Saturday’s annual Barracks Row Fall Festival brought the community together for art, fitness, food, and music.

Belga Cafe and The Ugly Mug drew revelers with their beer and food offerings, while dozens of military chefs participated in a cook-off. New York Trapeze School aerialists performed in front of large crowds all afternoon, and the Marine Corps recruited volunteers to perform in the pull-up challenge.

All photos by the author.

Many children played with bunnies, goats, and other animals at the petting zoo; other kids took to the rowing machines provided by the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association. DC Rollergirls skated through the crowds, trying to wrangle up some arm wrestling challengers. Art representing multiple disciplines was on display, including metal working, photography, sketches, paintings, and sculptures.

There were a few standout moments: Signing my life away to the Marines when completing the pull-up challenge; gulping a Yeungling Oktoberfest from The Ugly Mug; and pigging out on a slider, mini hotdog, salad, and cookie plate from Matchbox.

All together, it was a fun way to spend the afternoon.

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Tom Leonard is a Management and Program Analyst with the Treasury Department. Tom is currently applying for a Master’s in City and Regional Planning, part of his life-time goal of starting a true community bank. He has a vested interest in the future development of Washington, DC, having lived in the city for 8 years and graduating from American University in 2007.