Waynewoodstock 2026 | Live Music, Food Trucks & Community Festival

Waynewood's annual backyard music festival — nine bands on two alternating stages, food trucks, craft beer, and a full day of community fun.

Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026. Gates open 11:00 AM; live music runs 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM at Waynewood Recreation Park (1027 Dalebrook Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308) in the heart of the Fort Hunt / Mount Vernon community.

An unforgettable day of live local music, food trucks, craft beer, bounce houses for the kids, and neighborhood vibes — rain or shine.

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• 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM — Main Stage — Lydia Grace (75 min)
  
• 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM — Octopus Stage — Full Smoke (45 min)
  
• 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM — Main Stage — Moxie Meelo (75 min)
  
• 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM — Octopus Stage — Monday at Larry's (45 min)
  
• 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM — Main Stage — DiscoSpears (75 min)
  
• 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM — Octopus Stage — Rachel's Decision (45 min)
  
• 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Main Stage — mid (headliner) (90 min)
  
• 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM — Octopus Stage — 456 Jazz Grass Trio (45 min)
  
• 8:15 PM – 9:30 PM — Main Stage — Porch Pirates (75 min)
  

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• Lydia Grace (opens music, 12:00–1:15 PM)
  
• Moxie Meelo (2:00–3:15 PM)
  
• DiscoSpears (4:00–5:15 PM)
  
• mid — headliner, 6:00–7:30 PM
  
• Porch Pirates (closer, 8:15–9:30 PM)
  

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• Full Smoke (1:15–2:00 PM)
  
• Monday at Larry's (3:15–4:00 PM)
  
• Rachel's Decision (5:15–6:00 PM)
  
• 456 Jazz Grass Trio (7:30–8:15 PM)
  

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• Chalkboard BBQ & Wings
  
• California Taco Truck
  
• 4 Guys Food Truck
  
• Cousins Maine Lobster
  
• Craft beer garden
  

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• Lawn chairs and blankets
  
• Sunscreen and hats — you'll be outdoors all day
  
• Valid ID for alcohol (21+)
  
• Cash for vendors (most also accept cards)
  
• Good vibes and your dancing shoes
  

Waynewood Rec Park is just off the George Washington Parkway near Mount Vernon. Walking and biking are encouraged. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood; overflow parking at Waynewood Elementary School. Please be mindful of our neighbors — do not block driveways or park on lawns. Rideshare drop-off works great too.

Ticket prices increase on the day of the event. Kids under 5 are free. Your ticket includes a festival wristband, a commemorative Waynewoodstock 2026 cup and koozie, all-day access (come and go as you please), and family-friendly activities including bounce houses.

Waynewoodstock is a rain-or-shine event with plenty of tent space in case of inclement weather. Tickets are non-refundable but are fully transferable.

Don't wait — Lounge Zones sold out in 2025! Secure your tickets now before day-of pricing kicks in.

Waynewoodstock is a volunteer-run community event supporting Waynewood Recreation Association (WRA) programming. Every ticket helps fund the neighborhood pool, park improvements, and community events. Last year's festival drew 800+ neighbors — we're growing this tradition every year.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026. Gates open 11 AM; music runs 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM on two alternating stages. We're at the Waynewood Recreation Association (WRA) field in Alexandria, VA — right in the heart of the Fort Hunt neighborhood.

Nine bands across two stages (stages alternate — continuous music, no dead air). Main Stage: Lydia Grace (12:00–1:15), Moxie Meelo (2:00–3:15), DiscoSpears (4:00–5:15), mid – headliner (6:00–7:30), Porch Pirates (8:15–9:30). Octopus Stage by W&R Jams: Full Smoke (1:15–2:00), Monday at Larry's (3:15–4:00), Rachel's Decision (5:15–6:00), 456 Jazz Grass Trio (7:30–8:15). Full schedule at waynewoodstock.com/#schedule.

Every ticket includes admission to all stages, a commemorative WWS 2026 cup, and a matching koozie. Food, drinks, and merch are available for purchase inside.

Kids under 5 get in free! Children 5 and up need a child ticket ($10 pre-sale, $13 day-of). The Family Pack (2 adults + 3 kids for $55) is the best deal for families.

Yes — day-of tickets will be available, but they cost more. Pre-sale tickets save you money and help us plan. Win-win.

Street parking is available throughout the Waynewood neighborhood. We encourage walking, biking, or carpooling if you're local. More details will be shared closer to the event.

Absolutely. Local food trucks will be on-site and we'll have a beer garden with a great selection of brews. Details on specific vendors coming soon.

Please do! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and good vibes. Pop-up tents are only allowed in reserved Lounge Zone spots. No outside alcohol, glass containers, or pets (service animals welcome).

We'd love to have you! Artisan registration is $25 — apply at tinyurl.com/WWS26-ArtisanInterest. Heads up: artisan/vendor spots are not under the main tent this year, so vendors need to bring their own pop-up tent, table, and chairs.

The show goes on — rain or shine. We'll have covered areas and tents. In the event of severe weather, check our Facebook page and email for updates.

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