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A young boy hangs on while riding a mechanical bull at the Alexandria Fall Festival.
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Bales of hay made for great seating at the Alexandria Fall Festival.
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More than 2,000 enjoy the Alexandria Fall Festival Nov. 5 at River Farm.
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A young driver enjoys the Alexandria Fall Festival.
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Families enjoy bounce houses and games at the Alexandria Fall Festival.
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A young croquet player considers her next move at the Alexandria Fall Festival.
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Families enjoy lunch at the Alexandria Fall Festival.
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Festival-goers say hello to a friendly tortoise at the Alexandria Fall Festival.
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The Alexandria Fall Festival took place Sunday, Nov. 5 at River Farm.
Sunny skies greeted all who attended the second annual Alexandria Fall Festival Sunday, Nov. 5, presented by Alexandria Living Magazine and The Patterson Group.
The event attracted more than 2,000 festival-goers of all ages on a 70-degree day on the grounds of the American Horticultural Society headquarters with views of the Potomac River. Fall decor included pumpkins, gourds and hay courtesy of Nalls Produce. Mums, scarecrows and festive fall flowers in Mason jars greeted
Patrons enjoyed food and beverages from Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats, Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Co., Big Boy Tacos, DC Slices, What the Chef, A.M. Kettle, The Little Well, F.T. Valley Farm at Mont Medi, Taste of Asia, Milaap Chai and Rolling Sloane's. Port City Brewing Company and Lost Boy Cider were also on hand.
Children of all ages enjoyed a number of activities including bounce houses, lawn games, a petting zoo, pony rides, face-painting, caricatures and magic shows.
Many thanks to our activity sponsors: Alto, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, Burke & Herbert Bank, Clique Sitter, Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, First Impression Orthodontics, Get Fit Studio, Mini U Storage, Nalls Produce, Inc., Renewal by Andersen, Thrivent, Ting, Two Birds Daycare and Child Care and West End Village.
Stay tuned for information on the 2024 Alexandria Fall Festival!
