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YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT 2011
3/15/2011-12/15/2011
3/17/2011 to 5/14/2011 Adapted from the popular comic strip of the 1920s, this delightful musical tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find the parents who abandoned her on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. With an upbeat musical score that is familiar to young and old alike, this touching and nostalgic play is sure to be one of your most memorable theater experiences! Time: Sat. matinee 1:00-3:15pm; select Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am-12:45pm. Admission: $$. (540) 370-4300 $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Pkwy
3/15/2011-12/15/2011
3/17/2011 to 5/14/2011 Adapted from the popular comic strip of the 1920s, this delightful musical tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find the parents who abandoned her on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. With an upbeat musical score that is familiar to young and old alike, this touching and nostalgic play is sure to be one of your most memorable theater experiences! Time: Sat. matinee 1:00-3:15pm; select Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am-12:45pm. Admission: $$. (540) 370-4300 $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Pkwy
4/2/2011 to 10/8/2011 Bricks & Boards in the 'Burg Walking Tours Join the Museum and Hallowed Ground Tours every Saturday morning from April 2nd - Oct 8 for architectural walking tours of historic downtown. Tours leave from Market Square/Town Hall at 10:00 am and last approximately one hour. Tour will highlight four centruries of history and architecture, the historical influence of the Rappahannock River, the Spires and Steeples of Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg's Town Hall, Market House, and the history of Market Square. Discounted Museum admission for all walking tour participants! $ 907 Princess Anne Street
5/3/2011 to 5/30/2011 Art First Gallery - May All Member Exhibition Please join us on First Friday for the opening reception of Art First Gallery's May All Members Exhibition. Original artwork from 31 local artists will be on display. The opening is free and open to the public. Come meet and speak with the artists and to see what is new at Art First Gallery. First Friday Opening Reception 6 May 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Exhibit on display May 3 - 30 daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE 824 Caroline Street
5/7/2011 to 6/5/2011
5/14/2011 to 5/15/2011 39th Annual Fredericksburg Art Festival Artists from all over Virginia display and sell their work as they compete for cash prizes in a lovely outdoor park. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. in Hurkamp Park. LIVE MUSIC Saturday Noon-5 p.m. Artist deadline 3/11 FREE 900 Prince Edward St.
5/15/2011 BEAUTIFUL MUSIC IN A BEAUTIFUL SPACE Nationally-renowned vocal and guitar duo Chanson du Soir join the St. George's Chamber Orchestra for this final concert of the 2010-2011 Chamber Music Series. Selections will include a Bach cantata, Vivaldi's Concerto for Guitar in C, and the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Concert begins at 3pm. $ St. George's Episcopal Church
5/17/2011 Free, live lunchtime concert in Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local performers. FREE Fredericksburg, VA 22401
5/21/2011 to 5/22/2011 On May 21, 4-9 p.m. & May 22, 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 2011, battles will once again rage near Spotsylvania Courthouse during the Battles of Spotsylvania, 2011 Civil War Reenactment at the Spotsylvania Courthouse Village Saturday, begins with a Civil War Evening Under the Stars, an up-close and personal view of Cavalry, a period dinner of beans and cornbread, 2nd South Carolina String Band will offer a concert and play for a Civil War Era Dance, that you can take part in or just observe. Candlelight tours of camp and cannon demonstrations. Sunday begins with a nondenominational period church service, National Park Service Historian presentation, tours of camp, cannon salute to veterans Living historians and much more ending up with the battle at 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss the children running in the 2nd annual Cannon Ball Run Saturday at 7 a.m. sponsored by the YMCA. Special tours will be offered, check the web site for more information http://www.spotsylvania.org/2011.htm Cost Saturday $15 (includes Sunday), Sunday only $8 advance $10 at gate, family pricing available $ 9010 Old Battlefield Blvd 5/22/2011 First Annual Lake Anna Kayak Rally/Poker Run.
