All of your favorite Sunday and Thursday Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market vendors came out to celebrate the Annual Taste of Old Town North, along with neighborhood restaurants and members of the community, on a beautiful late summer evening. Much fun was had by all! Thank you to all who came out to celebrate the charms of Old Town North. Special thanks to all our sponsors, staff and volunteers.
Photo Credit: Agnes Artemel
Taste of Old Town North kicks off weekend of food, music, art and more in celebration of Old Town North community
The Annual Taste of Old Town North, a free, family- and pet-friendly event held in Montgomery Park returns on September 17, to include a weekend of great food and drink tastings, interactive art activities, and live music.
“The Taste of Old Town North has become a beloved community tradition showcasing our city’s outstanding local businesses while also creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone who lives, works, or visits the area,” says Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins.
Get tastings from Old Town North restaurants including Jula’s on the Potomac, Hank’s Oyster Bar, and other local favorites. Enjoy listening to live music by The MOD with friends and neighbors. The MOD hails from DC’s music scene, blending Jazz, Funk, Americana, Folk, Downtempo, Breakbeats, and Soul music.
On street parking for all events is available in the Old Town North neighborhood or public parking located at 625 North Washington Street.
Contact:
Margaret Townsend
571-218-2161 | info@oldtownnorth.org
“HRP Group is proud to once again sponsor the Taste of Old Town North and celebrate the vibrant community that makes this neighborhood so special,” says Amelia Chassé Alcivar, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “We look forward to connecting with residents, small businesses and nonprofits serving Old Town North to share exciting updates on transformation of the former power plant site as we prepare to break ground in 2027.”
“The Old Town North Community Partnership is delighted to once again host the Annual Taste of Old Town North, celebrating this community’s charm, showcasing our small businesses, non-profits, the arts and culture district, and bringing the community together,” says Margaret Townsend, owner of River’s Edge Yoga and President of the Old Town North Community Partnership. “It also demonstrates the Partnership’s mission of supporting a diverse, walkable community for those who live, work, own small businesses, or visit Old Town North and surrounding neighborhoods.”
Additional Events
Chalk-a-Block on September 19 from 11am – 2pm will feature local chalk artists, competitions, and live music. For more information, visit https://www.oldtownnorthalliance.com/chalkablock
The Canal Crawl is a guided stroll of historic sites near the Canal, enjoying stops at local bars and restaurants along the way! To purchase a Crawl ‘passport,’ visit https://www.notice-alexandria.org/events/2nd-annual-canal-pub-crawl
Press Release
The Taste of Old Town North is presented by the Old Town North Community Partnership in partnership with the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, with support from Annual Event Season Sponsor HRP Group, the Old Town North Alliance, River’s Edge Yoga, 1199 North Fairfax, Alexan Florence, Alphagraphics, and other local community members.