12 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • October 2023
WRITTEN BY EMILY FREEHLING
Fall is fleeting; once the swelter-
ing summer heat subsides, the
race is on to make the most of
those crisp, comfortable days
that lead to the threshold of
winter. There's an easy way to
guarantee this season won't
pass you by without plenty
of opportunity to taste, see,
hear and experience all it has
to offer—make plans today to
spend a few fall weekend days
in Downtown Fredericksburg.
The centerpiece of Downtown's Fall Season is Scarecrow Fest. This annual tradition
brings the streets to life with imaginative and witty scarecrows created by Downtown
businesses. Scarecrows will be on display from Wednesday, Oct. 4, through Thursday,
Oct. 31.
Grab a map at the Visitor Center at 706 Caroline St. and make a day of finding the
scarecrows. Then vote for your favorites! Ballots are available at participating Downtown
businesses and at fxbgscarecrows.com.
Scarecrow Fest kicks off a series of free fall events your family won't want to miss.
Mark your calendars!
THE SCARECROWS ARE BACK!
for
FREDERICKSBURG
Fall
Downtown is Your Destination
for an Awesome Autumn
Downtown Fredericksburg
Main Street invites you to
savor the season
Scarecrow Fest
Friday, Oct. 6 – 31 • 5-9 p.m.
The monthly First Friday Sip 'n' Stroll gal-
lery walk will have an added twist this
month, as Downtown Fredericksburg
Main Street holds its inaugural Scarecrow
Festival. Find family-friendly games, activi-
ties and contests in both Market Square
and the parking lot next to the Visitor
Center. Parents can look for special
fall-themed cocktails at participating
downtown restaurants.
Thanks to M&J Photography for photos.
