First time attending 420 festival, I enjoyed music by action Bronson and my boy ludacris, I brought…read moretickets online, I heard people looking for tickets outside venue, because they were sold out, that happened to me last year, so I was prepared for this year. They could have done better with traffic, no officers directing traffic, so that was a nightmare getting into event, not to mention ncf, could have done a better job putting information on map what lot parking was going to be in, trying to find the lot to park in was hell , as well as parking was $20, overall I had a good experience, can't wait to see what headliners are for next year.

Small carnival located in parking lot 6 of RFK. $5 entry fee. No charge for parking, and there's…read moreplenty of it. Standard fair games. Standard carnival food like deep fried Oreos, corn dogs. They have an icee place which is nice, also a smoothie stand. A few rides, mostly for smaller children. This year there was one that went upside down like the pirate ship ride.

Peruvian festival is a festival of happy and friendly Peruvians and friends of Peru that just…read morecelebrated its 30th anniversary. The parking was good, no entrance fee, a lot of free stuff (ice creams, water, bags, jello's, etc...), plenty of Peruvian food choices. Entertainment was rich and fun as you can tell by the pictures - they even had the horses do the tricks... I had food that I had never tried before: Anticuchos - marinated and grilled calf hearts, was delicious meal, with the taste and texture close to a calf liver. Picarones - Peruvian doughnuts were soft and sweet. I was expecting they will be soggy but they were perfect, melting in mouth. This festival is very colorful, and had all the colors under the sun, not just red and whites (their flag). The festival is family friendly and even had a NPS stand where kids can learn and touch objects. Only problem with that is the lack of alcohol (I would have loved a Peruvian beer) but that is a small price to pay for an excellent Peruvian experience.

Because I enjoyed the Chesapeake Crab and Beer Fest in Baltimore so much, when I saw the Groupon…read morefor the beer package for the one in National Harbor, I didn't hesitate to buy it. I will say that I got a good value paying $17 vs. $35 because I would have been upset paying $35. First of all, the location was hard to find. There was no signage to find the area from Waterfront St near the water. This location is much smaller so getting around the lines and vendor tents were harder. The space was limited and if your ticket didnt guarantee seating, you were pretty much out of luck. They also had much less drink vendors here. About 5 or 6 vendors were only open to premium ticket holders. So I buy beer package ticket and can't even access all the beer vendors??? That's BS. They had less liquor and wine vendors than the one in Baltimore and the beer vendors didn't know how to properly pour beer. Every time they filled our cups, it would be half full with foam. Warm foamy beer is gross. Also, the food trucks were limited as well. We didn't buy crabs this time because the price without an AYCE package was ridiculous. I gave 2 stars because I like that the sample cups were bigger this time and vendors that were good but they needed better people to pour beers. I don't mean to compare locations but if they are the same price tickets, the experience should be just as great. National Harbor is a wonderful area but I didn't enjoy this fest like the one in Baltimore.

We bought a friend here for the start of his bachelor party weekend. We did the VIP tickets so we…read moregot a tent to sit under with tables. We had unlimited beer and crabs. Nice. There were lots of beers, ciders, and even a few harder alcohols to try. There were some other vendors there for clothing and services also. Once we were in the area where the festival was, the staff was helpful about where to pick up tickets etc. Given that this is a festival vs a formal event I think it went well. Festivals by nature are not as choreographed as a sit down get together. Yes it can be crowded but that is the nature of the beast. I used what had to be the cleanest port o potty I have ever used. Impressive given that we went for the second session of the festival. I would have given it five stars except that actually finding the way to where the festival was from the parking areas was confusing. Some people thought it was taking place in the convention center etc. A few more signs stating that the festival was at the waterfront and pointing in the direction you needed to go would have helped especially since there were multiple events going on this weekend.

I was so excited to attend this event, I brought my mom with me as it was on her bucket list as…read morewell. Even though it was a beautiful event, there were a couple of things that really impact our overall experience. 1. Some of the staff was SUPER RUDE and not really helpful when checking in, there were too many lines and not enough signage directing people where to go based on the ticket purchased. 2. With the book bag giveaway is there was no maps/ wayfinding to help guide people to food trucks and tents allocated to shops and specific food. 3. The pathway to seating on the hill was not accessible for everyone, and the path that was available was NOT blocked off for people to properly walk through. Even the area where we were to go to place the lanterns in the water was in some areas UNSAFE (rocks,boulders). 4. I know this doesn't fall on the event planners themselves but one specific food truck took over an hour for them to get us three items were ordered and still got our order wrong! Overall, I just wish it was better communication on placement maps, way finding signage, and staffing

Always saw this event and wanted to attend. We got the chance to do so this year and while we had a…read moregood time, we were slightly disappointed and were expecting a bit more. The grass was uncut, covered with goose poop and on a large hill which location wise, it is what it is but was a bit of a turn off and made it difficult to eat, play games, and decorate the lantern.

The BLK FLWR MRKT host Kehmari was very knowledgeable about the flowers and customs of smudging…read more The class was very informative and the time was well spent 1.5 class time. Fresh flowers with a eucalyptus base, bundling materials, a pen to write your affirmation and historical information in a welcoming venue. The class was well worth it and Kehmari was a joy. The flowers take 3 weeks to dry out before you can burn them.

