File Photo: Fantasia will be one of the performers at this weekends Capital Jazz Fest at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. Photo By: @tonyxwashington
There is no reason for anyone to stay home this weekend. From music festivals to cultural festivals to food and beverage festivals, there is something for everyone. Check out this list of 9 festivals that will make you want to get out of the house this weekend.
Music Festivals
Capital Jazz Fest
Date: June 1-3, 2018
Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion
June 1st Lineup: Earth, Wind, & Fire, Ledisi, Butterscotch
June 2nd Lineup: Diana Krall, Boney James, Rochelle Ferrell, Snarky Puppy, “Lean on Me”: A Tribute to Bill Withers featuring José James, Keiko Matsui, Jeff Bradshaw & Friends, Smokey Robinson, Fantasia, Keith Sweat, After 7, Dave Hollister, Liv Warfield & The NPG Hornz
June 3rd Lineup: Anita Baker, Bob James, Damien Escobar, Lizz Wright, Michael Franks, “As You Are”: A Tribute to Phyllis Hyman, Moon Child, Larry Graham & Graham Central Station, Joss Stone, Brandy, Tevin Campbell, “Luther Re-Lives”: A Tribute to Luther Vandross, and The Hamiltones
Website: capitaljazz.com/fest
Facebook: facebook.com/capjazzfestcruise
The Roots Picnic (Philadelphia)
Date: June 2, 2018
Location: Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing (ROAD TRIP!)
Music Stages: The Roots Jam Session Hosted by Dave Chappelle w/Special Guests
Lil Uzi Vert, Dirty Projectors, The Diplomats, 2 Chainz, 6lack, DVSN, Brandy, Black Thought & J. Period Live Mixtape feat. Fabolous & Jadakiss, Rapsody, Rich The Kid & Jay Critch, GoldLink, DJ Kid Capri, Badbadnotgood, Grits & Biscuits, DJ Drama Presents Gangsta Grillz w/ Special Guests, Jo Jo Abot, Sun Ra Arkestra, Tierra Whack, & Bri Steves
Podcast Stage: Drink Champs, On One with Angela Rye, Questlove Supreme, Itsthereal, The Realest Podcast Ever
Lifestyle Stage: Madden + NBA 2K Tournament Hosted by IPod King Carter, Fashion Panel, Art Panel, Hustle Panel, The MARket
Website: rootspicnic.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/okayplayer | Twitter: @okayplayer
Cultural & Neighborhood Festivals
Charles Village Festival
The Charles Village Festival brings together the entire Greater Charles Village community for a two-day festival that includes a block party with live music, a garden walk tour, a 5k & 1k kids fun run. All proceeds raised from the event benefit local non-profit organizations.
Date: June 2-3, 2018
Location: Wyman Park Dell, 29th and Charles Streets, Baltimore, Maryland
Website: charlesvillagefestival.net
Washington Folk Festival
The Washington Folk Festival showcases the diversity of traditional music in the Washington area. All musicians, storytellers, dancers, and crafts people live in the the greater Washington metropolitan area and volunteer their talents to put on the festival.
Date: June 2-3, 2018
Location: Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD
Website: fsgw.org
Food & Beverage Festivals
Great Grapes! Wine, Art, and Food Festival
Advertised as Baltimore’s premier casual Maryland wine festival with HUNDREDS of wines available for tasting. Hundreds of thousands of guests have ventured to Hunt Valley, MD to enjoy the Festival and use it as a weekend getaway.
Date: June 2, 2018
Location: Oregon Ridge Park, Hunt Valley, MD
Website: uncorkthefun.com
Vintage Virginia Wine Festival
Nearly half of Virginia’s homegrown wineries participate in this festival. In addition to providing some of Virginia’s best wine to taste and purchase, the festival is also a “ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE affair” featuring local foods to taste from various restaurants and food trucks. In addition, the festival includes live music from regional bands, and kids activities.
Date: June 2-3, 2018 | Location: Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121 | Tickets: $29-$49 | Website: vintagevirginia.com
CASA Wine and Craft Beer Festival
Date: June 2, 2018
Location: Shrine Club Festival Grounds, 13100 Ali Ghan Road, NE, Cumberland, MD 21502
Website: casaofalleganycounty.org
Messiah Lutheran Church Strawberry Festival
Date: June 2, 2018
Location: Sykesville, MD
Website: melchurch.org
Taste of Wheaton
Date: June 3, 2018
Location: Sykesville, MD
Website: wheatonmd.org
