Your D.C. Weekend: Summer fairs and festivals
Why it matters: Whether you want to crack crabs or play carnival games, there's fun for all ages.
🎡 State of play: The Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival lights up Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon (Thurs-Sun).
The vibe: A good ol' county fair. Think carnival rides, festival food, tractor demos, live music and farm animals galore.
Admission is free, but now until Friday at 1pm, you can get a deal on unlimited ride passes ($26.25). Rides start at $1.25, and parking is $10.
More festivals!
🦀 Annapolis Crab Feast (Fri): All-you-can-eat crabs, barbecue, beer and more go down at the Naval Academy's stadium (5-8pm). Tickets start at $105 for adults, $40 for kids.
🎭 SPILL Fest (Sat): The Afro-Caribbean music and food festival takes over Metrobar near Brentwood at 5pm. Tickets start at $24.
🌽 Old-Fashioned Corn Roast (Sun): Historic Union Mills Homestead in Maryland puts on an old-time corn roast (11am-5pm), plus fried chicken, tomatoes and more. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 kids.
What's next: The massive Montgomery County Fair (Aug. 8-16) starts next Friday.
More weekend fun!
🎨 Glen Echo Art Walk (Fri): Stroll through artist studios at Glen Echo Park (6-8pm) with live music, food and drinks. Free
🏰 Dupont Art Walk (Fri): Heurich House castle and bier garden is one of many fun stops on the self-guided tour (6-8pm), with free access to galleries, embassies and cultural centers.
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