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The Annual Folklife Festival

by Jon on June 22nd, 2007

Mecong RiverThe 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.

Gleanarm Castle - Northern IrelandSmithsonian 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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