365 Things to Do in Fredericksburg

The Riverboat is BACK IN TOWN!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:43:00 +0000

The Riverboat is BACK IN TOWN!!

http://www.tangiercruise.com/

Dine with the best food anywhere on the river with our all-you-can-eat buffet. Enjoy great LIVE BANDS every Saturday night and the Best DJ's on the river on all of our other cruises. (Yes, even the lunch cruises!) With our full-service bar, a dance floor, and friendly staff. They have everything you need to have a boatload of fun!!!!!

" The City of Fredericksburg"

Located at the end of Sophia St at the City Dock in downtown Fredericksburg

804-453-2628

Reservations Required

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Jennifer Layton

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First Saturday Expanded Farmers Market~Hurkamp Park~Sat., June 2nd 7a.m.

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:14:00 +0000

FARMERS MARKET

HURKAMP PARK

Saturday, June 2nd
7a.m.

Prince Edward Street will be closed to bring you even more great vendors and room to shop! Bring the family and enjoy shopping for fresh fruits and veggies, milk, meat, cheeses, eggs, honey, breads and baked goods, seafood, alpaca products, plants and herbs, and so much more!
See demonstrations from local chefs and learn how to use local, seasonal ingredients at home at Vegucation Station.
Credit cards and SNAP/EBT welcome.

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VA Renaissance Faire~Lake Anna Winery

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

VIRGINIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Lake Anna Winery

5621 Courthouse Road

Spotsylvania, VA

Historical, educational, entertainment event!

10a.m. to 5p.m.

Ages 5 and younger are FREE

Retired and reserve military personnel with ID admitted free this weekend.

Runs Saturdays and Sundays through June 10th

703-508-5036

http://www.varf.org/

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Karaoke contest~Colonial Tavern~Thur., May 24th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Colonial Tavern
406 Lafayette Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Thursday, May 24 at 9 p.m.

Compete for $300 cash 1st prize and more. Bring your best voice and sing your best song!!!! Every Tuesday evening for five weeks. One winner each week advances to the finals. Finals on June 28th

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Thunder For The Cause~ May 25th, 26th & 27th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:08:00 +0000

Thunder For The Cause

Fredericksburg Fairgrounds

May 25th, 26th and 27th

Thunder for the Cause is a multi purpose event which will honor our Military, its Veterans, and to raise money for Childhelp, Some Gave All and the American Legion Riders. Our goal is to make this an annual nationwide event while giving the participants of Rolling Thunder a place to camp, relax, enjoy a variety of entertainment as well as giving our local residents a weekend of fun filled events without having to travel. We can sum up the atmosphere for the weekend: "It's a little bit Daytona, a little bit of Myrtle Beach, a little bit of Sturgis and a whole lot of down home fun here in the 'BURG!!" Hosting Friday and Saturday events will be American Motorcycle Icon Michele Smith. Sponsors and vendors are still needed for this event.

For complete details go to: http://www.thunderforthecause.com/

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FredFest 2012 featuring Darryl Worley~TOMORROW!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:42:00 +0000

Have no plans for the beautiful weekend yet???

FredFest 2012 featuring Darryl Worley

FREDERICKSBURG FAIRGROUNDS

Saturday, May 19 at noon

Fun for the whole family. Join thousands as country music artist Darryl Worley headlines the entertainment for FredFest 2012. Local restaurants will be returning to compete for the title of "King of Wings" . Many vendors will be on hand with products/services to please the whole family. Check out our expanded Kids Zone complete with performances from Magician Michael Taggert, a petting zoo with over 30 baby animals, arts & crafts by Minnieland - A Childs Place (Salem Fields) and Macaroni Kid, a gyrosphere, barrel train, face painting and much much more. Kids 10 & under free. Discounted tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com. Tickets are available at the gate day of show for regular price.

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Marine Corps Historic Half Weekend~May 18th-20th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:14:00 +0000

Marine Corps Historic Half Weekend

May 18th - 20th

~Vintage plane flyover

~Allison Sweeney from the biggest loser

~Reenactors

~Live music

~Mascots

Healthy Lifestyle Expo

FREE! Open to ALL!

Friday, May 18th (4p.m. - 8p.m.)

Saturday, May 19th (10a.m. - 7p.m.)

