The 3rd Annual Down in the Reeds Festival is taking place on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at The Parks at Walter Reed on the grounds of the Historic Walter Reed Army Hospital from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

After months of planning and production work, the organizers of Down In The Reeds are ecstatic to announce their 2022 music festival lineup. The festival celebrates the power of music to heal across our community and its diverse cultures. This year the universal power of drumming and rhythm will resonate throughout the festival with the inclusion of Bhangra, Eastern Indigenous Powwow Drumming, Go Go, Funk, West African Drumming, Traditional Bolivian Dance, Jazz, and World Folk.

Down In The Reeds 2021 Recap

The 2022 Festival will also feature an array of amazing art activations and games for attendees of all ages. Activations, Food Trucks, Art Vendors, Community Partners, Local Business Vendors, and Breweries will all be announced in the coming weeks and will be listed on Down in the Reeds' website.

Featured Performances and Workshops include:

• Red Baraat
• Medicine Singers with Yonatan Gat
• Mary-eL
• Sound of the City
• Project Locrea
• Alison Crockett
• Bele Bele Rhythm Collective
• IMKA
• FFC Morenada Bolivia USA Washington Jazz Arts Institute Youth Ensemble
• Lucid District
• Hands on Drums Workshops
• House of Musical Traditions Workshops 

This list is just the tip of the iceberg, as there are more performances and workshops to be announced.  For the full, up-to-date line-up and to see all of the additions and set times over the next couple of weeks and visit the Down in the Reed's Schedule Page.

Want to become a volunteer?

Another way you can support Down in the Reeds is by becoming a volunteer! Ever wanted to be a part of a grassroots, community-driven music festival? Then come volunteer with Down in the Reeds. They are looking for interested individuals to help us put up flyers around town, table at upcoming events leading up to the festival, and help them out the day of the festival with the festival set up, production runners, entrance and registration, event breakdown, and clean up. If you would like to get involved, please click on the link below and fill out their volunteer form or send them an email at info@downinthereeds.com.

Want to support the festival?

Festival organizers are still in the middle of a public fundraising campaign.  RSVP today for the festival, and if you want to contribute, you can pre-order a limited edition Down in the Reeds T-shirt or make a donation to support the future of this free music festival.

Links to tickets and location details can be found below this amazing preview of music and videos by some of the performers at Down in the Reeds.

RSVP for Down in the Reeds Festival

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To learn more about Down In The Reeds, please see the following web resources:

• Webpage
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• YouTube