written by D. Scott Bissell, CIC

Annually, the first Monday in September marks the Labor Day holiday.  This is the time  we celebrate the economic achievements of the American Workforce.  The US Department of Labor has an excellent article on the history of Labor Day.  I encourage everyone to read the article, learn the history, and see why Labor Day is a national holiday.

http://www.dol.gov/laborday/history.htm

It is great to know a bit about America’s past, but we should also concern ourselves with the present.  That means Sales and Festivals!!!  Just about every retail store you can think of is having a Labor Day Sale.  This is a great weekend to get a new winter wardrobe, or replace some aging appliances.

If you prefer concerts and festivals to shopping, there are tons of awesome events going on throughout the Washington Metro area.  Here is a list of some of the greatest Labor Day events for 2014.  I will personally be at the Epicurience Wine & Food Festival.

All of us here at Early, Cassidy & Schilling, Inc. wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Labor Day Weekend Events/Festivals

MD

Glen Echo Park Art Show and Irish Festivities, Olde Town Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade, Maryland   State Fair

DC

Kennedy Center Page-To-Stage Festival, DC Blues Festival, FLOFest DC

VA

Epicurience Virginia: A Wine & Food Festival, Virginia Scottish Games, Herndon Labor Day Festival