Art on the Avenue | A Regional, Multi-cultural Arts and Music Festival

Music Stages

Art on the Avenue Online Application for Twin Stages, Homegrown Stages and Acoustic Stage: Name of group/performer: Contact name: Contact email: Contact phone number: Web link for us to see and hear a performance: Fee to perform 60-minute set: Art on the Avenue (AOA) on-stage performers are responsible for their own amplifiers and instruments including guitars, basses, keyboards, drums/drum sets...

Children’s Stage

Entertainment is featured at the Children’s Stage, located on the east side of Mt. Vernon Avenue between Del Ray and Custis Avenues, where kids get a chance to perform, or to watch as other kids put on magic shows, puppet shows and dance performances. The following is a schedule of last year’s performances. TimeActWebsite 11:00The Barker of Seville -- Blue Sky Puppet...

Food

Many cultures make up our community of Del Ray — Art on the Avenue is a celebration of our community’s diversity — and there is no better way to experience that than through food! Last year’s offerings were wide and varied, and included Asian, Indian, Mexican, BBQ, Crab Cakes, Tapas & Hot Dogs. Don’t forget to check out the food court in the field at Mt. Vernon Community...

Kids Activities

At Art on the Avenue, kids are encouraged not only to look at all the artwork, but to create some of their own. Local artists and non-profit groups team up to provide a real creative experience for young visitors, helping them create a special work of art to take home, or participate in a project that will go on display in the neighborhood. KIDS ART KORNER will be on the field at Mt. Vernon...

Pie Baking Contest

Calling All Pie Bakers! Once again, this year’s Art on the Avenue will feature the annual Pie-Baking Contest! The Homemade Pies will be on display starting at noon next to the Festival Store (between Del Ray and Oxford Avenues). Judging begins at 12:15 p.m. Cash Prizes are awarded in two divisions – youth (17 and under) and adults! However, everyone who enters is a winner! After judging,...

About the Festival

Art on the Avenue is a multi-cultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October, rain or shine! Every year, over 50,000 visitors stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria,...

Artists

Over 300 fine artists, artisans and craftspeople sell their handmade items, such as wheel thrown vases and bowls, tiles, sculpture, hand embossed leather belts, tote bags and purses, drawings and pastels, knitted and crocheted hats and gloves, woven scarves and shawls, gourmet food, fused and blown glass, jewelry, turned wood bowls, paintings, photography, wooden puzzles, and much more. If you are...

Volunteer

Art on the Avenue is staffed exclusively by volunteers. Join the team to spend some quality time with friends and neighbors in Del Ray and do your part to support the arts. Come out and join us! Yes, yes, yes! I want to be part of Art on the Avenue! To become a part of our team, fill out the form online below. You can also download the volunteer registration form and mail it to: Lindsey...