Fredericksburg Parent

16 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • September 2026 State Fair of VA Sept. 25- Oct. 4. Come celebrate the best of Virginia at the State Fair of Virginia, a 10-day event at the beautiful, pastoral setting of The Meadow Event Park. Whether it's for a prize-winning fresh apple pie or giant pump- kin, a first date or first time milking a cow, find your blue-ribbon moment this year. WHERE: 13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, VA 23407 www.statefairva.org Hanover Vegetable Farm's Virginia Apple Cider, Hard Cider and Bluegrass Festival Sept. 26, 12 – 5 p.m. Live music, cider and hard cider. WHERE: 13580 Ashland Road, Ashland, VA 23005 www.hanovervegetablefarm.com Braehead Farm Fall Festival Weekends Sept. 26 – Oct. 24; Weekends, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hayrides, pumpkin patch, scavenger hunt, sunflower walk, corn pit, swings, hay barn, farm animals, and a visit with "The Great Pumpkin". WHERE: 1130 Tyler Street, F'burg, VA 22401 www.braeheadfarm.com Snead's Asparagus Farm Sept. 26 – Nov. 1. This working farm has a huge pumpkin patch for pick-your-own. Other activities include four mountain slides, Whispering Pines play forest, sand pile, hayrides, farm animals, and more! WHERE: 18294 Tidewater Trail, F'burg, VA 22408 www.sneadsfarm.com Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival @ Great Country Farms Oct. 1-31. Pick pumpkins, watch the pig races, get lost in the corn maze, roast marshmallows at the bonfire, hay rides, cider donuts, and tractors. WHERE: 34345 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA 20135 www.greatcountryfarms.com Stafford Family Fall Festival Oct. 3, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Artisans, hayrides, inflatables, hay tower, toddler town, food trucks, games/crafts and our annual pumpkin derby & special musical enter- tainment. Free! WHERE: 120 River Road, F'burg, VA 22405 www.tourstaffordva.com Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour Oct. 9 - 11, 6 – 9 p.m. Enjoy live blues and spectacular views of the Potomac River while sampling wine from Virginia wineries! Ticket prices vary. Buy early, event typically sells out. WHERE: 3200 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121 www.mountvernon.org King George Fall Festival Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Featuring live music, free rides and games for the kids, parade, craft- ers, food trucks, the SkillsUSA car show, cornhole tournament, and so much more! WHERE: 10100 Foxes Way, King George, VA 22486 www.kgfallfestival.com Fredericksburg Fall Arts & Craft Festival Oct. 10 - 11, Times vary. Features an exclusive blend of over 200 handmade crafters, design- ers, home décor, and custom jewelry. WHERE: 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, F'burg, VA 22401 www.fredericksburgconventioncenter.com/events/fall-arts-craft-festival Fall Festivals con nued from pg 15 Hanover Vegetable Farm's Gourds, Goblets and Ghouls Festival Oct. 10 - 11, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Boney is back for another fun time down on the farm this fall! With live music, wine, cider, beer garden, 20+ vendors, hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn maze and lots of fun activities for the whole family! WHERE: 13580 Ashland Road, Ashland, VA 23005 www.hanovervegetablefarm.com Stafford County Agricultural and Homemaking Fair Oct. 15 - 18, Times vary. Featuring carnival rides, games, a petting zoo, sheriff demonstrations, vendors, food trucks, and more. Vendor registration and sign-ups for the Miss Stafford County Pageant are open online, Free admission and parking! WHERE: 121 University Boulevard, F'burg, VA 22406 www.staffordfair.com Annual Harvest Festival in Bowling Green Oct. 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us on Main Street for over 150 vendors, artisan crafts, food trucks, live entertainment all day, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, car show, antique tractors, beer garden and more! WHERE: Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427 www.townofbowlinggreen.com Fall Festival and Craft Fair @ Mountain Run Winery Oct. 17, 12 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy some great Mountain Run Winery and celebrate the harvest with us! Live music, vendors, food, lawn games. We have plenty to do for everyone (including the kiddos) so bring your lawn chairs and plan to stay awhile! Admission is free to the event and park- ing is $5! WHERE: 10753 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 www.mountainrunwinery.com Wilderness Halloween Festival Oct. 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Enjoy trick-or-treat- ing at vendor booths and cars, a moon bounce, games, hayrides, a car show, food trucks, and more. Free Admission! WHERE: 9220 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 www.eventbrite.com/e/wilderness-halloween-festival-car-show-tick- ets-1307723489159?aff=erelexpmlt Fall Harvest Festival @ Mt. Vernon Oct. 24 - 25, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ead to the Pioneer Farm to see 18th-century demonstrations like how they did laundry and even join in on the process. Plus, find your way through a straw bale maze while exploring the Farm! WHERE: 3200 Mt Vernon Memorial Highway, Mt Vernon, VA 22121 www.mountvernon.org Patawomeck Halloween Festival & Craft Fair Oct. 26, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Featuring crafts, treats and fun! WHERE: 638 Kings Highway, F'burg, VA 22405 www.patawomeckindiantribeofvirginia.org Costume Stroll and Treats on the Streets Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Get in your Halloween costumes and head to downtown Fredericksburg for the annual Costume Stroll sponsored by Robert B. Payne Heating & Air and Treats on the Streets. Arrive early and partici- pate in the annual Costume Stroll. Line-up starts at 8:30 am. WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg Annual Harvest Festival Fly-In Oct. 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy all your favorite activities like the famous candy drop, vintage aircraft, and trick-or-treat aviation style, food, exhibits, and activities for the whole family, including the first-ever Haunted Hangar Tour. WHERE: 3380 Shannon Airport Circle, F'burg, Virginia 22408 www.shannonezf.com : 3380 Shannon Airport Circle, F'burg, Virginia 22408

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