Takoma Park Folk Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Takoma Park Middle School
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 27, 2026
The last Takoma Park Folk Festival was September 27, 2026, in Takoma Park, MD. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Takoma Park Folk Festival is a free annual community music festival held in Takoma Park, Maryland on September 27, 2026. The festival features six stages with over 40 performances across folk, bluegrass, indie, and world music genres, alongside a juried craft show, children's activities, and food vendors.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Takoma Park Folk Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport DCA.
How do I get to Takoma Park Folk Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Takoma Park Folk Festival. The nearest major airport is DCA, 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
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
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.
🅿 Parking
Cost Free (all named options. Montgomery College garage, Washington Adventist University lot, and neighborhood street parking, are free; no paid/prepay lot found). Two free off-site parking lots with a free shuttle: Montgomery College TPSS East Garage (corner of Fenton St & King St, entrance on King St) and, new for 2025, the Washington Adventist University lot at Flower Ave & Carroll Ave. Free shuttle buses run 10:15am-6:00pm on festival day from both plus from the Takoma Metro Kiss & Ride lot. Shuttle details are stated as '2025; to be confirmed for 2026' on the site as of this check, flag for a closer-to-date re-check.
🚙 Car hire
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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 Takoma Park Folk Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 4
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates8040 13th Street, Silver Spring, 20910, Takoma Park, MD
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates8040 13th Street, Silver Spring, 20910, Takoma Park, MD
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6711 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20012, Takoma Park, MD
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates8506 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, 20910, Takoma Park, MD
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7129 16th Street Northwest, Washington, 20012, Takoma Park, MD
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, 20910, Takoma Park, MD
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2800 Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA 22202
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Airbnb & private camping
Takoma Park/Silver Spring is a dense DC-adjacent residential area with active Airbnb inventory. The festival is small, free and one day.
Search AirbnbTakoma Park itself is dense inner-suburb residential/urban land with no private-land camping listings found directly in-neighborhood, not surprising for this setting. The nearest realistic Hipcamp inventory is statewide Maryland listings (a car-hire-adjacent option.
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
There is a dedicated accessibility page at tpff.org/accessibility. The festival is at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road, and the organizer says all 7 stages, 3 indoors and 4 outdoors including the outdoor Childrens Nook stage, are wheelchair accessible thanks to the rules that guide MCPS facilities.
Read the full notes
Accessible parking is on site but extremely limited and first come first served; once those spaces are full, drivers with disability placards can drop off and pick up near the front of the festival and then park off site on the street, at the Montgomery College East Garage or at the Takoma Metro station.
This is a shuttle based arrival and the organizer states the shuttle bus service is accessible. Free shuttles run 10:15 AM to 5:30 PM on festival day from the Montgomery College TPSS East Garage, the Takoma Metro station Kiss and Ride lot, and Washington Adventist University.
If you walk instead, note the approaches are uphill: the organizer describes a 15 minute uphill walk from Takoma Metro and a 0.2 mile uphill walk on Piney Branch Road from the nearest Sunday bus stop. On toilets, the port-a-johns near the Loading Dock at the school are accessible and can be reached without using stairs; additional port-a-johns are in the parking lot.
A First Aid tent is on site, marked on the festival map. Only service animals are allowed on the grounds. Much of the festival is outdoors. No companion or carer ticket policy is published and the festival has no camping. For any other accessibility request the organizer asks you to email [email protected], the earlier the better.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
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Quick answers
When is Takoma Park Folk Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was September 27, 2026. The next one is expected in September.
How much are Takoma Park Folk Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Takoma Park Folk Festival held?
Takoma Park Middle School, Takoma Park, MD.