Ethiopian Trade show in DMV

Name: Ethiopian Trade show in DMV
Start: 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Walter E Washington Convention Center

Walter E Washington Convention Center · 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, D.C 20001

Sunday, July 26 · 12:00 am – 12:00 am

From $20.00

Event Overview

The Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area has one of the largest Ethiopian populations outside of Ethiopia, and regularly hosts vibrant tradeshows, business expos, and cultural festivals.

The most notable recurring events include:

Ethiopian Day / Festival in D.C.: Usually held over the summer (often in July or August) in locations like downtown Silver Spring or the D.C. Convention Center, these massive gatherings feature hundreds of vendors selling traditional clothing, jewelry, artwork, and authentic Habesha food.

Ethiopian Business Expos & Trade Fairs: Organizations such as the Ethiopian American Chamber of Commerce frequently host regional B2B and consumer tradeshows focusing on real estate, technology, and export/import businesses connecting the DMV with East Africa.

Holidays & Cultural Expos: Major celebrations surrounding the Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) in September or Ethiopian Christmas (Ganna) in January often feature pop-up vendor markets and trade exhibits.