5/24/2011 Free, live lunchtime concert in Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local performers. FREE Fredericksburg, VA 22401
5/27/2011 Celebrate the holiday evening with light appetizers and wine by the glass, music, dancing and souvenir glass. $ Lake Anna Winery
5/28/2011 Saturday, May 28, 10am-5pm --- Cannons at Kenmore: A snapshot of Kenmore during the Civil War Special interactive tours include stories about female spies, Kenmore as a hospital, and demonstrations of period cooking in the kitchen. Visitors can talk with Civil War re-enactors about what life was like for the typical soldier. $ Historic Kenmore Plantation
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5/28/2011 Panning for Gold at Lake Anna State Park
5/28/2011 Goodwin Goldmine Tour at Lake Anna State Park Tour the ruins of the Goodwin Goldmine as you learn the history of gold in Spotsylvania County. Please register the day of tour. 2:00 p.m. $
5/29/2011 5/29/2011 5/29/2011 Stampmill Sam’s Gold Adventure at Lake Anna State Park
5/28/2011 to 5/29/2011 George Washington's Ferry Farm
5/30/2011 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Rappahannock Pops Orchestra Memorial Day Concert- 150th Anniversary of the Civil War FREE Mary Washington Hospital Ambulatory Care Entrance
5/31/2011 Free, live lunchtime concert in Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local performers. FREE Fredericksburg, VA 22401 burg, VA 22401
5/7/2011 to 6/5/2011 4/2/2011 to 10/8/2011 Bricks & Boards in the 'Burg Walking Tours Join the Museum and Hallowed Ground Tours every Saturday morning from April 2nd - Oct 8 for architectural walking tours of historic downtown. Tours leave from Market Square/Town Hall at 10:00 am and last approximately one hour. Tour will highlight four centruries of history and architecture, the historical influence of the Rappahannock River, the Spires and Steeples of Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg's Town Hall, Market House, and the history of Market Square. Discounted Museum admission for all walking tour participants! $ 907 Princess Anne Street
6/1/2011 Pond Exploration at Lake Anna State Park Just outside the park's visitor center is an old farm pond. Staff will lead an exploration to see the many animals and plants that make the pond their home. Come to get wet and perhaps a bit muddy. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
6/2/2011 Stampmill Sam’s Gold Adventure at Lake Anna State Park 6/4/2011 Panning for Gold at Lake Anna State Park
6/4/2011 Goodwin Goldmine Tour at Lake Anna State Park Tour the ruins of the Goodwin Goldmine as you learn the history of gold in Spotsylvania County. Please register the day of tour. 2:00 p.m. $
6/4/2011 The Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race Enjoy the Rappahannock and all it has to offer in this race that celebrates outdoor recreation on the water. Events include the 31st Annual Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race, Paddle for a Cause, Scout Challenges, E3 Riverfloat, and more. Fun for the whole family with crafts, games, food provided by E3, and featuring the musical styling of The Green Boys! Register online now and receive a free t-shirt. FREE Old Mill Park
6/4/2011 Downtown Fredericksburg Antique Automobile Show Antique automobile show in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg, on Caroline Street. Open to all originally preserved or restored vehicles, 25 years or older. Trophies offered for the top three finishers in each class and overall best-of-show categories. $ Caroline Street, Historic Downtown
6/5/2011 Sunset Canoe Tour at Lake Anna State Park
6/9/2011 6/9/2011
6/10/2011 Goodwin Goldmine Tour at Lake Anna State Park Tour the ruins of the Goodwin Goldmine as you learn the history of gold in Spotsylvania County. Please register the day of tour. 2:00 p.m. $
6/11/2011 Join the excitement at Gari Melchers Home and Studio for the running of the 143rd Belmont Stakes. The race will be televised live in the Studio Pavilion with a casual BBQ buffet and entertainment. Gates open at 4:30 pm. Don’t let this event come down to the wire. Grab your tickets by June 4. Entry fee: Friends of Belmont /$40; non-members $50. For reservations and information contact Betsy Labar at 540/654-1848. $ Gari Melchers Home and Studio
6/11/2011 Here Comes Summer in the Vineyard at Lake Anna Winery $
6/11/2011 Basic Canoe Tours at Lake Anna State Park
6/11/2011 Panning for Gold at Lake Anna State Park
6/11/2011 Goodwin Goldmine Tour at Lake Anna State Park Tour the ruins of the Goodwin Goldmine as you learn the history of gold in Spotsylvania County. Please register the day of tour. 2:00 p.m. $
6/12/2011 Nature Adventures at Lake Anna State Park
