Washington, D.C.’s most anticipated epicurean festival, the annual Taste of Georgetown, celebrates its 22nd year on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. with more than 60 creative tastes from over 30 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, as well as an expansive Craft Beer & Wine Garden. The popular foodie event will take place in the heart of Georgetown, on K Street NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. Presale early bird ticket deals are now available atwww.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Keep up to date with the event via the Facebook Event.
Attendees can stop by the Kids Canteen for FREE activities including facepainting, bocce ball, and more fun for kids of all ages. Plus, meet your favorite characters on WETA Kids, Peg + Cat!
The longstanding event is presented and sponsored annually by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) and benefits the homeless support services of the Georgetown Ministry Center. The event began over 20 years ago by Grace Episcopal Church and its former rector David Bird and congregant Robert Egger, who went on to establish DC Central Kitchen.
View a list of participating restaurants and their “tastes” here.
WHAT: The 22nd annual Taste of Georgetown, an outdoor epicurean festival presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) featuring more than 60 signature dishes from more than 30 of Georgetown’s top restaurants. The all-day event will feature sizeable samples of sweet and savory tastes, a Craft Beer & Wine Garden, foodie competitions, kid’s activities, and much more.
WHO: More than 30 Georgetown restaurants, Birreria Paradiso, ENO Wine Bar and Chez Billy Sud in the Craft Beer & Wine Garden, and the Taste Marketplace, featuring local and national merchants.
WHY: Discover signature dishes from Georgetown dining spots, from new concepts to established favorites, while supporting the Georgetown Ministry Center’s homeless support services.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on K Street, NW between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street along scenic Georgetown Waterfront Park.
COST: FREE to attend; Tickets are $5 for one tasting or $20 for five tastings (online presale only); Craft Beer and Wine Garden tickets are $4 for one tasting or $10 for three (also available day-of). Presale tickets are available NOW at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Tickets are available onsite at the event for $5 per tasting and $4 per Craft Beer & Wine Garden tasting and will be CASH ONLY.
Washington, D.C.’s most anticipated epicurean festival, the annual Taste of Georgetown, celebrates its 22nd year on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with creative tastes from more than 35 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, as well as an expansive Craft Beer & Wine Garden. For the second year in a row, the Taste will move from Wisconsin Avenue to K Street, along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. Presale tickets will be available soon at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com.
Founded by former Grace Episcopal Church rector David Bird congregant Robert Egger—who went on to establish DC Central Kitchen—Taste of Georgetown is presented and sponsored annually by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) and benefits the Georgetown Ministry Center.
WHAT: The 22nd annual Taste of Georgetown, an outdoor epicurean festival presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) featuring signature dishes from more than 35 of Georgetown’s top restaurants. The all-day event will feature sizeable samples of sweet and savory tastes, a Craft Beer & Wine Garden, foodie competitions, kid’s activities, and much more.
WHO: More than 35 Georgetown restaurants, plus the Taste Marketplace, featuring local and national merchants. Stay tuned for the list of participating merchants!
WHY: Discover signature dishes from Georgetown dining spots, from new concepts to established favorites.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on K Street, NW along Georgetown Waterfront Park.
COST: FREE to attend; Tickets are $5 for one tasting and $20 for five tastings (online presale only); Craft Beer and Wine Garden tickets are $10 for three (online presale only), and $4 for one tasting. Presale tickets will be available soon at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Tickets are available onsite at the event and are $5 per tasting and $4 per Craft Beer & Wine Garden tasting.
SHARE & DISCOVER: Follow event announcements, updates and offers using #TasteofGeorgetown across social media.
The Trigger Agency proudly presents the 2nd annual Tysons Fall Harvest on October 17th & 18th and October 24th & 25th. Show hours areNoon – 5PM all four days. Festival attendees can enjoy an enriched fun family experience with everything fall related. Enjoy a diverse selection of ciders, beers, and six popular Virginia wineries to sample all of your fall favorites.
The outdoor festival will have lots of fall favorites including hot ciders, a pumpkin marketplace, live entertainment, family fun, and many more free activities. Activities will include:
The largest hay pyramid in the DC area.
Full petting zoo
Pony Rides
Moon Bounces
Craft corner
Children’s Candy walk
Hay Maze
Fun Photo Ops
Corn Cannons
Pumpkin Bowling
Adult Admission for the event is $10.00 in advance and on site. Adults can also purchase a $25.00 all-you-care-to-taste admission ticket for unlimited sampling of cider, beer and wine. Kids 15 and under and on-site parking are FREE. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please visit:http://www.tysonsharvest.com/ for more information.
