The DC Chess Festival
Schedule
Sun Jul 27 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Location
Bryant St Market | Washington, DC
About this Event
♟️ You’re warmly invited! Join us for our Summer Chess Festival on Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at Bryant St. Market — a fun-filled day for the whole family!
? Enjoy games, activities, and community vibes as we celebrate the love of chess together.
? Special guest alert: We’re thrilled to welcome Joshua Colas, the youngest African-American chess master in U.S. history!
✔️ Play casual and competitive games✔️ Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages✔️Senior hand dance competition✔️Live DJ
? Bryant St. Market | ? Save the date and bring the whole crew!
Exhibitions also located in Metrobar and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
The DC Chess festival is FREE and packed with an all-day fun!
We’re excited to host also host an Open and a Scholastic tournament! Registration is now open! Please visit or contact [email protected] for regristation information.
Please note: A seperate fee is required for those joining us for the morning chess tournament.
Agenda
?: 09:00 AM
Check-In for Tournament Begins
?: 10:00 AM
First Round of Tournament Begin
?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lecture w/ Chess Master Josh Colas
?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Exhibition with Chess Master Josh Colas
?: 03:00 PM
African Dance Performance
?: 04:00 PM
Senior Hand Dance Competition
Where is it happening?
Bryant St Market, 670 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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