Chamber Calendar of Events

The Chamber Year Runs July 1st through June 30th with
Networking activities generally suspended during July & August.

Chamber Networking is about building relationships with new business contacts, identifying potential new customers, while providing an opportunity to meet fellow members in a congenial relaxed setting.  Expand your professional address book along with your business base. 

The Chamber hosts regular Midday Marketing Receptions at the new chamber office.  These receptions offer you another opportunity to meet as many chamber members and business owners as possible over the course of the year.  Lasting only one hour, you can improve your contact list quickly and effectively while distributing your marketing materials directly to members.  The next reception will be Thursday, September 26th from 3 - 4 pm.  Chamber members only.

RSVP:  info@annandalechamber.com Members are eligible to sponsor a Midday Marketing Reception, just contact the chamber office.  The chamber will make all the arrangements and provide you with complimentary advertising and promotion for a small sponsorship fee.    This is an effective way to market your business while entertaining & networking with fellow chamber members on their way home from work.

Details to be announced but there will be a spirited Beer Tasting Reception in October.  More will be posted closer to the date.


Thursday, September 26, 2019
Midday Marketing Reception

This reception offers you an opportunity to meet chamber members and business owners.  Lasting only one hour, you can improve your contact list quickly and effectively while distributing your marketing materials directly to members.  Food will be catered by Silverado.

Chamber Networking is about building relationships with new business contacts, identifying potential new customers, while providing an opportunity to meet fellow members in a congenial relaxed setting.  Expand your professional address book along with your business base.

Chamber office:  4127 Meadow Court, Annandale, VA  22003 (parking on the street, entrance is on the right side of building)

When: Thursday, Sept. 26th
Time:  3:00-4:00 pm
What to bring:  Marketing materials and business cards
RSVP: As soon as possible or by September 23rd  to info@annandalechamber.com
Cost:  Chamber Members only and their guests.   No charge.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Beer Tasting and Marketing Reception

This reception offers you an opportunity to meet chamber members and business owners while sampling some of the finest locally brewed beer.   Chamber Networking is about building relationships with new business contacts, identifying potential new customers, while providing an opportunity to meet fellow members in a congenial relaxed setting.  Expand your professional address book along with your business base.

Chamber office:  4127 Meadow Court, Annandale, VA  22003 (parking on the street, entrance is on the right side of building)

When:  Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Time:   4:00-6:00 pm

Where:  Renaissance of Annandale Memory Care Community
7112 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003

What to bring:  Marketing materials and business card
RSVP: As soon as possible to info@annandalechamber.com

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Fourth Saturday in October  (October 26, 2019)
The Annandale Parade

 The popular Annandale Parade will march along Columbia Pike from the Annandale Shopping Center at Gallows Road, all the way to Markham Place. Thousands of participants from Clowns, Storybook Characters, Waving Politicians and Marching Bands to Antique & Military Cars, Fire Trucks, Civic Organizations, Scouts, and beautifully costumed International Dancers will parade before the residents of Greater Annandale.  This event celebrates the diversity of our community and offers us a unique opportunity to promote Annandale’s spirit, camaraderie, and our sponsors while hosting a fun packed event for the community.  Sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, this sixty-eight year old tradition only gets bigger and better every year. Chamber Partners & sponsors are given priority parade positions.

SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISING & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE.

Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. 
Parade Information and Registration

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Saturday, October 26, 2019
Halloween Celebration for Annandale

Celebrate Halloween in a safe, family oriented environment, Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6-8pm. We will have games for children, candy, a haunted house, and a costume contest. See you at Hope!

Hope Lutheran Church
4604 Ravensworth Road, Annandale

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Holiday Brunch

Exchange holiday cheer & best wishes while networking with other chamber members before the Holiday rush sets-in.  Bring your marketing materials to exchange and any requests you might have for services other members might fulfill.



Chamber Office
4127 Meadow Court
Annadnale, VA  22003

RSVP required by Dec. 9 th-Limited Space Available-Chamber members only.  info@annandalechamber.com

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Thursday, March 2020 -  (Details TBA)
Midday Marketing Reception

This reception offers you an opportunity to meet chamber members and business owners.  Lasting only one hour, you can improve your contact list quickly and effectively while distributing your marketing materials directly to members.  Coffee and sweets will be served.  Chamber Networking is about building relationships with new business contacts, identifying potential new customers, while providing an opportunity to meet fellow members in a congenial relaxed setting.  Expand your professional address book along with your business base.

Chamber office:  4127 Meadow Court, Annandale, VA  22003 (parking on the street, entrance is on the right side of building)

When:  TBA
Time:  3:00-4:00 pm
What to bring:  Marketing materials and business card
RSVP: As soon as possible to info@annandalechamber.com
Cost:  NO cost for chamber members.

