Alexandria Sidewalk Sale Features Discounts At Over 40 Businesses

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Before summer is over, score the best deals of the season while supporting small businesses at the Alexandria Sidewalk Sale.

The 14th annual event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12. Over 40 participating boutiques in Old Town and Del Ray will offer steep discounts on summer merchandise.

Participating boutiques will offer a variety of items for shoppers, from women's clothing and shows to books, home decor and other goods. New participants this year include American in Paris, Fiscus Glassworks, Frances Valentine and Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop.

In the unit block of King Street in Old Town, shoppers can find pop-ups from Lily's Flower Truck, Made in ALX, Passionately Pets and more. In the Del Ray neighborhood, the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market will be simultaneously happening.

In between shopping, enjoy pop-up live music performances coordinated by the Yellow Door Concert Series. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., No Part of Nothin’ will perform bluegrass and classic country at Fayette and King Streets. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vaughn Ambrose Jazz Trio will perform under the overhang at Union and King Streets.

Parking in Old Town is encouraged in parking garages and is limited on streets. Street parking in Del Ray is typically free.

Here are the participating businesses:

• 3 Sisters: 213 King Street
• American in Paris Boutique: 1225 King Street
• AR Workshop Alexandria: 1212 King Street
• Bloomers: 706 King Street
• Boxwood: 128 S. Royal Street
• Comfort One Shoes: 200 and 201 King Street
• The Company of Books: 2200 Mount Vernon Avenue
• The Purple Goose: 2005 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Top It Off: 1906 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Encore Consignment Boutique: 119 S. Fairfax Street
• Fibre space: 1319 Prince Street
• Fiscus Glassworks: 2141 Jamieson Avenue
• Frances Valentine: 924 King Street
• Gold Works: 1400 King Street
• Gossypia: 325 Cameron Street
• Hooray for Books!: 1555 King Street
• Imagine Artwear: 1124 King Street
• Lotus Blooms: 1017 King Street
• Made in ALX: 533 Montgomery Street
• Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop: 102 N. Fayette Street
• Mystique Jewelers: 123 S. Fairfax Street
• Old Town Books: 130 S. Royal Street
• Old Town Business
• Pacers Running Store Alexandria: 1301 King Street
• Patina Polished Living: 111 S. Columbus Street
• Penny Post: 1201 King Street
• Pink & Brown Boutique: 1129 King Street
• Red Barn Mercantile: 1117 King Street
• Serafino Fine Italian Leather & Accessories: 1127 King Street
• She's Unique: 205 King Street
• Shop Made in VA: 1121 King Street
• Ten Thousand Villages: 915 King Street
• The Lucky Knot: 101 King Street
• The Old Town Shop: 104 S. Union Street
• The Shoe Hive: 127 S. Fairfax Street
• The Tea & Spice Exchange of Alexandria: 320 King Street Suite 112
• Today's Cargo: 1102 King Street
• Torpedo Factory Art Center: 105 N. Union Street
• Twist Boutique: 109 N. Fairfax Street
• Vintage Mirage: 117 S. Columbus Street