Your D.C. weekend: Snallygaster beer fest is back
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D.C.'s biggest beer fest is back.
Why it matters: Snallygaster returns for its 14th year on Saturday, paying tribute to craft beer.
By the numbers: 450 brews on draft from 175 producers, domestic and international.
- Admission passes gets you unlimited beer and other drinks, including wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic bevs.
- There's music, over a dozen food vendors, and raffle prizes. A kids zone also will include a large moon bounce and arts and crafts.
Fun fact: And what's a Snallygaster, you ask?
- Half-reptile, half-bird, legend has it that the spooky monster roamed the DMV.
Zoom in: The festival will be be held on Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol. The forecast currently shows cloudy with a high of 71.
The bottom line: Tickets go fast, organizers say.
🔮 A local band is hosting "KINDA EVIL's Psychic Parlor," a tarot-themed party that promises tarot readings, witchy art, and musical performances. Dress as your favorite tarot card and head to Pie Shop on Thursday at 7:30pm. Tickets $27
🌳 Take a Guided Forest Bathing Walk at Hillwood Estate's gardens — led by a forest therapy expert. It's inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, aka "absorbing the forest atmosphere." Multiple walks are hosted through November — this Friday's is sold out, but tickets are available for Friday, Oct 16. Tickets $35
🎙️ Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci take their podcast to the stage on Friday, talking about the midterms for a special episode of "The Rest is Politics U.S." at the Miracle Theater on Friday. Tickets $50
🎸 Capitol Hill's first Porch Fest takes place on Saturday, with 155 bands participating across 51 porches. It's free to attend. Lineup
🎤 Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will be in conversation at DAR Constitution Hall on Saturday evening. Tickets $107
🥒 There's a D.C. Pickle Festival happening on Saturday, a community event featuring all-you-can-eat pickle bars, craft stations and activities for kids. And after hours, a 21+ "Dill Disco" — with "themed attire encouraged." Tickets $45
🍴 DMV food influencer Big Schlim is going on a Petworth tour, and you're invited along for samplings at five neighborhood spots. This Saturday with tickets starting at $200. Tickets $200
🎃 Calico hosts its 6th annual fall festival this Sunday, a free-to-attend event starting at 1pm featuring pumpkin painting, live music, autumnal cocktails and more. Details