8/30 UPDATE Wow! The Festival is so popular we've run out of General Admission tickets. We have made specific time slot entry available if you are able to get to the Festival between 12-1. You are then welcome to stay at the Festival for as long as you'd like. Otherwise, drop-in entry for non-registered folks will be available as space allows, so please come by to see what's available. Thank you for your understanding!
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We’re bringing together DC’s grassroots ecosystem for a day of community, organizing, and collective action—and we want you to be part of it.
The festival will bring together 20 grassroots organizations from across DC and over 200 community members interested in DC civic engagement and community organizing. The schedule features hands-on organizing trainings and workshops, free food, resume review, activities for all ages, and a vibrant local organization tabling event.
Our goal is simple: uplift the incredible work happening across the District, build deeper relationships that make our movements stronger, and fight for the future of our democracy.
This festival is about building real connections both between individuals and across movements. If you're tired of stressing in isolation, struggling to find your place in the chaos, or looking for new energy, this is for you.
By showing up, you're helping build a stronger ecosystem of local change-makers. You’ll find potential collaborators, meet new values-aligned neighbors, and discover opportunities to engage across movements and issues.
We can't wait to see you at this energizing, free event! Register now to save your spot—and so we make sure to order enough food.
One more thing. We're accepting sponsorships for the Festival! This will be a unique opportunity to increase visibility for your organization or company for an audience of hundreds of likeminded DC residents. If you're interested in learning more about sponsorship, reach out to our Executive Director, Elyssa Feder, at elyssa@risingorganizers.org.