In its 40th year, the Washington Folk Festival returns to Glen Echo Park, MD on June 4 and 5 from 12 noon to 7 pm each day with music of all kinds, participatory dancing, a fine crafts market, and storytelling. Hosting more than 450 performers on 7 stages, the festival celebrates the diverse American and international music and styles to be found throughout the Washington area among the local and talented performers. Jam in the picnic area! Ride the carousel! Revel in the joy of folk traditions, old and new. It’s FREE and takes place rain or shine. Find out more at www.washingtonfolkfestival.org. Complementary transportation and parking from the Geico lot located at 5260 Western Ave in Chevy Chase, MD is recommended; it’s just two blocks from the Friendship Heights Metro stop on the red line. The Washington Folk Festival is co-produced by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington and the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, MD.

Join us in celebrating the start of the 2022 Carousel season at Glen Echo! The 101-year-old Dentzel Carousel will operate from 11 am to 5 pm and the park will also host live music and dance performances, open artist studios, gallery exhibitions, and more! Learn more and RSVP >>

Join us as we close out the carousel's 100th anniversary season with a special celebration, including performances, family crafts, carousel rides, and more. The event will also include a Sponsor Hospitality Tent for Carousel 100th Anniversary sponsors. Event activities run through 4pm, but the carousel remains open until 6pm for the final day of the season.

All donations will go to the World Central Kitchen to help feed Ukrainians affected by the war. To show your artwork in the Benefit for Ukraine Art Exhibition, there is a $100 donation required. Artwork drop-off is Friday, April 15, 5-7pm. You may keep or donate the proceeds. If you sell your artwork, the gallery takes a 35% commission. If you donate the proceeds, 100% will go to the World Central Kitchen. For donations only, please use this form and leave the Artwork Title and Price fields blank. Donations are tax-deductible. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Yellow Barn. Thank you for helping. 

All donations will go to the World Central Kitchen to help feed Ukrainians affected by the war. To show your artwork in the Benefit for Ukraine Art Exhibition, there is a $100 donation required. Artwork drop-off is Friday, April 15, 5-7pm. You may keep or donate the proceeds. If you sell your artwork, the gallery takes a 35% commission. If you donate the proceeds, 100% will go to the World Central Kitchen. For donations only, please use this form and leave the Artwork Title and Price fields blank. Donations are tax-deductible. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Yellow Barn. Thank you for helping. 

Virtual Artist Talk: Tuesday, March 15th, 7pm on Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86574124452

View a selection of Photographs from Gallery Proposal winners, Jennifer Sakai and Philip Taplin. 

Exhibition (Online and In Person)
March 4th - April10th
Visit the Gallery on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm to see the exhibit in person. 

View a selection of Photographs from Gallery Proposal winners, Jennifer Sakai and Philip Taplin. 

Exhibition (Online and In Person)
March 4th - April10th
Visit the Gallery on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm to see the exhibit in person. 

RESCHEDULED Gallery Reception: Saturday, March 19th, 4pm-6pm 
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Virtual Artist Talk: Tuesday, March 15th, 7pm on Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86574124452

“Under the Influence,” is an exhibition which celebrates the influence and work of Frank P. “Tico” Herrera. Tico, a founding member of Photoworks, who taught advanced photography and printing at Glen Echo for more than 45 years, exerted a profound influence on the many photography students and practitioners who studied with him over the course of his tenure. His mastery of portrait and landscape genres and his unflagging humor will be featured along with the work of his former students.

Join Photoworks for a photo jam session to view and discuss your images. Led by a Photoworks instructor. Sessions are on zoom. 

Join us in the Bumper Car Pavilion for a FREE root beer float made with limited edition Glen Echo Park Carousel Root Beer and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, and FREE drop-in craft project celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Glen Echo Park Carousel!