Stay for the festival

Hotels in Washington DC around 24 June to 5 July 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Editor's tip. Each year features one or two host cultures; check the Smithsonian site in May for the 2026 theme and food vendor list.

Plan the days around it

Book Smithsonian Folklife Festival: tours and experiences

Smithsonian Folklife Festival runs 24 June to 5 July. These are the food tours and tastings in Washington DC to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: National Mall, Washington, DC 20013, Washington DC

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More food festivals in Washington DC

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Also on in June, elsewhere

Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival in New York City 20 Jun 2027 Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival New York City Festa di Sant'Antonio a San Francesco della Vigna in Venice 7-14 Jun 2027 Festa di Sant'Antonio a San Francesco della Vigna Venice Festiwal Pasibrzucha in Wrocław 13-15 Jun 2027 Festiwal Pasibrzucha Wrocław German Village Haus und Garten Tour in Columbus 27 Jun 2027 German Village Haus und Garten Tour Columbus Holy Cross Greek Festival in Pittsburgh 15-19 Jun 2027 Holy Cross Greek Festival Pittsburgh Kulturos naktis (Culture Night) in Vilnius 12 Jun 2027 Kulturos naktis (Culture Night) Vilnius

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