United States Washington, D.C. June 2020 Festivals and Events in the Washington, DC Area By Adele O'Donnell Adele O'Donnell Adele has written about Washington D.C. for TripSavvy since 2018. She is a lifelong resident of the area. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/02/20 Editor's note: Due to current circumstances, all June 2020 events in Washington, D.C. have been postponed, cancelled, or will take place virtually. See below for details. The Washington, D.C. area and its surrounding communities in Maryland and Virginia host annual festivals and special events to fit every taste, interest, and budget. All dates, prices, and activities mentioned are subject to change, so please check the official website or call to confirm information. Please note that most of these events are held each year and the dates are updated as available. 01 of 12 Vintage Virginia Wine Festival Vintage Virginia Wine Festival Editor's note: This year's Vintage Virginia Wine Festival has been postponed to July 2020. Learn everything there is to know about Virginia wine at this annual festival in Centreville, Virginia. Find samples of more than 200 wines from over 20 wineries in this all-you-can-taste event, which will also offer children’s activities, food, and live entertainment. Adult admission with tasting is $39 in advance. When: Saturday, July 18; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 02 of 12 Taste of Wheaton Courtesy of Another Day in Wheaton, Maryland, USA Editor's note: Taste of Wheaton has been cancelled this year. Try food from Wheaton, Maryland's diverse local restaurants at this annual food festival, with samples priced at $1 to $5 each. Expect to find cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, a beer and wine garden, live music, and rides and activities for the kids. 03 of 12 The Washington Folk Festival Editor's note: This year's Washington Folk Festival has been cancelled. The Washington Folk Festival promises Slavic singing to banjos and bluegrass and everything in between. This free annual festival in Glen Echo Park features hundreds of musicians, storytellers, dancers, and craft vendors representing the rich cultural diversity of the Washington area. 04 of 12 Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend Joel Carillet/Getty Images Editor's note: The Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend has been cancelled this year. Take a walk through Dupont Circle and Kalorama and visit five intriguing museums in the neighborhood for free this weekend. The itinerary of participating museums during this annual event includes the Phillips Collection, Dumbarton House, and more, with special programming for visitors. Continue to 5 of 12 below. 05 of 12 Armed Forces Cycling Classic Editor's note: This year's Armed Forces Cycling Classic has been cancelled. Competitive cyclists and cyclists of all abilities will get on their bikes in this Arlington race held over two days. See the nation's top pro men and women cyclists go head to head during this race. The race courses go through Northern Virginia, including around the Pentagon, Crystal City, and Rosslyn. 06 of 12 Capital Pride Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images Editor's note: Capital Pride is hosting online events throughout the month of June. In-person events may take place this fall. This street festival and parade celebrates pride in the LGBTQ communities in Washington, DC. A 1.5-mile parade on Saturday with floats, vehicles, marchers, and entertainment starts at 4:20 p.m. at P and 22nd Streets, finishing at 14th and R Streets. 07 of 12 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Courtesy of Celebrate Fairfax! Editor's note: This year's Celebrate Fairfax! Festival has been postponed to October 2020. Northern Virginia’s largest annual community-wide celebration features live music, children’s activities, a community market place, a laser show and fireworks. 08 of 12 D.C. Jazz Festival Courtesy of D.C. Jazz Festival Editor's note: This year's D.C. Jazz Festival has been postponed. Check the organization's News page for updates. Jazz musicians take over D.C. at this annual festival happening in June. More than 250 musicians will play at 80 venues all over Washington. Continue to 9 of 12 below. 09 of 12 AFI DOCS Film Festival Courtesy of AFI DOCS Editor's note: AFI DOCS Film Festival will take place online this year. Learn about all sorts of topics at AFI DOCS, an annual documentary film festival in the Washington, DC area put on by the American Film Institute. The full lineup of events will be announced on June 10. When: Wednesday, June 17 through Sunday, June 21, 2020. 10 of 12 UniverSoul Circus UniverSoul Circus Editor's note: UniverSoul Circus performances have been postponed until further notice. Enjoy a big top showcase bursting with action-packed performances, colorful lights, pulsating music and international soul, including acts from all over the world. The circus starts a month-long run at National Harbor in June. 11 of 12 National Capital Barbecue Battle Courtesy of National Capital Barbecue Battle Editor's note: This year's event will take place virtually throughout the month of June. If you love barbecue, you’ll love the food samples, cooking demonstrations, interactive displays, and children’s activities at this sizzling summer festival on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 7th Streets. See a hot dog eating contest and watch as the nation's best grill masters duke it out. When: Monday, June 1, 2020 to Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12 of 12 Smithsonian Folklife Festival Alex Wong/Getty Images Editor's note: This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been postponed indefinitely. Celebrate cultural traditions from around the world on the National Mall in one of Washington, D.C.’s most popular summer events. The festival includes daily and evening music and dance performances, crafts and cooking demonstrations, storytelling, and discussions of cultural issues. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Tell us why! Submit