Jollof Festival - DC '26
West African jollof rice festival with a live "Jollof Wars" cook-off, vendors, and family-friendly activities at Union Market.
The Jollof Festival returns to DC for 2026 — a celebration of West African jollof rice culture at Union Market. Watch the signature "Jollof Wars" as countries compete for champion status while you sample and vote on the entries, browse vendors serving regional specialties, and enjoy family-friendly activities and community fun. Ghana has taken back-to-back DC titles, so expect a real fight for the crown this year.