The 10th Anniversary Vietnamese Festival at Tysons Corner Plaza was a fun event. Good food and…read moreperformances. We especially enjoyed watching the pho and crawfish eating contests.

Viet Fest was fun. The only thing that was not cool was hot sun on the fine summer day at…read morebeautiful Tyson's Plaza. Most people do not know about the plaza or festival. You can reach it via metro or park in a huge garage at the Mall. Food is very good and reasonably priced - between 3$ and $8. Sandwiches(banh mi) , soups(pho) and egg rolls are available. Cultural dance and music performances going on while you are eating.. Even Psychic readings is available - same shop was at the Bolivian Festival week later which proofs how our hopes are the same, no matter how we look or talk. No entrance fee - just open yourself to a different culture and food. Kids playground available - Lions dance - ice cream...kids friendly

Ultimately, I enjoyed my time here but I was blown away by just how chaotic it was. We arrived…read moreshortly after the event opened and there was already a massive line that wrapped around the back of Union Market around the side and as far as I could see. Since we arrived early, we were lucky to get towards the front of the line. Admission is just $5, but everything inside is paid and also is super crowded. My family enjoyed the photo booth but felt the vendor was not very transparent in sharing the cost upfront. She asked how many photo prints we wanted and I just said 2 in the moment. What I didn't know was that the photo print was $5 each. Fine, but sharing this at the beginning would have been much appreciated. Instead, I was annoyed and pretty much threw away the business card since I felt like she wasn't upfront at the very beginning when we did the photos. Overall, it's an okay experience. Worth standing in line for an extended period? Not so much. But if you show up early, and there is nothing else going on in DC that weekend? Sure, why not. Definitely not on my priority list for next year.

Great fall event! I enjoyed the yaya free scoops with the opportunity to try out a few flavors!…read more#worthit

So excited to see the Momo Cart there. I discovered them last week at another food festival and…read moretheir Momo Chaat was amazing!!! It was great to see a lot of the new restaurants at the festival. Love this event

Proceeds from the Annual Taste of Vienna Food Festival benefit Vienna's Volunteer Fire Department…read more Everything I had was awesome! Beef Slider, Filet Slider, and Crab Cake Bite from Fleming's Prime Steakhouse. Spicy Tuna, California, and Salmon Hand Rolls from Kusshi Ko. Chocolate Chip, Cookies N' Creme, Oatmeal Marshmallow, and Mint Brownie Monster Cookies from Midnigh Treats.

exceptional family fun every year - great food, authentic Arabic sweets, Arabic music and dancing,…read moreopen air seating, Kid Zone that keeps the family happy all day!

23rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival was a great event. I missed 22 other years but I will be…read morecoming again. The staff is incredibly organized, it feels more like an organized Japanese, not Middle East Festival. Everything is presented nicely in different and multiple formats (plates, hand brochure or large food panel with pictures) so it is really hard not to know what is available. Hosts are welcoming and asking how they can assist. The only improvement would be to place a schedule of events on the website so people can gauge what event they want to attend (dance, or roasted lamb dinner or whatever else). There are many ethnic drinks offered and they complement great food. I had a Kibbeh Platter and it was so good that I wanted to meet the lady cook. This is really easy festival to remember because it always during the Labor day weekend. There is a lot of stuff for the kids (free pony rides for example) in the large backyard or you can have a church tour. The assembly hall is large and Arabic music entertained us entire time. The Sweets table is a LONG table with any baklava that you may think off (walnuts, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts, ...) Sweets that I tried were all very tasty. I leave this place with a satisfied belly and notion that everything was perfect and I credit the great hosts for that.

