Turkish Festival 2026

05/19/2026

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05/11/2026

✨ Save the Date! The 24th Annual Turkish Festival is coming back to DC in October 2026! ✨

📅 Sunday, October 2026
📍 300 Pennsylvania Ave NW (between 3rd & 6th Streets), Washington, DC
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission

Celebrate 24 years of culture, community, and connection at DC’s award-winning Turkish Festival — named Best Festival & Best Cultural Festival by Washington City Paper readers!

✨ What’s waiting for you:
🍴 Authentic Turkish Foods & Sweets
☕ Turkish Tea, Coffee & Fortune Readings
🎶 Live Music & High-Energy Dance Shows
🛍️ Bazaar with Jewelry, Ceramics, Copperware & More
🎨 Cultural Exhibits & Fun Kids’ Tent

Bring your family and friends for a full day of flavors, rhythms, and colors from Türkiye!

👉 Details: turkishfestival.org


✨ Organized by the American Turkish Association of Washington DC.
Interested in sponsoring? Email: [email protected]

05/08/2026

✨ Best of DC: Vote for the DC Turkish Festival! ✨

We need your help to reclaim the title! It takes just 15 seconds to support your favorite award winning cultural event.

The DC Turkish Festival is a premier, crowd favorite celebration that is free, fun, and joyful for the entire family. This year, we return to Pennsylvania Avenue NW on Sunday, October 18, right in the heart of Washington, DC!

Much like Türkiye itself, our festival serves as a vibrant cultural bridge connecting Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Join us in bringing together histories and civilizations in one incredible celebration.

🗳️ How to Vote

1. Visit: washingtoncitypaper.com/bestof2026 (Link in Bio)
2. Register: A quick basic registration is required.
3. Find Category: Scroll to Best Arts and Culture Festival.
4. Nominate: Type Turkish Festival.
5. Submit: Click Vote!

🕒 Deadline: Voting ends on June 10! Please do not wait, vote today!

Thank you for supporting our community and helping us showcase Turkish culture to all of DC! 🇹🇷🇺🇸

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the Turkish Festival! 🎃

10/21/2025

Turkish Festival featured on ABC 7

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10/20/2025

🎉 And that’s a wrap on the 2025 Turkish Festival in Washington, DC! 🇹🇷✨

What an unforgettable day — full of music, food, dance, and amazing energy! 💃🕺
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with us — our incredible performers, hardworking volunteers, generous sponsors, and the community that makes it all possible. ❤️

We love seeing your photos and videos! 📸
Tag for a chance to be featured — let’s keep the memories going! 🇹🇷🇺🇸

See you next year for even more joy, culture, and celebration! 🎶🌟

10/19/2025

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10/19/2025

10/19/2025

📸 We love seeing and sharing your festival pics! Be sure to tag us and use our hashtag to share your favorite moments.

10/18/2025

🌟 A huge thank you to our amazing 2025 Turkish Festival sponsors! 🇹🇷✨
Your support helps us celebrate the vibrant culture, music, and flavors of Türkiye right here in the heart of Washington, DC. ❤️

Join us for a day full of joy, community, and cultural pride! 🎶🍢🎭

📅 Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Pennsylvania Ave NW (between 3rd & 6th Streets), Washington, DC
🎟️ Free Admission

For more info 👉 turkishfestival.org