Photo by Festival of Speed & Style; courtesy of Visit Alexandria
Old Town Festival of Speed & Style
One of the East Coast’s most stylish and celebrated car events, Old Town Festival of Speed & Style presented by Burke & Herbert Bank, returns to Alexandria for its seventh year on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The Festival offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the general public to see rare and exotic sports and supercars stopped in their tracks for up-close viewing and observing.
The lower blocks of King Street and adjoining side streets will be filled with an extraordinary lineup of unusual, glamorous, high-performance vehicles from around the world. This year’s event, which expects upwards of 40,000 attendees, will feature a special tribute to Ferrari, showcasing a stunning collection that celebrates the elegance, performance, and legacy of one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands with cars on display ranging from the 1950s to today.
The Festival is a free, family-friendly event taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 400-600 blocks of King Street, and the 100 blocks of North and South St. Asaph Street and North and South Pitt Street. In addition to the fantastic line-up of cars, attendees will enjoy live music from local artists, a chance to meet exhibitors and sponsors, ample photo opportunities, and a perfect way to spend a day in Old Town Alexandria with local businesses excited to welcome the stylish crowd.
Here's a look at the day-of schedule:
- 7:05 am Sponsor Canopy Set-up
- 8:00 am Vehicle Arrival and Placement
- 8:45 am Car Judging Begins
- 10:00 am Opening Ceremony – Event Producer and Emcee, National anthem
- 10:10 am Live Music | TBD
- 12:00 pm Style Celebration
- 12:45 pm Awards Ceremony and Trophy Presentation
- 1:10 pm Live Music F | TBD
- 3:15 pm Cars Depart/Sponsor Canopy Tear-down
- 4:00 pm Streets Reopen
“Now in our seventh year, we’re excited to welcome more cars, more people, more fun and a greater impact for Alexandria-based charities,” said Rick Myllenbeck, founder and chairman of the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style.
“If you haven’t seen a fast, exotic, wicked-cool car like a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin or Cobra up close and in person, this is the event for you! Combine that with high-style, fashion, music, and fun, and you now know why this is such a special event. Please join us! Everyone is welcome.”
A unique highlight of the festival will be the 12 noon Style Celebration at the Center Stage, complementing the sophisticated cars on display. Fashionistas will be styled to match a handful of pre-selected exotic cars to create a stunning display of haute couture and glam. Immediately following the Style Celebration, the day's judges, led by chief judge, Ralf Berthiez, will announce the award winners across 11 categories, including: Timeless Elegance, Contemporary Exotic, Spirit of the Road, Excellence in Ferrari Sports, and more. Previous years’ winners can be viewed HERE.
Since its inception, this nationally acclaimed, yet deeply local event, has always given back to the Alexandria community. To date, the organization has raised more than $175,000 for the community. The 2026 charitable nonprofits are:
- ALIVE!, which fights poverty and hunger in the region;
- Community Lodgings,which lifts families from homelessness and instability with transitional housing and youth education programs;
- and the Breast Center Collective of Alexandria, which exists to increase the individual survivability of breast cancer for everyone.
“This festival puts Burke & Herbert Bank right where we belong – at the heart and soul of our community,” said David P. Boyle, chief executive officer, Burke & Herbert Bank.
“Helping to build local spirit, drawing clients to our local businesses, and helping fund local charities is part of our mission as the hometown bank of Alexandria. This is the sixth year we have been the Title Sponsor of the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, and we’re honored to provide manpower and funding that helps fuel the festival and their mission to sponsor this year’s charities: Alive!, Community Lodgings, and the Breast Cancer Collective. We hope to see you there.”
The festival will kick off the night prior with the High-Octane Ball on Saturday, May 16, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Land Rover Alexandria. The theme of this year’s gala will be Black, White and Red to give attendees the opportunity to don their finest formal threads. Tickets are now available here for individuals or group tables for a night of great food and beverages, live music, and a silent auction. As with the Festival, all proceeds go to the featured local charities.
Donations are also welcomed and appreciated. Please click HERE to help these deserving charities. The SPEED & STYLE organization is grateful for your generosity.
About The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style
The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization chartered to generate funds to be donated to Alexandria-based nonprofit organizations. Now in its seventh year, The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, presented by Burke & Herbert Bank, brings together exquisite cars, with enthusiasts of fashion, art, music, and style, to create a one-day festival of good energy and fun. It celebrates the heart and spirit of the Alexandria, VA community and highlights the elegance and style of Old Town. Learn more at www.festivalofspeedandstyle.com.
About sponsor Burke & Herbert Bank
Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. is the financial holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company. Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company is the oldest continuously operating bank under its original name headquartered in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. With over 75 branches across Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company offers a full range of business and personal financial solutions designed to meet customers’ banking, borrowing, and investment needs. Learn more at www.burkeandherbertbank.com.
