WASHINGTON UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL

WASHINGTON UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL Annual Washington Ukrainian Festival in Silver Spring, MD, since 2003 Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Silver Spring, Maryland.

This page was created by Ukrainian Washington and is dedicated to Washington Ukrainian Festival held annually in September on the ground of St.

We continue to introduce you to some of the exceptional pieces featured at our Best of Ukraine table - works that showca...
09/09/2026

We continue to introduce you to some of the exceptional pieces featured at our Best of Ukraine table - works that showcase the artistry and cultural heritage of Ukraine.

These two exceptional lacquer boxes were created by Masters Vasyl Varnavov and Volodymyr Sokolenko, both from Uman, Ukraine.

The smaller box was entirely hand-painted by Varnavov. Its intricate miniature work and distinctive mirror-like finish require weeks or even months of painstaking craftsmanship. Multiple layers of lacquer are applied, dried, and carefully hand-polished to achieve its remarkable depth and shine. The time, precision, and mastery involved make authentic works of this kind highly valued.

The larger box has a special story. Varnavov’s close friend and fellow Master, Volodymyr Sokolenko, painted the main composition before he was killed in a car accident in 2022. Varnavov later completed the box, adding the delicate finishing details in memory of his friend.

Together, these pieces represent a remarkable tradition of Ukrainian lacquer art and the legacy of two masters.

09/08/2026

The countdown to the 23rd Washington Ukrainian Festival is on! September 18-20 in Silver Spring, MD

The Washington Ukrainian Festival will feature the Best of Ukraine table, curated by Sandie Stoianovici, who spends mont...
09/07/2026

The Washington Ukrainian Festival will feature the Best of Ukraine table, curated by Sandie Stoianovici, who spends months searching for beautiful, unique pieces made by talented Ukrainian artisans and carefully hand-picking the ones she feels deserve a place at the Festival.

And we’re continuing to introduce you to some of the beautiful and interesting pieces you’ll find there. Today, we’re featuring beautiful glazed Ukrainian clay cookware.

This year, there will be three 3-liter pots. Clay cookware is not only beautiful but also practical - it allows food to cook more evenly while preserving its flavor and aroma. There’s a reason people have cooked in clay for centuries!

A beautiful housewarming or wedding gift, or a special addition to your Thanksgiving table.

And a reminder: 100% of the proceeds from the Washington Ukrainian Humanitarian Center tent go directly toward purchasing tactical medicine for Ukraine

09/02/2026

23 years. Thousands of visitors. And people keep coming back.

So what’s the secret?

Amazing Ukrainian food. Live music. Spectacular Ukrainian folk dancing. Kozak b**r garden. Artisans crafts. Family fun. And a weekend full of culture and community right here in the DMV.

And this year, there’s an extra reason to come: KALUSH ORCHESTRA — Eurovision 2022 winners — live in Silver Spring!

📅 September 18–20, 2026
15100 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD

Discover Ukraine.

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Em5LybnLc/

BIDDING IS NOW OPEN!This year the Washington Ukrainian Festival ONLINE AUCTION presents a carefully curated selection of...
09/01/2026

BIDDING IS NOW OPEN!

This year the Washington Ukrainian Festival ONLINE AUCTION presents a carefully curated selection of objects connected to Ukrainian culture, artistic tradition, and contemporary history.

1. Ukrainian Flag Signed by Ukrainian Soldiers

Created especially for the Washington Ukrainian Festival, this Ukrainian flag was signed by members of the renowned 53rd Mechanized Brigade in appreciation of humanitarian assistance provided to Ukrainian defenders.

The flag was signed in June 2026 in Sloviansk, a key Ukrainian stronghold and part of the defensive fortress belt in the northern Donetsk region.

The proceeds from this lot will return directly to the front in the form of tourniquets — essential lifesaving equipment in high demand among Ukrainian defenders.

The opening bid will provide five tourniquets. Every additional $30 bid will fund one more tourniquet.
For a collector, it is an object of both historical and personal significance — a Ukrainian national symbol carrying the names and signatures of those who have stood behind it.

2. The Transfiguration

Hand-Painted Ukrainian Icon — Egg Tempera & 23.5-Karat Gold Leaf

A distinguished example of contemporary Ukrainian iconography rooted in centuries-old tradition.

