The 4th Annual Home Rule Music Festival returns this Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The Parks at Walter Reed — and it’s all free, family-friendly and open to everyone in the community to enjoy.

Enjoy a full day of free live music, food, art and community celebration. From Go-Go and jazz to African drum, soul and experimental beats, this year’s lineup reflects the power, pride, and creativity of DC’s musical legacy.

📍 Location: The Great Lawn at The Parks at Walter Reed
🕛 Festival Hours: 1pm – 9pm (gates open at 12 noon)
🎟️ Entry: FREE | VIP Tickets Available with Special Perks!: HomeRuleMusicFestival.com

“The Home Rule Music Festival is more than just a stage—it’s a space where our history, creativity, and community come together to create something lasting. Every year, we honor the legacy of Black music while building a future that’s rooted in culture and powered by people.”
— Charvis Campbell, Founder (owner of HR Records on Kennedy Street NW)

Performance Schedule:

1-2pm – Joantz Music Producer Showcase (Curated by Joantz & hosted by Special Berriez)
2pm – Opening Remarks
2:15pm – Imani-Grace Cooper (Jazz/Soul)
3:35pm – Farafina Kan Ensemble (African Drum & Dance) (Presented by Capital Bop)
4:55pm – Plunky & Oneness of JuJu (Afrofunk / Jazz Fusion)
6:15pm – New Impressionz (Go-Go)
7:35pm – Backyard Band (Go-Go) (Presented by the Go-Go Museum & Café)

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