#7 Parade, Walk & Festival (new to the list)
The Washington City Paper's craft fair marked its 10th anniversary this year, curating a group of 140 vendors from more than 500 applicants. The handmade items come from independent artists and include punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, screen-printed items, and art. Next: Fall 2014
#3 Food, Wine & Restaurant Industry Event
The wine and food festival plans to celebrate its 15th year in 2014, a milestone that comes with bigger ambitions to raise the event's profile. The multiday gathering draws about 4,000 people for its wine dinners, mixologist events, and other offerings. Next: February 13-15, 2014
#4 Food, Wine & Restaurant Industry Event
A fund-raiser for the anti-hunger nonprofit Share Our Strength, Taste of the Nation DC serves guests tasty creations from the city's best-loved bars and restaurants. Next: March 31, 2014
#5 Food, Wine & Restaurant Industry Event
Taking place in tents along the waterfront and pier of National Harbor, the wine and food festival marked its sixth year in 2013. Next: May 3-4, 2014
#6 Trade Show & Convention
The juried exhibition and sale of fine American craft had 121 craft artists, 44 of whom were new to the show. Special events this year included Martha Stewart speaking about her "American Made" initiative. Next: April 10-13, 2014
#9 Trade Show & Convention
Daily attendance for the flower show reaches about 10,000 people. The benefit for the cathedral's gardens and grounds will mark its 75th year in 2014. Next: May 2-3, 2014
#5 Sports Event
One of city-dwellers' favorite summer pastimes is watching the Washington Kastles, the World TeamTennis. Fans include First Lady Michelle Obama and senior administration officials. This year former world number one Martina Hingis joined the team, replacing Serena Williams. Next: July 2014
Facebook and BuzzFeed hosted the Bow Ties & Burgers event during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington in May. Photo booth props included oversize bow ties in Faceook's signature blue hue with the logo as the knot. Pen & Public produced the event.
