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Is it just me, or is summer showing off this weekend? We've got Snead's Farm opening its stand this morning, bourbon and BBQ for a good cause happening today, a morning forage with a real-life expert tomorrow, and the freshest peaches around. We're also celebrating a big milestone for our downtown and a ranch doing beautiful work for our heroes. So much goodness packed into one weekend.
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$40 Million Later, Downtown Fredericksburg Is Just Getting Started
📸: Fredericksburg, Virginia Economic Development & Tourism
Take a bow, downtown! Our historic streets just earned a Virginia Main Street Milestone Award, a statewide nod to more than $40 million poured into downtown Fredericksburg since 2013. Virginia's Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Carrie Chenery, did the honors, then laced up for a walking tour with Fredericksburg Main Street's Chris Allen to see the storefronts, projects, and big swings that turned a beloved old downtown into a thriving one.
Behind that number is something no plaque can capture: the business owners, property owners, volunteers, and neighbors who show up, dream big, and keep this place humming.
The best way to celebrate? Go be part of it. Wander downtown, pop into a shop, and see what all the buzz is about. 💙 Learn more about the work behind it all at Fredericksburg Main Street
Summer Officially Tastes Like Snead's Farm, and It Opens Today
Clear a little room in your fridge, because Snead's Farm kicks off its summer season today, Saturday, June 13! Just a short drive from town, this sustainable family farm has the roadside stand open daily from 9 to 6, and it is loaded. Picture sweet corn, peaches, purple plums, blackberries, raspberries, cherry tomatoes, local honey, blackberry jam, and free-range eggs, the kind of haul that makes summer cooking feel effortless. Want to make a morning of it? Farm visits are open too at just $7 per person (little ones 2 and under are free), and yes, your leashed pup is welcome to tag along. As farmer Emmett Snead puts it, the food he sells you is the same food his family eats.
Swing by and taste summer at its freshest. Find them at 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, and see what's in season at Snead's Farm › 🍑
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Bourbon, BBQ, and a Good Cause, All Happening Today
A. Smith Bowman Distillery hosts Bourbon, BBQ & Cigars today from 11 to 4. Think neat pours and Old Fashioneds, BBQ from the Whitley BBQ & Co food truck, cigar vendors, and distillery tours, all in a laid-back outdoor setting. Admission is free, and bar proceeds support Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit pairing post-9/11 veterans with trained service dogs. One leash saves two lives. Come hungry, come thirsty, and sip for a cause.
Grab a friend and head out today, 11 to 4 at A. Smith Bowman Distillery, 1 Bowman Dr., Fredericksburg. Details at A. Smith Bowman › 🥃
Forage, Then Feast: A Wild Morning with Locavore This Sunday
Calling all curious foodies! This Sunday, June 14 at 11am, Locavore is hosting a morning forage with celebrated forager and author Gabrielle Cerberville alongside Chef Daniel Perron. You'll head out into the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania area while Gabrielle shares expert tips on where to forage, what to look for, and how to harvest it, the kind of hands-on adventure that makes you see the landscape around you completely differently. Tickets are $50 per person, and spots are limited.
Ready to walk on the wild side? Reserve your spot for Sunday at Locavore on Resy › 🌿
Meet the Ranch That's Helping Heroes Heal
On Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00 PM, Valor Ranch in King George is opening its doors for an information session, and all are welcome. Valor Ranch is a nonprofit that offers recreational therapy and peaceful retreats for veterans, military members, and first responders, through animal therapy, outdoor activities, and time to simply unwind and reconnect with family. They've already transformed more than 500 lives and served over 150 families. Come learn about their mission, their programs, and the many ways you can get involved, whether that's volunteering, partnering, or simply spreading the word.
Join the info session Tuesday at 6 PM, 15360 Sunset Lane, King George. Learn more at Valor Ranch
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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.
Saturday, June 13
Anthony James Band | 3:00PM
Location: Laudenbach Brewing, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: It's going rock and it's going to roll.....one may even say it will ROCK AND ROLL!
Craft 'N Tails in the Park | 4:00PM
Location: Aquia Landing Park, 2846 Brooke Road, Stafford, VA
Description: Get ready to update your decor with our fun wreath-making workshop.
DIY Pressed Flower Craft - Frames & Wood Rounds | 10:00AM (through June 13)
Location: Tater's Corner, 89 Chatham Heights Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Choose from various sheets of dried flowers to create an arrangement inside a hanging frame or on a hanging wood round.
Downtown Ghost Tours | 7:30PM
Location: Tales & Tails, 1010 Charles St., Fredericksburg, VA
Description: This is more than a ghost tour—it’s a journey into the real people, tragedies, and mysteries that shaped Fredericksburg.
Families Make a Clay Corgi Workshop | 1:30PM
Location: Corgi Clay Art Center, 25 Tech Pkwy, Stafford, VA
Description: Join our fun and interactive family-style clay class and dive into the fascinating world of pottery.
Free Karaoke Night | 7:00PM
Location: Strangeways Brewing FXBG, 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: A free night of Karaoke.
Karaoke Night | 6:00PM
Location: Adventure Brewing Company, 33 Perchwood Dr, Fredericksburg, VA,
Description: Come early, grab a pint, and get ready for a night of laughs, music, and unforgettable performances.
Kids Story Time | 10:00AM
Location: Tales & Tails, 1010 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Our staff or a local author will read a story while children listen and follow along.
Mixtape Karaoke: Pop 2000s | 7:00PM
Location: Reclaim Arcade, 2324 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: The theme of the night is pop hits from the early 2000s and we'll have an updated list of the songs in advance for all of you that like to practice and prepare.
Outdoor Structure Sale | 10:00AM
Location: Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Explore an incredible variety of outdoor structures including: Amish Sheds, Garages, Workshops, and more!
Location: 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company, 1140 International Pkwy Fredericksburg, VA
Description: We’re bringing the fun with 2 live bands, pig roast, bounce house and raffle prizes.
Spotsylvania Farmers Market | 8:00AM
Location: 12150 Gordon Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Swim 1922 | 8:00AM
Location: Doris Buffett Pool, 1300 Dixon Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Professionals and members of the sorority teach the community about water safety and how to swim.
Location: Log Home Brewery, 5727 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA
Description: A fun-filled day celebrating local creativity with original art, live music, creative vendors, and hands-on art activities for both adults and kids!
Sunday, June 14
Fredericksburg SPCA Rescue Run 5k | 7:00AM
Location: Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1209 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: This event helps us hit our stride in the fight to end animal suffering.
Long Family Markets Stafford | 8:00AM
Location: Long Family Markets Stafford, 610 Slug Lot
Staffordboro Blvd, Stafford, VA
Madame's Oddities Fundraiser Show | 5:30PM
Location: Madame's Oddities, 2011 Princess Anne St. Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Come help us save Madame’s Oddities.
Location: Barley Naked Brewing Company, 15 Tech Pkwy, Stafford, VA
Possumz for Reading | 11:00AM
Location: Possum-Bilities, 211 William Street, 2nd floor, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: We will start with a cozy story time, followed by a hands-on craft activity.
Location: Wine & Design, 502 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: We'll sketch your pet and have your pet laser cut and then when you arrive we'll guide you through the entire process of resin faux stained glass.
Rosé all Day | 12:00PM
Location: Eden Try Winery, 6818 River Rd
Fredericksburg, VADescription: Feature rosé flights & pairings, rosé wine slushies, live music from Acoustic Creed String Band, picnic vibes, and photo moments.
Location: Laudenbach Brewing, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Come enjoy a cold craft beer, great food, and relax in a premium outdoor cigar lounge experience.