Hand-painted in 2024 by Iryna Zholobenko, who trained at the Kharkiv Theological Seminary School of Iconography, the icon was created on a linden wood panel using traditional egg tempera and finished with 23.5-karat gold leaf. Measuring approximately 15.5 × 11.75 inches (40 × 30 cm), the work is an approximate reproduction of a historic Ukrainian icon from Yabluniv in the Lviv region.

Its visual language brings together the Byzantine tradition with distinctly Ukrainian elements: embroidered garments, the Carpathian Mountains, and Ukraine’s golden wheat fields.

The result is a compelling expression of faith and cultural identity — an artistic tradition preserved across centuries and interpreted through a distinctly Ukrainian lens.

3. Kalush Orchestra Signed Hat

This year’s Washington Ukrainian Festival headliners, Kalush Orchestra, have become internationally recognized ambassadors of contemporary Ukrainian music and culture. Offered in this year’s auction is a Kalush Orchestra hat personally signed by the band’s lead singer.

👉 Explore the collection and place your bid: https://givebutter.com/c/washington-ukrainian-festival-2026-oyevgh/auction

Proceeds from the auction support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine through the Washington Ukrainian Humanitarian Center.

Washington Ukrainian Festival in Silver Spring, MD announces its 2026 headliners! We’re bringing Kalush Orchestra, Eurov...
08/28/2026

Washington Ukrainian Festival in Silver Spring, MD announces its 2026 headliners!
We’re bringing Kalush Orchestra, Eurovision 2022 winners, and Kozak Siromaha to the Washington Ukrainian Festival stage!
For many Americans, “Stefania” was their gateway to Ukrainian music - the song that opened the door to a whole new world of Ukrainian sounds.
Now, you can see Kalush Orchestra live - right here in the DMV.
And here’s the best part: both artists will perform on both days - September 19 & 20!
Can’t make it Saturday? Come Sunday! There will be great music, folk dance performances, Ukrainian food, vendors and plenty more to explore.
🎟️ Tickets are available at the entrance.
FESTIVAL details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D6mmxxptZ/
www.ukrainefestdc.com

Washington Ukrainian Festival announces its 2026 headliners! We’re bringing Kalush Orchestra, Eurovision 2022 winners, a...
08/28/2026

Washington Ukrainian Festival announces its 2026 headliners!

We’re bringing Kalush Orchestra, Eurovision 2022 winners, and Kozak Siromaha to the Washington Ukrainian Festival stage!

For many Americans, “Stefania” was their gateway to Ukrainian music - the song that opened the door to a whole new world of Ukrainian sounds.

Now, you can see Kalush Orchestra live - right here in the DMV.

And here’s the best part: both artists will perform on both days - September 19 & 20!

Can’t make it Saturday? Come Sunday! There will be great music, folk dance performances, Ukrainian food, vendors and plenty more to explore.

🎟️ Tickets are available at the entrance.
FESTIVAL details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D6mmxxptZ/

www.ukrainefestdc.com

Continuing our look at some of the beautiful pieces that will be featured at this year’s Washington Ukrainian Festival.M...
08/27/2026

Continuing our look at some of the beautiful pieces that will be featured at this year’s Washington Ukrainian Festival.

Meet Svitlana and her lizhnyks - traditional Ukrainian blankets woven from pure Carpathian wool. Each one reflects an extraordinary amount of time and craftsmanship. Svitlana begins with raw wool, washing, combing, and spinning it herself before hand-weaving the yarn on a large wooden pedal loom.

The lizhnyks are generously sized for a Queen or King bed.
Only two lizhnyks will be part of this year’s collection - a small selection, chosen for the beauty and authenticity of the work.

We’re continuing to introduce you to some of the things you’ll find at this year’s Festival!This time, a little somethin...
08/25/2026

We’re continuing to introduce you to some of the things you’ll find at this year’s Festival!

This time, a little something for puzzle lovers: wooden jigsaw puzzles designed by Ukrainian graphic designer Ihor Reshetnikov from the Odesa region.

At first glance, they look like ordinary puzzles. But once you start putting them together, you quickly realize they’re not quite as simple as they seem. The unusual layouts and unexpected piece shapes make for a surprisingly tricky puzzle experience - the kind that requires attention to detail and maybe a little stubbornness.

📍 St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Silver Spring, MD
📅 September 18–20, 2026: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DerMZZbwx/

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