A great end-of-summer event is right around the corner in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood.
The 5th annual Bands & Brews: Del Ray’s Summer Bar Crawl returns on Saturday, Aug. 16. From 12 to 6:30 p.m., more than 20 venues will host live music throughout the neighborhood. The Del Ray Business Association is expecting up to 2,000 visitors at the event, according to a recent event listing.
The Del Ray Business Association event is sponsored by the Jen Walker Team, and proceeds from the event will benefit InspireLit.
Advance tickets are $20 and $25 at the door. The list of participating businesses and bands hasn’t been released, but ALXnow recently found out that Alexandria alternative rockers the MAYSUNS will be performing on one of the stages.
According to Visit Del Ray:
You must be 21+ to participate in the crawl, but children and families are welcome at family friendly establishments and at the main stage at Pat Miller Square. Please keep in mind that this is likely to be a high volume event.
Check-in starts at 12:30 pm at Northside10 (10 E. Glebe Road), Hops N Shine (3401 Mt. Vernon Ave), or Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap (401 E. Braddock Road) . Participants can crawl to other restaurants starting at 1pm. Late check-in available at Pat Miller Square (2312 Mount Vernon Avenue) after 2:30 p.m.
