Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington
Venue: National Mall. Washington DC
Attracting over one million visitors each year, this free event is a celebration of folklife and includes a packed programme of music, song, dance, theatre, art and crafts, cooking demonstrations, storytelling and discussion sessions. Held every year since 1967, this is a popular day out for visitors of all ages who are encouraged to participate in a number of workshops, events, presentations and demonstrations
Dates: 2008-06-01 -to- 2008-07-31
Frequency: Annual | TBC. Usually two consecutive five day weekends (Weds–Sun) in late Jun / early Jul
Hours: 1100–1730; evening events from 1800
Price: Free
Foot: A map of the festival site is available from the website
Organiser: Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
phone: +1 (202) 275 1150
email: folklife-info@si.edu
website: www.folklife.si.edu
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