This festival is held once a year (on a weekday), but if you work during the day, you can still…read moreattend as the past few years I have attended, it was held from 10am to 8pm. My most recent visit was during their 99th year, held on Tuesday July 23, 2019. Parking is free and is located on the grounds next to the Thrift Store and across the street from the Hospital (you may have to park on the hilly grassy areas if you arrive later in the day). There are several parking attendants directing you on where to park once you get on Prince Philip Drive. There is something for everyone at this festival and they are all at a minimal price. In 2019 they had: An area for kids with Pony Rides - there were 2 ponies, Inflatable rides (each manned by an attendant); Books, CD's and DVD's all sorted in different categories - these tents were rather popular. From what I remember, the prices were between $1 to $2 each. Some the books I purchased were in great condition. Most others were in average to great condition; Antiques was in a separate tent from the one with Jewelry. The Jewelry tent is quite popular as well - folks will line up in the rain for this tent to open up. They had everything from necklaces, earrings, rings, watches, scarves, etc. Plants / Fresh Produce / Framed Art - all in their own separate tents. Stuffed Animals - some of which were Beanies. All between $1 to $2 each and there were many. We purchase one or two a few years back. Games - I saw lots of board games, card games and lots of jigsaw puzzles. If there were pieces missing for a game, it would be listed on the game. The prices were listed as well. Prices looked between $1 to $2 each. Bakery - where folks made bakery items and they were available for sale / Ice Cream - there were selling 3 different types of the novelty ice cream / Drinks - I can't remember if anything else was sold other than sodas. Food - you can get Fried Chicken (they are known for having good fried chicken each year), Corn on the Cob, Fruit cups, Wings, Roll, pulled beef, Hamburger/Hot Dog and there is even a Vegetarian Wrap available for purchase. There are times when I have been in the line for food and it was very long, but everyone waited patiently - they also provide lots of tables and chairs for you to eat your food. Entertainment is also available for watching as well. You could also enter a raffle ($5 per ticket) and for the choice of prizes that you get to pick from (if you won), it is totally worth it, plus it is going towards a good cause. You do not have to be present for when they select the winning raffle tickets. The festival reminds me of a gathering of a community - everyone relaxing and just having a good 'ole time. I am already looking forward to when they will have their 100th Women's Board Picnic & Bazaar (in 2020) as they will probably go all out for that and then some.

While the other review (at the time of this writing) is one of the least useful reviews I've ever…read moreseen on this site, I hope mine can shed some more light and encourage you to attend in future years. A brief overview: - The Festival is held on Walter Reed, between the Arlington Drafthouse/Bangkok 54 and Twisted Vines (which if you know Arlington well, should give you a good idea of the location). It stretches from the Pike to just before the library (where the stage is). I can't personally comment on the parking, but I heard it was tough, so Metro or rideshare. - While there are black folding chairs available, I recommend bringing a blanket (there's lawn space) or your own chairs. - You could bring a picnic, but they had interesting food options, such as Suya To Go (Nigerian kabob), Sloppy Mama's (BBQ), Mazagan (Morrocan), Cantina Mexicana, Carol's Jamaican Cuisine, Mac's Donuts, and some lame festival/fair concessions. - You can buy beer and wine, which is basically a necessity. Beer was from Yuengling and Twisted Vines did the wine. - There were a lot of stands to explore, but many were for timeshares, or doors, or windows. Quite boring. However, there were some fun vendors selling jewelry, arts, etc., and I appreciated that. There were also Arlington civic organizations. I had a fantastic time at this festival. While I was unfamiliar with the performers, I thought they were all great, and represented a mix of styles. There were a few traditional performers, and then some that had more a funk or R&B mix. The festival started at 1, but didn't really get busy until around 4 or so. For food, I tried Suya, Cantina, and Mac's. I had a pupusa from Cantina, but didn't love it. It's a little hard when pupusas are not straight from the griddle. Suya To Go was delicious, though you get a tiny portion for $14. The jollof was boring, but the chicken kabob was spicy and delicious. The plantains were an interesting blend of of tostones and platanos. Basically, they took a yellow plantain and fried like a green plantain. I've never had one like that, but I loved it. I've had Mac's Donuts before and those are always a good bet. I think this festival is a great way to showcase more Pike restaurants, so I'm not sure why only two were there. I'm super looking forward to following years, and definitely think this is a festival worth checking out.

The Columbia Pike Blues Festival is a perfect family friendly event. Located right off of Columbia…read morePike and S. Walter Reed. Music rocks and the food tents are pulling out all the stops.

This local arts society just formed a few years ago. A bunch of artists and designers came up with…read morean idea to network with each other and come together and develop events. Most of Art Outlet's events take place in the parking lot (and inside) the Danville Body Shop. One of those events is coming up. It is called FLUX, It's a combination of live music (a few different jazz, rock and folk acts), a raffle of works by local artists, dance (aerial and fire!), and improv. Check it out on the 27th..I went tho their event at Dr D's and it was great.

Art Outlet, led by Henrik Sundqvist, is a fantastic arts organization that pushes the boundaries of…read morewhat an art exhibit can be. This is NOT the wine and cheese crowd. These are art HAPPENINGS! Each event is a feast for all the senses... artists, musicians, performers, freaks, and all the cool kids. If you are lucky to be in the know and hear about an Art Outlet event don't pass on the opportunity to check it out!

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Historic landmark in Falls Church…read more This house was the home of civil rights advocates and educators Dr. Edwin B. Henderson and Mary Ellen Henderson (for whom Falls Church's middle school is named).