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MAY 19-20: WINE IN THE WOODS Sample Maryland's finest wines at this 15th annual festival. Symphony Woods, Next to Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-4700.
MAY 20: TASTE OF ARLINGTON Sample specialties from about 40 Arlington restaurants. Next to Ballston Common Mall on Wilson Boulevard between Randolph Street and Glebe Road. Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-842-2317.
MAY 20: TASTE OF WHEATON Dozens of neighborhood restaurants showcase their specialties. Grandview and Ennalls avenues, Wheaton. 240-777-8115.
MAY 26: FIESTA ASIA Performances by musicians, singers and dancers, culinary specialties, cultural exhibits, martial arts demonstrations and a marketplace in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Pennsylvania Avenue NW between Third and Sixth streets. 202-468-5668.
MAY 26-27: DELAPLANE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL A family event with strawberry sundaes and other berry desserts, crafts, music and children's activities. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, Va. 540-364-2772.
MAY 26-27: HUNT COUNTRY STABLE TOUR Visit a dozen equine facilities in and around Middleburg and Upperville in this annual tour that benefits local charities. 540-592-3711.
MAY 26-28: ROCKVILLE HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS Musical performances, restaurant fare and an artisans marketplace are part of this annual event. The celebration also marks the official opening of the new Rockville Town Center. The area's largest Memorial Day parade takes place May 28. Rockville Town Center, North Washington Street and Middle Lane, Rockville. 240-314-5022.
MAY 28: MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES Commemorative events are scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Navy Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. 202-619-7222.
MAY 31-JUNE 3: HERNDON FESTIVAL Three stages, carnival rides and games, a crafts fair and a fireworks show. Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. 703-787-7300.
JUNE 2-3: VINTAGE VIRGINIA More than 60 Virginia wineries take part in this 26th annual festival. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville. 540-745-3378.
JUNE 3: PHILIPPINE FAIR A celebration of Filipino culture featuring traditional music, folk dancing, craft displays and food vendors. Pennsylvania Avenue NW between Third and Sixth streets. 202-361-1024.
JUNE 4-10: UPPERVILLE COLT AND HORSE SHOW More than 1,000 horse-and-rider teams will compete in this annual event. Upperville Show Grounds, Route 50, one mile east of Upperville. 540-687-5740.
JUNE 8-10: MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CRAFTS FESTIVAL Displays by about 200 artists and artisans, bluegrass bands and food vendors. Off U.S. 340 between Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, W.Va. 304-725-2055 or 800-624-0577.
JUNE 8-23: COLUMBIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS International, national and regional music, stage and dance stars perform in this annual festival at venues throughout Columbia. 410-715-3044.
JUNE 8-10: CELEBRATE FAIRFAX The annual festival includes entertainment on multiple stages, arts and crafts, children's activities and other diversions. Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax. 703-324-3247.
JUNE 9-10: CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL A parade on June 9 in the Dupont Circle area and a street festival on June 10 along Pennsylvania Avenue with crafts and food vendors highlight the week-long festival, a celebration of the area's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender residents. Pennsylvania Avenue NW between Third and Sixth streets. 202-797-3510.
JUNE 10: ST. MARY'S CRAB FESTIVAL Local crabs and seafood, music, classic cars and crafts highlight this annual event. St. Mary's County Governmental Center, 23115 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown. 301-475-5236.
JUNE 15-17: ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL The largest mid-Atlantic gathering of classic mahogany power boats and restored vessels. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mill Street, St. Michaels, Md. 410-745-2916.
JUNE 16: MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL Boat displays, nautical exhibits, hands-on workshops and demonstrations are part of this annual event. Historic St. Mary's City, 18559 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary's City. 240-895-4990 or 800-762-1634.
JUNE 16-17: ALEXANDRIA RED CROSS WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Music on multiple stages, an arts and crafts fair, ship tours, exhibits, rides, food vendors and more. Oronoco Bay Park, Oronoco and Union streets, Alexandria. 703-549-8300.
JUNE 23-24: NATIONAL CAPITAL BARBECUE BATTLE Teams from across the country compete to represent the United States in the World Barbecue Championship, with entertainment on multiple stages, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, children's activities and food vendors. Pennsylvania Avenue between Ninth and 14th streets NW. 202-828-3099.
JUNE 23-24: D.C. CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL The annual festival features a parade along Georgia Avenue with colorfully costumed masqueraders, dancers and bands. Banneker Community Center, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-726-2204.
JUNE 27-JULY 1 and JULY 4-8:
SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL The Smithsonian Institution's annual celebration of folk culture features exhibits, concerts, crafts demonstrations, talks and food vendors. The three themes this year are "Mekong River: Connecting Cultures" "Northern Ireland at the Smithsonian" and "Roots of Virginia's Culture." The Mall between Seventh and 14th streets NW. 202-633-1000. http:/
