2008 Events
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- May 31st - October 18th: Every Saturday Morning from 9am to 2pm enjoy American Market info
- July 10th - August 28th: Every Thursday evening enjoy Foster's Lobster Clambake at National Harbor info
- August 8th: Summer Concert Series - 7pm to 9pm info: Chieli Minucci and Special EFX -- Smooth Jazz (www.chielimusic.com)
- August 9th: American Market Family Program - 9am to 2 pm info: "Dynamic Dinosaurs"
- August 15th: Summer Concert Series - 7pm to 9pm info: Cherise Rosemond -- R&B Soul (www.cherisesings.com)
- August 16th: American Market Family Program - 9am to 2 pm info: "We Can! Food and Fitness Fun"
- August 22nd: Summer Concert Series - 7pm to 9pm info: Southern Persuasion -- Country/Western (www.garageband.com/artist/southernpersuasion)
- August 29th: Summer Concert Series - 7pm to 9pm info: Ken Navarro -- Smooth Jazz (www.kennavarro.com)
- August 30th: American Market Family Program - 9am to 2 pm info: "Kids Making a Difference"
- September 20th and 21st: 2008 Taste of Maryland - 11am to 7pm info
- September 27th: Das Best Oktoberfest info
- October 30th - November 16th: Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA info (www.cirquedusoleil.com)
- November 28th: National Harbor Tree Lighting Celebration & Fireworks info
- November 29th - December 27th Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays: Voices of National Harbor Concert info
In addition to the above events, National Harbor will feature a nightly light show along the waterfront as well as a salute to the sunset.
Check back often as new events are added!
American Market
Saturdays, Memorial Day through Mid October from 9am to 2pm
We invite you to experience the American Market – the high end farmers market at National Harbor. Stroll along the outdoor promenade and choose from a vast offering of fine goods and specialty foods from the area’s premier sellers including handmade crafts, floral, produce, and jewelry.
Location
The American Market is located on Lot N (next to Hampton Inn & across from Gaylord National Resort).
For information on becoming a vendor at the American Market, please go to: www.americanmarketnh.com.
NOTE: No dogs are allowed at the American Market
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Summer Concert Series
There’s nothing like an outdoor concert to set the mood. Come catch the musical waves on the waterfront at National Harbor. Whether you are winding down from a busy day or gearing up for an exciting evening, the jazz, blues and Top 40 tunes will be music to your ears. Don’t miss the sweet sounds of summer at National Harbor. Join us and celebrate the sunset.
Every Friday evening from 7pm until 9pm this free public event will feature the best national, regional and local musical entertainment.
Location:
National Plaza and stage
NO Alcoholic Beverages Allowed
NO Glass Containers Allowed
Coolers will Be Inspected
Some seating is provided. However, guests are allowed to bring their own chairs as well. We request guests bring nylon folding chairs.
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Foster's Lobster Clambake at National Harbor
The event will take place each Thursday evening, July 10 through August 28. The schedule for the evening will be as follows:
6:30 Water taxi departs Alexandria
6:50 Water taxi arrives at National Harbor
7:00 Lobster Clambake begins (under the big tent)
9:00 Water taxi departs National Harbor
9:20 Water taxi arrives in Alexandria
Pricing:
$57.00 per person/Adult
$24.00 per person/Child
Price includes taxes, gratuity, and water taxi ticket.
Beverages are not included.
Beer, wine, soda, and water can be purchased at the event.
Menu:
Award-Winning New England Clam Chowder
Freshly Dug Maine Clams and Cultivated Mussels
Succulent Maine Lobster (BBQ Chicken or a vegetarian option may be substituted)
Sweet Corn on the Cob
Roasted Red Potatoes and Onions
Warm Drawn Butter
Blueberry Crumb Cake
RESERVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. Reservations can be made by purchasing tickets at our website, www.potomacriverboatco.com, or at our ticket booths in Alexandria,Georgetown, or National Harbor. Reservations must be made by 7:00 p.m. the night before the event (for example, 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 for the Thursday, July 10 event). There will be no refunds.
“September 20th and 21st” at National Harbor, 11 AM - 7 pm
Family Food and Fun!
- Taste and sample food from over 100 Maryland, DC, and Virginia restaurants.
- Cooking demonstrations by some of the area’s top chefs.
- Live entertainment featuring national and local artists
- “Best Crab Cake” Challenge
Tickets on sale Friday, August 8th at all ticket master locations.
Das Best Oktoberfest
September 27th 2008
Oktoberfest comes to National Harbor! Families will be able to enjoy traditional festivities including beer gardens, cooking demonstrations, a German Stage featuring Oompah Bands and German dancers. A central stage will also feature local and regional popular musical acts.
This event will also include the only Baconfest in North America. The Baconfest will feature various local chefs performing cooking demonstrations and a national bacon recipe contest with just that…bacon!
This ticketed event will quickly become a fall tradition in Prince George’s County.
Visit http://www.dasbestoktoberfest.com/ for more information
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Cirque du Soleil KOOZA
Cirque du Soleil will return to the Washington DC area at a new location with its latest touring production KOOZA, set to open on Thursday, October 30, 2008. KOOZA will perform at The Plateau at National Harbor under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) for a limited engagement. Tickets are on sale now.
KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.
Performance Schedule
· Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 8:00pm
· Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00pm and 8:00pm
· Sundays at 1:00pm and 5:00pm
· No performances on Mondays
Ticket Prices
· Adults: $55 to $125
· Children (ages 2-12 years): $38.50 to $87.50
· Students and Seniors: $49.50 to $112.50 (Tuesdays-Thursdays and Fridays 4pm)
NOTE: Courtesy shuttles will be available to transport guests prior, during and
after the show. The shuttles will run between the show tent, downtown
National Harbor, and the hotels.
For additional information please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com
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National Harbor Tree Lighting Celebration & Fireworks
Celebrate the arrival of the holidays and creation of a new tradition at National Harbor.
This free public event will take place the day after Thanksgiving starting with the ceremonial lighting of the National Harbor Holiday Tree, extended Candle Light Processional Concert and culminating with a ten minute fireworks show exploding over the Potomac River – the literal star to our tree!
Location
The Plaza, Stage & Belvedere
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Voices of National Harbor
This mainstay of National Harbor’s holiday programming is soon to become a regional tradition. Featuring 120 person regional multicultural choir, the Voices of National Harbor will perform a free one hour concert every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening between Thanksgiving and the end of the year.
Choir members will be hand picked from the best singers in the region and led by Oxon Hill High School Choir Director, Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews. In addition, this heart warming performance will be highlighted by inviting 2 regional high school choirs to be guest performers each evening.
Location
National Plaza and Stage.
Time
Shows will be 1 hour, starting at 7:00 pm.
For more information regarding the “Voices of National Harbor Candlelight Processional,” please contact Dr. Emory Andrews at 301-749-4324.
Click here to read more about auditioning for the choir.
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