LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park provides an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the arts!
Labor Day Art Show
The 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2024 from 12 - 6pm. The exhibition features the work of more than 300 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. The show includes works in a wide range of artistic media, including sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, photography, furniture, and more! Opening receptions for Members/Donors and the public will be held on Friday evening, August 30.
Social Dance FREE-for-All
Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different dance styles!
Short beginner lessons will be held at the start of each dance, and all dances are open to people of any skill level! No partner required.
Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Carousel Rides
The historic 1921 Dentzel Carousel will operate all weekend, 11am - 5pm each day.
Food
Praline Cafe
Special hours for the holiday weekend will be published here close to the event date.
Additional food options TBD
Open Studios & Resident Artists/Organizations
- Art Glass Center
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Art Glass Center >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 4p
- Glen Echo Park Aquarium
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Glen Echo Park Aquarium >> | By appointment
- Glen Echo Glassworks
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Glen Echo Glassworks >> | Saturday: 12pm - 4pm
- Glen Echo Pottery
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Glen Echo Pottery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 6pm; Monday: 12pm - 6pm
- Photoworks
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Photoworks >> | Saturday: 1pm - 4pm; Sunday: 1pm - 7pm; Monday: 1pm - 3pm
- the Puppet Co.
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the Puppet Co. >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am & 1pm
- SilverWorks Studio & Gallery
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SilverWorks Studio & Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 5pm
- Stone Tower Studio
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Stone Tower Studio >> | Saturday - Monday: 11am - 6pm
- Yellow Barn Studio
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Yellow Barn Studio >> | Saturday - Monday: 12pm - 5pm
Partnership Galleries
- Popcorn Gallery
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Popcorn Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
- Stone Tower Gallery
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Stone Tower Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
- Park View Gallery
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Park View Gallery >> | Saturday: 10am - 6pm