Hey neighbors!
This week has it all. Ghost tours, bracket challenges, Dueling Pianos on a Tuesday night, a Lake Anna tasting room that just leveled up, and two new mac and cheese items we cannot stop thinking about. Here is what is inside today:
Women-owned businesses have one last chance to get listed in our Power Players directory
The best spots in the 'Burg to watch March Madness plus a chance to win a gift card to Orofino
Dueling Pianos takes over Stockyards this Tuesday with no cover charge
Prospect Drafthouse at Coyote Hole grand opening is next weekend at Lake Anna
Always Flavored just dropped two new mac and cheese items
Window World of Fredericksburg is throwing a grand opening party this Saturday
Let's get into it!
Dori
Local Pulse: FXBG Edition
We Found the Best Spots in the 'Burg to Watch March Madness and the List Does Not Disappoint 🏀
It's the most wonderful time of the year: March Madness! Brackets will soon be busted, buzzer-beaters are incoming, and you need a great spot to watch it all go down. Whether you're a die-hard hoops fan or just here for the nachos, the Fredericksburg-Stafford-Spotsylvania corridor has you covered.
Women-Owned Businesses: You Have 24 Hours Left to Get Spotted by 50,000+ Neighbors
This is your last chance! Tomorrow, March 20th, is the final day to get your business listed in our Power Players: Women Entrepreneurs Fueling FXBG's Growth online directory and guide. Getting listed is completely free and we are reaching over 50,000 readers who are actively looking to support women-owned businesses just like yours. Want even more visibility? We have upgrade options for that too. Do not miss your chance to be part of something really special right here in our community.
👉 The deadline is tomorrow at midnight. Get listed.
Ghost Tours, Drunk History, and 250 Years of Stories Right Here in Downtown Fredericksburg 🏛️
Most people drive through downtown Fredericksburg without realizing they are passing by centuries worth of rebels, romantics, restless spirits, and stories that history books barely scratch the surface of. History Walks FXBG was built to change that. Whether you are strolling through colonial landmarks in the daylight, chasing ghosts through the historic streets after dark, or sipping craft cocktails while learning the most entertaining stories this city has to offer, every tour is designed to make you see Fredericksburg in a way you never have before.
Born out of a genuine love for this hometown, this is history the way it was always meant to be told. 👉 Book your tour at historywalksfxbg.com
Fill Out Your Bracket and You Could Win a Gift Card to Orofino 🏆
We are giving away gift cards to Orofino for BOTH the men's and women's college basketball tournaments to the neighbors with the top scores on ESPN's Bracket Challenge. Two tournaments. Two chances to win. All you have to do is fill out your bracket using our FXBG Neighbors ESPN link, complete a quick Google Form, be signed up for our newsletter, and follow us on social media. The men's tournament tips off Thursday March 19th and the women's tournament tips off Friday March 20th, so do not wait!
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Luminous Body Essentials Is the All-Natural Self-Care Brand Built on Purpose and Heart 🌿
Luminous Body Essentials is not your average wellness brand. Every product is handcrafted with intention, from pure essential oils and body butters to magnesium spray, candles, lip oils, and a men's grooming line. The best part? You can shop the entire collection from the comfort of your own home.
👉 Browse and shop at luminousbodyessentials.com
Business Briefs
The Kind of Night You Usually Drive Hours For Is Coming to Downtown Fredericksburg This Tuesday 🎹
You usually have to drive hours for a night like this but Stockyards just brought it right here to downtown Fredericksburg. Starting Tuesday, March 24th from 6 to 9PM, Dueling Pianos is taking over and this is not your average Tuesday night out. You pick the songs, they battle it out, and the whole place turns into one big slightly out of control choir. Country classics, guilty pleasures, and every song you forgot you loved. No cover charge but get there early because once word gets out this place is going to fill up fast.