6/12/2011 Stampmill Sam’s Gold Adventure at Lake Anna State Park 6/12/2011 Sunset Canoe Tour at Lake Anna State Park
6/14/2011 Free, live lunchtime concert in Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local performers. FREE Fredericksburg, VA 22401
6/14/2011 Free, live lunchtime concert in Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local performers. FREE Fredericksburg, VA 22401
6/15/2011 Enjoy the night sounds and learn about the moon's phases while touring a historical cove. Register the day of tour at the park office. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
6/18/2011 Navigating w/ Map and Compass-Lake Anna State Park 6/18/2011 to 6/19/2011 The Fredericksburg Players, under the direction of Fred Franklin, present Shakespeare on the lawn at Historic Kenmore. Performed in the 18th-century style, the play includes audience participation and will have fast-moving, exciting moments. Come early and enjoy your own picnic on the grounds. Folding chairs will be available but you can bring your own chairs or blankets. The play will start at 7:00 p.m. rain or shine. $ Historic Kenmore
6/19/2011 Stampmill Sam’s Gold Adventure at Lake Anna State Park 6/19/2011 Sunset Canoe Tour at Lake Anna State Park
Free, live lunchtime concert in Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local performers. FREE Fredericksburg, VA 22401
6/23/2011 to 6/26/2011 29th Annual Fredericksburg Photography Show See things from another perspective. Amateur photographers from across the region display their photos and compete in numerous categories for prizes. Photographer deadline 6/3 FREE 408 Canal St
6/23/2011
6/24/2011 Goodwin Goldmine Tour at Lake Anna State Park Tour the ruins of the Goodwin Goldmine as you learn the history of gold in Spotsylvania County. Please register the day of tour. 2:00 p.m. $
6/25/2011 Basic Canoe Tours at Lake Anna State Park
6/25/2011 Panning for Gold at Lake Anna State Park
6/25/2011 Award-winning violin and violin/viola duo Marcolivia will present a program of music in the museum’s Memorial Garden at 6 p.m. Selections will include music from Monroe's era, such as a suite in E minor by French composer Jacques Aubert and arias from Mozart’s Magic Flute, and American popular pieces of the 19th and 20th centuries in honor of our presidents. Marcolivia has been featured on NPR’s “Performance Today” and performs regularly at the Phillips Collection, the National Gallery of Art and the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. They also tour and perform at music festivals throughout the U.S. and in Japan, Italy, Spain and England. (There will be a repeat performance on Sunday, June 26, at 3 p.m.) Reservations are required; call 540/654-1123 or e-mail auphaus@umw.edu $ James Monroe Museum
6/28/2011 Free, live lunchtime concert in Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local performers. FREE Fredericksburg, VA 22401
6/19/2011 Stampmill Sam’s Gold Adventure at Lake Anna State Park
7/2/2010 Independence Day Kickoff Celebration Come by and enjoy an early kick off to your holiday weekend out in the vineyard with live music, light appetizers and wine by the glass. Music and dancing under the stars. $10 ticket includes winery tours and souvenir glass. $ Lake Anna Winery
7/3/2010 A fun-filled fourth of July at the place where George Washington grew up. Games, crafts, music, food, fun for all ages. $ 268 Kings Highway (Rt. 3) 7/3/2010 Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Bring the entire family from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a day of living history, children's activities, pony rides, THREE stages of music and fireworks. Spotsylvania Courthouse
7/4/2010 Please join us for the 4th annual Fabulous Fourth at George Washington's Ferry Farm from 10am-5pm! Join General George Washington, members of his regiment, and other first-person interpreters for a look into colonial era life, with make-and-take crafts. A Native American Indian village will provide a look at how they lived, made tools and told stories. Frontiersmen will demonstrate how these rough and hardy people helped shape the nation. Visit the website for more details on this special weekend. $ George Washington's Ferry Farm
7/4/2010 As is the tradition, on July 4th, fireworks will be launched from the hils of southern Stafford County in beautiful Pratt Park. Bring family, friends and a picnic Music begins at 8:00pm, leading up to the fireworks - which will begin at dusk (around 9:15pm). Parking is free at Pratt Park, but be sure to carpool, as space is limited. These are the best fireworks in the Fredericksburg area! FREE Pratt Park
