Glen Echo Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Glen Echo Park

Established in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly (liberal arts center), this site later became the area’s premier amusement park until 1968.

Today, the park repeats history by offering year-round educational activities, while two amusement-era destinations (the Spanish Ballroom and Dentzel Carousel) remain major attractions.

Classes, Dances, Theatrical Performances, Festivals and More

Most programming at the park is managed by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Find out what's going on by visiting their website at www.glenechopark.org!

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Washington Folk Festival

Washington Folk Festival Jun 5 - Jun 6

Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Glen Echo Park

The Washington Folk Festival is back for its 30th year at Glen Echo Park. This free festival presents the public with the many folk music, dance and craft traditions that are part of the greater Washington area.

The Festival supports over 450 performers on seven stages including: a participatory dance program in the Spanish Ballroom, a storytelling stage, and music for family audiences. Local artisans will demonstrate and exhibit their crafts.

For more information visit www.fsgw.org.

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Glen Echo Park, NPS
7300 MacArthur Boulevard
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

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Phone

24 Hour Events Hotline
(301) 634-2222

Park Ranger Office
(301) 320-1400

Fax

(301) 320-1405

Climate

Glen Echo, Maryland is a suburb of Washington, D.C. Summers are usually humid and hot. Winters are usually above freezing but cold. Snowfalls do occur, but are usually not deep. Spring and fall brings beautiful sunny days as well as wind and rain. Most of the buildings in Glen Echo Park are heated and air-conditioned. Exceptions are the Dentzel Carousel (open May-Sept) and the Spanish Ballroom (dress appropriately for the weather!)