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Mother's Day is this Sunday and we could not let the weekend go by without giving you the ultimate guide to celebrating mom in and around Fredericksburg. Whether she wants baby goats and wine or a charming afternoon at a historic garden, we have got options.
However this weekend finds you, whether you are celebrating, being celebrated, honoring a mother figure who shaped you, or holding the memory of someone you love, we hope it brings you something good. 💛
Grab your coffee and let's dive in.
Dori
Local Pulse: FXBG Edition
Mom Deserves More Than Brunch in a Crowded Restaurant. Here Is Your FXBG Mother's Day Guide.
Line dancing at a vineyard. A handcrafted bouquet from downtown. A perfume she made herself. A prime rib brunch at a hidden speakeasy. An elegant spread at a Tuscan-inspired winery. Fredericksburg is pulling out all the stops for Mother's Day this Sunday and we put together the ultimate guide so you can stop scrolling and start planning. Whether mom wants something lively, something elegant, or something she has never done before we have an option for her. And yes we included the best local spots to grab her a gift card for a little pampering too. 💐
Y'all. There’s a Country Music and Food Truck Festival Coming to Fredericksburg. 🤠
Boots, barbecue, and live music are coming to the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds Sunday, May 17th. The Country Music and Food Festival is bringing the whole family together for a day packed with local food trucks, BBQ, burgers, hot dogs, line dancing, live music, vendors, a mechanical bull, kids activities, and adult beverages. Whether you are a lifelong country music fan or just looking for a great day out with the family, this one is worth the drive.
📍 Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
🗓️ Sunday, May 17th, 11 AM to 4 PM
🎟️ $10 admission | Kids under 6 are FREE
Baby Goat Hugging, Wine, and Shopping. Girls on Grapes Is Coming to a Beautiful Virginia Winery This Saturday.
Picture this. You are at a stunning Virginia winery surrounded by your favorite people, a glass of wine in one hand and a baby goat in the other. That is Girls on Grapes and it is happening this Saturday May 9th at Chateau MerrillAnne in Orange, Virginia. Shop incredible vendors for jewelry, candles, makeup, crafts, and art. Cuddle baby goats AND bottle lambs from Happy Meadows Farm. Fuel up with BBQ from Whitley's. Sip wine by the glass, wine slushies, sangrias, and wine cocktails from Suki's Tiki Bar. And do not skip the wine and chocolate pairings in the tasting room because they are absolutely worth it.
Bring your mom, your daughters, your best friends, and anyone else who deserves a perfect Saturday afternoon.
📍 Chateau MerrillAnne Winery, 16234 Marquis Rd, Orange, VA 22960
🗓️ Saturday, May 9th
⏰ Event runs 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Winery opens at 11:00 AM
🎟️ Admission is FREE
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Your Skin Deserves More Than a One-Size-Fits-All Approach. Meet Your Neighborhood Skin Care Professionals
For nearly 20 years, Rejuvalase Medspa has been a trusted name in the aesthetics community, built on innovation, education, and a genuine commitment to helping people feel confident in their own skin.
Rejuvalase goes beyond the traditional medspa, bringing together medical-grade esthetics and personalized care in one place. Whether you’re coming in for advanced treatments, results-driven skincare, or restorative day spa services, every experience is designed with intention - rooted in science, guided by education, and tailored to you.
Because confidence isn’t created overnight. It’s built through consistency, trust, and a plan that actually makes sense for your goals.
You don’t need to follow trends to feel confident in your skin. At Rejuvalase Medspa, we take a comprehensive approach - combining injectables, laser treatments, facials, massage, and medical-grade skincare to create plans that are fully customized to you.
It’s not about one treatment. It’s about how everything works together, so your results feel natural, balanced, and aligned with your lifestyle.
Where to find us:
Follow us on social media for skincare education, behind-the-scenes moments, and a closer look at everything we do.
Listen to our podcast, The Tox Drop. You’ll hear real conversations from women chasing big dreams, taking bold risks, and navigating it all - honestly and without the filter.
Hosted by Maggie McIntyre, and available anywhere you stream your podcasts.
We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate 20 years of Rejuvalase.
Our 20th Anniversary Gala will take place on September 19th at Potomac Point Winery - an evening dedicated to the clients, team, and community who made it all possible. Purchase tickets here!
