Come Hungry—and Bring the Dog: Taste of Old Town North Returns to Alexandria
Great Food, Music and More on Thursday, September 17, 4 to 8 at Montgomery Park
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Come hungry, bring the family—and yes, the dog can come too.
The annual Taste of Old Town North returns to Montgomery Park from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, with free food and drink tastings, interactive art activities and live music.
The event is free, family-friendly and pet-friendly. Organizers say participating neighborhood restaurants will include Jula’s on the Potomac, Hank’s Oyster Bar and other Old Town North favorites.
Local Flavors and Live Music
The MOD will perform a mix that reaches across jazz, funk, Americana, folk, downtempo, breakbeats and soul. Farmers’ and artisans’ market vendors and neighborhood organizations will also take part.
Taste of Old Town North has been held in Montgomery Park since 2008. The Zebra previously called the annual celebration “the toast of the town” while covering its food, music and community connections.
This year’s gathering also gives residents a chance to hear about the planned transformation of the former Potomac River Generating Station site. Event sponsor HRP Group says it is preparing to break ground on the redevelopment in 2027.
A Full Weekend in Old Town North
The Taste begins a broader neighborhood weekend. Chalk-a-Block will bring chalk artists, competitions and live music to Old Town North from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. A separate Canal Crawl will lead participants among historic canal sites, bars and restaurants.
On-street parking will be available in the neighborhood. Organizers also direct visitors to public parking at 625 N. Washington St.
IF YOU GO
What: Taste of Old Town North
When: Thursday, Sept. 17, 4–8 p.m.
Where: Montgomery Park
901 N. Royal St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Admission: Free
Good to know: Family- and pet-friendly
Learn More: Old Town North Community Partnership
