VSYC-26
Venue
Virginia State Yo-Yo Contest · September 19, 2026 · Sterling, VA
VENUE
Dulles Town Center
ADDRESS21100 Dulles Town Circle
Sterling, VA 20166
Sterling, VA 20166
EVENT SPACECenter Court, Lower Level — the main atrium of the mall. Stage anchors the south end. Visible from every entrance on that level.
DATE & TIMESaturday, September 19, 2026 · 10 AM – 7 PM
PARKINGFree at all mall entrances
WI-FIFree — "Dulles Town Center Wi-Fi" or "Dulles_Town_Center"
FOODFood court on-site + multiple restaurants throughout the mall (100+ stores)
NEARBY HOTELSCourtyard by Marriott Dulles Town Center (3-star, walking distance, restaurant on-site, airport shuttle) · Candlewood Suites Washington Dulles Sterling (budget-friendly, ~1 mi, kitchenettes)
VENUE RULES
SETUP / TEARDOWN
Setup before 10 AM (before mall opens). Everything out by 7 PM. Hand trucks with rubber wheels only.
FLOOR ITEMS
Rubber mats or carpet pads under anything touching the mall floor. No tape on floor or fixtures.
SIGNAGE
All banners/signs need written DTC approval at least 2 weeks out. We handle the process — keep it professional.
POWER
Up to 500W per outlet. No exposed cords. Bring your own extension cord. No tablecloths provided.
TABLE SLOTS
10 tables max. Diamond/Platinum guaranteed. Gold included (limited). Silver/Bronze add for $75. Hobby clubs: $50.
ADVANCE SHIPPING
Ship product by September 12. Contact us for shipping address — we'll store and have it on-site.
MALL POLICIES
All attendees — competitors, spectators, vendors, and staff — are expected to follow Dulles Town Center's code of conduct and guest policies for the duration of the event.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
All participants and attendees are expected to comply with applicable Virginia state and U.S. federal laws at all times during the event.
VENUE PHOTOS
Center Court at Dulles Town Center
MAIN ENTRANCE
CENTER COURT — UPPER LEVEL
VIEW FROM STAGE
MALL INTERIOR
CENTER COURT DOME
AERIAL VIEW
EVENT LAYOUT
Event Space Map
Stage anchors the south end. Vendor and sponsor tables run along the perimeter inside the event footprint.
EVENT FOOTPRINT — CENTER COURT
ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLAN — LOWER LEVEL
GETTING THERE
Directions from Area Airports
Drive times are approximate and may vary with traffic. Free parking is available at all mall entrances.
FROM WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL (IAD) — 13 min · 7.9 mi via VA-28 N
1. Head south on Saarinen Circle from the airport terminal.
2. Keep right onto Dulles Airport Access Road toward Washington (0.4 mi).
3. Take the exit onto VA-28 North / Sully Road (5.3 mi).
4. Turn right onto Dulles Town Circle. Mall entrance on your right.
2. Keep right onto Dulles Airport Access Road toward Washington (0.4 mi).
3. Take the exit onto VA-28 North / Sully Road (5.3 mi).
4. Turn right onto Dulles Town Circle. Mall entrance on your right.
FROM RONALD REAGAN NATIONAL (DCA) — 38 min · ~30 mi via I-66 W / VA-267 W
1. Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north toward I-66 West.
2. Merge onto I-66 West toward Front Royal (8.5 mi).
3. Take VA-267 West / Dulles Toll Road toward Dulles Airport (17 mi).
4. Take Exit 9A onto VA-28 North / Sully Road (3.2 mi).
5. Turn right onto Dulles Town Circle. Mall entrance on your right.
2. Merge onto I-66 West toward Front Royal (8.5 mi).
3. Take VA-267 West / Dulles Toll Road toward Dulles Airport (17 mi).
4. Take Exit 9A onto VA-28 North / Sully Road (3.2 mi).
5. Turn right onto Dulles Town Circle. Mall entrance on your right.
FROM BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL (BWI) — ~1 hr 10 min · 59 mi via I-95 S / I-495 W
1. Take I-195 East from the airport to I-95 South (3 mi).
2. Merge onto I-95 South toward Washington, D.C. (25 mi).
3. Take I-495 West (Capital Beltway) toward Virginia (12 mi).
4. Take VA-267 West / Dulles Toll Road toward Dulles Airport (14 mi).
5. Take Exit 9A onto VA-28 North / Sully Road (3 mi).
6. Turn right onto Dulles Town Circle. Mall entrance on your right.
BWI is a major Southwest Airlines hub — often the cheapest option for East Coast travelers.
2. Merge onto I-95 South toward Washington, D.C. (25 mi).
3. Take I-495 West (Capital Beltway) toward Virginia (12 mi).
4. Take VA-267 West / Dulles Toll Road toward Dulles Airport (14 mi).
5. Take Exit 9A onto VA-28 North / Sully Road (3 mi).
6. Turn right onto Dulles Town Circle. Mall entrance on your right.
BWI is a major Southwest Airlines hub — often the cheapest option for East Coast travelers.