The DC Traveler

The highlight of this year’s annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival include:

• Roots of Virginia Culture – Marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. Meet the crew of the Captain John Smith’s. Chesapeake Bay exploration reenactment boat.
• The Mekong River region – With craft demonstrations, dance and musical performances, and hands-on activities, learn about the region and how the river impact Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and the Yunnan province of China.
• Northern Ireland - Presenting performers, artists, storytellers, craftspeople and chefs to celebrate the Northern Irish culture.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival
National Mall
Between Constitution and Independence Avenues, and 7th and 14th Sts. NW (click here for a pdf map)
Washington, DC 20002

Dates and Times – June 27th through July 8th – daily, 11:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., with evening of events June 27 – July 1 and July 4-8 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Click here a for a schedule of events and performances.

Tickets – Admission is free

Date and Times – June 27th – July 8th – daily 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Evening events June 27 – July 1 and July 4-8 begin at 6:00 p.m.

Nearest Metro subway station - Smithsonian (Mall exit) or Federal Triangle – Blue or Orange lines

Parking – Mall parking can always be a bit of a challenge.

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