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Visit September 20-21, 2025 for the 55th Bluemont Fair! Bring your family and friends to the annual Bluemont Fair and take a day to wander through our 200-year-old village nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains. Browse artisan crafts and enjoy local wine, beer, and music, all while experiencing the history and traditions of the area!

Annual Country Fair w. Petting Zoo+Antiques! 

Visit the Bluemont Fair on September 21 & 22, 2024, for crafts, food, and local culture. Enjoy a variety of activities like a petting zoo and antiques market.

Country Fair

✅ Before you go
• Buy your tickets at the main entrance and check out everything the fair has to offer: https://www.bluemontfair.org
• Visit September 20-21, 2025 for the 55th Bluemont Fair!

💪 Pro tips
• The Bluemont fair is always the 3rd weekend of September each year! 
• Parking is free, but crowded, so arrive early in the day! 
• All admission, hours, info, and more are here: https://www.bluemontfair.org
• Check out all the activities and vendors: https://www.bluemontfair.org/activities/

Enjoy a Fun Day at the Bluemont Country Fair 🥧🎪

Bring your friends and family to see everything that

If you love trying new food and drinks, then this is the fair for you.

on your favorite local beverages while enjoying live music,

try different cultural cuisines from their food trucks

and even fair classics like cotton candy.

You can even sample different types of local honey.

Wander through the hundreds of unique vendors

and activities including a rock climbing wall,

There's a huge variety of activities that all ages

and every member of your family will enjoy.

There's even an interactive petting zoo included in your admission

and the animals here were so adorable and so friendly.

You can even go for a pony ride while you're here.

Also, you have to browse the treasures found in the antiques

We had so much fun shopping through everything that Bluemont

Fair had to offer from antique furniture, thrifting, handmade candles,

There were a variety of special vendors like a custom hat bar

and even artwork from local artisans see you soon at the fair.

Yeeeehaw giddy up on over to this brand new bar in Washington DC with a mechanical bull. There’s live country music, line dancing, fun events, and cute western themed drinks. There’s also delicious classic American dishes that are so good and make for such a fun dining experience overall. Then hold on tight as you go for a ride on the mechanical bull! 🐂🤠

NEW Mechanical Bull Bar w. Live Music in DC!

Saddle up at Desert 5 Spot in DC for mechanical bull rides, live country music, line dancing, and Western-themed drinks. Perfect for a fun night out!

Bar with Live Music

✅ Before you go
• Desert 5 Spot is hosting a Honkey Tonk for New Year’s Eve! The event includes 5 Hour Premium Open Bar 9PM - 2AM, Passed Hors D'oeuvres, Tequila Toast at Midnight with Special Countdown! joyraft.com/event/dc-honky-tonk-new-year-s-eve-2026-washington-1030328
• Check out their upcoming shindigs and live music performances: https://www.desertfivespot.com/shindigs-dc
• Check out their hours, info, menu, and more: https://www.desertfivespot.com/dc

💪 Pro tips
• The cocktails are also so delicious and named after country hits, like Jolene, ring of fire, and big iron! 
• Follow @desertfivespotdc on Instagram for more info and updates https://www.instagram.com/desertfivespotdc?igsh=em16d284b252OXNi

Head to Desert 5 Spot in Union Market DC, the newest ultimate watering hole for country music lovers!

Giddy up on over to this brand new bar in DC with a mechanical bull,

There's also delicious classic American dishes that are so

good and make for such a fun dining experience,

and you have to take a ride on the mechanical Bull.

the newest ultimate watering hole for country music lovers.

And live music several nights of the week.

The cocktails here are so delicious and named after country hits like Jolene,

and their Nashville fried hot chicken sandwich.

everything was flavorful and had some Western flair to it.

We were having such a blast eating our food and listening to the amazing bands,

and you have to ride the mechanical bull and make sure to hang on tight.

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new spot to add to your wellness routine with an infrared sauna, cold plunge, and vitamin c shower 

SWTHZ: full winter reset🛁🧖‍♀️ 

Relax in a private suite at SweatHouz Ballston with an infrared sauna, cold plunge, and vitamin C shower for a total mind and body reset.

Sauna & Cold Plunge

✅ Before you go
• book your private suite here: https://sweathouz.com/the-experience/


💪 Pro tips
• the new reston location is a 5 min walk from the silver line metro! 
• multiple DMV locations 
• cycle through the sauna and cold plunge a few times in your session for the best results 


head to swthz

Sweat House is the newest place to unwind and relax.