7/7/2010 to 7/9/2010 In this three-day art camp, children will be introduced to how people create art out of every day objects and how these objects might become objects in a Museum collection. Children will create their own art, tour the Museum's collections, speak with private collectors and artists to understand how art can become history. Registration is required, 540-371-3037, ext 140. 10 am - 2 pm. FREE 1001 Princess Anne Street
7/10/2010 Second Saturdays at the Museum is a family fun event that everyone will enjoy. Children's activities will highlight the history of the Fredericksburg Area. 1-3 pm. Free with Museum admission FREE 1001 Princess Anne Street
7/10/2010 These popular tours are offered again at Ferry Farm with Paul Nasca, a GWF staff archaeologist and president of the Fredericksburg Birding Club. The tour will begin from the Ferry Farm Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and will last about 2 ½ hours. Please wear good hiking boots and don’t forget your binoculars, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. In the event of rain on the day of the tour, the tour will be cancelled. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Upcoming Dates: Saturdays, August 14, September 11, October 16. $ George Washington's Ferry Farm
7/10/2010 Fireworks are over, but the spars still fly at the winery for live Zydeco music with Dixie Power Trio and Cajun Fare. consistently our most popular event. $30 ticket includes music from Zack Smith and The Dixie Power Trio, souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. Sold out in 2009! Reservations for food are required. 540-895-5085 $ Lake Anna Winery
7/10/2010 to 8/28/2010 A courtroom has never been more lively than in this witty musical! The notorious Big Bad Wolf is slapped with a lawsuit by four storybook characters who want to get even—Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandmother, the Three Little Pigs, and the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Represented by the Evil Stepmother and the Fairy Godmother, the plaintiffs and defendant clash in a trial that will be remembered forever after. You and the rest of the audience are the jury. How will you decide—guilty or not? Lunch and show are enjoyed from private candlelit tables. Time: Sat. matinee 1:00-3:15pm; select Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am-12:45pm. $ Riverside Center Children's Theater
7/14/2010 As part of the 30th anniversary of the two sister cities, Fredericksburg and Frejus France, 50 plus French adults are coming to celebrate. This is the first of many events for this week. It is a traditional French Bastille Day celebration of live music, dancing and food celebrated by every village in France. For more information contact www.fredericksburgfrejus.org $ Market Square
7/16/2010 July 16, 2010 An American Music Festival will be presented on July 16th, 2010 at the Fredericksburg Riverfront Park on Sophia Street. The community is invited to "Be Our Guest" as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary as Sister City with Frejus, France. There will be around 60 French visitors here to join the celebration. Musicians including the Dixie Power Trio, The Believers, The DooWoopers and Barbershoppers from the Voices of Pop will be performing. Other musical groups will include Beach music, Gospel, Folk, Country, Jazz and on and on. The Festival begins at 7:00 but everyone is encouraged to come and bring their picnic when the gates open at 5:30. DANCING is highly recommended. For more information contact Mandy at mcarrvop@aol.com. FREE Fredericksburg Riverfront Park
7/17/2010 Festival Français and l’Omelette Géante The Fredericksburg Sister City Association, Inc. celebrates its 30th anniversary as sister city with Fréjus, France, with a fabulous French Market of over 30 vendors and the cooking of a Giant Omelet (5,000 eggs) for all to share. Activities include a “blessing of the omelet” at 10:00 a.m., followed by a parade of Chevaliers (French chefs from Fréjus) and local Honorary Chevaliers (FSCA members). Come and enjoy the French Market from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shop with the vendors, enjoy the entertainment, and watch the omelet get cooked. This special event—free of charge and fun for the whole family—is a way of giving back to the people in our communities who have supported FSCA for 30 years. FREE Riverfront Park
7/17/2010 A fund raiser for the SPCA. This event features wine tastings, a cash wine bar, light fare and desserts, silent auction, door prizes and live music. All proceeds benefit the SPCA's new humane care facility. $50 ticket includes souvenir wine glass, tours and tasting. Reservations are stongly encouraged. Please call the SPCA for reservations 540-898-1500 or visit www.fburgspca.com. $ Lake Anna Winery
7/17/2010 "Wil Gravatt Band" Gates open at 6:00 PM Concert begins at 7:00 PM $ 5710 Smith Station Rd.
