This is a two-day family-friendly event. You may want to visit both days, as there will be plenty of food trucks, live music, crafts, and art to enjoy. Relax in beautiful Caledon State Park, while tasting the community's finest local beer and wines. Only tasters will need to pay to get in, and proceeds support the park.
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Whether you're from Ireland or you're a fan of the food and beer, head on over to the Maryland Irish Festival for loads o' Irish fun. Live bands, poetry readings, and an open mic stage await you, as well as a variety of vendors who specialize in Irish-inspired crafts. If you're feeling competitive, you can also try your luck at the event's photography and limerick contests, where you can show off your creativity to fellow Irish enthusiasts. The schedule varies for this three-day event, but plan to be there all day, especially on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets range from $13 to $28, which you can purchase here.
Ready to mix and mingle? The Soca Wines Winery, just a half-hour outside DC, is hosting a day of wine, food, and dating games. Enjoy wines and rum punches paired with cigars, nibble light hors d'oeuvres, and make new friends in an informal setting.
The seventeenth annual Parade of Trabants showcases some of the most outstanding of these famous "cardboard" cars along with other vintage Cold War vehicles, including vans, scooters, and cycles. You can chat with the owners about how they maintain these unique and rare vehicles and ask experts for anecdotes about the Cold War, Communism, and the historical significance of these cars. Try your hand at Berlin-style graffiti and experience a day of nostalgia against the background music of the Alte Kameraden German Band. Admission is free.
Bourbon and Bubbles promises an evening filled with exquisite hand-crafted cocktails and a variety of bourbons and sparkling wines by award-winning mixologists. Festive surprises are ready to come your way, offering something for everyone. Indulge in Southern-inspired dishes and immerse yourself in live music performances and a whole lot of entertainment. Make merry and feel good as the event supports Wolf Trap Foundation’s arts and education programs. Reservations start at $350.
Doja Cat is one of the hottest names in pop, hip-hop and R&B today. The stylish singer created a viral buzz with her online hit "Mooo!," then hit number one on the Billboard charts with her breakthrough 6-times platinum single "Say So." She's now gone for opening for the like of The Weeknd to headlining her own arena tour. Come for a show that combines catchy music with whimsical fashion and a playful atmosphere. Expect to hear material from new album Scarlet as well as previous hits. Rapper Ice Spice opens.
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