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Smithsonian Folklife Festival

(Now Closed)
Festival, Music Venue, and Arts and Entertainment
Northwest Washington, Washington
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  • Becca G.
    Becca GoodmanJuly 2, 2013
    Hungary has the beer, India has the great chicken and I heard the waffles are good. Check out the various cultures at the festival! (Not to be missed)
  • Smithsonian F.
    Join us for the alpaca fibre blessing ceremony at 12:30 p.m. and the traditional cooking of pachamanca (underground barbecue) at 1:15 p.m.! See you soon! #2015Folklife
  • Alexander L.
    Alexander LynnJuly 4, 2013
    An interesting and eclectic collection of culture, food and activities
  • Deonte M.heart icon on user image
    Deonte MaddflyJuly 6, 2014
    I like it but my favorite part is the market place
  • Jen S.
    Jen SJuly 4, 2013
    Bring water! It's extremely humid and there are only 3 water stations. Been standing in line for the paste 30 mins to fill up.
  • Linda L.heart icon on user image
    Linda LombardoJuly 2, 2011
    Kids will love earning a Peace Corps pin by doing five activities. One could be learn two words in another language. Or write a postcard to another child who lives in Thailand.
  • George B.
    George BrettJune 29, 2013
    Volunteers and Info desks are helpful. Plus get the free iPhoneApp for even more info! #Smithsonian #folklife
  • Andrea B.
    Andrea BoltzJuly 21, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    You have to make arrangements to use the archive in advance, so make sure you call first.
  • Lolly W.
    Lolly WJuly 1, 2011
    Try the fried plantains and the bissup iced tea in the West African booth - so yummy!
  • Smithsonian F.
    Welcome to the Smithsonian #2015Folklife Festival! Here is the full schedule: http://goo.gl/OXSlJ6
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Looking for family fun? Stop by "Campus & Community" where we'll be putting ag research into action w/ hands-on activities & demos!
  • Melanie H.
    Melanie H.July 3, 2013
    The Hungarian Chicken Paprika meal was tasty!
  • Michael P.
    Michael PerezJune 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Food booths are cash only. ATM in Natural History Museum.
  • Timothy K.
    Timothy KneelandJuly 5, 2013
    If you like music and dance this is for you.
  • Lily G.
    Lily GAugust 2, 2013
    A fantastic event. Bring hat & shades!
  • kazahel
    kazahelJuly 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the limeade & then stop by the marketplace tent.
  • Gladys K.
    Gladys KJuly 3, 2014
    Go see the Kenya festival
  • Andrea B.
    Andrea BoltzJune 29, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The marketplace is air conditioned.
  • Neil J.
    Neil JJuly 4, 2011
    Like a state fiar...ugggg....I wish i'd judt come down. An hour b4 fireworks. If you just want good fireworks and not the rest....
  • Peter K.
    Peter KarenJuly 6, 2013
    It is HOT out!!!
  • Smithsonian F.
    Hoy tendremos la ceremonia de las alpacas a las 12:30 y pachamanca, que la empezaremos a preparar a las 1:30 p.m!
  • Gonzalo Tampa
    Gonzalo TampaJuly 4, 2013
    Haciendo 9oi
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