Annual Events
The FSGW sponsors a number of special events every year.
| Event Name | What it is | Registration / tickets | Time of year |
| #dance Weekend | An ultra-challenging urban contra dance and squares weekend | Pre-registration, Evening dances at the door | March |
| Potomac River Shape-Note Singing Convention | Two days of shape-note singing: 4-part, participatory, and unaccompanied song. Tunes from The Sacred Harp, Christian Harmony and (since 2013) Shenandoah Harmony. There's usually a potluck on both days. |
Free | April |
| Washington Spring Ball | An elegant evening of English Country Dancing. An afternoon practice session to review the steps. All dances are talked through and prompted. | Pre-registration or at the door |
April or May |
| Washington Folk Festival | The Washington Folk Festival is returning, now only one day, but the same great festival! Performances by musicians, storytellers, dancers, and craftspeople representing many cultures. Children's activities. Crafts by local artisans. Many participatory events. | Free | October |
| Contrastock | A full afternoon and evening of contras and squares. Multiple top-tier bands and callers, joining for an end-of-the-evening mash-up. Potluck dinner. | Pre-registration or at the door |
September or October |
| Getaway | A weekend of informal participatory workshops, mini-concerts, song circles, and jam sessions, with several concurrent events. | One, two, and three day tickets |
September or October |
| New Year's Eve Contra Dance Ball | A festive evening of contra dancing to ring out the old year. Champagne toast at midnight. | Pre-registration or at the door |
New Year's Eve |
Upcoming events
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29 Mar 2025 10:00 AM • Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD
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17 May 2025 7:30 PM • Silver Spring Civic Building - Great Hall, Silver Spring, MD
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19 Oct 2025 • Glen Echo Park, MD