7/23/2010 to 9/19/2010 Based on a collection of plots and characters from many classic childhood stories, this musical weaves in favorites from Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella. Enjoy dinner and this magical musical from the privacy of a candlelit dining table. Time: Wed 11:30am dinner, 1:30pm show; Th-Sat 6pm dinner, 8pm show; Sun 1pm dinner, 3pm show. $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
7/24/2010 23nd Annual Children's Art Expo Explore the wide world of art! Messy, creative fun with hands-on art activities for children of all ages. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers wanted! In case of rain, moved to Dorothy Hart Community Center FREE 900 Prince Edward St
7/31/2010 Join Lake Anna, James River, Cooper and Grayhaven wineries for an evening of great wine, exceptional food and live Caribbean Jazz. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and dance under the stars. Taste wines from all four wineries and kick back with a glass of your favorite. 540-894-5253 for more information. $ Lake Anna Winery
7/10/2010 to 8/28/2010 A courtroom has never been more lively than in this witty musical! The notorious Big Bad Wolf is slapped with a lawsuit by four storybook characters who want to get even—Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandmother, the Three Little Pigs, and the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Represented by the Evil Stepmother and the Fairy Godmother, the plaintiffs and defendant clash in a trial that will be remembered forever after. You and the rest of the audience are the jury. How will you decide—guilty or not? Lunch and show are enjoyed from private candlelit tables. Time: Sat. matinee 1:00-3:15pm; select Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am-12:45pm. $ Riverside Center Children's Theater
7/23/2010 to 9/19/2010 Based on a collection of plots and characters from many classic childhood stories, this musical weaves in favorites from Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella. Enjoy dinner and this magical musical from the privacy of a candlelit dining table. Time: Wed 11:30am dinner, 1:30pm show; Th-Sat 6pm dinner, 8pm show; Sun 1pm dinner, 3pm show. $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
8/14/2010 Lake Anna Winery Country Bluegrass Jamboree Enjoy backyard cuisine (pig roast and comfort food), foot stomping, knee slapping music, souvenir wine glass, tours and tasting for $30. Reservations required for food. 540-895-5085 $ Lake Anna Winery
8/14/2010 These popular tours are offered again at Ferry Farm with Paul Nasca, a GWF staff archaeologist and president of the Fredericksburg Birding Club. The tour will begin from the Ferry Farm Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and will last about 2 ½ hours. Please wear good hiking boots and don’t forget your binoculars, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. In the event of rain on the day of the tour, the tour will be cancelled. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Upcoming Dates: Saturdays, September 11, October 16. $ George Washington's Ferry Farm
8/18/2010 Free, live concert by the Fredericksburg Community Concert Band! Bring a blanket or chair. Fun for the whole family. 7:00pm RAIN DATE 8/25 FREE 900 Prince Edward St
8/21/2010 Band TBA Gates open at 6:00 PM Concert begins at 7:00 PM $ 5710 Smith Station Rd.
