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WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVALGLEN ECHO PARK, MD ยท October 19, 2025 |
ABOUT WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL 2025 |
The Washington Folk Festival returns this year after a one-year hiatus on October 19, 12pm to 8:30pm. Now a one-day event, expect a jam-packed roster full of dancing, storytelling, and music ranging from American to International styles: bluegrass to Celtic, Klezmer to Americana, blues to Zydeco, we cover folk music from around the world! Five stages, hundreds of performers, food trucks, a picnic area, and it's all free! Come see such acts as Furia Flamenca, Dede and the Do-Rights, Karpouzi Trio, Urban Artistry, the Sweater Set, Rick Franklin, The Irish Innmates, Morris dancers, Mrs. Toretsky’s Nightmare, Slaveya, the Washington Balalaika Orchestra, The Chromatics, Mutual Agreement, The Poor Ellen Smith Band, Trio Sefardi, Little Red and the Renegades, Jillian Matundan, and many more! |
EVENT DETAILS |
| WHERE: Glen Echo Park, MD 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812 WHEN: October 19, 2025 FOOD: Praline Bakery and Food Trucks, plus picnic tables ACCESSIBILITY: All venues are accessible PARKING: More info on directions and parking* here *Please note that there is only on-site parking this year, so carpooling is highly recommended. |
GET INVOLVED |
We need volunteers! This is an all-volunteer event: everyone, including the performers, planners, technicians, and sound engineers, EVERYONE donates their services. We Need You! Let us know of your talents and we will find a place for you. Help is needed during the festival, especially in the early morning. Fill out the application on the left, or email wffvolunteers@fsgw.org. |
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19 Oct 2025 12:00 PM • Glen Echo Park, MD
