Air & Scare at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Events Ready for a little fun? Festivals span all seasons in and around Fairfax County, celebrating art, history, music, wine and more. Here's just a sampling ... FEBRUARY / MARCH CHOCOLATE LOVERS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 4 – 5, 2017 MARCH / APRIL NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL MARCH 20 – APRIL 16, 2017 The city of Fairfax hosts this irresistible annual festival featuring everything from art competitions and craft shows to edible chocolate delights. www.chocolatefestival.net People from around the world come to the nation’s capital to see the blossoming cherry trees (a gift from Japan in 1912) and to partake in the festivities, including a parade, street festival and fireworks. www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT MOUNT VERNON PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND MAY MOUNT VERNON SPRING WINE FESTIVAL MAY 2017 What better place to celebrate President’s Day weekend than at the historic home of George Washington. Mount Vernon honors our nation’s first president with a variety of special events celebrating Washington’s 285th birthday. www.mountvernon.org With George Washington’s Mount Vernon as the backdrop, sip wines and sample desserts during this festival featuring the area’s top wineries. www.mountvernon.org 40 www.fxva.com
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