Historic Half & Semper Fred 5K

Sunday, May 20th

Official Start 7a.m.

Cheer runners along the city streets!

For more info: http://www.marinemarathon.com/

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Tammie Mason

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4th Annual Family Fun 5K Run~Sat., May 19th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:18:00 +0000

4th Annual Family Fun 5k Run

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Saturday, May 19 at 6 a.m

Race starts at the Sophia Street Parking lot near the downtown branch of the library. All are welcome and entry to the race is at least one non-perishable food item to support the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. Join us for a morning walk/run! Dogs and strollers are welcome however all pets and children under the age of 12 must be with a responsible adult at all times. Great warm up for the Historic Half!

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Kathie Abercrombie

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Mother's Day at the Melting Pot

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:01:00 +0000

Mother's Day at the Melting Pot

If you still haven't made Mother's Day plans, theres no better place to take your MOM than the Melting Pot!!!!

1618 Carl D. Silver Parkway

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Mother's Day

Sunday May 13th: 11am to 10pm

Show Mom your appreciation with a four course dinner. Come enjoy our Signature Cheese, Salad, Entree and Chocolate Fondue. Each Mom will go home wtih a box of six of our Signature Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Please call for reservations. 540-785-9690

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Kimberly Jennings

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Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Dances~Fri, May 11th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:25:00 +0000

Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Dances

Rappahannock YMCA Massad Branch~Falmouth, VA
Friday, May 11 at 9 p.m

Our YMCA is hosting a very special event for Father/Daughters and Mother/Sons: The Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance on 11 and 12 May from 7:00-9:00 pm. This will be first one in our area and will be our YMCA’s 1st Annual Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance. Doors will open at 6:30 for professional pictures and packages will be available for purchase that night. Activities will include a DJ, refreshments, music, games, dancing, a craft contest, and lots more fun! A Silent Auction that will start in mid-April will end the night of May 12th at the event. Grandparents can substitute for the parents or come along with the parent and their child/children. $35/couple and $15 for each additional child or grandparent. Registration can be done at any of our YMCA or by calling me (VISA or MC) at 540/371-9622, ext. 1016.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Jay Massad Support Campaign which helps provide financial assistance to children in our before/after school childcare program, our YMCA Summer Camp programs, our sports and swimming lessons, our special needs programs, our senior therapeutic programs, and to help other Non-Profit Groups in the Fredericksburg area.

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Ladies Night Out~Friday, May 18th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:49:00 +0000

Ladies Night Out

Enjoy an evening of fun and pampering with just the girls!

NO RSVP necessary-Just come and enjoy!

Friday, May 18th, 7-10 p.m.

Access Eye Centers

Rt 3 West Office

4516 Plank Rd. Next to Sakura

Enjoy samples, tastings, demonstrations & ladies night specials!!

Make-up contouring by GoGo Gorgeous

Home/Office organization by Organization Direct

Hair Stylist & Consults by Vanity Salon

Boudoir Photos by Weadon Photography

Wine Tasting by Lake Anna Winery

Sterling Silver Jewelry by Silpada

Pedicures/Polish Changes by Kiss My Toes

Chocolate Tasting by Dove Chocolates

Personal Training by Rare Cross Fit

Personal Chef by Drema Apperson

Compliment a Healthy Diet with Juice Plus AND MORE!!!!

Access Eye Signature Cocktails~Free raffles with fabulous prizes!

Gift bags full of goodies to our first 100 gals!

Ladies only, age 21+. No guys!!

540-371-20/20

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Jennifer Layton

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Chancellor Elementary Spring Carnival~Sat., May 12th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Chancellor Elementary Spring Carnival

5995 Plank Road

Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Saturday, May 12 at 8 a.m

Chancellor Elementary is having their Spring Carnival on May 12 with a Yard Sale (8-10), Vendor Sale (10-2) and Carnival Games (10-2). There will be food for sale.

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2nd Annual Fink's Diamond Dash~Saturday, May 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:19:00 +0000

2nd Annual Fink's Diamond Dash

Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m

Spotsylvania Towne Center

Teams of two will answer riddles and complete challenges right from their cell phones, as they follow clues throughout the downtown area for the chance to win a $15,000 Ritani diamond ring! The event kicks off at The Green Turtle at Spotsylvania Towne Centre at 11AM. Registration is FREE but spots are limited. Sign up at www.fredericksburgdiamonddash.com today! Brought to you by Fink's Jewelers.
http://www.fredericksburgdiamonddash.com/

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Indoor Yard Sale~Saturday, May 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:05:00 +0000

INDOOR YARD SALE

Saturday, May 5 at 8 a.m.

