Wolf Trap patrons are permitted to bring food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages .
Can you tailgate at Wolf Trap?
Definitely you can tailgate inside parking lot , no problem.
Can you bring umbrella to Wolf Trap?
Any other umbrella however, is most definitely welcome ! The super secret technique of staying dry. This ancient tradition was started by a single patron, one rainy day on the Lawn, and it continues to this very day. The ushers will be your most valuable resource during your time at Wolf Trap.
Can you picnic at Wolf Trap?
If you have tickets for a Filene Center performance, picnics are also allowed on the lawn seating area of the Filene Center .
Why is Wolf Trap called Wolf Trap?
Eventually the wolf population became less common, but by the 18th-century, “Wolftrap” was the official name of the area. When Mrs. Shouse first purchased her land, with a mile and a half of Wolf Trap Run flowing through it, she chose to emphasize the area’s history by naming it Wolf Trap Farm.
Is parking free at Wolf Trap?
Getting to Wolf Trap is easy. Each venue has free parking and is only 3 miles from the Capital Beltway (I-495).
Can you bring lawn chairs to Wolf Trap?
Low chairs are fine ! Wolftrap also rents cushions with back support.
What time do doors open at Wolf Trap?
Theatre-in-the-Woods performances: The Children’s Theatre opens at 9:30 am for shows that are at 10:00 am. For the 11:15 am, the gates open at approximately 11:00 am .
Will Wolf Trap be open this summer 2021?
The suspension of concerts this summer is a pause in the long arc of Wolf Trap . While the current summer season is on hold, the Foundation is looking forward to resuming concert activity at the Barns at Wolf Trap later in the year, and is busy planning the 50th Anniversary season at the Filene Center in 2021.
What are the best seats at Wolf Trap?
Go for the cheaper lawn seats. Usually about $30 a person. Take a picnic with you and a picnic blanket and enjoy great family entertainment under the stars.
What seats are covered at Wolf Trap?
The Rear Orchestra is a fully covered seating area broken down into Left, Right and Center sections. Odd-number seats under 100 are on the left, even-number seats under 100 are on the right and seats 101 and above are in the center .
Does Wolf Trap sell food?
A rare accommodation for any concert venue, Wolf Trap lets you bring your own food and drinks (alcohol is okay, but no kegs) to enjoy on the lawn during shows. Don’t feel like preparing something yourself? Enjoy Wolf Trap’s concessions or local restaurants.
What time do Wolf Trap shows end?
Load-in may not start prior to 7 am, and all events must conclude by 11 pm (not including load-out time). Events at Wolf Trap National Park are permitted year-round. On performance days, events must conclude by 5 pm unless booked in association with a ticketed summer performance.
Who started Wolf Trap?
Born into a family whose fortune was built on a famous Boston department store, Catherine Filene (later married to Jouett Shouse) led a rich life dedicated to public service. By all accounts, she was simple and unpretentious. And yet her resume reveals one of the most accomplished and celebrated women of her time.
When did Wolf Trap burn down?
On the morning of April 5, 1982 , Wolf Trap founder Catherine Filene Shouse received a call from President Ronald Reagan. Having learned that Wolf Trap’s Filene Center had burned to the ground overnight, he called immediately to offer support.
WHO donates Wolftrap?
Visionary founder and rich history
In 1966, Catherine Filene Shouse donated the land, and funds to build the Filene Center, to the U.S. government. Congress designated Wolf Trap Farm as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. It has lived up to Shouse’s vision for nearly 50 years.
Where do you park for Wolf Trap?
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is located in Vienna, Virginia between the Dulles Toll Road (RT 267) and Leesburg Pike (RT 7) . While parking is free at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, space is limited.
