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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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Every Dog’s Best Day

Don’t miss the 4th Annual Del Ray Dog Fest, an outdoor festival celebrating dogs, their owners, and the Del Ray community!  This dog-centered, outdoor day promises to be packed with tail-wagging fun,to benefit the Alexandria Police Foundation’s Caring for K9s Program.

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April Events

MAR 25 - APR 14
Del Ray Dog Fest Scavenger Hunt
Along Mount Vernon Avenue
APR 03 - 25
Fast and Fabulous Art Exhibit
Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
APR 04
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
APR 11
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
APR 11
Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Mt. Vernon & Bellefonte Avenues
APR 11
Gustave Art & Craft Market
Gustave Jardin, 2213 Mount Vernon Avenue
APR 12
Del Ray Dog Fest 2026
George Washington Middle School,
APR 18
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
APR 22
April Cocktails & Connections (DRBA Member Event)
Gustave Jardin, 2213 Mount Vernon Avenue
APR 22
Spring2ACTion: Alexandria’s Giving Day
Along Mount Vernon Avenue
APR 23 - 26
Friends of Duncan Library Spring Book Sale
Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Avenue
APR 25
20th Annual MV Big Flea
Mt. Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
APR 25
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
APR 26
Del Ray GardenFest
Mt. Vernon Rec Center fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
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The Well Ray Blog

New Year, Healthy You

Del Ray’s Wellness District brings together a vibrant network of health, wellness, and fitness professionals offering a wide-ranging, holistic approach to care serving the Del Ray community and beyond. Learn how they can help you be your best in 2026.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Del Ray Hardware

The winner of the 2026 Heart of Del Ray, Del Ray Hardware is your walkable, dog-friendly hardware & garden shop on Mount Vernon Avenue — with everything from picture hooks to paint, plumbing fixes to garden supplies.

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

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