📅 Tuesday, March 24th | 6 to 9PM 📍 Stockyards, 407 William Street, Downtown Fredericksburg
Your Favorite Coyote Hole Just Got a Major Upgrade and the Grand Opening is Next Weekend 🍺
Big things are happening out at Lake Anna. On March 21st, the Coyote Hole tasting room officially transforms into Prospect Drafthouse at Coyote Hole, and the grand opening weekend is next Saturday, March 28th. Expect an expanded craft beer selection, more wine, a bigger lineup of hemp-derived beverages, and an updated food menu, all while keeping the Coyote Hole ciders you already love. This next chapter was built for the community and they are ready to celebrate with you.
📅 Grand Opening Weekend: Saturday, March 28th 📍 Prospect Drafthouse at Coyote Hole, Lake Anna
Always Flavored Just Dropped Two New Menu Items and We Need to Talk About the Mac and Cheese 🧀🔥
Always Flavored on Caroline Street just added two new items to the menu and they are exactly what you would expect from a local hot sauce and gourmet sandwich company that does not do anything halfway. First up, the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, creamy mac loaded with grilled chicken breast, drizzled with Always Flavored Everyday Hot Sauce, finished with melted provolone and their signature Ranchero Jalapeño topping. And if that is not enough, meet the BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese, creamy mac piled high with Honey Butt seasoned pulled pork, topped with melted cheddar and finished with Sweet Virginia Love BBQ Sauce. Both are gluten free, locally sourced, and absolutely worth the trip downtown.
📍 619 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
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Window World of Fredericksburg Is Throwing a Party and Everyone Is Invited
📅 Saturday, March 21st
⌚ 11AM to 2PM
📍 10070 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA
Here is what is waiting for you:
🎁 Giveaways and prizes
💰 Grand-opening-only discounts you will not find anywhere else
🍽️ Food and refreshments
👨👩👧 Family-friendly fun for everyone
This local business has been taking care of Fredericksburg homeowners for over two decades, and they are throwing a party to thank the community that made it all possible. Come hungry, come ready to win something, and come celebrate with them. 👉 Free to attend. Get the details here!
What’s Happening In & Around the ‘Burg
Here are some of the top events happening soon. Always check with the venue for the latest details. Got an event coming up? Add it to our calendar.
Friday, March 20
Paper Hearts at Tapa Rio! | 6:00PM
Location: Tapa Rio Riverside Latin & Italian Plates, 1101 Sophia St., Fredericksburg, VA
Description: We’ll be blending vintage vibes with today’s hits, creating a sound that bridges the generations while you enjoy the best views and tapas in Fredericksburg.
SOBMMC St Patrick's Day Bash | 7:00PM
Location: Colonial Tavern Home to the Irish, 406 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Come join the Sons of Blackwater MMC for our St Patrick’s Day Bash! Good times and good food.
18th Century Game Night | 5:00PM
Location: George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 George Washington Way, Fredericksburg
Description: Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening at George Washington’s Ferry Farm for 18th Century Game Night!
Saturday, March 21
Collective at Hard Times Cafe FXBG | 9:00PM
Location: Hard Times Cafe - Four Mile Fork, 10760 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Best of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and today across rock, pop, pop punk, alt and country music. Come for the setlist, stay for the SHOW.
Dancing with Live Music | 7:00PM
Location: Strictly Ballroom, 125 Olde Greenwich Dr #190, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: The Fredericksburg Big Band plays dance music for you to put your dancing skills to use. No judgement, just big Funn.
Lucky Dog Stroll & Social | 1:30PM
Location: Woof Houze, 445 Emancipation Hwy Fredericksburg VA
Description: This special event includes crafts, social time, giveaways, and our Lucky Dog Stroll a pack walk down to the Rappahannock River Trail.
Sunday, March 22
UMW Jazz Festival | 4:00PM
Location: Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, Campus Walk, College Heights, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Join the UMW Jazz ensembles for a festival celebrating the beautiful sounds of smooth jazz.
Location: Gari Melchers Home & Studio, 224 Washington St, Falmouth, VA
Description: Jacquelene D’Amico’s debut children’s book, The Adventures of Trollee and Alice, celebrates the power of the imagination and invites young readers to embark on their own adventures of the heart.
Location: Tales & Tails, 1010 Charles Street, Fredericksburg VA
Description: Join us for a free creative writing workshop! Whether you’re working on a story, book, poem, or just looking to get started, this workshop is for you.