8/28/2010 Adult Community Education (ACE) returns to kick up some fun with local musicians Blue Rock. $30.00 ticket includes souvenir wineglass, wine tasting, dinner and entertainment. Lots of surprises in store for the day along with auction items. 540-895-5085 $ Lake Anna Winery
9/4/2010 to 10/30/2010 There's a Monster in My Closet (Musical) Emily is having a sleepover with her best friend Stephanie when they discover a “monster” in her closet! What they don’t know is that Murray the closet monster is more scared of the girls than they are of him! When Emily asks all her friends to capture Murray, they end up catching his boss, the Dream King, and his harried secretary, Toady, instead! Find out how friendship, ingenuity, and a sprinkling of magic lead to a delightful solution to Emily’s monster problem. Lunch and show are enjoyed from private candlelit tables. Time: Sat. matinee 1:00-3:15pm; select Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am-12:45pm. $ Riverside Center Children's Theater
9/5/2010 Join us at sunmmers end for a savory collection of gourmet cuisine. $15 ticket includes live music with Richmond sensations SPECTRUM, wine glass, tours and tasting. Food will available for sale from a local vendor. Reservations are required for food. 540-895-5085 $ Lake Anna Winery
9/7/2010 Free, live lunchtime concert in Hurkamp Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local perofrmers. FREE 900 Prince Edward St
9/11/2010 Loriella Pool has gone to the dogs. Bring a favorite fetch toy, an updated shot record, and leash for when not in the water. No owners allowed in water (Lifegards will be on duty) $ 10910 Leavells Rd
9/11/2010 3rd Annual Drool in the Pool Dog Swim "See Spot Swim" at our 3rd Annual doggie-paddle pool event. Curtis Park Pool will be open for one more day this September, but not for humans! Bring your four-legged friend for a refreshing afternoon swim. There will be paddle races, doggie swimsuit styling, bobbing for tennis balls, and pet vendor displays. Be sure to find that perfect swim suit and register early! Limited spaces available. $ Curtis Park Pool
9/11/2010 These popular tours are offered again at Ferry Farm with Paul Nasca, a GWF staff archaeologist and president of the Fredericksburg Birding Club. The tour will begin from the Ferry Farm Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and will last about 2 ½ hours. Please wear good hiking boots and don’t forget your binoculars, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. In the event of rain on the day of the tour, the tour will be cancelled. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Upcoming Dates: Saturdays, October 16. $ George Washington's Ferry Farm
9/11/2010 Music By Moonlight Concert The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary sponsors an annual community concert featuring the Fredericksburg Big Band. Allman's Barbeque will be selling food & drinks beginning at 5p.m. The Women's Auxiliary will have concession tables. Concert time: 7 p.m. Red Kettle donations help send area children to Camp HappyLand. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets. Join us! FREE Hurkamp Park, downtown at
9/14/2010 Free, live lunchtime concert in Hurkamp Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local perofrmers. FREE 900 Prince Edward St
9/17/2010 to 9/18/2010 The Invitation - Healing of a Woman's Heart A conference to help women who are dealing with problems stemming from abuse, addictions, anger, unforgiveness, self-esteem, etc. $ Fairview at River Club
9/17/2010 to 9/19/2010 Three historic homes and museums open to feature exhibits and demonstarations honoring the crafts of the 18th and 19th century, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. & Sat, 11-5 Sun. at Mary Washington House, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Rising Sun Tavern. $ 1200 Charles St
9/18/2010 to 9/19/2010 The first Union soldiers entered Falmouth on April 18th, 1862 as the Confederates burned the bridges to the City of Fredericksburg over the Rapphannock River. Return to the historic port of Falmouth for the third annual arrival of "Yankee's in Falmouth!" (and Confederates too!). Activities include an encampment, firing demonstrations, story-telling, Civil War artifact displays, and the reading of actual soldiers' letters from Falmouth. Self-guided walking tours are available of the historic sites in Falmouth (some private residences not open to the public), including the historic Moncure Conway House--open for this special two-day event. FREE 305 King Street
9/21/2010 Free, live lunchtime concert in Hurkamp Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local perofrmers. FREE 900 Prince Edward St
9/23/2010 A free, live concert in Hurkamp Park at lunchtime, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FREE 900 Prince Edward St
9/24/2010 to 9/26/2010 In traditional Bavarian fashion, Fredericksburg comes together under the big tent in September to celebrate the 8th Annual Oktoberfest! Family fun, music, magic, song and dance. Newly released authentic Oktoberfest Beer and Hefeweizen from Blue & Gray Brewing. Numerous vendors selling delicious German foods and pastries. Free fall crafts table for the kids. Free samples of Blue & Gray Oktoberfest beer while it lasts. Beer for sale in 12oz or 16oz mugs, or 33.8oz (maas) commemorative stein. (Sign up on brewery homepage for 1/2 off coupon) Friday: 5-10pm keg-tapping ceremony and OOOmpah band Saturday: 12:00 LOW'n'BROWS band OOOMPAH! Sing-along for prizes. 1:30 German Shepherd Exhibition Spotsylvania County K-9 Unit. Sunday: 11am-4 Live oompah band, preztel making $ 3300 Dill Smith Dr.
