The 30th Anniversary Taste of Arlington presented by Courthaus Social will take place on Sunday, May 21st. Join us to celebrate from Noon to 6pm with craft brews, faire from local restaurants and food trucks, live music, a Bark Park, and Kidzone. This year's event will take place on Wilson Boulevard between North Randolph and North Monroe streets to make way for Ballston Quarter redevelopments.

 

For the first time, Taste of Arlington will be a ticketed event. General admission tickets will cost only $5 until May 1st, when prices increase to $10. Tickets issued on the day-of the event will be $15 dollars, but carry a $5 discount if secured through the BallstonConnect mobile application. Attendees will pay restaurants and food trucks directly with cash or credit. Taste offerings will range from $1-$5. Separately, drink tickets will cost $5 each, and are good for 8 oz. pours. Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) returns as this year's beneficiary through its partnership with BallstonGives. We hope to see you at our 30th anniversary!

Spring has sprung and the fresh food of the Ballston Farmers Market can't wait to grace the streets of Ballston. We've heard from our fans and we are starting the market EVEN EARLIER this year with our first Market on Thursday, April 6th. The market will run every Thursday, from April to October - with the MegaMarket starting in May. With a number of your favorite vendors returning, we have also added 4 new vendors to the mix! You will find everything from baked goods to pasta to fresh and local produce to even more prepared food options. It is hosted from 3pm to 7pm at Welburn Square across from the Ballston Metro station between Taylor and Stuart streets. 

This year we are taking our Annual Meeting to a whole new level with the addition of the 'Best of Ballston' Award Program. Talented, creative, smart and savvy people walk the streets of our Ballston neighborhood --- this event is the time to share their success stories! We need your help to shine light on the people, companies and organizations that help make Ballston such a great place to live, work, play and learn. We are currently seeking 'Best of Ballston' nominations in the following award categories: Property Manager Award, Broker Award and the Innovation Award. We are soliciting nominations through April and nominations will close May 1st.  A panel of judges will convene in May to review all the submissions and the winners will be announced at the event on June 21st at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel at 801 N. Glebe Road.

Arlington is known for its walkability, with Ballston being heralded by many as one of our area's most navigable neighborhoods by foot. On Wednesday, April 5th, join us in celebrating one of the many perks of working, living, or playing in Arlington - getting wherever you need to be by foot! Arlington Transportation Partners has partnered with WalkArlington and the Arlington Public Health Office to encourage everyone's participation in the 1 Billion Steps Challenge. Create your own team or join Arlington's here. There will be a Ballston pit stop to take a rest and pick up fun swag at the Nature Conservancy on Fairfax Drive!