2008 DC-area Festivals and cons of interest (well, to me)

[neadods]

It's patently ridiculous that trips to the Met are so desired and exotic, while trips to the Smithsonian are too much bother. New resolution for 2008: Pay more attention to the home town!

Logged so I have all the information in one place; public so you can browse:

Smithsonian Kite Festival DC, March 29

*Cherry Blossom Festival/Japanese Street Festival DC, April 12
*Malice Domestic cozy mystery con Crystal City, Apr. 25-27

*St. George Greek Festival Bethesda, May 2-4
*Sheep and Wool Festival Howard County Fairgrounds, May 3-4

Smithsonian Folklife Festival DC, weekends Jun 25-Jul 6

*Shore Leave sf con Towson (north of Baltimore) July 11-13

*Maryland Renaissance Festival Crownsville, weekends Aug 23 - Oct 19

Takoma Park Street Festival Takoma, Oct 5
*Bouchercon mystery convention Baltimore, Oct. 9-12

*Stitches East Baltimore, Nov. 6-9

National Cathedral Christmas Concert DC, Dec 14-16

*=planning to attend

I have never been to Eastern Market yet, or Adams Morgan farmers' market.

Folks in the DC metro, Del-Mar-Va, and portions of PA area: What's fun to see, where's good to shop, what's good to eat? History, novelty, and oddities like street fairs and festivals most desired.

Comments

[kefiraahava.livejournal.com]

That would work for me.

Agreed, on waiting until it's a bit warmer but neither of the above-mentioned seasons are in full bloom.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

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