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What a week to be in the 'burg. We're toasting Potomac Point Winery's international gold, welcoming a brand-new school opening this fall, and celebrating a kids’ fashion show taking over Market Square. Add in a Stafford trainer building something bigger than a gym and your complete guide to America's 250th birthday, and this issue is bursting with local love.

Grab your coffee and let's dive in.

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Local Pulse: FXBG Edition

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Uncorked and Unstoppable: Stafford's Potomac Point Winery Pours Its Way to Gold

Raise a glass, Stafford. Potomac Point Winery just made international headlines, earning Gold for its Albariño at the 2026 Great American International Wine Competition, with its Petit Manseng and Tannat close behind, each taking home Silver. Bright, crisp, and bursting with citrus and stone fruit, the Gold-winning Albariño tastes like a coastal European escape poured right in our own backyard. Not bad for a Tuscan-inspired estate tucked just down the road from Washington, DC. Turns out world-class wine has a zip code, and it's ours.

Some medals belong on a shelf. This one belongs in your glass. Round up your favorite people, claim a spot in the courtyard, and taste the wines everyone's talking about. Reservations are recommended, so plan your visit today.

275 Decatur Rd, Stafford, VA 22554 | potomacpointwinery.com

Big Style, Little Stars: Luca Bee's Brings the Tiny Trendsetters Kids Fashion Show to Downtown Fredericksburg

Get ready to strike a pose, Fredericksburg. Luca Bee's Baby Boutique is turning Market Square into a runway on Saturday, July 11th for the Tiny Trendsetters Kids Fashion Show, and our littlest locals are about to steal the spotlight. The afternoon is packed with fun, from fidget trading and live performances by School of Rock Fredericksburg to a DJ and a vendor market full of local makers, all building to the main event at 6:00 PM when our pint-sized stars hit the catwalk. It's a celebration of shopping small, supporting local, and cheering on the next generation, with free admission and a whole lot of heart.

Saturday, July 11th
Market Square, Downtown Fredericksburg
Doors open 3:15 PM | Performances 3:30 PM | DJ & Vendor Market 4:00 to 6:00 PM | Fashion Show 6:00 PM

Round up the family and come celebrate our tiny trendsetters. Shop the local vendors, catch the performances, and watch downtown's runway come to life.

Instagram: @lucabeesboutique | lucabeesboutique.com

Rooted in Faith, Back to Basics: A New Stafford School Is Reimagining How Little Ones Learn

This fall, Stafford welcomes something special. Freedom Christian Academy, a new private school and ministry of Freedom Church, opens its doors with a mission to partner with families through a Christ-centered education built on strong academics and biblical character. Led by head of school Angel Mora and director of teaching and learning Brenda Collins, a special education specialist licensed across seven states, FCA is intentionally starting with the elementary years, where the foundations of reading, writing, faith, and friendship take root. What sets this school apart is its refreshing return to the basics. Instead of screens, students dig into real books, write by hand, tend raised-bed gardens, and care for chickens and rabbits, learning through hands-on discovery. With class sizes capped at 18 and licensed teachers, every child is known by name and given room to reach their full potential.

Curious to learn more or ready to book a tour? Everything you need, from admissions to enrollment, lives in one place. Visit the website below to see if Freedom Christian Academy is the right fit for your family.

📚 Freedom Christian Academy
🌐 frdmchurch.academy
📞 (540) 726-0850
📍 12 Flatford Rd, Stafford, VA 22554

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Meet the Stafford Trainer Rewriting the Rules of Strength: How Courtney Dorsey Built Premier Athletics into a Community Where Everyone Belongs

At Premier Athletics in Stafford, owner Courtney Dorsey is on a mission to change the way our community thinks about fitness. A lifelong athlete and certified personal trainer, Courtney specializes in strength training that helps clients transform their body composition in a group setting where everyone moves at their own pace with weights and modifications tailored to them. But her real passion goes beyond the barbells. As a mom of three and a military spouse who has called the Fredericksburg area home for much of her family's years of service, she has built Premier Athletics into a welcoming space that debunks diet culture, teaches sustainable habits over quick fixes, and reminds every client that strong is beautiful. Courtney is proof of what happens when you take a chance on yourself, and her members are finding not just results, but their people.

Courtney is proof of what happens when you take a chance on yourself, and her members are finding not just results, but their people.

Ready to walk through the door? Your first class at Premier Athletics is completely free. Reach out to get started and find your people.

2773 Richmond Hwy Ste 105, Stafford, VA 22554
premierathleticsfitness.com

Community Digest

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Red, White, and FXBG: Your Ultimate Guide to a 250th Fourth of July

This isn't just any Fourth, it's America's 250th birthday, and our corner of Virginia is pulling out all the stops. From Marines lighting up the sky at Quantico to 2,000 rubber duckies racing down the Rappahannock, the celebrations stretch across Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania all weekend long. Think festivals in the streets, patriotic 5Ks, colonial pub tours, riverside fireworks, and a FredNats Patriotic Palooza to cap it all off. We rounded up the very best ways to celebrate so you don't miss a single sparkle.

Ready to map out your holiday weekend? We've got the full lineup of times, locations, and details all in one place. Head to the guide below and start planning your perfect Fourth. However you celebrate, we hope it's full of sparkle.

House Hunch FXBG

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Can you guess the price of this real estate listing in Stafford based on just one photo? Here’s a hint: 6 bd, 6.5 ba, around 8,200 sqft. on around 37 acres

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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, July 3
    • Location: Downtown Fredericksburg, 601 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: Enjoy extended shopping hours, gallery openings, live music, and unique pop-up experiences.

    • Location: City Vino, 100, Hanover Street, Maury, Downtown, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: A night of music, laughter, questionable song choices, and unforgettable memories.

    • Location: 1304 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: Guests can enjoy a tasting lineup featuring four different beers and two types of wine-plus a moment of shared history.

    • Location: Spotsylvania Town Center Mall, 137 Spotsylvania Mall, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: All ages are invited to this free event, which will feature raffle prizes.

    • Location: Strangeways Brewing- Fredricksburg, 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: Join us for a very special night as the Chris Ryan Band makes their FIRST FULL BAND DEBUT

Saturday, July 4
    • Location: Riverfront Park, 600 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: Join us for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and friendly competition along the Rappahannock River.

    • Location: Laudenbach Brewing, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Descriprion: Give everyone time to come on by and relax before going out to the fireworks!

    • Location: Tales & Tails, 1010 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: Meet the pups, get some snuggles and consider adopting a new family member!

    • Location: Downtown Fredericksburg, Caroline Street from VRE Lot B to Market Square, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: Prizes for best adult and child costumes and best decorated bicycle and wagon/stroller.

    • Location: Fredericksburg Convention Center, Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Description: Families can enjoy the show from their cars.

Sunday, July 5
    • Location: Long Family Markets Stafford - 610 Slug Lot, Staffordboro Blvd, Stafford, VA

    • Description: Discover a lively, family-friendly market experience featuring fresh, locally grown foods, handcrafted artisan goods, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

    • Location: 6975 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA

    • Description: Shop fresh, local, and producer-only seasonal produce, meats, baked goods, handmade items, and so much more!

    • Location: Petsmart Central Park, 1421 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA

    • Location: Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road
      Stafford, VA

    • Description: Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater peninsula.

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