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Food & Drink · Food-Focused Fundraisers and Dinners

The Carpenter’s Cook-Off 2026

VALERIE'S PICK

10/25/2026

12 PM – 3 PM

On sale now

$75

The Birchmere

3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305, USA

Potomac West

🍽️ The Carpenter's Cook-Off at The Birchmere gathers nearly 20 DMV restaurants like Hank's Oyster Bar, Rustico, and True Food Kitchen for tastings, with proceeds going to Carpenter's Shelter's work with people experiencing homelessness. Live and silent auctions run alongside the food, with online bidding open ahead of the event for anyone who can't make it in person. Sunday 10/25. $75.