
JOIN US AT THE
Del Ray Gardenfest
SUNDAY APRIL 26, 2026




Sunday April 26, 2026 12pm - 4pm​
Colasanto Park baseball field
Commonwealth Ave x Mt Vernon Ave
GardenFest is a fun, free, educational afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations, informational booths, and activities. We're inviting the neighborhood to come out and learn about all sorts of gardening topics, such as the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia plant clinic, at-home composting, growing native plants, and beekeeping. We'll give away hundreds of native tree seedlings and seed packets to anyone who wants them! Plants will also be available for sale for you to bring home. GardenFest is hosted annually by the Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA). You can more about the DRCA, and how to become a member, at this link.

EXHIBITORS
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The Genius Genus​
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Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
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Love & Carrots
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Del Ray Dahlias / Grangel Farm
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Alexandria Beautification Commission
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Tree Stewards of Arlington & Alexandria
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Buddie Ford Nature Center
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Alexandria City Office of Environmental Quality
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Alexandria City Stormwater Management Program
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Alexandria City Resource Recovery Services
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AlexRenew
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League of Women Voters of Arlington & Alexandria City
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Stephen Lally Pottery
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Elissa Laderach | Shoshanna & Co.
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Roots 'n Shoots Microgreens

FREE SEEDS & TREES
Native tree seedlings are provided annually by Fairfax ReLeaf.
A list of specific tree species available this year will be updated here closer to GardenFest 2026.
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In past years, the following groups have donated seeds for free distribution at GardenFest:

SCHEDULE
1:00
City of Alexandria Compost Awareness Week Proclamation: The City of Alexandria will acknowledge the upcoming International Compost Awareness Week with a proclamation read by Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley. Main Stage.
2026 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award: The City of Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission and AlexRenew will present the Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award. This award recognizes members of the Alexandria community who demonstrate a commitment to protecting the environment and preserving local natural resources. Main Stage.
2:00
TBD
3:00
​TBD
ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES AT BOOTHS
TBD


Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor
Elissa Laderach | Shoshanna & Co.
Real Estate Agents
