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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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Shop, Sip & Stoll on Second Saturday

It’s our favorite day in Del Ray!  Find your treasure during Second Saturday at the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market and shop pop-up markets along Mount Vernon Avenue on May 9.

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May Events

MAY 01 - 23
Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition
Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
MAY 02
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
MAY 07
First Thursday: It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
MAY 09
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
MAY 09
Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Mt. Vernon & Bellefonte Avenues
MAY 09
Gustave Art & Craft Market
Gustave Jardin, 2213 Mount Vernon Avenue
MAY 09
Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
MAY 09
The Del Ray House & Garden Tour
Throughout the Del Ray neighborhood
MAY 16
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
MAY 16
Cinema Del Ray
Mt. Vernon Rec Center fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
MAY 20
May Coffee & Conversation (DRBA Member Event)
Piece Out, 2419 Mt. Vernon Ave,
MAY 23
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
MAY 30
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues
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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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