Fraternal Order of Eagles

May 5th, 2012 8-1pm Doors will open at 6am for set up. Tables are $15.00 for one or two for $25.00

The Fraternal Order of Eagles #44

88 is hosting a community indoor yardsale. All proceeds will go to the Womens Auxiliary so that they can be distributed to various charities. 1110 Courthouse Rd. Stafford, Va 22554 Call 540/ 657-4488 for more information. *If you own a local business and would like to set up an information table you are also welcome to call.

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Spring Wildflower Hike~Saturday, May 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:53:00 +0000

Spring Wildflower Hike

Friends of the Rappahannock

Saturday, May 5th @ 10a.m.

Join UMW professor of biology, Michael Killian, for a walk through the woods along the Rappahannock River. This is the perfect time of the year to be outside and admiring local wildflowers! Learn to identify all those flowers you’ve always wondered about! Rain or shine.

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Kathie Abercrombie

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Brush Strokes Gallery Art Exhibit~May 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:24:00 +0000

Brush Strokes Gallery May 2012 Art Exhibit

Friday, May 4 at 11 a.m

Carol Waite, the featured artist for May at Brush Strokes Gallery, supports that theory with “Nature's Spring: Birds, Blossoms & Butterflies”, her exhibit of Oriental brush paintings. Created using sumi—an ink-like substance made by mixing plant soot and glue from deer horn, the paintings will hang from April 30th through May 27th. Plus All-Member Show.

Gallery open daily from 11AM - 5PM

Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/Brush.Strokes.Gallery

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Jennifer Layton

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LOW Dog Festival ~ Saturday, April 28th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:55:00 +0000

LOW-Dog festival

Lake of the Woods~
Locust Grove, VA

Woof…..Woof, it’s the first annual “LOW” ~ Dog Fest! Grab your BFF (Best furry friend) & head on down to the Equestrian Center!!
When: Sat. April 28th Time: 11:00-4:00 Where: Lake of the Woods Equestrian Center More info Please call: 540-972-2238 LIVE MUSIC ~ LIVE MUSIC ~ LIVE MUSIC Dog rescue group adoptions Ask the Experts ~ Groomers, Vet, Photographers, and Trainers Pet the horses…. & goats (Rikki’s Refuge) K-9 Demonstrations & Animal Control Ed. session Educational groups Doggie contest, games, and quizzes Fun event for children – Face Painting Food Booth Silent auction We’ll have a dog-gone good time!! No entry fee.... Directions: http://www.lowa.org/map.htm
** Accepting donations of canned dog, cat food, treats, leashes, collars, cat litter and toys**

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Snow Creek Farm Spring Market Open House~Sat. April 28th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:48:00 +0000

Snow Creek Farm Spring Market Open House

4355 Fredericksburg Tpk., Woodford, Va. 22580

Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m.

Snow Creek Farm is so excited to invite you to our "Spring Market Open House" ~ French chic to farm chic, you'll find antiques, vintage goods, primitives, salvaged and upcycled products, herbal and handcrafted wares plus plants, honey from our own hives, garden lectures & demonstrations!

This event is free and open to the public...so bring your friends!! The flowers are blooming and the chicks are hatching so don't forget your camera!!.... It's going to be an amazing event this spring at Snow Creek Farm!!

Show hours are 10am ~ 4pm. Friday 4/27, Saturday 4/28 & Sunday 4/29.

For additional information please contact us at (540) 371-0607.

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David Gatewood

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Babypalooza~Saturday, April 28th- 9a.m. - Noon

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:08:00 +0000

BABYPALOOZA!! Baby Fair

April 28th

9a.m. to Noon

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center Lobby

4600 Spotsy Parkway

For new, expectant and experienced moms. Please join us for a Baby Fair, where more than a dozen companies will share info. and samples to showcase services to care for you and your baby.

To learn more call 888-685-1610

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Tammie Mason

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Acoustic Tribute and Wine Tasting~April 21, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:28:00 +0000

Live Harvest a tribute to NEIL YOUNG

April 21, 2012 @ 7:00p.m.