I've been to The ArC before. However, my review is for my recent visit. Last week, I attended the…read moreScreening of I'm Good Bro: Unmasking Male Depression In the Theatre. The center is located in Southeast. It's a beautiful theater and parking is free! The bathrooms are well maintained and the theatre was perfect for panel discussions and watching a show. The chairs were comfortable. I plan to. Come back.

Im surprised that I haven't reviewed them but it's not the same anymore. It used to be at the…read moreGateway Pavilion. Back then it was fun and spacious. The artist line up was better like Lil Wayne, Future, Solange and Jhene Aiko, just to name a few. Now maybe 1 or 2 would be a headliner ..and it's super crowded. It's a hot mess. And it's not safe. How are they still in business?? Lack of security. They need police not the rent by the day security. No crowd control. People that work there are mostly rude and idc attitude. Lack of restrooms, or hydration stations. Back then there were good vendors and activities all over. Idk why they dont keep it at Gateway. Recent years it's just not the same vibe. Few people can ruin it. Food options can be hit or miss. Just eat before going or wait it out. I hope it will get back to how it used to be but I doubt it.

Very disorganized, people who had lost their passes were waiting for up to 3 hours, the lines were…read moredisorganized so people kept cutting in line. There was nobody monitoring the lines or security. Lack of professionalism. People passing out and lines closing because of lack of staff.. worse experience ever Decided to leave at 7pm we were waiting in line since 3. The people giving the passes stopped doing it because they didn't want to deal with people

My wife and I had VIP tickets for Jazz Fest 2025. Now while the music was good the vip ticket…read morewasn't worth it. After taxes and fees around $300. For that you get small bites and one glass of wine or beer. You also get seating but if you can early you can sit or stand for free. Not a good deal if you ask me.

I'm a self proclaimed Jazz Head. I've attended & volunteered with the DCJF enjoying both aspects…read more Now what a wonderful concept to make the best out of the Quarantine Life with DCJazzFest From Home Series. The virtual 'live' jazz music not only soothe the ears, yet everything else that needs soothing during present times. Through June, every Saturday at 7P, music enthusiasts will get to enjoy performances through DCJF's free video series. You'll watch never before seen footage from previous performances in addition to live streaming sets by DCJF's Artist Alum. You can access the concerts via their YouTube channel & Facebook page AFTER you RSVP. Donations are welcomed for the Series Support Fund benefiting the featured performers & DCJF's Music Education Program. Upcoming Performances: Saturday 5/23 - Ben Williams Saturday 5/30 - Rochelle Rice Saturday 6/6 - Ola Onabule "Jazz is the big brother of Revolution. Revolution follows it around" - Miles Davis.

The 21st Annual Food Festival of the Americas never disappoints and it is easily one of top 5…read morefestivals in DMV region. About 30+ countries from Central and South America set up their booths and they give hospitality for free, and great food for very affordable price. They really want you to like it and they often follow up - we hope you like it (if you are trying it for the first time). I had: Lechona from Colombia - Pork flavor explosion Empanadas from Chile - burst of sweet and salty in perfect unison Coxinha from Brazil - Chicken Croquettes - crunchy outside and soft inside Caipirinha drink from Brazil - Why did I have just one - it was delicious? Mini Choripan from Argentina - Amazing sausage meat Emprados Carne from Paraguay - great taste Chipa Quazu from Paraguay - corn, cheese and eggs in symphony Postre Merengon from Colombia - Fruity sweet delight Jamaica Juice from Mexico - great hibiscus water/juice for a hot day I did not have a breakfast, I came early, so the whole experience was like a wonderful international (Latin) brunch that is almost impossible to beat. There is no entrance fee and there is constant music entertainment as you try delicacies from all over the Americas. Great thing about this festival is that it never gets old - there are so many choices that you can always try something new next year (and have Caipirinha). This was my third attendance. The Food Festival is a fun filled, family event, so bring along your family and friends and those who wish to experience the culture and gastronomy of Latin America, the Caribbean and OAS Observer States at the 22nd festival next year.

In order to appreciate this festival, one ought to know the history of the region and be aware of…read morelarge influence of Asians, African and Latino immigration to this region. The food is a reflection of that mix. Although it is hard to define a "national food" the region offers a variety of food that includes Asian and African influence food. The festival favorite appeared to be jerk chicken with rice as there were 4 vendors offering that. The portions are generous, taste is just right and cost within reality. The music was a bit loud but very engaging - I could just see the love birds dancing and enjoying the rhythm from DJ's. There is a lot of smoke going on as many grills were fired up but there is a lot of space where one can sit and enjoy food in shade of trees. There are vendors offering the region products and the location is very convenient as it can be easily reached by metro. The museums are close so one can enjoy morning museum, take a short walk and enjoy a bit more engaging atmosphere afterwards.

A very fun and lively event in the heart of Adam's Morgan. Plenty of good booths and art stores to…read moreexplore.

I've only been to Adams Morgan Day a handful of times considering I've lived in this area my whole…read morelife, but it's great. It's just the right size and around 4pm was easy to walk through.