Religious
Meskel Celebration & Demera
The annual Demera bonfire marking the Finding of the True Cross, with procession, choir, traditional dress and community food stalls. Free and open to all.
Map view
Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC
More Ethiopian events
Aug 22Music
Ethio-Jazz Night: Tribute to Mulatu
The Buford Room · Atlanta, GA
A seven-piece ensemble plays the Ethiopiques catalogue, from Tezeta to Yekermo Sew, with a krar and masenqo set to open.
Oct 11Business
Habesha Business & Investment Summit
Silver Spring Civic Building · Silver Spring, MD
Panels on diaspora investment, export logistics, and financing for Ethiopian-owned small businesses, plus a vendor floor and structured networking.
Sep 6Food
Buna Fest: Coffee & Culture
Little Ethiopia, Fairfax Ave · Los Angeles, CA
A street festival of coffee ceremonies, roasters, injera vendors, dance troupes and craft sellers along Fairfax Avenue.