Join the fun and vibrant Del Ray community for a special summer event, featuring live music in outdoor restaurant venues along the Avenue! The 6th Annual Bands & Brews: Del Ray’s Summer Bar Crawl takes place on Saturday, August 15 from 12:30-6pm. This event is being brought to you by the Del Ray Business Association and is sponsored by the Jen Walker Team. This year’s fundraiser with benefit The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, a local non-profit that assists students and their families by providing college and career advising, scholarship opportunities, to over 400+ Alexandria City High School Graduates each year.
Ticket Costs
- Early Registration: $15 (Individual) $50 (Group 4 Pack)
- Day of Registration $25 (Individual) $85 (Group 4 Pack)
Event Details & Happening
- First 250 Registrants receive a swag bag
- Cocktails, Mocktails, and Food Specials at 15+ restaurant locations
- Costume Contest for best individual, couple, and group (dress as your favorite singers or bands). $50, $100, and $150 Gift Certificates will be awarded to winner at 5:30PM at Pat Miller Square- corner of Oxford and Mt. Vernon Ave)
- Access to live music (DJs, solo, and group musical acts) at each location
- Trolley transportation throughout the crawl
- Access to 3 VIP Zones
- 3 Interactive Stations -Complete all 3 to be eligible for the grand prize raffle (Grand Prize Raffle will be Announced at Pat Miller Square at 5:30PM/Corner of Mt. Vernon and Oxford)
- Spontaneous giveaways, trivia, and raffles throughout the crawl
- Opportunity to buy crawl t-shirt and merchandise
- Access to family/non-alcohol zone at Pat Miller Square with interactive activities and music
Check-In Locations & Times
- Northside10 (10 E. Glebe Road) 12:30PM-3:00PM
- Hops N Shine (3401 Mt. Vernon Ave) 12:30-3:00PM
- Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap (401 E. Braddock Road) 12:30-3:00PM
- Pat Miller Square(2312 Mount Vernon Avenue) 3:00PM-6:00PM
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.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here to get a t-shirt and free crawl access! Click here for the 2026 SignUp.
