Photo courtesy of organizers
The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style is this weekend in Alexandria!
Ready to experience the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style presented by Burke & Herbert Bank this weekend in Old Town Alexandria?
While the High Octane Ball on Saturday, May 16 is sold out, there is plenty of fun coming your way on Sunday, May 17.
This event, held between Pitt Street and Washington Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is one of the East Coast’s premier automotive showcases, drawing national and international attention and positioning Old Town Alexandria as a destination for unforgettable experiences.
Each year, organizers present an extraordinary lineup of rare and exceptional vehicles from around the world, attracting more than 40,000 car enthusiasts and spectators. The celebration continues with the elegant Style Celebration, highlighted this year by a special tribute to Ferrari, honoring the iconic brand’s legacy of performance, innovation and timeless style. Followed by a distinguished award ceremony recognizing excellence in automotive design, craftsmanship and history. Here's a look at the lineup for Sunday in Old Town:
Schedule
6 a.m.: Streets close to the public
7 a.m.: Sponsor exhibitor booth set-up
8 a.m.: Vehicle arrival and placement
8:45 a.m.: Car judging begins
10 a.m.: Opening ceremony – national anthem
10:10 a.m.: Live music, courtesy of Shrinking Violets
12 noon: Style celebration
12:45 p.m.: Awards ceremony and trophy presentation
1:10 p.m.: Live music, courtesy of Lowball
3 p.m.: Cars depart
3:15 p.m.: Sponsor exhibitor booth tear-down
4 p.m.: Streets reopen to the public
The Festival is a free, family-friendly event taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 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.
“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. Fashionista 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.
Organizers anticipate 40,000+ attendees and streets will be lined with exhibitor booths that give local businesses prime visibility throughout the event. Businesses will engage directly with thousands of attendees by showcasing their brands on the streets of Old Town.
Experience a spectacular display of more than 100 rare and exotic supercars from around the world. The festival is a true celebration of automotive excellence, highlighting the breathtaking design, engineering mastery, and timeless style that define these extraordinary vehicles. From iconic classics to cutting-edge modern marvels, this showcase offers enthusiasts and newcomers alike an unforgettable opportunity to admire some of the world’s most coveted sports cars up close.
