Originally Posted By gardengirl2790 We are planning on being in DCA on May 11th (Friday) does anyone have an opinion on how many more people will be in the park that day because of the festival? Should we go earlier in the week instead? Thank you.
Originally Posted By godalejunior I have wondered this too. Like will it have any effect on Block Party etc. or are people so engrossed in wine and food activities that it will be their focus?
Originally Posted By solodumborider1 We'll be there too! Last year we were there on a Fiday during that weekend and I'm no expert but it seems that the park was more crowded than a usual 'weekday'. Upon opening there must have been 1000 high school kids in matching running suits waiting to get into the park as well as what seemed to be thousands of others park goers. We enjoyed the Friday festival events (tasting ans such) and didn't notice DCA that crowded compared to DL, we got on all the attractions we wanted with no problems/wait. There were plenty people at the 'seminars/tastings' but not so much that it would have been impossible to attend, they handed out tickets and it was then just a metter of waiting in line for seating which was orderly and not a big deal. We are so looking forward to returning! We're dining at Napa Rose on Weds. at the Chef's Counter we can't wait!
Originally Posted By gardengirl2790 Thank you for the information. We are so looking forward to our trip!