You can book your own private suite which

comes fully equipped with an infrared sauna,

Hydrate with a vitamin and fruit infused beverage,

it's recommended to cycle through the sauna,

which has built-in speakers so you can listen to

music and catch up on your favorite shows.

You can also do some reading while you relax.

Infrared saunas are different from regular saunas because

Then I hopped into the vitamin C shower which had luxurious shampoos,

Then I mentally prepared for the cold plunge.

This is my first cold plunge experience and it honestly wasn't too bad.

The bath is cooled down to 40 degrees and it's all mental.

You can increase your time in the bath as you build your tolerance.

Contrast therapy is amazing for a full body and mental reset.

there's a nice vanity area so you can get ready,

Add a few sessions a month to your routine,

which is such an easy way to reset in these cold winter months.

If you still New Year's Eve plans in DC, I’ve got you covered. Attend this elegant intimate affair with unlimited cocktails and food. The evening will include a live DJ, ball drop, and even access to a cozy chalet winter pop up.

NYE w. Unlimited Drink,Food,+ Discount Tix!🥂

Ring in the New Year at Dirty Habit DC with unlimited drinks, gourmet bites, DJ beats, a ball drop, and access to their cozy winter chalet pop-up.

Open Bar NYE Party

✅ Before you go
Use code JOYRAFTDC for $10 off your ticket! Tickets are also currently discounted to 2 for 1, so buy your tickets as soon as possible! https://joyraft.com/event/dirty-habit-dc-presents-behind-closed-doors-the-society-gathers-at-midnight-washington-1028917

💪 Pro tips
• This celebration is Elegant, moody, and refined—think dark glamour, eveningwear, and edge.
• Guests will indulge in a lavish flow of cocktails with an open bar, late-night bites, and unexpected delights. 
• You’ll even get access to Dirty Habit’s winter chalet pop up. https://joyraft.com/event/the-downtowndc-winter-chalet-by-dirty-habit-washington-1028918

Visit Dirty Habit in Washington, DC for their New Year's Eve Celebration - Behind Closed Doors: The Society Gathers at Midnight for an Open Bar Affair. 

If you still need New Year's Eve plans in DC,

intimate affair with unlimited cocktails and food.

and even access to a cozy chalet winter pop-up.

Visit dirty Habit in Washington DC for New Year's Eve.

This year's unique theme is behind closed doors,

the society gathers at midnight for an open bar affair.

Guests will get to indulge in a lavish flow of cocktails with open bar,

We loved trying all the past hors d'o'oeuvres,

especially the mushroom and truffle tart,

You'll even get access to Dirty Habit's winter chalet pop-up,

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It’s Christmas time in the city and one of the best holiday displays is here until January 4th and completely free to visit.visit a beautiful conservatory full of poinsettias, holiday decor, and D.C. landmarks made from plants. In the outdoor gardens, find festive lights and decor throughout plus our model train show. There’s even a few upcoming free events with live music! 

FREE Holiday Display w. Dinos + Trains in DC!

Visit the US Botanic Garden’s free “Season’s Greenings” holiday display with dazzling plant landmarks, festive decor, and model trains through dinosaur scenes until January 4.

Holiday Garden Display

✅ Before you go
Check out all the details: joyraft.com/event/season-s-greenings-dino-mite-2025-washington-1029274

💪 Pro tips

• The garden will stay open late on December 30th and January 1st for live holiday music, food and drinks.  
• The outdoor train display and Conservatory hours are both 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily between Nov. 27, 2025, and Jan. 4, 2026, closed Dec. 25.

Celebrate the holiday season in the annual holiday display “Season’s Greenings” here until January 4th. 

It's Christmas time in the city and one of

the best holiday displays is here until January 4th,

Visit this beautiful conservatory full of poinsettias,

as well as an outdoor garden with festive lights,

There's even a few free upcoming events with live music.

Celebrate the holiday season in the annual holiday display season

screenings here at the US Botanic Garden until January 4th.

you'll find monumental landmarks made of plants,

It was amazing to see the plant versions of real museums and buildings.

you'll see model trains chugging through displays

The garden will stay open late on December

30th and January 1st for live holiday music,

visit soon to see the amazing craftsmanship.

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