Photo by Mary Ann Barton
One of the classic cars parked outside Principle Gallery Thursday night.
Hot cars and cool fashion are coming to Old Town Alexandria in May.
The 5th annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style has, in a few short years, become one of the top car events in the Mid-Atlantic region. Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., dozens of cars will fill the streets of Old Town (speed) and models will showcase unique fashions (style).
The presenting sponsor is Burke & Herbert Bank.
New for this year, the event will include pre-war exotic cars. In addition, sponsor tents, food, live music and more will fill the streets of Old Town.
This year’s Alexandria-based charitable nonprofits ALIVE! and Community Lodgings will be the event beneficiaries. ALIVE! is dedicated to fighting poverty and hunger, and Community Lodgings aids impoverished families that experience homelessness to build a more sustainable life.
“This incredible event continues to grow in so many amazing ways – more cars, more people, more fun, more impact for Alexandria, and more funds for our local 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.”
In addition to the Festival itself, the pre-Festival High-Octane Ball will take place the night before, on Saturday, May 18 from 6 - 10 p.m. at the Belle Haven Country Club. The formal, ticketed gala event will highlight the “Style” element of Speed & Style featuring a glamorous ‘60s, retro Austin Powers theme. Tickets are now available for single or group tables. Partygoers can enjoy great food, wine, libation, live music, and a silent auction. As with the Festival, all proceeds go to the featured local charities.
For more information about the festival and to purchase tickets to the High-Octane Ball, visit www.festivalofspeedandstyle.com.
