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The always popular Celebrate Petworth festival is coming up on its 10th year! This early-Fall street festival brings kids’ performers, music, food,and artisanal crafts from local businesses and artists. Celebrate Petworth is set for Saturday, September 14th on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW.
They’re looking for vendors and people to join their organizing committee!
Read MoreLocal photographer Albert “Pootie” Ting took a ton of great photos at Celebrate Petworth 2023. There’s so many, in fact, that I had to edit them down and we still have over 300 to share!
Read MoreAfter being postponed from September due to bad weather, the 9th Annual Celebrate Petworth Festival was a pretty resounding success on November 18th on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Here’s a bunch of photos I took while running the Main Stage, the Dog Show and walking around.
Read MoreCome out for the Main Stage music, Dog Show, tons of Kids’ Activities on 9th Street, local vendors and artists and a bunch of food. Plus, visit all the businesses on the block who are participating from their storefronts and restaurants!
Check out the day’s schedule and map in these handy graphics, and download a PDF (printed copies will be available day-of at the Festival).
Read MoreThis year’s Main Stage (sponsored by Washington Gas) is outstanding. The stage is set up at the intersection of 9th and Upshur Street, with music starting at 11am and going all day to 5pm on November 18th.
Read MoreAfter getting rained out in September, the volunteers and organizers of Celebrate Petworth are excited to be able to put on the annual neighborhood event on Saturday, November 18th from 11am to 5pm on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW. Here’s how to volunteer to help!
Read MoreYou know… sometimes it happens. Celebrate Petworth is canceled for this year.
It rained on the very first Celebrate Petworth Festival, but it was a gentle rain. Tomorrow, September 23rd, is supposed to be really high winds (up to 45mph) and upwards of 2-3 inches of rain throughout the day. For safety’s sake, the organizers have decided to cancel the Festival.
Read MoreThis year, we're excited to bring three fun pre-festival activities! Join your neighbors on Saturday, September 23, before the festival begins, for a Kids Fun Run, Stroller Strides and Yoga for Movers & Shakers. All of these great activities are free.
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is almost here! Kicking off at 11am on Saturday, September 23rd on the 800 block of Upshur, Celebrate Petworth is bringing music, food, kids’ activities, vendors and more to Upshur and 9th Streets. Sign up for the Dog Show, check out the Kids’ Zone and volunteer (a little or a lot!).
Read MoreNow in it’s 9th year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival is set for September 23, 2023 on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Here’s some details, and links to volunteer or become a vendor.
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is back for another amazing event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW starting at 11am. Every year this event gets better and better, and this year will be no exception! Join your neighbors, local vendors and restaurants, and Drew as your emcee for the day (yay!).
Here’s what to expect for the day:
Read MoreThe popular Celebrate Petworth Festival is coming up on September 18th on the 800 block of Upshur, and once again, there’s going to be a Dog Show! Register as a contestant or volunteer today!
Read MoreCelebrate Petworth was on September 25th, and it’s easy to say it was a huge success. So many people!
Check out a huge photo gallery of the day!
Read MoreOn Saturday, September 25th, the 7th annual Celebrate Petworth will take place on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW from 11 am - 5 pm. Here’s a look at the day’s events.
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