About this Event
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for a spring evening concert in the National Arboretum's Ellipse Meadow on Friday, May 17th (rain date Sunday, May 19). Enjoy a picnic while you listen to music from Cumbia Heights, a neo-cumbian band based in Washington, DC with alt tropical vibes. See a sample of their music here.
Registration is required to enter the National Arboretum for this event. Registration is required to enter the National Arboretum for this event. Ticketing is only for access to the concert and the grounds will not be open to the public during this event, only the Ellipse Meadow and National Herb Garden will be open to attendees.
This project is supported in part by the , which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Special thanks to the for sponsoring this event.
TICKETS — PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Tickets are required for this event, but please pay what you can to attend this event. Our suggested ticket price is $25 (or $20 if you are a FONA member). Children 12 and under are free, but tickets are required. The ticket revenue helps cover what we pay the band, Arboretum security and facilities, and the cost of our staff to organize these events.
However, if paying $25 would prohibit you from attending this event, please pay what you can. We want to provide a quality event that facilitates a connection to the National Arboretum, but also believe everyone should have access to this event regardless of means.
If you pay more than the suggested ticket price, the difference will go towards covering the cost of those in our community who can’t.
FOOD & DRINK
Food and drinks by Taco Dirty to Me will be for sale at the event. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own picnics.
REFUND POLICY
Full refunds are provided for refund requests received up to 7 days prior to the program date.
If weather or an unforeseen circumstances prevent this event being held on the event date, this event will be held on the published rain date. If the event is moved to the rain date, you will be notified by email at least 6 hours before the event. No refunds will be issued if the concert is rescheduled and you are not able to attend the new date.
If FONA cancels the event due to bad weather on both dates or unforeseen circumstances, the cost of the ticket will be considered a donation to support FONA’s work. However you may request a refund within 1 week of the original event date.
Please make all refund requests through the Eventbrite app.
NAVIGATION & PARKING
The Arboretum gates will open at 6:15 PM for this event.
ARRIVING BY CAR: Parking is free at the Arboretum. If you are arriving by car (not rideshare), please use the New York Ave entrance: 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.
ARRIVING BY FOOT, BIKE, RIDESHARE: If you are walking, biking, or taking a rideshare to the event, please use the R Street entrance: 2400 R St NE, Washington, DC 20002.
See the map below for details on where to enter and park for the event.
Please allow time for your ticket to be checked at either entrance and to walk about 10-15 minutes from your parking spot to the concert. Handicapped parking is available in the R Street parking lot.
This project is supported in part by the , which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Special thanks to the for sponsoring this event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
U.S. National Arboretum — Meadow Road, 2400 R Street NE, Washington, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 25.00