At Vinny's for an evening of wine tasting & live music!!

Acoustic Tribute

7-9p.m.

Wine Tasting 6 - 8p.m.

$5 FOR 5 TASTES with complimentary light appetizers.

397 Garrisonville Road

Stafford, VA

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Jennifer Layton

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Bandit's Adoption & Rescue of K9s Adoption Outing (BARK)~Sat. April 21st @ 11a.m.

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:40:00 +0000

Bandit's Adoption & Rescue of K9's

Saturday, April 21st @ 11a.m.

BARK (Bandit's Adoption & Rescue of K9s) is hosting an adoption outing day at the Fredericksburg PetSmart (Massaponax). Phone 540 834-4336. All BARK dogs are spayed/neutered and given routine vaccinations appropriate to their age, and test heartworm free prior to adoption. Visit web site for information and directions. All our Wonder Dogs are rescued from local shelters and we have almost every size, shape, breed and age! Come out and spend some time and receive lots of licks & wags!

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Fairy Godmother Project Scavenger Hunt-J. Brian's Tap Room

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:46:00 +0000

Fairy Godmother Project Scavenger Hunt

J. Brian's Tap Room
200 Hanover Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-0738

Saturday, April 21st @ 11a.m.

In your 2 hour adventure on foot throughout Fredericksburg, VA, your team will need to find answers to clues about the shops and restaurants on the map WITHOUT using your cell or other device and while remaining with your team the ENTIRE time. You will have to ask questions, read signs and visit businesses all in an effort to beat your competitors.

With registration, each team member will receive an event T-shirt (at least one member of team MUST wear t-shirt), 20 raffle tickets per team, sponsor bags for each team member with coupons and other promotional items, and some delicious food from J.Brian's after the event.

Winning Team gets $100 plus extra raffle tickets All participants will have chance to win gift certificates and merchandise from participating businesses. We will also have prizes for teams like most creative uniforms, most enthusiastic and more!

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Amy Cherry Taylor

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Alice in Wonderland~Stafford High School~Thur. April 19th 7p.m.

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:26:00 +0000

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Stafford High School

April 19th 7p.m.

Join the Stafford Players for a trip down the rabbit hole into a wild and wondrous world full of adventures with all of Lewis Carroll’s most beloved characters. The award-winning Stafford High School Drama Department will present the immortal classic ALICE IN WONDERLAND. The Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum and all the rest will be along for the ride.

The show is sure to be a terrific time for the entire family! Performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 19, 20 and 21 at 7pm, with a matinee at 2pm on Saturday, April 21.

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John Wynn
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GFHFH 5th Annual Ride VA Poker Run~Sat. April 14th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:51:00 +0000

GFHFH 5th Annual Ride VA Poker Run

Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m

VROOM! VROOM! It's the 5th Annual GFHFH Ride VA Poker Run benefiting Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity sponsored by Morton's BMW at Four Mile Fork Shopping Center, Fredericksburg, VA. All bikes welcome!

Each ticket holder gets a free Poker Run T-shirt, goodie bag, door prize and a meal ticket for a free meal afterward at the Hard Times Café. $250 for Best Hand and Worst Hand, 50/50 raffle and more!

Ride starts and ends at Morton's BMW at Four Mile Fork, continuing through the historic area of Stafford, King George and Spotsylvania Counties and the City of Fredericksburg.

Riders, Sponsors and Vendors can pre-register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2305040438 or contact GFHFH at admin@fredhab.org or (540) 891-5009.

Registration on the day begins at 9am. All bikes turn in poker hand by 1:30pm. Awards begin at 2pm.

More details at: www.fredhab.org or www.mortonsbmw.com (click on "Events")

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Jami Harich

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Earth day on the Rappahannock~Sat., April 14th

noreply@blogger.com (Jenny) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:27:00 +0000

Earth day on the Rappahannock!!

OLD MILL PARK

Saturday, April 14th @ 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate the earth! Festivities include live music, great food, guided walks, and dozens of vendors. Hands-on activities for adults and kids.

FREE!

(Contact us for sponsorship information or to volunteer.) Rain date April 21st.

http://www.riverfriends.org/

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Kimberly Jennings
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