9/24/2010 to 11/21/2010 Set in the 1930s, this musical tells the tales of scandal and romance in a German nightclub. Enjoy the music, dance, and comedy of this musical after dinner at a private candlelit theater table. Time: Wed 11:30am dinner, 1:30pm show; Th-Sat 6pm dinner, 8pm show; Sun 1pm dinner, 3pm show. $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
9/25/2010 21st Annual Fredericksburg Welsh Festival This beloved street festival, one of the few of its kind on the East Coast, celebrates President James Monroe's Welsh heritage with food and crafts vendors; live Celtic music by local band Moch Pryderi and national acts IONA & Jodee James; Welsh language and history lessons; Welsh folk tales; and much more. The event is co-sponsored by the James Monroe Museum and the Welsh Society of Fredericksburg. $ 908 Charles Street
9/25/2010 Black Arts Festival GThe 31nd Harambee 360o Black Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Walker- Grant Cultural and Educational Center, Gunnery Road in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The festival begins at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. For thirty-one years, Harambee 360o Experimental Theatre, Inc. has provided the community with an event that highlights the richness of African American culture. This event is free and open to the public. As in the past, the festival will feature gospel, jazz, drama, stepping, children’s activities, crafts and food. FREE Walker-Grant Cultural and Educational Center
9/28/2010 Free, live lunchtime concert in Hurkamp Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the park while enjoying a music by local perofrmers. FREE 900 Prince Edward St
10/2/2010 Fredericksburg Market in the Park Local vendors sell a variety of crafts and market items in an open-air market in Hurkamp Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE 900 Prince Edward St
10/3/2010 22nd Annual Fredericksburg Dog Festival Celebrating the Family Pet & Supporting the SPCA! Parade, animal blessing, obedience and trick contests, and owner and pet contests. Rescue Groups & pet product vendors too! 12 noon to 3 p.m. $ 900 Prince Edward St
10/4/2010 to 10/9/2010 This small, gambrel-roofed house is a fine example of an 18th-c gentlemen's cottage. It contains a collection of period furnishings, including silver, glass, porcelain, and furniture. It was built by James Mercer, the first judge of the General Court in Fredericksburg. 1-4 pm. Email: mwhouse@preservationvirginia $ 1300 Charles Street
10/9/2010 Why time your run when you can run through time. 20 mile run starts at 7:15 a.m. and travels through part of the route used to transport Jackson after he was wounded. For further information call 540-507-7529 $ 8800 Courthouse Road
10/9/2010 to 10/10/2010 Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival Wine Festival celebrating its 20th anniversary with eight wineries and more than 25 crafters and vendors. $ Old Mill Park
10/10/2010 Enjoy the bounty and beauty of fall in the country. Join us for an evening of wine, a hearty authentic German meal and local music from michael Wheelehan. $30 ticket helps benefit Habitat for Humanity. Reservations required for food. 540-895-5085 $ Lake Anna Winery
10/16/2010 Out of the Darkness Community Walk Walk to raise money for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives www.outofthedarkness.org FREE 5710 Patriot Park
10/16/2010 These popular tours are offered again at Ferry Farm with Paul Nasca, a GWF staff archaeologist and president of the Fredericksburg Birding Club. The tour will begin from the Ferry Farm Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and will last about 2 ½ hours. Please wear good hiking boots and don’t forget your binoculars, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. In the event of rain on the day of the tour, the tour will be cancelled. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. This is the final monthly tour between May and October 2010. $ George Washington's Ferry Farm
11/4/2010 to 12/18/2010 The Magical Land of Oz - The Musical The Wizard of Oz is perhaps the most popular children's story ever written, and in this delightful musical version of L. Frank Baum’s classic, all the beloved characters come to life right before your eyes! Dorothy and her dog Toto begin their adventure when a Kansas cyclone whisks them off to the far-away Land of Oz. There they befriend the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Woodsman, and the rubber-legged Scarecrow. They also encounter the Wicked Witch of the West, who wants to destroy Dorothy and steal the secret of her magic shoes. When Dorothy and her friends reach the Emerald City to ask the great Wizard of Oz for his help, he tells them they must rid the world of the Wicked Witch to prove that they are worthy of having their wishes granted. Will Dorothy and her friends be able to defeat the Witch? How will Dorothy return to Kansas? And will the Wizard give her three courageous companions everything they’ve asked for? Lunch and show are enjoyed from private candlelit tables. Time: Sat. matinee 1:00-3:15pm; select Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am-12:45pm. $ Riverside Center Children's Theater
