May Events in the DMV!

Looking for events and adventures in the DMV area throughout the month of May? Check out our list of concerts, festivals, and local experiences below!

Passport DC (May 1-31)

Take a journey around the world at this year’s Passport DC! This cultural tour takes place every year throughout the month of May. Guests can experience organized events and programs like performances, exhibits, and festivals at the local embassies and institutions in DC. See the calendar of events listed below and enjoy the food, art, and music of other cultures!

https://eventsdc.com/passport-dc

The Mount Vernon Wine Festival and Sunset Tour (May 19-21)

Enjoy the most exquisite wines from around Virginia at the Mount Vernon Wine Festival! Experience unlimited samples, wine tastings, live music, and access to the manor and grounds throughout the evening. Featuring twenty of Virginia’s finest wineries, the festival is full of delectable options of assorted varieties. Get tickets here:

https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/spring-wine-festival-sunset-tour/

The Old Town Festival of Speed and Style (May 21)

Attend the car show of the year in Old Town Alexandria this May at the Festival of Speed and Style! An event perfect for the whole family, guests will experience the fusion of power and flair within the automobile industry. Featuring not only the classic vehicles of the past century, but also live music and fantastic vendors, this is an event no car-lover should miss! Click the link below for more information:

https://www.festivalspeedstylealex.com/

The Avett Brothers at Wolf Trap (May 25-27)

Experience contemporary folk music at its finest with the upcoming Avett Brothers show in Vienna, VA. Performing live at Wolf Trap, the Avett Brothers will be in Northern Virginia for three nights, where each show will be a unique performance with different front-liners each time. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the Avett Brothers, who are, according to NPR, an “accessible mix of bluegrass, rock, and folk.” Get tickets here:

https://www.fxva.com/event/the-avett-brothers/37995/

By: Grace Egger