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The 20th annual Washington Ukrainian Festival is coming to the St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Silver Spring, Maryland. Silver Spring is in the greater Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This will be happening on September 15, 16 and 17, 2023.
Festival Hours
- Friday, September 15 – 5 pm to 8 pm
- Saturday, September 16 – 11 am to 9 pm
- Sunday, September 17 – 11 am to Dusk
Come and enjoy the works of Ukrainian artists, singers, dancers, crafts, children’s activities, Kozak beer garden and delicious Ukrainian food.
Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe and is the second largest European country after Russia. Ukraine has been in the news a lot in the past year and a half. If you have any questions about the country, its people or its culture, the festival would be a fun way to get some answers. A portion of the proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
The festival made its debut in 2002 and was a big success from the beginning. Last year, it attracted more than 12,000 attendees and there were more than 30 vendors in Vendor Village.
Food & Entertainment
My favorite part of any festival is the food. I love trying new dishes and discovering new flavor combinations. The menu at the Washington Ukrainian Festival sounds great. You can look forward to
- Varenyky (Pierogies)
- Kielbasa
- Borsch
- Sauerkraut
- Ukrainian Tortes
- Holubtsi (Stuffed Cabbage)
- Shashlyky (Kabobs)
- Variety of Ukrainian Pastries
The festival is known for its great entertainment. The Ukraina Dance Ensemble and the Zoratsvit Dance Ensemble from Toronto will be performing at the festival. German musicians will also be there playing German music. Other performers include
- Vasyl Popadunk
- Natalia Valevska
- Oleh Skrypka
- Papa Duke Band
If you’d like to attend the Ukrainian Festival and look the part, check out the great creations here.
If you liked the Ukrainian food at the festival and would like to learn more about Ukrainian cooking, try these cookbooks. And you can use our links to see how you can save money on them.
- Summer Kitchens: Recipes & Reminiscences from Every Corner of Ukraine by Olia Hercules
- Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine & Eastern Europe by Olia Hercules
- The New Ukrainian Cookbook by Annette Ogrodnik Corona and Laurette Kovary
Silver Spring Hotels
If you’d like to visit Silver Spring, Maryland, to attend the Ukrainian Festival, you should consider the following hotels. They are all offering discounted rates which can save you money on your stay.
- Selena Union Market – 30% Discount
- The Darcy Hotel – 25% Discount
- Days Inn by Wyndham Silver Spring – 15% Discount
- Travelodge by Wyndham Silver Spring – 15% Discount
- Omni Sheraton Hotel – 15% Discount
- American Inn Of Bethesda – 14% Discount
- Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters – 14% Discount
- Holiday Inn Washington College Park I-95 – 12% Discount
- Hotel Silver Spring – 10% Discount
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda – 10% Discount