Community Digest
Get a Tattoo and Change a Life. Tattoos for Community Is Back in Fredericksburg
For 19 years Jack Brown's Tattoo Revival has been turning ink into impact right here in Fredericksburg. This year Tattoos for Community is raising funds for Hazelwild Farm's Therapeutic Riding Program, a beloved nonprofit that has served the greater Fredericksburg area for over 50 years providing specialized riding lessons for individuals of all ages with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.
Two full days of walk-in tattoos, a huge bake sale, original art raffles, and a Bonfire t-shirt fundraising campaign. And every single dollar goes directly to Hazelwild.
📍 Jack Brown's Tattoo Revival, 1919 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA
🗓️Saturday May 23rd and Sunday May 24th ⏰12 PM to 8 PM
Free Lunch and Dinner for Law Enforcement. Covenant Funeral Service Is Showing Up for Our Officers This Tuesday.
Covenant Funeral Service is opening their doors this Tuesday to say thank you to the men and women who serve and protect our community every single day. In partnership with local food trucks 2 Alarm Dogs and Shawarma Rama, they are providing complimentary lunch and dinner to all law enforcement officers from the Fredericksburg area police departments as a token of appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
This is community showing up for community in the most genuine way.
🚔 Complimentary lunch and dinner for all law enforcement
🌭 2 Alarm Dogs and 🥙 Shawarma Rama serving it up
📍 Covenant Funeral Service, 10830 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
🗓️ Tuesday, May 12th ⏰ 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
👉 Know a law enforcement officer? Share this with them and show them some love. 💙
National Small Business Week Is Here. Let's Celebrate Our Own.
Behind every local storefront is a real person who bet on themselves, showed up every single day, and built something that makes this community better. This week we pause to honor them. The dreamers, the risk takers, and the neighbors who keep Fredericksburg moving forward. 💙
Sip Tea in a Historic Garden and Step Back in Time at Kenmore This Saturday.
Historic Kenmore is inviting the community to slow down, sip tea, and step back in time this Saturday, May 9th. Choose your tea, enjoy light refreshments, wander through the gorgeous gardens, tour the historic house, and explore the fascinating role tea played during the American Revolution. A truly charming way to spend a Saturday morning in Fredericksburg.
🌿 Light refreshments and tea tasting
🏡 Historic house tour and garden stroll
📚 Educational stations on tea during the American Revolution
📍 Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
🗓️ Saturday, May 9th ⏰ 10 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 3 PM
🎟️ $20 per person, tickets required in advance
Skip the Mall. The Mother’s Day Market at The Wilderness Is This Saturday.
Looking for a gift Mom will actually love? The Mother's Day Market at Wilderness Presidential Resort in Spotsylvania has you covered. Shop an incredible lineup of local crafters featuring handmade crafts, art, jewelry, skincare, home décor, apparel, and food and sweet treats. The perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon before Mother's Day and admission is completely free.
📍 Wilderness Presidential Resort, 9220 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VA
🗓️ Saturday, May 9th ⏰ 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission
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, May 7
Thriller Book Club | 6:00PM
Location: Tales & Tails, 1010 Charles Street, Fredericksburg VA
Description: Join us for our monthly meeting of the Thriller Book Club! We are reading The Club by Ellery Lloyd.
Mandoverse Trivia Night | 6:45PM
Location: Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg, 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Saturday, May 8
Location: Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard , 275 Decatur Road, Stafford VA
Location: 1781 Brewing Company, 11109 Plank Road, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Skate Night-Garden Party | 6:00PM
Location: Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events, 1300 Dixon St, Fredericksburg, VA
Location: Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Towne Centre Branch
Marshall and Company Live | 7:00PM
Location: Adventure Brewing Company, 4 Hazel Park Ln, Fredericksburg, VA 22405-4503, United States
Sunday, May 9
Kinetic Triathlon Festival | 7:00AM (through May 10)
Location: Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania, VA
Tacos & Beer Festival | 11:00AM
Location: Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave, Fredericksburg, VA
Flower Festival | 3:00PM
Location: Downtown Fredericksburg, 601 Caroline Street,
Fredericksburg, VA
Next Stop Comedy | 8:00PM
Location: Maltese Brewing Company, 11800 Main Street, #Building 3
Fredericksburg, VA
