Find the perfect gift or knick-knack from over 80 vendors at Waterfront Park.

If you're looking for funky jewelry or a soothing candle, look no further – The Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair is back for its 39th year in Alexandria!

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, July 27, Waterfront Park will host dozens of vendors selling their wares.

Come browse a variety of pottery, jewelry, clothing, glassware, visual art, and more. Over 80 vendors total will be in attendance, which leaves an entire afternoon for browsing bliss!

Here's a sampling of the vendors that will be there (though trust us, you'll want to browse them all!):

the bathing raven soy candle co courtesy of facebook

The Bathing Raven Soy Candle Co.

The Bathing Raven Soy Candle Co. – artisanal soy candles hand-poured in Virginia by husband and wife duo Doug and Jennifer Reynolds 

InBloom Jewelry – fine jewelry crafted by award-winning designer Stacey Krantz

Fast Snail Creative Greetings & Design – eclectic and playful greeting cards designed by Liz Hutcheson

You can view the full list of vendors here.

inbloom jewelry courtesy of facebook

InBloom Jewelry by Stacey Krantz

While shopping is always a blast, you'll have to fuel up sooner or later. Food vendors will be there to satisfy your hunger pangs whether you're in the mood for a hearty lunch or a quick snack. Grab a bite from Silk Thai Restaurant, Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company, or Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats. And if an alcoholic beverage is what you crave, you can't go wrong with Belle Isle Moonshine!

In addition to the shops and food, there will also be face-painting and a boat that visitors are welcome to paint on. Any opportunity to use our painting skills is a win-win in our book, and kids and adults alike will definitely enjoy it.

goodies frozen custard & treats courtesy of facebook

Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats

Interested in lending a hand? The fair needs volunteers for helping with set-up, selling beverages, assisting visitors, and other tasks. If you'd like to help, you can register online at Volunteer Alexandria. If you have any questions, call 703-836-2176 or shoot an email at [email protected]

**Photos courtesy of Facebook

Will you be attending this event? Any vendors you're looking forward to? Tell us what you'll be looking for in the comments.

Brianna Persons
Brianna is an Oregon native who made her home in the DMV over two years ago. She loves scouting out new restaurants and drooling over Van Gogh’s landscapes in the National Gallery’s East Building. When she isn’t writing for Our Community Now, she’s tackling short fiction and working her baking magic in the kitchen. She resides in Maryland with her husband Nick and their black cat Sable.
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