Greater DC Yoga Fest
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- The Yards Park
- Price
- $35
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Greater DC Yoga Fest's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 3 October 2026 in Washington, DC. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What it stands for
Movement. Connection. Joy. Hikyoga describes the series as a wellness centered festival celebrating communities around the US by combining yoga, hiking and the stunning outdoors, an inclusive and inspiring way to connect with yourself, those around you and nature. The 2026 theme line reads: a year to open ourselves up to more connection, more opportunities, more love
The experience
What's special
A one-day outdoor wellness festival hosted by Hikyoga, returning for its 4th edition on Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9 AM to 3 PM, at The Yards Park on the waterfront in Washington's Navy Yard neighborhood. The organizer calls it a day some know as the happiest day of the year. All tickets include a rolling program of 25-minute main stage yoga classes in a variety of styles from local DMV area teachers, offered Come and Flow style with less breaks and more dancing, plus first come, first served workshops. Limited-capacity Hikyoga sessions lead a casual small-group hike into a relaxing yoga flow, a 30-minute pre-fest run or walk opens the morning, and dozens of local vendors, coffee and snack stands and live music fill the park between classes
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition ran Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9 AM to 2 PM, at Capitol Riverfront (Great Lawn) with a 90s theme; organizer Christian Dorsica appeared on local station WUSA9 on festival day
The practice
Who it's for. No formal level guidance was published. The organizer describes main stage classes in a variety of styles with no registration required, workshops that are first come, first served, and Hikyoga sessions that pair a casual hike with a relaxing yoga flow in a small group
Beyond the mat
- outdoor yoga
- Hikyoga (hiking meets yoga)
- meditation
- live music
Styles named as the festival itself describes them.
Programme
4 sessions across the weekend. Open any strand.
Special events & ceremoniesopen
- Pre-Yoga Fest Run/Walk (30 mins)run or walk before the festival opens; listed as its own ticket type at checkout
Classes & workshopsopen
- Main Stage Yoga Classes25-minute classes in a variety of styles, offered Come and Flow style with less breaks and more dancing; no registration required · local DMV area instructors (not yet named)
- Workshopsa new kind of class you might not find on the main stage; first come, first served on the day and included in the festival ticket
- Hikyoga Classeshiking meets yoga; a casual hike in a small group setting led into a relaxing yoga flow by a Hikyoga certified instructor, offered multiple times through the day with limited capacity · Hikyoga certified instructors
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are welcome (the event is otherwise pet-free). The setting itself is favorable: The Yards Park is a flat, paved riverfront park, Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station is an accessible station with elevators, and classes take place on park grass, so a personal mat area can be positioned at the edge of the lawn
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
What it costs
What to bring
A full weekend of practice is easier with your own kit. What earns its place in the bag:
Your own matRentals sell out and shared mats are thin. Bring a grippy, cushioned mat you trust for a full weekend of practice.
Shop options
Water and electrolytes
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vendor market
Dozens of local vendors and artisans sell between yoga classes, with special activations and treats from national and local businesses. The 2026 vendor list was marked Coming Soon at capture. Named 2026 sponsors: Hikyoga, Tiny Fish Printing, smartwater, Pacers Running and HOKA
Getting there
Nearest airport Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA); the closest Metro station to the venue is Navy Yard.
How do I get to Greater DC Yoga Fest?
By car
Per the organizer's FAQ the neighborhood offers metered street parking, parking garages and one large hourly parking lot. It is a dense city district: expect event day competition for street spaces and allow time to walk from a garage
Most people drive to Greater DC Yoga Fest. The nearest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA); the closest Metro station to the venue is Navy Yard, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
The venue is a Metro-first destination: Navy Yard-Ballpark station on the Green Line is a short walk from The Yards Park (use the M Street exit for the Navy Yard side of the neighborhood). From Reagan National (DCA), which has its own Metro station, ride a Yellow Line train to L'Enfant Plaza and transfer to a Branch Avenue bound Green Line train, two stops to Navy Yard-Ballpark; around 20 to 25 minutes total. Metro fares are distance and time based, paid with a SmarTrip card or contactless pay
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Rideshare and taxis are plentiful across central Washington; the venue address for drop off is 355 Water Street SE. From DCA it is a short crossing of the Potomac, usually well under 20 minutes outside rush hour
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
Affiliate Flying in? You can book an airport transfer in advance rather than joining the taxi queue on arrival.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA); the closest Metro station to the venue is Navy Yard
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Greater DC Yoga Fest?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 2
1265 1st Street SE, beside Nationals Park and about a block from the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station, roughly a 10 minute walk from The Yards Park; free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
≈ $120-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →140 L Street SE, in the Capitol Riverfront a block from the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station and a few blocks north of the park; indoor pool
≈ $120-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
221 Tingey Street SE, inside The Yards development itself, about two blocks from both the park and the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station; rooftop bar and the Surveyor restaurant on site
≈ $250-500 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airport hotels 2
2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
≈ $100-190 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →2800 Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA 22202
≈ $100-190 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront are dense apartment neighborhoods with active short stay inventory, and Capitol Hill and Eastern Market sit one neighborhood north. For a one day festival most visitors day trip on the Metro instead, so a room anywhere on the Green or Yellow Lines works
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Pricing
Price history and tiers
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