# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Alexandria

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Alexandria, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Alexandria.
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Explore all upcoming contest events in Alexandria, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Alexandria.

## Events in Alexandria

- **Event Name**: Old Town Alexandria OKTOBERFEST @ JOHN CARLYLE SQUARE
  - **Description**: *Old Town Alexandria Oktoberfest - Prost to a Day of Bavarian Delights! *About this Event*Alexandria Oktoberfest - Prost to a Day of Bavarian Fun! 🥨🎶🍺*Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Alexa
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/old-town-alexandria-oktoberfest-john-carlyle-square/100001985343728536
  - **Venue**: John Carlyle Square
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Contests, Art
- **Event Name**: Gustave Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: Celebrate Oktoberfest with European brews & bites, live music, games & petting zoo for kids, traditional Keg Tapping & Stein Holding ContestAbout this EventCelebrate the first day of Oktoberfest on Saturday, S
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/gustave-oktoberfest/100001993856578700
  - **Venue**: Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: kids, music, oktoberfest, contests, sports, live-music, entertainment, cycling, marathons
- **Event Name**: Cosmic Dread: Writing Weird Fiction with Dr. Jilly Dreadful
  - **Description**: You’ve felt it before: the specific tendril of dread that creeps its way along the back of your neck…About this Event...as you contemplate the vastness of the universe. In this workshop, you’ll experiment with how to writ
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/cosmic-dread-writing-weird-fiction-with-dr-jilly-dreadful/100001998793352724
  - **Venue**: 1510 King St
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  - **Price**: USD 18
  - **Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, contests
- **Event Name**: Paws in the Park 2026
  - **Description**: Pup-kin spice and everything nice! 🎃 🐾 Join us at Alexandria’s biggest fall festival for animal lovers! 

Along with all the usual fun festivities, we will also be celebrating the Animal Welfare of Alexandria's 80th anniversary of serving pets and people
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/paws-in-the-park-2026/200029875294827
  - **Venue**: 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, contests, festivals, live-music, entertainment, shopping, dog, fall-festivals, koningsdag
- **Event Name**: Alexandria Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: The Official Alexandria Halloween Bar Crawl is here! Grab all your friends and explore the best bars in Alexandria for this pub crawl!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/Q2fNjUEMSF4Alexandria Hall
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/alexandria-halloween-bar-crawl/100001951427324659
  - **Venue**: Alexandria Bier Garden
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 46
  - **Categories**: parties, bar-crawls, entertainment, halloween, pub-crawl, halloween-parties, trick-or-treat, contests, trips-adventures, holiday
- **Event Name**: Juliet Lloyd Band in the BACKYARD!
  - **Description**: Juliet is back and this time with her whole band.  This will be our only backyard show of 2026!  Bring a chair and your picnic and enjoy!About this EventDon't Miss the Juliet Lloyd Band
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/juliet-lloyd-band-in-the-backyard/100001998511673213
  - **Venue**: Concerts at The Sevareid House
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  - **Price**: USD 40
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, festivals, literary-art, trips-adventures, contests, carnivals, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Sips & Secrets: A Speakeasy Night
  - **Description**: Join us for a night of hot jazz, cool cocktails, and flapper-style fun, while supporting historic preservation at Lee-Fendall House Museum!About this EventPlease join the friends, board, and staff of the Lee-Fendall House
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/sips-and-secrets-a-speakeasy-night/100001995973123342
  - **Venue**: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
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  - **Price**: USD 114 to 1,500
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Contests
- **Event Name**: A Night of Fiery Dragons & Daring Quests
  - **Description**: We are excited to celebrate the second Dragonborn book, The Twilight Child, with the author Struan Murray!About this EventOur favorite middle grade fantasy of 2025 returns with a heart-pounding sequel, an author visit, an
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/a-night-of-fiery-dragons-and-daring-quests/100001996483503904
  - **Venue**: Old Town Books
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81NTFmMjk5YjEzOTU2YmY5YTEzOWZlMGIwZTkzM2IyYTBmMDNkNDM2MmU0ZjcyYzc2ODgyMzVkZjE2MjQ4MDQ3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYwNzcwNzU.avif
  - **Price**: USD 27 to 32
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Contests, Kids

## Trending Events in Alexandria

- **Event Name**: 2026 AROUND THE WORLD CULTURAL FOOD FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: The largest Cultural Food Festival in the Washington DC metro area! Free to AttendAbout this Event🌍✨ 10th Year Anniversary! Celebrating a decade of global flavors, cultures, and community
  - **Venue**: Oronoco Bay Park
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- **Event Name**: The Wailin Jennys at Birchmere
  - **Venue**: Birchmere
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- **Event Name**: Raheem DeVaughn at Birchmere
  - **Venue**: Birchmere
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- **Event Name**: The Wailin' Jennys
  - **Venue**: Birchmere Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Wailin Jennys
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsThe Wailin Jennys has 7 upcoming events.Note: Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.Ticket LimitThere is an eight (8)
  - **Venue**: Birchmere
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- **Event Name**: Robert Cray Band at Birchmere
  - **Venue**: Birchmere
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ede9a270-9550-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc180808-gmir.png?v=1786431034
- **Event Name**: Rufus Wainwright at Birchmere
  - **Venue**: Birchmere
- **Event Name**: 2026 Alexandria Food & Craft Weekend Festival
  - **Description**: Get ready to taste amazing eats and shop cool crafts all weekend long at the 2026 Alexandria Food & Craft Weekend Festival!About this EventGet ready to taste local flavors, explore handmade crafts, and enjoy a vibrant
  - **Venue**: John Carlyle Square
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- **Event Name**: The Wailin Jennys *SOLD OUT*
  - **Description**: The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound.

Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tin
  - **Venue**: The Birchmere
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Alexandria?
  - **A:** Old Town Alexandria OKTOBERFEST @ JOHN CARLYLE SQUARE (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at John Carlyle Square), Gustave Oktoberfest (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie), Cosmic Dread: Writing Weird Fiction with Dr. Jilly Dreadful (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1510 King St), Paws in the Park 2026 (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 11:00 am at 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States), Alexandria Halloween Bar Crawl (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at Alexandria Bier Garden).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Alexandria?
  - **A:** Old Town Alexandria OKTOBERFEST @ JOHN CARLYLE SQUARE (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at John Carlyle Square), Gustave Oktoberfest (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Alexandria?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Alexandria on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Alexandria?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Alexandria?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Alexandria include John Carlyle Square, Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 1510 King St.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Alexandria?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Alexandria range from USD 10 to USD 1,500. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Alexandria?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Alexandria include Chic Events DC, Gustave Boulangerie and Brasserie, Jilly Dreadful, The Brainery.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Alexandria?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Alexandria.

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