The 2026 Friendship Firehouse Festival
Saturday, August 1, 2026
A Favorite Alexandria Tradition Returns!
Join us for the 2026 Friendship Firehouse Festival on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the 100 block of South Alfred Street in Old Town Alexandria! For one special day, the street will come alive with fire trucks, live music, local vendors, food and beverages, children's activities, community exhibits and plenty of Old Town charm.
Presented by the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association in partnership with Historic Alexandria, this free, family-friendly festival brings neighbors and visitors together in front of the historic Friendship Firehouse Museum for a lively celebration of Alexandria's firefighting heritage, public service and vibrant local community.
Presented by the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association in partnership with Historic Alexandria, this free, family-friendly festival brings neighbors and visitors together in front of the historic Friendship Firehouse Museum for a lively celebration of Alexandria's firefighting heritage, public service and vibrant local community.
Fun for Children and Families!
Children can pick up a free Friendship fire hat while supplies last, explore fire trucks and emergency vehicles up close, and meet members of Alexandria's public-safety teams! Young visitors can also enjoy water play, fire-hose activities, coloring, giveaways and opportunities to handle reproduction historic artifacts.
The festival offers families a rare opportunity to explore firefighting history and today's emergency services in the same visit - all while enjoying the energy of a neighborhood street festival in the heart of Old Town.
The festival offers families a rare opportunity to explore firefighting history and today's emergency services in the same visit - all while enjoying the energy of a neighborhood street festival in the heart of Old Town.
Festival Highlights
Alexandria fire trucks, emergency vehicles and public-safety displays
Free children's fire hats while supplies last
Water play, fire-hose activities, coloring and giveaways
Live music and entertainment
Local craft, marketplace and community vendors
Food, beverages, coffee and sweet treats
Free admission to the historic Friendship Firehouse Museum during festival hours
Free children's fire hats while supplies last
Water play, fire-hose activities, coloring and giveaways
Live music and entertainment
Local craft, marketplace and community vendors
Food, beverages, coffee and sweet treats
Free admission to the historic Friendship Firehouse Museum during festival hours
Explore Local Vendors, Food and Music!
Stroll along South Alfred Street and discover a varied mix of local artisans, small businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups. Browse handcrafted items and specialty products, learn more about organizations serving Alexandria and enjoy food, coffee, cold treats and other festival favorites.
Live music will add to the festive atmosphere, making the event a wonderful place to spend the morning or early afternoon with family, friends and neighbors.
Live music will add to the festive atmosphere, making the event a wonderful place to spend the morning or early afternoon with family, friends and neighbors.
Step Inside Alexandria History
Located at 107 South Alfred Street, the Friendship Firehouse Museum preserves the story of one of Alexandria's earliest volunteer fire companies. Built as a firehouse in 1855, the historic building provides a distinctive setting for an event that connects the city's past with the firefighters, public servants, businesses and community organizations serving Alexandria today.
The 2026 festival also arrives as communities across the country commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It is a fitting moment to celebrate Alexandria's history, civic pride and enduring tradition of neighbors coming together in service to one another
The 2026 festival also arrives as communities across the country commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It is a fitting moment to celebrate Alexandria's history, civic pride and enduring tradition of neighbors coming together in service to one another
Admission to the festival and the Friendship Firehouse Museum is free during festival hours! Bring the whole family and enjoy a memorable day of history, music, food and community in Old Town Alexandria!
Friendship Firehouse Museum
107 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22505, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
107 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22505, Alexandria, Virginia 22304