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  • 12:00pm – 7:00pm

    Washington Folk Festival logo, with FSGW in colored squares at the top and text below with a banjo.

    Description

    The Washington Folk Festival returns to the Park again in 2026—this time in August—for another one-day event jam-packed with music, dancing, and storytelling ranging from American to International styles: bluegrass to Celtic, Klezmer to Americana, blues to Zydeco. Join us on August 23, 2026, starting at 12pm. Five stages, hundreds of performers, food trucks, a picnic area, and it’s all free! Donations gratefully accepted. (Please note that parking is on-site again this year, so car-pooling is highly recommended.)

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    Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington & Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Location: Glen Echo Park
    Admission: FREE
    Recommended Ages: All ages
    Phone: 301-634-2222