11/6/2010 Crafters, food, children's activities, hayride, moon bounce, live entertainment. Fun for the entire family FREE 8800 Courthouse Road
11/6/2010 to 11/7/2010 Buy a passport ticket for only $10 and you get a souvenir wine glass and wine tasting at the four Heart of Virginia Wineries: Lake Anna, James River, Cooper and Grayhaven. During our special wine traill weekends youwill get to graze on munchies at each winery and check out special promotions. 540-895-5085 $ Lake Anna Winery
11/6/2010 to 11/7/2010 Merry Market - Holiday Boutique and Gift Market The Fredericksburg Area Service League, Inc. is pleased to present our 4th Annual Merry Market - Holiday Boutique and Gift Market. This holiday shopping event features exhibitors from Virginia and surrounding southeastern states. Merry Market will be held the first weekend in November, on Saturday, November 6th (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, November 7th (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Jepson Alumni Center at The University of Mary Washington (1119 Hanover Street). Merry Market offers our shoppers an exceptional mix of custom jewelry, handbags, apparel, quality crafters, original artwork and decorative accessories for the home and garden. We will also have live choral music for your enjoyment. Funds raised from Merry Market will benefit local children's charities such as FASL Books in Hand, Hospice Camp Rainbow, Summer Scholars and High School Scholarships. For vendor applications, please call 540.899.0034 or e-mail merrymarketshow@gmail.com. An application can also be downloaded from www.faserviceleague.com. Looking forward to seeing you at Merry Merry!! $ Jepson Alumni Executive Center at UMW
11/13/2010 Riders on their own horses tour Old Town Fredericksburg, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. $ Downtown
11/27/2010 to 1/2/2011 The setting for this musical begins around World War II, and follows two soldiers on their journey from the front lines to the spotlights on Broadway. This musical features favorite holiday songs of Irving Berlin. Enjoy dinner and this classic musical from the privacy of a candlelit dining table. Time: Wed 11:30am dinner, 1:30pm show; Th-Sat 6pm dinner, 8pm show; Sun 1pm dinner, 3pm show. $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
12/5/2010 Come enjoy this outdoor celebration as the candles are lit at dusk and the area choirs begin to sing. Bring your blanket and your warm gloves and let the spirit warm your heart. FREE 9100 Courthouse Road
12/5/2010 Candlelight Tour at the Mary Washington House Evening candlelight tours and refreshments at the Mary Washington House, the home George Washington bought for his mother. 4:30 p.m to 7 p.m FREE 1200 Charles Street
12/11/2010 to 12/12/2010 Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. 40th Annual Candlelight Tour - Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 11-5 and Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 11-5 = Neighborhood to be announced. $ Historic Fredericksburg
12/11/2010 to 12/12/2010 Rappahannock Model Railroad Club Christmas Show Annual Christmas Model Train Show and Display. Many Operating Trains and Train Layouts. Model Train-related vendors will be present. Door Prizes. $ National Guard Armory
12/12/2010 Battle of Fredericksburg Anniversary Program This 40-minute program commemorates the valor and sacrifice of those who fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862. The program will be held at the Richard Kirkland Monument along the famous Sunken Road. FREE 1013 Lafayette Boulevard
12/19/2010 Sip cider, listen to holiday music, take a scavenger hunt, and have your kids meet a Civil War-era Santa Claus all at this beautiful colonial plantation house. FREE 120 Chatham Lane
12/31/2010 A family-oriented community celebration of the arts, 7:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. to ring in the new year with song, dance, comedy, and children's activities. $ 706 Caroline St.
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