Fall Fun Returns to Oxon Hill Farm With Free Festival Oct. 17

News Release Date: October 9, 2026
Contact:NCR Communications

OXON HILL, Md. - The National Park Service will host a free, family-friendly fall festival at Oxon Hill Farm on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature live music, sheepdog demonstrations, line dancing, pumpkin painting and a community showcase highlighting local organizations.

The festival opens at 10 a.m. with Grammy-nominated artist Groovy Nate, whose shows feature a loop station, electric guitar, exotic instruments, puppet skits, comedy and interactive play.

At 10:45 a.m. noon, and 1 p.m., AJ Hesketh-Tutton will present sheepdog demonstrations showing how trained dogs guide sheep using voice and whistle commands.

At 11:15 a.m., DMV Pressure, a local saddle club rooted in horseback riding and southern soul line dancing, will lead a line dancing demonstration for all ages.

The final performance begins at 2 p.m. with the Tribe Band, featuring gospel, blues, smooth jazz, funk, R&B, soul, Motown, southern soul and neo-soul.

Parking is limited at Oxon Hill Farm. Visitors are encouraged to park at the Oxon Hill Park and Ride, about a half-mile away. A free shuttle will run to and from the lot.

At Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm, experience farm life and how it has changed over time. Visit the farm animals - chickens, goats, horses, cattle and hogs - or take a walk and look for bald eagles and wild turkeys. Learn more about the park and read the festival's schedule of activities at nps.gov/oxhi

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