2026 Events Near Washington DC / Capitol KOA

2026 Events Near Washington DC / Capitol KOA

Planning a capital region getaway in 2026? Here’s a great travel hack: stay at Washington DC / Capitol KOA and turn your favorite festival, baseball game, concert, boat show or national celebration into a full camping trip. Located in Millersville, Maryland, the campground gives travelers a peaceful base camp with easy access to Washington, D.C., Annapolis and Baltimore, plus RV sites, cabins, tent sites, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a seasonal pool, bike rentals, a dog park, firewood, propane, a pavilion and family-friendly recreation.

2026 Events to Plan Around Near Washington DC / Capitol KOA

Washington Nationals Home Games | April-September 2026

Baseball fans can plan a spring or summer camping trip around a Washington Nationals home game at Nationals Park. The 2026 home schedule includes the traditional July 4 game in the nation’s capital and home series throughout the season. Learn more.

DC JazzFest | September 2026

Music lovers can build a Washington, D.C. getaway around DC JazzFest, which returns in 2026 with a special America 250 theme, “The Future of Jazz: America’s Next 250 Years.” The festival brings jazz performances, cultural programming and major artists to venues across the city, giving travelers a reason to pair live music with museums, monuments and campground downtime. Learn more.

Salute to America 250 Celebration and Fireworks | July 4, 2026

Washington, D.C. will be at the center of America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, with Independence Day events, National Mall programming, patriotic celebrations and fireworks planned throughout the capital. Learn more.

Maryland Renaissance Festival | August 29-October 25, 2026

The Maryland Renaissance Festival returns to Crownsville on select dates from August 29 to October 25, 2026. Visitors can step into the 16th-century village of Revel Grove for jousting, live entertainment, artisan vendors, food, music, comedy and costumed characters. Learn more.

Maryland State Fair | August 27-30, September 3-7 and September 10-13, 2026

The Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium across three weekends in 2026: August 27-30, September 3-7 and September 10-13. The fair brings rides, food, agricultural exhibits, competitions, entertainment and classic end-of-summer fun to the Baltimore region. Learn more.

Annapolis Powerboat Show | October 8-11, 2026

The Annapolis Powerboat Show takes place October 8-11, 2026, at City Dock, bringing boaters and waterfront visitors to downtown Annapolis for powerboats, marine gear, exhibitors and Chesapeake Bay energy. Learn more.

Annapolis Sailboat Show | October 15-18, 2026

Sailors and boating fans can plan a second October getaway around the Annapolis Sailboat Show, scheduled for October 15-18, 2026, at City Dock. The event features sailboats from manufacturers around the world, floating docks, marine accessories and a festive waterfront atmosphere in one of the country’s best-known sailing destinations. Learn more.

Make the Event Part of a Bigger Capital Region Getaway

The best part of staying at Washington DC / Capitol KOA is that your trip does not have to revolve around one event. You can explore the National Mall, visit Smithsonian museums, spend a day in Annapolis, tour historic sites, catch a baseball game, enjoy Baltimore’s waterfront or relax at the campground between outings.

Ready to turn a 2026 capital region event into a camping getaway? Book your stay at Washington DC / Capitol KOA and make Millersville, Maryland your base camp for Washington, D.C., Annapolis, Baltimore and beyond.

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