Party in the Park

Oct. 22, 2026

5:30 - 8pm

Carter Barron Amphitheater

Featuring:

Kojo NNamdi, Emcee

woodwind doubler & composer Langston Hughes, II and his Jazz trio

Sadie O’Conor & ERic Lane courtesy of
the Shakespeare Theatre Company

Party in the Park 2026

We’re excited to hold the Party in Rock Creek Park’s landmark venue, the Carter Barron Amphitheater. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, October 22, as we enjoy amazing drinks from our mixologist, delicious appetizers, and stunning park views under the stars!

We're thrilled that this year's Party will feature a jazz trio led by the talented woodwind doubler and composer Langston Hughes, II.

Kojo Nnamdi is honoring the Conservancy by returning as the Party’s emcee, and Sadie O’Conor and Eric Lane will dazzle us courtesy of the Shakespeare Theatre Company!

The Rock Creek community gathers each year for this gala to support the Conservancy’s mission of protecting, restoring, and celebrating the park and its watershed by inspiring stewardship, engaging communities, and building partnerships.

Last year, we were joined by more than 300 of the District’s movers and shakers in businesses, the arts, policy-making, and conservation.

We chose the landmark on Carter Barron Amphitheater because it is a beautiful spot in Rock Creek Park, and to highlight the venue’s rich artistic, theatrical, and cultural history.

We’re excited to see you on October 22 — under the stars, in the park we all love!

Questions? Please contact info@rockcreekconservancy.org

2026 Party in the park SPONSORS

A sincere thank you to all the individuals and companies who have already confirmed their support for this beautiful evening in support of Rock Creek:

Lead Sponsors

Annie and Paul Mahon

Premier Sponsors

Rohan Patel and Niru Putcha

Sophia McCrocklin and Bill Isaacson

Cathy and Paul Armington

Outdoor Illumination

Bill and Lynn Choquette

Principal Sponsors

Julia Washburn and Bill Kules

Billy and Tracy Mann

Bonnie and Lou Cohen

Amanda Leiter and Sam Sankar

Ally Sponsors

Chloe and Austen Holderness

David and Anne Cottingham

Cocktail Guru

The Tower Companies

Frenika and Dameon Rivers

Diane and Ronald Eichner

Advocate Sponsors

James Boyle and Stefanie Peskosky

Christopher and Deborah Gill

Kathy Sykes and Stephen Vetzner

Founding Farmers

Justin Kollinger and Kavya Sekar

2026 Gala Ambassadors

Michael Akin

Doug Barker

Christianna Barnhart

Lynsey Jeffries

Luke Lanciano

Amanda Leiter

Gwendolyn Lohse

Billy Mann

Stefanie Peskosky