May 11: EU Open House - On Saturday, May 11, from 10 AM to 4 PM, the European Union and its Embassies will open their doors to the public for a day of culture, food, music, and more. No registration, tickets, or passport required! This event falls every year on the first Saturday after Europe Day on May 9. This date marks the signing of the Schuman Declaration on May 9, 1950, which established the European Coal and Steel Community, a multinational entity that would eventually become the European Union as we know it today.
May 18: Preakness 149 - The 149th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) will take place on Saturday, May 18th, as part of an incredible weekend that will feature some of the finest contenders in Thoroughbred horse racing. As the middle jewel of the coveted Triple Crown, the Preakness returns as Baltimore's finest entertainment and curated hospitality experience.
May 18: Fiesta Asia Street Fair - Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd & 6th Street from 11am-7pm. Inits 19th year, Fiesta Asia Street Fair is the longest running, most inclusive & the largest FREE Pan-Asian Festival in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Family friendly, interactive, an incredible cultural experience and extravaganza!
May 19: Running of the Chihuahuas - The Wharf is putting on its 12th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas on Sunday, May 19 from 2-5pm. More than 100 Chihuahuas will race, and you can treat yourself to more games, food, and special cocktails named after adoptable dogs! Did we mention all proceeds go to Rural Dog Rescue?
June 3-9: 170th Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) at Grafton and Salem Show Grounds in Upperville, VA.
During this week, the nation’s top ranked hunters and jumpers will compete alongside the local ponies, sidesaddle ladies and the future of the sport in Hunter Breeding and leadline classes. Additional, non-horsey, competitions include the Horses & Horsepower Car Show and the Pup Parade!
June 22-23: 32nd Annual DC BBQ Battle - Historic Pennsylvania Ave, NW (3rd to 7th Streets) Washington, DC. Come savor the smoky flavors of summer at the DC BBQ Battle, in partnership with Giant Food to be held right in the heart of our nation's capital! This can't-miss event will feature the best pitmasters from across the country as they compete. Don’t miss out on the biggest barbecue bash of the year! Bring your friends, family, and appetite for fun to the DC BBQ Battle.
July 2: Thai Festival - SAWASDEE DC from 10am - 8pm on the National Mall. Celebrating the 190th Anniversary of Thailand-U.S. Diplomatic Relations. In the festival, you will experience a series of Thai and American cultures and traditions, including Thai food and fruits, traditional Thai dance, Jazz band from New Orleans, Thai female pop singer, Thai LGBTQ+ pop music band, Muay Thai (kick-boxing), Nuad Thai (massage), as well as exhibits displaying various historical stories & products.
July 21: The RAMMYS will be held at the Washington Convention Center. Named the #1 Food & Restaurant event by BIZBASH Magazine since 2008, The RAMMYS celebrate one of Metropolitan Washington’s greatest assets: its restaurants! The RAMMY Awards Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations in the DC region’s restaurant and foodservice community.
August 1-3: Otakon will be held at the Washington Convention Center.