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Alexandria council approves live music stage for Del Ray Farmhouse Market

Special use permit for outdoor live entertainment at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue approved by City Council on Sept. 19, 2026

Alexandria City Council approved the live-music special use permit for the Del Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden on Sept. 19, endorsing the Planning Commission's 6-0 recommendation. The permit allows small bands or a DJ at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue during pop-up markets and special events, with the stage inside the corner vision clearance.

Updated Oct 18

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Due to the small size of the stage and the close proximity to the pop-up markets, the noise [will] not exceed a reasonable decibel for people to converse and shop. — Special use permit application

from Alexandria council approves live music stage for Del Ray Farmhouse Market · Updated Oct 18

Small stage [will be] used during special events and pop-up markets. There is no defined hours that the stage is used, however it is only used for 4 hour blocks per the noise permits issued for each event. — Special use permit application

from Alexandria council approves live music stage for Del Ray Farmhouse Market · Updated Oct 18