From tequila tastings to family-friendly jazz concerts, here are a bunch of events to check out over the summer.
MUSIC
Re:SET DMV
When: June 16–18
Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion (10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia)
Boygenius, Steve Lacy, and LCD Soundsystem will headline this three-day music event at Merriweather Post Pavilion (it’s actually a tour rather than a one-off festival). With only one stage, each act will perform a full set, and there will also be local food and drink vendors. $100 single-day tickets and $250 3-day tickets.
Wolf Trap Out & About Festival
When: June 25–26
Where: Wolf Trap (1551 Trap Rd., Vienna)
This two-day festival celebrates Pride Month with performances from Brandi Carlile, Yola, Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, Oh He Dead, and other performers. There are also two kid-friendly performances at the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods stage. $75 for festival and $12 for children’s performances.
Broccoli City
When: July 15–16
Where: RFK Stadium Grounds (2500 Independence Ave., SE)
The annual Broccoli City fest returns with more than 40 artists and 50 vendors and brands. Performers include Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Ice Spice, and Brent Faiyaz, along with a Battle of the Bands competition between local acts. $189.
DC Jazz Festival
When: August 30 to September 3
Where: Multiple locations
DC Jazz Festival includes more than 100 concerts across 30 venues, including the Anthem, Arena Stage, and the Wharf. Headliners include Gregory Porter, Kenny Garrett, and Samara Joy, and further performances and venues will be announced. Tickets start at $20 for single performances; $200 for all-access tickets.
FOOD
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
When: June 3
Where: Bull Run Special Events Center (7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville)
The 13th annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest features more than 60 beers, 40 bourbons, and a barbecue selection with whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chicken, and sausage. Guests receive a glass for tastings with admission, plus there’s a carnival, live music, and hot sauce, BBQ accessories, and more for sale. $45.
31st Annual National Capital Barbecue Battle
When: June 24–25
Where: Pennsylvania Ave. between 3rd and 7th Streets, NW
The National Capital Barbecue Battle features celebrity chefs, competitive pit-masters, cooking demonstrations, live music, food samples, and beer and wine tastings. In addition to the traditional BBQ cooking contests, this year there will be a Beyond Meat BBQ Challenge for the second time. $20.
DC Black Food and Wine Festival
When: July 1
Where: Gateway DC (2700 Martin Luther King Jr Ave., SE)
Attendees can sample food and wine from several Black-owned vendors, as well as enjoy cooking demonstrations, games, a live band, and DJs. $55.
Halal Food Fest
When: August 12
Where: Islamic Society of Baltimore (6631 Johnnycake Rd., Baltimore)
The 10th installment of this event includes food vendors from throughout the DMV, eating competitions, raffles, and an indoor bazaar with clothing, jewelry, and plant vendors. $5 tickets.
Around the World Festival
When: August 26
Where: Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St., Alexandria)
More than 30 countries participate. Beyond checking out food and dessert vendors, visitors can shop at dozens of artisan and crafter stands and watch a folk show with singing and dancing. Free.
Arte Agave DC
When: September 8
Where: The Schuyler at Hamilton Hotel (1001 14th St., NW)
This spirits festival features tasting stations with more than 125 varieties of tequila and mezcal, and a make-and-taste station to test your cocktail-making abilities. Culinary professionals will serve food, and artists and performers will provide the entertainment. $75.
See More Events at washingtonian.com.