The Trigger Agency proudly presents the 2nd annual Tysons Fall Harvest on October 17th & 18th and October 24th & 25th. Show hours areNoon – 5PM all four days. Festival attendees can enjoy an enriched fun family experience with everything fall related. Enjoy a diverse selection of ciders, beers, and six popular Virginia wineries to sample all of your fall favorites.
The outdoor festival will have lots of fall favorites including hot ciders, a pumpkin marketplace, live entertainment, family fun, and many more free activities. Activities will include:
The largest hay pyramid in the DC area.
Full petting zoo
Pony Rides
Moon Bounces
Craft corner
Children’s Candy walk
Hay Maze
Fun Photo Ops
Corn Cannons
Pumpkin Bowling
Adult Admission for the event is $10.00 in advance and on site. Adults can also purchase a $25.00 all-you-care-to-taste admission ticket for unlimited sampling of cider, beer and wine. Kids 15 and under and on-site parking are FREE. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please visit:http://www.tysonsharvest.com/ for more information.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is inviting friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions to Howl-O-Ween Trick or Treating on Tuesday, October 27th in the hotel’s courtyard between 6:00 pm and 7:30 p.m.
All dogs will be pawsatively treated to peanut butter doggie biscuits created by the Fairmont’s pastry team. Plenty of canine coolers will be strategically placed throughout the courtyard.
For dogs donning costumes, prizes will be given for most creative and most adorable.
People will enjoy a cup of “Witches’ Brew” for only $5, and a cash bar will also be available.
Fairmont’s Howl-O-Ween Trick or Treating for Dogs is free and open to the public. For those who would like to help less fortunate dogs in our city, a collection box will accept monetary donations for the Washington Animal Rescue League, and there will be a few dogs available for adoption.
Those attending are asked to enter through the M Street Alley way straight into the courtyard.
Located at 2401 M Street, NW, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 415 rooms and luxury suites, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out
George Washington’s Mount Vernon opens its doors to trick-or-treaters for a spook-tacular evening! Join Mount Vernon’s costumed cast of interpreters for a special opportunity to trick-or-treat in the historic area at George Washington’s estate. Take part in a scavenger hunt stopping at 12 locations on the estate! All trick-or-treaters are invited to join in the children’s costume parade around the Mansion at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best “George” and “Martha” costumes!
Participate in a Halloween craft activity in the greenhouse. Listen to Halloween-themed stories in the straw bale amphitheater, enjoy colonial games and dancing demonstrations, and take a wagon ride. Watch special trade demonstrations, like 18th-century wool spinning and laundry washing, in the historic area. Mount Vernon’s blacksmith shop will be open and providing demonstrations throughout the afternoon.
The Mansion house and Donald W. Reynolds Museum will be closed this event. Tickets are required for all adults and children to attend Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon. Adults (12 and above): $10; youth: $5. Tickets are available online at MountVernon.org or in person at the Ford Orientation Center.
Mars Chocolate North America is proud to sponsor Mount Vernon’s Halloween activities featuring AMERICAN HERITAGE™ Chocolate. This Halloween, visitors to Mount Vernon will be able to enjoy some of their favorite candy brands as well as learn the history of chocolate in colonial America. Guests will be able to touch, taste, see and smell how chocolate was enjoyed by George Washington at Mount Vernon and have the chance to sample AMERICAN HERITAGE™ Chocolate—an authentic historic chocolate drink recipe.
Fairmont’s 12th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Fairmont Hotel – 2401 M Street, NW
Family photos with Santa & Rudolph
Refreshments,
Entertainment by Georgetown Visitation Madrigals
holiday crafts
U.S. Marine Corps Presentation of Colors
Free and open to the public
Guests are asked to bring a toy for Toys for Tots
The Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (MVT CID) is pleased to present its annual Santa Celebration on the plaza at 5th & K Streets, NW in Washington, DC from 4:30 to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 9th.
The Santa Celebration is free and open to the public and will feature:
- FREE photo opportunity with Santa for kids, dogs, and adults
- Hot chocolate with fun, seasonal toppings provided by the MVT CID and Le Pain Quotidien
- Fresh, hot popcorn courtesy of 5th Street Ace Hardware
- Brazilian Cheesecake bites courtesy Texas de Brazil
- Holiday cookies courtesy of the City Vista Safeway
- House-made dog treats courtesy of A Baked Joint
The event will also serve as a collection point for new, unwrapped toys for Central Union Mission’s Operation Christmas Miracle. More information about toy donations available at: http://www.missiondc.org/christmas/
