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Visit September 21 & 22, 2024 for the 54th 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!

Here's your plan for enjoying the Bluemont Fair with family, food, crafts, and petting zoo

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 21 & 22, 2024 for the 54th 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.

Here's your plan for enjoying free performances, workshops, crafts, and cultural activities on the National Mall. Watch the video 👇

This Festival takes place every summer on the National Mall and it's happening this weekend only. Enjoy free performances, workshops, demonstrations, and other interactive activities. This is a great experience for learning about sustainability, traditions, and cultures.

FREE Summer Cultural Festival this week! 🌞

Explore global cultures at the free Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall and join workshops, performances, crafts, and games from July 2-7, 2025.

Cultural Festival

✅ Before you go
• More info here: https://joyraft.com/event/2024-smithsonian-folklife-festival-washington-1001486

💪 Pro tips
• This year, Smithsonian Folklife Festival is happening from July 2-7, 2025 only! 
• This year's theme is Youth and the Future of Culture and focuses on programs led and created by young people.
• Visitors can sing and dance along, try crafts and games, learn traditional recipes, ask questions, and take part in this unique cultural exchange.

Visit the Smithsonian Folklife Fest! 

This free festival takes place every summer on the National Mall,

This is a great experience for learning about sustainability,

Visit the Smithsonian Folklife Festival happening this week only,

cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them.

This year's theme is youth and the future of culture

and focuses on programs led and created by young people.

and take part in this unique cultural exchange.

Here's your plan for a day in Annapolis: waterfront stroll, crab cakes at Boatyard, shopping downtown. Watch the video 👇

Day trip to Annapolis for shopping and incredible crab

Crab cakes in Annapolis 🦀⚓️⛵️

Enjoy famously meaty crab cakes and excellent fries at Boatyard Bar & Grill in Eastport, Annapolis—no reservations needed. Walk in, savor, and stroll along the charming waterfront.

Crab cakes dining

✅ Before you go
•  walk-in’s are welcome! It’s a pretty popular place so there might be a short walk
• Eastport street parking is free unlike closer to downtown

💪 Pro tips
• get the crab cake on a salad if you want a lighter meal!
• the fries are excellent, do NOT skip 🍟

Crab cakes at Boatyard

plus all the side streets with these really adorable houses.

go to Eastport for my favorite crab cake.

Whether you go for the sandwich or the salad,

and truly that's the mark of a great crab cake.

Then go do some window shopping downtown or

knock off some of your upcoming gift purchases.

so text your friends and pick the day you're going.

Here's your plan for cozy crafting, bookish charm bracelets, bookmarks, and community workshops. Watch the video 👇

I have to tell you all about the coziest new craft spot. This intimate, intentionally designed creative space is the perfect spot to gather, connect, and engage in creative play through curated workshops and community-driven events. There's even a book themed craft night each month for all readers, crafters, and DIY book lovers!

NEW Cozy Crafting Space with Unique Events!🎨

Get creative at The Green Room in Takoma Park with monthly bookish craft nights and themed workshops—materials provided, just bring your imagination!

Craft Workshops

✅ Before you go
• Check out their upcoming events: https://thegreenroomtakomapark.com/the-green-room

💪 Pro tips
• More info on their monthly bookish craft night here: joyraft.com/event/monthly-bookish-craft-night-takoma-park-1020041
• All materials are provided with your ticket! 
• Upon arrival: Follow the signs for The Green Room, located in Suite 200d. 
• Follow @thegreenroom_takomapark on Instagram for more info and updates! https://www.instagram.com/thegreenroom_takomapark?igsh=NDgxeW1ldG42MXU3

Get creative at the brand new ‘The Green Room’ at their upcoming events! 

I have to tell you about the coziest new craft spot.

intentionally designed creative space is the perfect spot to gather,

through curated workshops and community events.

There's even a book-themed craft night each month for all readers,

I loved the dark green background and all of

the cute vintage decor throughout the whole entire space.

and I joined for the monthly bookish craft night where you can join your

fellow bookworms each month and engage in book talk and a book-related craft.

All the materials are provided for the projects,

we made these adorable little charm bracelets out of mini books.

We also got to use these dried flowers and paint to make our very own bookmarks.

and DIY lover looking for community and creative play,

Here's your plan for jumping, sliding, swinging, and splashing at a new inflatable waterpark. Watch the video 👇

this brand new inflatable waterpark just opened at a quarry at harper’s ferry! 

new inflatable waterpark💦🏊‍♀️

Make a splash at River Riders' new inflatable waterpark in Harpers Ferry—swim, slide, and play in a stunning, crystal blue quarry!

Inflatable Waterpark

✅ Before you go
• tickets: https://www.harpersferrywaterpark.com/
• address: 408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, WV
• price: $29 for 1.5 hours of fun


head to river riders, harper’s ferry west va 

Here's your pool-proof plan to dive into a brand new water park.

Swing away from DC to West Virginia by heading

over to River riders located in Harper’s Ferry.

Strap on a life jacket and hop on a short shuttle ride that'll float you over to

this inflatable water park at this stunning quarry with

crystal blue waters that'll transport you to paradise.

and paddling around this giant 80 ft deep pool to escape the summer heat wave.