1. Taste of DC
Every year, Taste of DC takes over Pennsylvania Avenue for two days of food, drinks and entertainment. You can enjoy multiple stages with live music, a beer garden, and demonstrations from some of the most famous chefs and brewmasters in the country. This year’s festival will take place October 8-9.
2. Around the World Cultural Food Festival
The Around the World Cultural Food Festival brings together traditions and dishes from all over the world. There is one restaurant per country so you can eat your way around the world, without ever leaving DC!
3. Truckeroo 2017
Truckeroo is an ongoing food festival. It’s a monthly showcase of DC’s food trucks. Stop by one Friday a month from April to September to sample the many different types of foods and flavors there.
4. Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
The Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle is one of the largest food festivals in the country. Enjoy live music and some of the best barbecue in the country. This year’s festival will take place June 24th-25th.
5. Raw Food Festival
Discover the raw movement and enjoy delicious food, that happens to be raw. There are free demonstrations, family activities, tastings and much more at this fun yearly event.
6. DC VegFest
DC VegFest is a free annual festival celebrating the best of everything vegetarian. Learn about the vegetarian lifestyle, listen to live music, watching cooking demonstrations and sample vegetarian friendly bites from over 100 vendors!
7. The Emporiyum
The Emporiyum is a delicious two day celebration of delicious foods from all over the country. Find quality gifts and try delicious foods from local artisans.
8. National Harbor Food and Wine Festival
Enjoy food from DC’s biggest restaurants and trendiest food trucks at the National Harbor Food and Wine Festival. There is also over 150 international and local wines, beers and spirits available! Learn about food and wine pairings, watch demonstrations and enjoy the scenery at this beautiful waterfront festival.
9. Vine on the Waterfront
Alexandria’s annual event is a lively festival where local restaurants compete for the best appetizer, main course and dessert. Visitors can sample foods, listen to live music and try delicious wines at this fun community event.
10. Food Festivals of the Americas
Food Festivals is a celebration of culture and foods from Latin America and the Caribbean. Enjoy cultural music and dance performances and shop for cultural crafts at this annual event.
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