Sawasdee DC Thai Festival

08/24/2026

🎤 MEET OUR MC — WILLIE McINTOSH! 🇹🇭🇺🇸

Coming all the way from Thailand! ✈️🇹🇭 Get ready to welcome Willie McIntosh, one of Thailand’s beloved actors and television hosts, known for his charismatic personality and years of experience entertaining audiences on screen and on stage. 🎬🎤

Come meet Willie and celebrate the best of Thailand right in the heart of Washington, D.C.! 🇹🇭❤️🇺🇸

📅 19 September 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Pennsylvania Ave NW, between 3rd & 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.

08/19/2026

Come explore Thailand’s rich culture of folk music, traditional dance, and Muay Thai!

Watch performances from dance troupes and musicians from all over America. Meet the martial arts legend Buakaw—but don’t worry, Sawas will do the fighting! 🇹🇭🐘🥊

Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 11AM - 7PM
Location: Pennsylvania Ave (between 3rd - 6th St NW)

08/18/2026

Sawasdee DC 2026 is celebrating both 193 years of U.S. and Thai friendship and 250 years of American independence!

Wander the streets of Thailand and become absorbed in Thai culture, all from DC. Sawas and Dee will take you along for the ride! 🇹🇭🤝🇺🇲

Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 11AM - 7PM
Location: Pennsylvania Ave (between 3rd - 6th St NW)

08/17/2026

Recharge Mode… ON! 🔋

Both Sawas and Dee are tired from their action packed day at the festival! But no worries! Ya-dom comes to the rescue!! Let’s recharge through a Thai massage, herbal facial, and meditation 🌿

As they rejuvenate, let's continue on, on their fun-filled adventure!

Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 11AM - 7PM
Location: Pennsylvania Ave (between 3rd - 6th St NW)

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

Sawas and Dee have now arrived at one of their final stops, the arts and crafts section of the festival.

Dee gets to show Sawas all of the different Thai crafts such as Ma-Lais, Pla-Ta-Phian, and La Thai’s. The crafts represent the diverse array of Thai inspired art pieces and souvenirs. 🎨🇹🇭

Interested in seeing these arts and crafts come to life? Come see Sawas and Dee at the Sawasdee Festival in Washington DC on Setember 19th, 2026 on Pennsylvania Avenue.
The festival is hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy and acts as a celebration of the strong diplomatic relationship between Thailand and the United States

Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 11AM - 7PM
Location: Pennsylvania Ave (between 3rd - 6th St NW)

08/15/2026

What’s YOUR favorite Thai food?

Sawas and Dee love it all! Whether it’s Som Tum, Moo Ping, or Pad Thai there is such a diverse array of Thai dishes for everyone to try! At the Sawasdee DC Festival, come enjoy endless Thai street food with Sawas and Dee! 🇹🇭🍜 🍛🍲

Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 11AM - 7PM
Location: Pennsylvania Ave (between 3rd - 6th St NW)

08/14/2026

🇹🇭✨ CALLING ALL CREW! | เปิดรับสมัครทีมงานอาสาสมัคร!

Take part in one of the biggest Thai cultural festivals in the US!

SAWASDEE D.C. 2026
📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

👉 Apply Now | สมัครเลย: https://forms.gle/UJBHEFy4EXEfeDiG7

⏰ Application Deadline | ปิดรับสมัคร: August 31, 2026

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Festival Crew and help bring the Thai Vibes to Pennsylvania Avenue! 🇹🇭✨

เปิดรับสมัครผู้ที่มีใจรักในการทำงานเป็นทีม มาร่วมเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของทีมงานเทศกาล และร่วมสร้างสีสันความเป็นไทยใจกลางกรุงวอชิงตัน ดี.ซี.!

🎉 CREW PERKS | สิทธิประโยชน์สำหรับอาสาสมัคร

✨ Experience the festival behind the scenes
👕 Receive an official Thai Festival Crew Kit
🏅 Receive a recognition certificate from the Royal Thai Embassy
🍱 Lunch provided during the festival

🇺🇸 Open to enthusiastic individuals across the United States!
เปิดรับสมัครผู้ที่สนใจจากทั่วสหรัฐอเมริกา ไม่จำเป็นต้องเป็นคนไทยก็สมัครได้! 🇹🇭🇺🇸

Be the Crew. Be the Thai Vibe. 🇹🇭✨
มาร่วมเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของทีม และร่วมส่งต่อความเป็นไทยใจกลางกรุงวอชิงตัน ดี.ซี.!

08/14/2026

Hello and Sawasdee! 👋🇹🇭🙏

Dee teaches Sawas how to greet people in Thai! It’s as simple as putting your hands together and saying, “Sawasdee!”

And if you don’t have hands, that’s okay too! Just say “Sawasdee” and get ready to make some new friends.

Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 11AM - 7PM
Location: Pennsylvania Ave (between 3rd - 6th St NW)

08/13/2026

It’s time to meet the mascots of the Sawasdee Thai Festival! 🇹🇭🇺🇲

Meet Sawas and Dee and follow them along on their journey as they visit the various aspects of the festival. Throughout this comic series, Dee gets to show his American friend Sawas the vibrant and diverse culture of Thailand!

Want to see where their adventures take them? Join Sawas and Dee at the Sawasdee DC Festival in Washington DC on September 19th, 2026 on Pennsylvania Avenue. Hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy join us for a day of celebration of the strong diplomatic relationship between Thailand and the United States

Stay tuned for more updates about Sawas and Dee’s adventures!