A Taste of van ness main street: celebrating 10 years of community

Celebrate our 10th Anniversary in (delicious!) style!

You’re invited to A Taste of Van Ness Main Street! 

Tickets are on sale now! 

Join us on Saturday, May 2 at Park Van Ness at 4455 Connecticut Avenue NW! 

This event will celebrate 10 Years of Community with music, dancing, and delicious food and drinks from all of your favorite eateries in Van Ness, Forest Hills, and Wakefield!

Music and entertainment features Tracey Cutler and the UDC JAZZAlive Trio. 

Food and drink provided by Rosemary Bistro, Dog Haus, Comet Pizza, Muchas Gracias, Honey’s and Friends, Sfoglina, Bread Furst, and Malabar!

We will also honor and celebrate the winners of the 2026 Reginald M. Felton Spirit of Van Ness Main Street award:  

Outstanding Partner – The University of the District of Columbia

Outstanding Business Owner (upper corridor) – James Alefantis of Comet/Bucks/Muchas/Honey’s

Outstanding Business Owner (lower corridor) – Mark Furstenberg of Bread Furst

Outstanding Volunteer – Merilyn Francis

Outstanding Board Service – Stan Wall

Proceeds will support our small businesses, which need the community’s engagement now more than ever as they continue to weather this challenging economic environment.

Tickets – On Sale Now!

Individual $60

Pair $100 

Student $25

Thank you to our Event Sponsors: 

Champions
Doug Loescher and David Clark
 
Supporters
Marlene Berlin
Tracy Zorpette and Scott Lassman
Virginia Marentette 
 
Friends
Friends of Peirce Mill
 

Join them in Sponsoring this Event – Purchase Packages Here! 

Champions: $400

  • Sponsorship includes 4 Taste of VNMS, inclusion of your logo on signage and all promotional material

Supporters: $280

  • Sponsorship includes 4 tickets, inclusion of logo on signage 

Friends: $150

  • Sponsorship includes 2 Taste of VNMS tickets, inclusion of your name on signage
A Taste of Van Ness Main Street on May 2, 2026