FYIDC
The Insider’s Guide to Washington
BY ERICA MOODY
EQUESTRIAN EXCELLENCE
Saddle up for six days of world-class international show jumping and top national
hunter and equitation competition at the 57th annual Washington International
Horse Show, one of the most prestigious horse shows in the country. More than
500 of the best horses and riders in the world, including Olympic veterans,
will compete for honors including the Saturday night $125,000 President’s Cup
Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Washington honor, presented by Events
DC, where the winning rider will be
presented with the President of the
United States Perpetual Cup, a trophy
given to the show in 1961 by First
Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. October 2025, Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.
com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
Tickets may also be purchased in person at
the Verizon Center Box Office, wihs.org.
FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL
AT CITYCENTER
Trendy talks
Luxury retailers LouisVuitton and DavidYurman (and soon Gucci and Dior) are
popping up at CityCenterDC, posing a challenge to those who dare think this
city is unfashionable.The Washington chapter of the nonprofit Fashion Group
International (FGI) is hosting an event to help you get your fashion fix there.
The Fall/Winter 2015 Trend & Fashion Presentation will feature discussions
with industry style experts including Gilt City DC’s Marissa Schneider and
celebrity stylist James Cornwell. October 6, 6 -8 p.m. at Fig & Olive, 934 Palmer
Alley NW, $20 for members and $35 for non-members, fgi.org.
DC VEGFEST
food for thought
Partake in a day of plant-based eating at the annual DC VegFest, hosted by
Compassion Over Killing and founded by the Vegetarian Society in 1997. Be
among a crowd of 15,000 attendees at the event that grows in size every year.
There will be complimentary food samples, more than 130 vendors, cooking
demonstrations and celebrity appearances. FREE admission, Saturday, Oct. 3,
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE, rain or shine, dcvegfest.com,
Use #DCVegFest15 on social media.
JEFFERSON VINEYARDS
ROCKIN’ WINERY
The autumn months are ideal for
weekend getaways in Virginia,
so take in the scenery, sip some
quality wine and enjoy live music at
Charlottesville’s Jefferson Vineyards.
The family-owned winery and vineyard, located where Thomas Jefferson and
Philip Mazzei first began the American wine revolution, has been producing
award-winning wines for 34 years. Alternative-Americana band Bryan Elijah
Smith & The Wild Hearts play on Oct. 17. FREE admission, Dogs are welcome
and small tents allowed. 1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, Virginia
22902, 434-977-3042, jeffersonvineyards.com/events.
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HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
FRIGHTFUL FUN
Celebrate Halloween in the District with these spook-tacular suggestions.
ANIMAL NIGHTS: Trick or treat your way through the National Zoo
at two festive annual events:. Dress to impress at the adults-only “Night
of the Living Zoo,” an evening that includes a costume contest, glow in
the dark lawn games and dancing. At the family-oriented “Boo at the
Zoo,” you’ll find more than 40 treat stations, a hay maze and scarecrow
field, animal demonstrations and decorated trails for a Halloween your
little goblins will never forget. Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 23-25, Night of the
Living Zoo is Oct. 30, For more information, visit nationalzoo.si.edu/events.
MYSTERIOUS MEAL: Don Gatsby-inspired ensembles for a 1920s-
themed murder mystery dinner and show at the Grille at Morrison
House. Guests are invited to play along and discover “who done it.”The
evening will begin with live piano music and a cocktail hour, followed
by a three-course dinner. For those interested in making a night of
it, the Morrison House will be offering a 15 percent discount room
package available by going online using the code “PARTYY.” The allinclusive dinner is $100 per person and begins at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31, 116 South
Alfred Street, Alexandria,Virginia 22314, (703) 838-8000.
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