17th Annual Taste of Del Ray

Top area restaurants are slated to participate in the 17th Annual Taste of Del Ray! The event, named one of Virginia Living Magazine's top food festivals in the state, will take place on Sunday, June 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields.

Ticket holders will enjoy a wide range of tastes from top Del Ray restaurants and can cast their votes for the People's Choice award. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for ALIVE!, to support our neighbors in need.

A VIP ticket option is also available, giving foodies the first bites! A VIP wine tasting will take place at the Del Ray Artisans gallery from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with early admission to the food festival starting at 12 p.m. Note: The VIP reception is for individuals 21 and older, IDs will be checked upon entry. PLEASE BRING YOUR ID to the event -- no exceptions will be made.

Hurry and get your tickets -- this event sells out every year; only 500 general admission and 100 VIP tickets will be sold.

Special thanks to The Jen Walker Team for sponsoring the VIP reception and to Del Ray Cafe for sponsoring live music by Mars Rodeo!

Taste of Del Ray is presented by the Del Ray Business Association. For more information, visit visitdelray.com.