Annual Taste of Old Town North

Media Contact:  Margaret Townsend 571-218-2161

Taste of Old Town North begins a weekend of food, music, art and more 

in celebration of Old Town North community  

Alexandria,VA - August 11, 2026 - The Annual Taste of Old Town North, a free, family- and pet-friendly event held in Montgomery Park returns on September 17, followed by a weekend of great food and drink tastings, interactive art activities, and live music. 

“The Taste of Old Town North has become a beloved community tradition showcasing our city’s outstanding local businesses while also creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone who lives, works, or visits the area,” says Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins. 

Sample tastings from Old Town North restaurants including Jula’s on the Potomac, Hank’s Oyster Bar, and other local favorites. Enjoy listening to live music by The MOD with friends and neighbors. The MOD hails from DC’s music scene, blending Jazz, Funk, Americana, Folk, Downtempo, Breakbeats, and Soul music. 

“HRP Group is proud to once again sponsor the Taste of Old Town North and celebrate the vibrant community that makes this neighborhood so special,” says Amelia Chassé Alcivar, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “We look forward to connecting with residents, small businesses and nonprofits serving Old Town North to share exciting updates on transformation of the former power plant site as we prepare to break ground in 2027.”

"The Old Town North Community Partnership is delighted to once again host the Annual Taste of Old Town North, celebrating this community’s charm, showcasing our small businesses, non-profits, the arts and culture district, and bringing the community together," says Margaret Townsend, owner of River’s Edge Yoga and President of the Old Town North Community Partnership (OTNCP). “It also demonstrates the Partnership's mission of supporting a diverse, walkable community for those who live, work, own small businesses, or visit Old Town North and surrounding neighborhoods."

For more information visit www.oldtownnorth.org/taste

Chalk-a-Block on September 19 from 11am - 2pm will feature local chalk artists, competitions, and live music. For more information, visit  https://www.oldtownnorthalliance.com/chalkablock

The Canal Crawl is a guided stroll of historic sites near the Canal, enjoying stops at local bars and restaurants along the way! To purchase a Crawl ‘passport,’ visit https://www.notice-alexandria.org/events/2nd-annual-canal-pub-crawl

Round out the weekend celebration of Old Town North and find treasures new and old at the first of the OTNCP’s Vintage Flea and Artisans Markets, on Sunday, September 20th, 9am - 2pm, at the Montgomery Park Market, 901 N. Royal Street. 

On street parking for all events is available in the Old Town North neighborhood or public parking located at 625 North Washington Street. 

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