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Thursday, May 2020 - (Details TBA)
Midday Marketing Reception

This reception offers you an opportunity to meet chamber members and business owners.  Lasting only one hour, you can improve your contact list quickly and effectively while distributing your marketing materials directly to members.  Coffee and sweets will be served.  Chamber Networking is about building relationships with new business contacts, identifying potential new customers, while providing an opportunity to meet fellow members in a congenial relaxed setting.  Expand your professional address book along with your business base.

Chamber office:  4127 Meadow Court, Annandale, VA  22003 (parking on the street, entrance is on the right side of building)

When: TBA
Time:  3:00-4:00 pm
What to bring:  Marketing materials and business card
RSVP: As soon as possible to info@annandalechamber.com
Chamber members and their guests.

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ANNUAL EVENTS

First Tuesday in August  (August 6, 2019)
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT at the Annandale Shopping Center

Annandale celebrates National Night Out at the Annandale Shopping Center on Tuesday, August 1st, (first Tuesday of each August) where free glitter tattoos, face painting, refreshments, martial arts demonstrations, raffles and children's activities are planned (all FREE) to promote community involvement in crime prevention and neighborhood camaraderie. Bring the family, your neighbors and friends to enjoy this evening of family fun, and the opportunity to meet local fire and police officers.  FREE activities, carnival games, food and fun for children and families.

When:  Tuesday, August 6, 2018
Time:    6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Annandale Shopping Center
7042 Columbia Pike (& Gallows Road),  Annandale, VA  22003
For more information and photos of National Night Out in Annandale

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Fourth Saturday in October  (October 26, 2019)
The Annandale Parade

 The popular Annandale Parade will march along Columbia Pike from the Annandale Shopping Center at Gallows Road, all the way to Markham Place. Thousands of participants from Clowns, Storybook Characters, Waving Politicians and Marching Bands to Antique & Military Cars, Fire Trucks, Civic Organizations, Scouts, and beautifully costumed International Dancers will parade before the residents of Greater Annandale.  This event celebrates the diversity of our community and offers us a unique opportunity to promote Annandale’s spirit, camaraderie, and our sponsors while hosting a fun packed event for the community.  Sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, this sixty-eight year old tradition only gets bigger and better every year. Chamber Partners & sponsors are given priority parade positions.

SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISING & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE

Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. 
Parade Information and Registration
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Advertising Opportunities with the Annandale Chamber

The Chamber is pleased to announce that limited ad space is now available on the Chamber’s new website.  For only $60 per month (minimum 6 months), your advertisement will be shown on the front page at www.annandalechamber.com

Anyone clicking your ad will be led to your company’s own website.  Don’t miss this opportunity for some of the best niche advertising available at below market rates. If combined with print ads in the ENDEAVOR news magazine, a 10% discount on both print and web advertisements will be given.  Please see the form below for details.  Don't wait, as space is limited and preference will be given to Chamber Members.

Advertising Rates and Specifications

Community Calendar

 

The 2019 Annandale Parade
Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 AM to Noon along Columbia Pike in Annandale.   The Annual Parade has been an Annandale tradition since 1950.  It promotes community involvement and neighborhood camaraderie while celebrating the rich diversity of Annandale.

Mark your calendar, participate or bring the family to view this Annandale Tradition.  Children are invited to wear their Halloween Costumes, to cheer the participants, and to marvel at the  exhibits.

http://www.annandalechamber.com/theannandaleparade.rhtml

Veterans and family members welcome to join.  Party hall rental is free for all members. 

Call 703-408-9123 and ask for Diane Ramsey.

4206 Daniels Ave, Annandale, VA 22003
(behind the Bank of America building on Columbia Pike)
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SPOTLIGHT BY STARLIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS

Mason District Park
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA  22003  
703-941-1730
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances
7:30 pm at Mason District Park

AUGUST
16 Tom Paxton (Folk)
18 The United States Air Force - Airmen of Note (Big Band, Jazz
21 Squeeze Bayou (Cajun)
23 The Apple Core (Beatles cover tribute )

Children Entertainment Series • Saturday Mornings AT Mason District Park


AUGUST:  10:00 AM
03  Blue Sky Puppet Theater (Puppets)
10 Wonderful Wildlife (Nature Program)
17 123 Andrés (Children’s Songs)

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OSSIAN HALL PARK
7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003
703-324-SHOW
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/

AUGUST

17  Irish Cultural Heritage Night ‘Irish Breakfast Band’ (Dance/Music)

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