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out & about
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2nd Annual Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival
Meet and buy books from over 120 children's book authors, young adult
novelists, poets, and other fiction and nonfictions writers from around the
state and country. Register on website to enter prize raffles.
When: 10 am - 5 pm
Where: Riverfront Park, 600 Sophia St, F'burg
Cost: Free! Get tickets: https://2017fredbookfest.eventbrite.com
Fredericksburg Fall Fairy Festival
We are calling all fairies, elves, wizards, trolls, hobbits and gnomes to cel-
ebrate the coming of fall! Crafts, games, Celtic music and more!
When: 12 - 5 pm
Where: Old Mill Park
Cost: Prices vary: Visit www.fredfairyfestival.com
Sun 24
Morais Vineyards Anniversary Party
Celebrate six great years with us! Food trucks, live music, games and cake!
When: 12 - 5 pm
Where: Morais Vineyards, 11409 Marsh Rd, Bealeton
Cost: Free admission!
Grapes in the Garden
Supports Mary Washington Hospice and features delicious wines and
tasty hors d'oeuvres!
When: 2 - 5 pm
Where: Mary Washington Healthcare, 1001 Sam Perry Blvd, F'burg
Cost: Buy tickets: www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com
Fri 29
State Fair of Virginia
Since 1854, Virginians have celebrated community, agriculture, family,
food and fun at this annual tradition.
When: Daily through Oct 8
Where: The Meadow Event Park Doswell
Cost: Prices vary. www.facebook.com/StateFairVA
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Community Health Fair
Health and fitness screenings, dental, vision, hearing, demos and more!
When: 9 am - 12 pm
Where: Resurrection Lutheran Church 6170 Plank Rd, F'burg
Cost: Free!
Fredericksburg Area Builders Association Parade of Homes
View 22 homes in the region. See pages 14, 15, 18-21 for more information.
When: 10 am - 4:00 pm
Where: See page 21 of this issue for map of locations.
Cost: Free! www.FredParade.com
Annual Harvest Festival
Games, grape stomping, shopping, live music, food trucks and more!
When: 11 am - 5 pm
Where: Potomac Point Winery, Stafford
Cost: Varies. Visit potomacpointwinery.com
Out of the Darkness Greater Fredericksburg Walk
Walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
When: 12 - 2:30 pm
Where: Old Mill Park
Cost: Register: www.afsp.org/fredericksburg
Celebrate Virginia Live! with Trace Adkins
When: 7 - 9 pm
Where: The Marks and Harrison Amphitheater
5030 Gordon Shelton Pkwy, F'burg
Cost: Ticket prices vary.
Visit www.celebratevirginiaafterhours.com
See pages 14, 15, 18, 19, 20 and 21 of this issue
for more information.
