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Del Ray's 6th Annual Bands & Brews Bar Crawl to Benefit The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
The Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) invites the community to celebrate summer at the 6th Annual Bands & Brews: Del Ray's Summer Bar Crawl on Saturday, August 15, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. along Mount Vernon Avenue.
The popular community event features live music at 20+ restaurants in the Del Ray community to raise funds for The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria.Music lovers can experience a wide variety of local artists — including Yacht Rock, Retro, Rock the Block, and Western zones — along with raffles, giveaways, costume contests, trolley transportation between participating locations and more.
This popular summer event is hosted by The Del Ray Business Association and presented by The Jen Walker Team. "Bands & Brews has become one of Del Ray's favorite traditions," said Del Ray Business Association President Lauren Fisher. “This community event combines the best of summer while supporting the incredible work that The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria does to support students in our community.”
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Get ready for Bands and Brews in Del Ray
While participants must be 21 years or older to take part in the bar crawl, families can be a part of the day's festivities by visiting the free Family Fun Zone at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, located at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues.
Advance registration is $15 per person or $50 for a group of four; day-of registration increases to $25 per person or $85 for a group of four. Proceeds from the event benefit The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and support services to Alexandria City High School graduates. For tickets and additional event information, visit 2026bandsandbrews.eventbrite.com.
The Del Ray Business Association is dedicated to supporting the independently-owned restaurants, retailers, and businesses in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria by building a vibrant, connected community through signature events, community initiatives, and partnerships. For more information, visit visitdelray.com.
