More than 100 people – of all ages and abilities – participated in the Taste of Annandale 5K race on April 29. Some did their utmost to run as fast as possible, while others walked the course enjoying the nice weather in Mason District Park, some with strollers or dogs. Although the race results list Kevin Zambrano,... Continue Reading →
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The Taste brings the community together for food and fun
Thousands of people came out on Saturday for the Taste of Annandale – to eat, enjoy diverse performances, learn about local businesses and organizations, meet candidates, and celebrate the community. Dozens of food vendors offered everything from seafood to Thai food to soul food; from pizza to grilled chicken, to frozen treats, and much more.... Continue Reading →
Taste of Annandale last-minute details
The Taste of Annandale is tomorrow! The best community festival in Mason District is Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. along Tom Davis Drive. Here’s what you need to know: The festival will be held rain or shine The children’s activities and performances will be indoors at the ACCA Child Development Center at 7200 Columbia Pike. Parking for the... Continue Reading →
Win a shirt signed by Wayne Rooney
RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness, a fitness studio in Annandale and a Silver Sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, is hosting a drawing for a shirt signed by DC United manager and former English soccer star Wayne Rooney. Buy tickets at the RAMP table at the Taste of Annandale, Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., along Tom... Continue Reading →
Musicians and Paw Patrol will entertain children
Percussionist and storyteller Kofi Dennis will delight children at the Taste of Annandale with a lively performance featuring djembe drumming from West Africa. The children’s program will take place indoors at the ACCA Child Development Center (CDC) at 7200 Columbia Pike. Dennis will perform at the CDC 11 a.m.-noon. A Master Teaching Artist with the Wolf Trap Institute for Early... Continue Reading →
Enter a drawing for a ‘sold in Annandale’ basket
Be sure to stop by the Annandale Today table at the Taste of Annandale this Saturday. The community festival is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tom Davis Drive. It will be held rain or shine. Annandale Today will host a random drawing for a gift basket filled with items sold in Annandale stores. All you have to do... Continue Reading →
The Annandale Rotary Club supports the Taste of Annandale
The Taste of Annandale Planning Committee appreciates the Annandale Rotary Club for signing on as a Gold Sponsor along with the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club. Annandale Rotary President Joe Do is working on revitalizing the club after many activities were shut down during the pandemic and after the club’s longtime former president, Bob Kahane, passed away... Continue Reading →
Taste of Annandale features non-stop entertainment
The entertainment at the Taste of Annandale features a variety of local performers presenting music and dance from around the globe - from Vietnam to Bolivia, K-pop to the Lindy Hop, and much more. The Annandale-based Asian American Community Center is bringing a traditional Vietnamese lion dance and a fan dance to the festival. The... Continue Reading →
The Bailey’s XRoads Rotary Club is bringing a classic Mustang
The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club, a Gold Sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, is bringing the classic Mustang convertible they’re raffling off to the April 29 event. The fully restored 1966 Mustang has power front disc brakes, steel wheels, power steering, automatic transmission with overdrive, and air conditioning, says the club’s president-elect, Juanita Ballenger. The color is... Continue Reading →
Lots of fun activities planned for kids
The Taste of Annandale, on April 29, will feature a full schedule of performances and activities for children hosted by the ACCA Child Development Center. The Child Development Center is at 7200 Columbia Pike, across the street from the main action at the Taste of Annandale on Tom Davis Drive. The CDC will be open 10 a.m.-4... Continue Reading →



