Bands And Brews Are Coming To Wilson Boulevard In Ballston

BALLSTON, VA — The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) and BallstonGives are teaming up this Saturday to bring an all-day music festival to Wilson Boulevard.

The inaugural Bands and Brews on the Boulevard festival will feature musical performances from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition, attendees will be able to purchase beer, wine, and cocktails from a 200-foot street pub.

Performances will be presented on two stages:

Wilson Boulevard Stage

• DJ Touch Basis, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Andrew Savoia and Fordson Labs: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Turtle Recall, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Junkfood, 2-3:15 p.m.
• Popstar Drive, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• Aztec Sun, 5:45-7 p.m.
• Bobby McKeys Dueling Pianos, 7-7:45 p.m

*Sponsored by Piedmont Office Realty Trust

Bands and Brews on the Boulevard is a free event that's open to the public. However, the 200-foot bar will be busy, so purchasing tickets in advance will save time.

Arlington County Police will be closing the following streets from 5 a.m.-10 p.m., in order to facilitate the presentation of the festival:

• Wilson Boulevard, in both directions, between N. Randolph Street and N. Glebe Road. Motorists should use N. Glebe Road and Fairfax Drive as alternate routes to avoid the closure. N. Randolph Street will remain open in both directions during the entirety of the event.
• N. Taylor Street, at Wilson Boulevard
• N. Stuart Street, from N. 9th Street to Wilson Boulevard
• N. 7th Street, between Glebe Road and Wilson Boulevard

Other road closures may occur if deemed necessary. Motorists are advised to look for temporary "No Parking" signs in the area. Violating vehicles will be towed or ticketed. If your vehicle has been towed, call 703-558-2222.

Attendees are encouraged to take Metrorail to the festival and exit at the Ballston Station.