Saturday, October 24 · 12–6 PM · Free entry
Fall Fest 2026
Our biggest day of the year. Nineteen local makers inside and out, whole hog BBQ and wood-fired pizza, apple pressing with our cidermaker, Beth's goats for the kids, free pumpkins while they last, and mulled cider on the new outdoor bar. Dog friendly, rain or shine.
What's happening
Apple pressing with Jay
Missed our last pressing? Jay, our cidermaker, is running the press again. Watch it happen, ask him anything, and see where your cider actually starts.
Whole hog BBQ & wood-fired pizza
Chalkboard BBQ brings a whole hog and the pizza oven. Come hungry; it goes until it's gone.
Beth's goat petting zoo
Back by popular demand, 12:30 to 2:30. Bring the kids. Bring your camera.
19 local makers
Pottery, knives, jewelry, candles, dog treats, a bloom bar, live pet portraits, temporary tattoos, hair tinsel, and more. Indoors and out.
Mulled cider & the outdoor bar
Hot mulled cider, twenty taps inside, and a new outdoor bar so nobody waits. Free pumpkins while they last.
The day
| Gates open. Market, bars and BBQ all go live. | 12:00 PM |
| Beth's goat petting zoo | 12:30–2:30 PM |
| Apple pressing with Jay, free pumpkins while they last | All afternoon |
| Market closes. Taproom stays open until 10. | 6:00 PM |
317 Hooffs Run Dr, Alexandria, VA 22314 · Directions
Last year
Last year was the best day we've ever had. Perfect weather, well over 500 of you, the lot full by one o'clock, all but one vendor showed, and a line of kids waiting on the goats. It was also a mess behind the scenes. This year there's an outdoor bar, more hands, and an actual plan.
Meet the makers
Nineteen local makers, indoors and out. No commission, no middlemen: what you spend goes to the person who made it.
Kate Rosendale
Live 3-minute pet portraits, paintings & prints
Knives by ME
Hand-thrown mugs & handmade knives
Straight Up Kilning It
Ceramic mugs, bud vases & trinkets
Made By Montse
Framed embroidered art, stitching live
Art by Gos
Original paintings & Halloween pieces
Fairy Hair by Kyla
Walk-up hair tinsel
Persephone's Rose Tattoo
Temporary tattoos & art prints
Bespoke Brims / The Hatty Wagon
Mobile hat bar, branding & patches
Scallop Design Co.
Jewelry & oyster-shell suncatchers
Chandra Designs
Stone jewelry & fall/Halloween charm bar
Milan
Mediterranean-inspired jewelry & woven bags
Flow State Sewing
Upcycled totes, purses & embroidered goods
TT Cozy Threads
Crochet pumpkins, woodland friends & wearables
Pop Cult Candles
Fall-scented candles
Alecxandras
Build-your-own bouquet Bloom Bar
Blue Basset Barkery
Handmade dog cookies & bandanas
Serenity Sweets
Dedicated gluten-free bakery
Trace — The Zero Waste Store
Eco-friendly home goods & personal care
The Spicy Grasshopper
DIY quick-pickle station & upcycled treats
Good to know
Is it free?
Yes. Free entry, no ticket needed. The Eventbrite RSVP just helps us plan the hog.
Kids and dogs?
Both welcome. Goats 12:30–2:30, pumpkins while they last, and plenty of room to run.
Parking?
The lot becomes the festival, so plan on street parking in the neighborhood, a rideshare, or the bike racks out front.
What if it rains?
Rain or shine. Half the market is indoors and the taproom holds a crowd.
Food?
Chalkboard BBQ runs a whole hog and wood-fired pizza. Serenity Sweets has gluten-free baked goods at the market.
See you Saturday.
Free entry. Dog friendly. Rain or shine. If you've never been, this is the day to come.