Will Wolf Trap be open this summer 2021?

Will Wolf Trap be open this summer 2021?

The suspension of concerts this summer is a pause in the long arc of Wolf Trap. While the current summer season is on hold, the Foundation is looking forward to resuming concert activity at the Barns at Wolf Trap later in the year, and is busy planning the 50th Anniversary season at the Filene Center in 2021.

How long are shows at Wolf Trap?

It could be as little as an hour for some shows, all the way up to three days with 50+ people working 8 to 12 hours each day for a larger production. Check out what a “Day in the Life” looks like at Wolf Trap.

Can you bring alcohol to Wolf Trap?

A rare accommodation for any concert venue, Wolf Trap lets you bring your own food and drinks (alcohol is okay, but no kegs) to enjoy on the lawn during shows.

Is the Wolf Trap Box office open?

The Filene Center Box Office is open: Monday – Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM.

Can you picnic at Wolf Trap?

Picnic tables are located at various spots around Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Events with more than 25 people can also be held at the park, but only in conjunction with a performance at the Feline Center (prior to a show for ticket holders). …

Can you smoke at Wolf Trap?

Wolf Trap Cups are reusable and spill-safe, and may be purchased at the Gift Shops and Concessions. The Filene Center is a smoke-free, tobacco-free facility. Smoking, e-cigarettes, and the use of other tobacco products are only permitted outside the venue, more than 25 feet from the gates.

Is parking free at Wolf Trap?

Getting to Wolf Trap is easy. Each venue has free parking and is only 3 miles from the Capital Beltway (I-495).

Can you tailgate at Wolf Trap?

You can tailgate, but you might want to use the fairly extensive picknic area. Also, plan on a “tailgate” at your car. Getting out of Wolf Trap takes a while.

Can you bring glass bottles into Wolf Trap?

Eating is not permitted in the covered seating area. Patrons may bring water into the covered seating area. Other beverages (wine, beer, mixed and soft drinks) may only be brought into the covered seating area in official Wolf Trap Cups, with the lid in place.

What are the best seats at Wolf Trap?

Go for the cheaper lawn seats. Usually about $30 a person. Take a picnic with you and a picnic blanket and enjoy great family entertainment under the stars.

Can you bring umbrellas to Wolf Trap?

Any other umbrella however, is most definitely welcome! The super secret technique of staying dry. This ancient tradition was started by a single patron, one rainy day on the Lawn, and it continues to this very day. The ushers will be your most valuable resource during your time at Wolf Trap.

What is Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts?

The only national park dedicated to presenting the performing arts. No matter what your age or taste in shows, you’ll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

When is the best time to visit Wolf Trap Park?

No matter what your age or taste in shows, you’ll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music. A good time to explore the beauty and history of the park without the crowds is October – April.

What is Wolf Trap Foundation?

Wolf Trap Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to bringing exciting performance experiences to our stages for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences.

Is Wolf Trap the best music venue in the DMV?

There’s something magical about Wolf Trap.” It’s the best music venue in the entire DMV. It’s a National Park, so it’s clean, green, and well staffed. They have amazing shows, fantastic acoustics, and the facility is beyond perfection.”

How long are Wolf Trap concerts?

It could be as little as an hour for some shows, all the way up to three days with 50+ people working 8 to 12 hours each day for a larger production. Check out what a “Day in the Life” looks like at Wolf Trap. Is it possible to see backstage? Backstage tours are offered during the off-season (October through April).

What is Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts?

As a nonprofit organization, Wolf Trap Foundation is dedicated to creating excellent performing arts experiences for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is a majestic natural setting for over 100 performances across all genres every summer.

Why is Wolf Trap called Wolf Trap?

Eventually the wolf population became less common, but by the 18th-century, “Wolftrap” was the official name of the area. When Mrs. Shouse first purchased her land, with a mile and a half of Wolf Trap Run flowing through it, she chose to emphasize the area’s history by naming it Wolf Trap Farm.

Why is Wolf Trap called Wolftrap?

When did Wolf Trap burn down?

On the morning of April 5, 1982, Wolf Trap founder Catherine Filene Shouse received a call from President Ronald Reagan. Having learned that Wolf Trap’s Filene Center had burned to the ground overnight, he called immediately to offer support.

Who founded Wolftrap?

founder Catherine Filene Shouse
On October 18, the legacy of Wolf Trap founder Catherine Filene Shouse was honored with a new Virginia Historical Highway Marker on Trap Road. In a dedication event on October 18, local community leaders, friends of Wolf Trap, and staff celebrated Mrs.

What to do in Wolf Trap National Park?

No matter what your age or taste in shows, you’ll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music.

Is Kim Pensinger Witman still with Wolf Trap?

Vienna, Virginia (October 16, 2018) – Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today that Kim Pensinger Witman, Vice President of Opera and Classical Programming, has announced her intention to retire in February 2019 after 22 years of leading Wolf Trap’s nationally renowned opera and classical music programs.