Events
Annual Events
Carpenter’s Shelter holds its signature fundraising event each year, Carpenter’s Cook-Off, with all proceeds going towards the organization’s programs for homeless individuals and families. We also host regularly scheduled Open Houses and Impact or Give Back Nights at area restaurants and stores. Please join us at one of our upcoming events!
Carpenter’s Cook-Off
Where:
The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
When:
Sunday, October 25, 2026
12 noon to 3 pm
What:
- Restaurants, Caterers, Bakery Tastings
- DJ Infinite Sounds
- Live and Silent Auctions
- Raffles
- Family Fun!
Visit Carpenter’s Shelter’s Cook-Off page for more information on how to get involved with Carpenter’s Shelter’s Cook-Off sponsorships, auction donations, Host Committee and participating restaurants, caterers and bakeries.