King Street Art Festival

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Arts & CultureAlexandria
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsHistorically staged along King Street
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

King Street Art Festival in Alexandria

The King Street Art Festival, also known as the Alexandria Art Festival, is a long-running outdoor art show held each September in Alexandria, Virginia. More than 200 juried artists display paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and ceramics along multiple downtown blocks, with participation from the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Old Town Alexandria's King Street has served as the city's commercial and social spine since the eighteenth century, running from the courthouse area down to the Potomac River waterfront, lined with brick storefronts that have been continuously occupied and preserved for more than two centuries.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Historically staged along King Street itself, Old Town Alexandria's central commercial spine running down to the Potomac waterfront, the festival puts fine art directly into one of the region's most walkable historic districts, with more than 200 artists from the United States and abroad spread across roughly six blocks

02

The mystery stays covered

Its connection to the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a converted munitions plant now housing dozens of working artist studios a few blocks away, links the outdoor festival to a permanent year-round arts institution, giving visitors a reason to extend their visit beyond the festival footprint

03

The city starts moving

The scale and juried selection process give the event a reputation among regional fine-art festivals distinct from casual craft fairs, with sculpture, ceramics, and photography represented alongside painting and jewelry

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Requiring artists to pass a juried selection process before exhibiting has remained a consistent standard throughout the festival's long run

Water and renewal

Living ritual

distinguishing it from open

The sacred route

Living ritual

non-juried craft markets and maintaining its reputation as a fine-art rather than general craft event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

For King Street Art Festival, plan transport around the exact Alexandria venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual walking attire and comfortable shoes are appropriate for browsing multiple outdoor city blocks; September weather in Alexandria can still be warm, so sun protection is useful.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For King Street Art Festival, stay near the part of Alexandria you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map38.80 N, 77.05 WOpen in Google Maps

Alexandria, VA

Nearest airportDCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National
TransportFor King Street Art Festival, plan transport around the exact Alexandria venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor King Street Art Festival, stay near the part of Alexandria you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is King Street Art Festival?

King Street Art Festival is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does King Street Art Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Alexandria, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Alexandria, VA

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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