Tag: Taste of Annandale
Annandale resident wins our photo contest
Todd Bolick, a resident of Sleepy Hollow Woods, won the photo contest drawing sponsored by the Annandale Blog at the Taste of Annandale. The prize is a $25 Visa gift card. The contest called for people to identify five photos taken in central Annandale. We thought it would be easy, but only a few people got … Continued
Mark Naylor wins the Taste of Annandale 5K
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross presents a medal to Taste of Annandale 5K winner Mark Naylor. Mark Naylor won the Taste of Annandale 5K for the third year in a row. The 36-year-old Annandale resident completed the race with a clock time of 19:35.1. That was slower than his time last year (18:11.9) but good enough … Continued
Taste of Annandale draws thousands
By all accounts, the fifth annual Taste of Annandale yesterday was a big success, drawing thousands of people reflecting the diverse cultures of Annandale. It’s impossible to know how many people showed up, as there was no main entrance and people came and went throughout the day. What we can say, though, is that it … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is this Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Taste of Annandale layout. After months of planning, the fifth annual Taste of Annandale is right around the corner. It’s a community festival Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. (That’s the street by the post office between John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike.) We’re having live entertainment, lots of food options, … Continued
Runner and service dog in training coming from New Jersey for the Taste of Annandale 5K
Christina Olson and Daisy Most people planning to run in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Saturday morning are from Annandale or surrounding areas. Christina Olson and Daisy are coming from Summit, N.J., for the race. For Olson , the Taste of Annandale 5K is an opportunity to add one more state to her goal … Continued
Taste of Annandale entertainment reflects region’s diverse cultures
Monarcha in Flight performed at the 2017 Taste of Annandale. The entertainment planned for the Taste of Annandale – a community festival Oct. 5 on Tom Davis Drive – includes a diverse mix of music and dance from a variety of cultures. The schedule isn’t quite finalized, but the organizers are expecting the festival to … Continued
Signature Realtors signs on to the Taste of Annandale
Realtors Chris Garcia and Burhan Khan of Signature Realtors. The Annandale Roundtable welcomes Signature Realtors as a late-addition Gold Sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a street festival Oct. 5 on Tom Davis Drive. Signature Realtors has been at 5105-D Backlick Road at the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale for about 15 years, says Realtor … Continued
Registration still open for Taste of Annandale 5K
If you’re thinking about registering for the Taste of Annandale 5K – or already signed up – here are some things you need to know. The 5K Race, a major component the Taste of Annandale street festival, starts 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Kmart parking lot at 4251 John Marr Drive. Register online … Continued
Pop-Up Park hosts Community Day during the Taste of Annandale
Kids learned about traffic safety at the Pop-Up Park last month. The Annandale Pop-Up Park is holding its final event of the season, Community Day, Oct. 5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., during the Taste of Annandale. The Pop-Up Park is at the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot on Columbia Pike across the street from the … Continued
Taste of Annandale pet contest judges: Del. Kory, two animal empaths, and a canine candidate
Willie We’ve got an amazing team of judges lined up for the Taste of Annandale best-dressed pet contest, including two people able to communicate with animals on a spiritual level, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and a canine candidate. The best-dressed pet contest is a highlight of the Taste of Annandale, a … Continued
Lambros Goldsmith supports the Taste of Annandale
Lambros Magiafas Lambros Goldsmith is one of the oldest continually operating businesses in Annandale, and owner Lambros Magiafas shows his appreciation for the community by signing on as a Diamond-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a street festival on Oct. 5. That’s only fitting, as Lambros Goldsmith sells fine jewelry with diamonds, as well emeralds, rubies, … Continued
Taste of Annandale food lineup reflects the region’s diverse cuisines
How about a lobster roll? The 2019 Taste of Annandale, a community festival on Oct. 5, will offer a diverse selection of dining options that reflect a variety of cultures and cuisines – from empanadas to burgers, tandoori to lobster, and much more. The full food line-up hasn’t been finalized, but the following vendors have been confirmed. … Continued
Mason District Running Festival promotes outdoor exercise
The Mason District Running Festival features six races, including a Kids Fun Run. If you’re planning to run in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Oct. 5, why not get some practice by joining the Mason District Running Festival on Sept. 28? Both races use the trails at Mason District Park. Raffle prizes at … Continued
The Taste of Annandale will feature fun shows and activities for children
The Paw Patrol, seen here at the 2018 Taste of Annandale, will be back this year. ACCA Child Development Center (CDC) Executive Director Maria-Isabel Ballivian is organizing a fun series of shows and activities for kids during the Taste of Annandale. The Taste of Annandale is a family-friendly community festival Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., … Continued
The police helicopter will be at the Taste of Annandale
Families check out the police helicopter at the 2018 Taste of Annandale. The police helicopter will make an appearance again at the Taste of Annandale this year, and there will also be a larger law enforcement display than we had last year, featuring vehicles from the Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia State Police, and Sheriff’s … Continued