Burleith Picnic: June 18

By Kay Twomey, burleithevents@gmail.com

Welcome the magic of summer at the annual Burleith summer picnic on Saturday, June 18, from 3:30 to 7:30 pm at Whitehaven Park.

Walk over with family and friends. Make even more friends with cool people you didn’t realize are your neighbors! Together, we’ll make merry and enjoy the awesome entertainment and attractions you love!

rocklands will once again be serving its famous bbq.

Live Music. By popular demand, the Danny Meyer Band returns with the grooviest tunes.

Top Dog Contest. Burleith’s smartest and most beautiful pooches vie for Best in Show.

Kid Stuff. Petting zoo, face painting, fire truck, police cars, and GERMS ambulance will amaze and amuse.

Eat + Drink. Feast on Rocklands (DC’s best BBQ!) and other tasty treats. Drink and gulp and stay cool with refreshing beverages from Town Hall.

Raffle. Enter to win great raffle prizes donated by local merchants.

the petting zoo returns in 2016. bring your kids!

Sponsored by the Burleith Citizens Association with generous support from Georgetown University, Town Hall, Lenore Rubino/REALTOR, Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company, Glover Park-Burleith Farmers Market, Dry Bar, Gardens for All Seasons, Hop, Cask & Barrel, Jetties, Palisades Vet Clinic, Shanghai Lounge, Surfside, Unleashed by Petco, Unum, Yates Field House, and the Burleith Community Fund.

To lend a hand, donate, or get more information, contact Kay Twomey at burleithevents@gmail.com.

To get in the mood, check out the photos from the 2015 picnic.

the burleith summer picnic is the bca's signature event. and it's free!