Art on the Avenue, a top multicultural arts festival, will return to an in-person festival for its 26th year. The event takes place Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria.

Held each fall on Mount Vernon Avenue between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues, Art on the Avenue strives to reflect the diversity of the Del Ray community through the artists and their work. The event, voted by Virginia Living readers as one of the top arts events in Northern Virginia, is volunteer-run, with support from the local business community.

This year's festival will feature over 300 local and regional artists, including the 200 artists that participated in Art on the Avenue's virtual show in 2020. Live music, international food, children's activities, and a pie baking contest to benefit a local non-profit round out the day's events.

The safety of the artists and the community is Art on the Avenue's highest priority; the committee will be in contact with health officials throughout the planning process and will make event modifications as needed.

The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit artontheavenue.org.