Join the heart of fairfax

Be part of a growing network of small businesses, passionate locals, and community leaders shaping the future of Old Town.

Benefits of Membership

Marketing, Promotion, Publicity, and Support

  • OTFBA website with an online directory listing your business, links to your website, and important information

  • Event calendar highlighting member special events

  • Promotion of your milestones, media, and content. Shared and published on our social media platforms and website.

  • Comarketing with other Business-to-Business resources

Events/Efforts to promote Old Town Fairfax

  • Asian Festival – Signature event in May drawing over 20,000 attendees

  • Rock the Block – Join the OTFBA Pop Up Marketplace available to member businesses at the City’s concert series from May to October (up to 5,000 attendees per concert). Reserve on first come, first served basis.

  • Find Your Way Fairfax – OTFBA is implementing maps and QR Code clings for visitors to find our businesses, parking and navigate the historic streets of Old Town.

  • Chocolate Lovers Festival – OTFBA partners with the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce for the Golden Ticket Program in the City’s Chocolate Lovers Festival. OTFBA also sponsored Old Town Fairfax Chocolate Stroll. (approximately 6,000+ visitors over the weekend of the festival)

  • Tiny Music Festival on Main Partnership – live music series bringing additional foot traffic to the area on Sunday afternoons

  • Haunting for Candy - build awareness for your business through this fun family event held at Old Town Square on the Sunday before Halloween

  • Small Business Saturday - Celebrate Small Business Saturday with special deals and promotions while we kick off the holiday season.

  • Business sponsorships and collaborations – That’s what we do.

  • Marketing and publicity support for members through our website, blog and online promotions

Stay Informed

OTFBA Around Old Town Newsletter helps you stay up-to-date on information that may impact your business and events happening in Old Town Fairfax.

Stay Connected

We are a community of local entrepreneurs and business leaders. Join us for quarterly socials and month coffee gatherings to get to know other Old Town businesses, collaborate and help each other grow.

Stay Involved

Join us with a unified voice to participate in the growth of the Old Town Fairfax district, join a committee or serve on the board. Working along with the support and partnership from the City’s Office of Economic Development.