs. Weekends Aug 29 - Oct 25, 2026 (plus Labor Day Monday), 10am-7pm rain or shine. Tickets are online-only and date-specific; there are no gate sales.
Celebrate everything homegrown, handmade, and proudly DC at the 17th Annual DC State Fair. On September 6, Anthem Row comes alive with a free, all-day celebration of the District's agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents. From 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine, enjoy live music, local vendors, creative demons…
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Scroll down for Parade and Festival participation information. It is that time of year again! We are gearing up for our 59th Annual Town of Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival! Please mark your calendars for the event on Monday, September 7th, at 10:00 am. If you are interested in joining the parade, please comple…
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