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Located in the Northern section of Alexandria, the Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) is comprised of thriving small businesses in a cottage neighborhood, complete with Mount Vernon Avenue as the “Main Street.” For over thirty years the DRBA has produced signature events completely funded by business sponsors and energetic volunteers.

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Trash or Treasure?

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE: Join the Del Ray Business Association & Monika Schiavo of Coldwell Banker Realty for one-of-a-kind community event for the final First Thursday of 2025 — Antique Appraisals on the Avenue, on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.

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September Events

SEP 05 - 27

Second Time Around Art Exhibit

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue

SEP 11

First Thursday: Antique Appraisals On The Avenue

Along Mount Vernon Avenue

SEP 13

Del Ray Farmers’ Market

Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues

SEP 13

Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market

Mount Vernon & Bellefonte Avenues

SEP 13

Gustave Art & Craft Market

Gustave le Jardin, 2213 Mount Vernon Ave.

SEP 17

Coffee & Conversation — DRBA Networking Event

Piece Out, 2419 Mount Vernon Ave.

SEP 20

Del Ray Farmers’ Market

Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues

SEP 20

HalloWEIRD Art Market

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue

SEP 20

Cinema Del Ray

Mount Vernon Rec Center Fields

SEP 27

Del Ray Farmers’ Market

Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues

SEP 28

Run! Geek! Run! 5K

George Washington Middle School,

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Gustave Boulangerie

The winner of the 2025 Heart of Del Ray, Gustave Boulangerie is a favorite community gathering place, bringing an authentic and traditional French experience to Del Ray.

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Make an Impact

Volunteers are a critical part of our events — and it’s a great way to connect with your community and give back.