WASHINGTON — Hungry for summer? Yeah, so are we. Here’s a roundup of summer food and drink festivals taking place this season throughout the D.C. area.
Saturday, June 15 This annual multicity touring event stops at National Harbor for a weekend in June. Expect more than 60 beers, more than 40 bourbons and lots of barbecue. (Getty Images)
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Saturday, June 22 Catch a waterfront beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, plus pop-ups from Pizzeria Paradiso, Rockland’s BBQ and Dolci Gelati at Alexandria’s summer cultural festival. There will also be live music (everything from Ethiopian jazz to Latin folk) and family activities. (Sam Kittner)
Sam Kittner
Saturday, June 22 Sample Filipino food from some of the area’s best chefs and take in Filipino cultural performances, music and activities for kids on District Pier at The Wharf. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)
WTOP/Dave Dildine
June 22 and 23 One of the biggest food events in the D.C. area, the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle brings two days of culinary demonstrations, grilled meats and cooking competitions to the nation’s capital. Plus, more than 30 bands will perform throughout the weekend. (Getty Images)
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June 29 and 30 Food isn’t the only thing you’ll find at this annual festival on the National Mall. This year’s event celebrates the social power of music, so expect live concerts, instrument-making workshops, a local record label market and more. (AP/Molly Riley)
AP/Molly Riley
Saturday, July 13 Drink (and eat) in the heart of Virginia’s wine country. There will also be live entertainment and activities for adults and children. (AP/Chris Tilley)
AP/Chris Tilley
Thursday, July 18 Experience the Smithsonian National Zoo like you can’t during normal operating hours. This annual fundraising event features unlimited tastings from more than 70 breweries, plus food trucks and live entertainment. (Getty Images/Allison Shelley)
Getty Images/Allison Shelley
Monday, July 29 D.C.’s Taste of Tennis event at The Hamilton Live features appearances from some of the area’s best chefs and the country’s top tennis stars. (AP/Michel Euler)
AP/Michel Euler
Saturday, Aug. 17 The name of the event says it all: Participating vendors sell food and teach visitors about the cultures behind the respective dishes. Admission is free; there is a cost for food. (Getty Images For SBWFF/Jacqueline Romano)
Getty Images For SBWFF/Jacqueline Romano
Saturday, Aug. 24 National Harbor is home to this annual all-you-care-to-taste tradition. There will be more than 50,000 crabs, lots of beverages, live music, arts and crafts and more. (WTOP/Ginger Whitaker)
WTOP/Ginger Whitaker
