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This weekend is a big one. The Greek Festival in Fredericksburg is back for its 30-somethingth year, the Ashland Strawberry Faire returns, and Stafford is getting a brand new food truck. We have also got a riverside festival in Occoquan, a local student fashion show, and a glow-up event to kick off the weekend. Summer is officially here.
Grab your coffee and let's dive in.
Dori
Local Pulse: FXBG Edition
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Opa! The Fredericksburg Greek Festival Returns This Weekend with Food, Music, and 30+ Years of Tradition
For more than 30 years, the Fredericksburg Greek Festival has drawn huge crowds for authentic Greek food, lively music, and celebration. This weekend, the tradition continues at Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church on Spotswood Furnace Road, and admission is free. Come hungry, because the menu is the real star.
Here is what is waiting for you:
Authentic favorites like souvlaki, gyros, pastichio, moussaka, and spanakopita
Sweet treats, including loukoumades, baklava sundaes, and homemade Greek pastries
Greek beer, wine, and Ouzo for guests 21 and up
Guided church tours sharing the history of the Greek Orthodox Church and Greek culture
Festival hours: Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 7, from 12 to 4 p.m.
Bring the whole family and come celebrate with our Greek neighbors this weekend. Free admission, free parking, and overflow parking available at Riverbend High School. Learn more at fredgreek.org.
The Fashion Event of the Year Is Here: LoK Fashion Institute's 13th Annual Student Show Is This Sunday
Get ready to be inspired. This Sunday, June 7, the LoK Fashion Institute and Academy presents its 13th Annual Show at A & B Creative Events Center in Fredericksburg from 3 to 6 p.m. Each student will model their own original creations, brought to life from first sketch to final design. As the academy puts it, come see the magic that happens when students put down their phones and pick up a needle and thread.
Here is what makes this special:
Original designs created and modeled by the students themselves
A celebration of the next generation of fashion designers
A chance to support local talent and creativity
A look at what is possible through LoK's hands-on fashion education
Based in Stafford, LoK Fashion Academy offers classes for every level, from Sewing Basics to Tailoring and Pattern Making, turning a passion for fashion into real, wearable skill.
Come be inspired, be supportive, and be impressed this Sunday. Grab your tickets here.
Kick Off Summer on the River: Occoquan's RiverFest and Craft Show Is This Weekend
RiverFest and Craft Show returns to historic downtown Occoquan on June 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, and it is the perfect way to kick off the season. Stroll through the work of hundreds of talented artisans from across the region, from fine art to handcrafted woodworking, and meet the makers behind the pieces. Then head down to the water for food, drinks, and live music with unbeatable river views.
Here is what is happening:
Hundreds of regional artisans and vendors
Conservation Alley with arts, crafts, and sustainably conscious vendors
Live music, a beer garden, and great food at River Mill Park
Family fun including the Dig It! Kids Zone, Meet the Alpacas, kayak and boat tours, and the Sunday Duck Splash at 2 p.m.
Round up the family and spend a summer weekend on the river in Occoquan. Plan your visit, grab shuttle passes, and see the full schedule at occoquanfestivals.com.
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Free Resume and Interview Workshop for Teens Comes to Stafford
On Saturday, June 13, career coach Kirstin Purcell is hosting a free workshop to help middle and high school students prepare for jobs, internships, and college applications. Students will learn how to build a strong resume, ace interviews, and stand out from other applicants. Parents are welcome to attend too.
When: Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: GCubed, 10 Center Street, Suite 103, Stafford
Light breakfast served, sponsored by G Cubed and G3 Community Services
Tox and Matcha: Just Glow Aesthetics Is Throwing the Glow-Up Event of the Summer This Friday
Grab your girls, because Just Glow Aesthetics is hosting their Tox and Matcha event this Friday, June 5th, from 4 to 8 p.m., and it is going to be such a good time. For just $20, you get access to exclusive deals, plus matcha to sip while you glow up. Come treat yourself, you deserve it.
What is included with your ticket:
Daxxify at $12 per unit
A FREE lip flip when you purchase 50 units
$100 off SkinPen treatments
Matcha and good vibes all evening
Come sip, glow, and treat yourself this Friday. Grab your ticket here.
A New Food Truck Is Rolling into Stafford: Lolli's Cafe Opens June 6th
Get ready for something delicious. Lolli's Cafe, a Stafford County food truck serving up German-inspired burgers, sandwiches, and loaded fries, officially opens June 6th. They are also bringing a brunch menu you will not want to miss, headlined by their famous stuffed waffles. Think bacon, egg, and cheese tucked right inside, or go sweet with strawberry shortcake and Nutella.
A few things worth showing up for:
German-inspired burgers like The Gretel, The Hansel, and The Smokehouse
Stuffed waffles, breakfast platters, and breakfast sandwiches
Loaded fries, wraps, hand-breaded tenders, and funnel cake fries
A "Littles" menu for the kids
Come hungry and say hello to Stafford's newest food truck. Find Lolli's Cafe at 3195 Richmond Highway, right across from the crucifix on Route 1, open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting June 6th.
Berry Good Times Ahead: The Ashland Strawberry Faire Returns This Saturday
A beloved tradition since 1982, the Ashland Strawberry Faire returns this Saturday, June 6, to the tree-lined campus of Randolph-Macon College from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is packed with more than 300 vendors, a free trolley, a Kid Zone, and all the sweet strawberry goodness you can handle. Best of all, it gives back through scholarships and nonprofit initiatives.
Grab the family and head to 500 Henry St in Ashland for a berry good time. Admission is free. Learn more at ashlandstrawberryfaire.com.
Spotsylvania Living Magazine
The June edition of Spotsylvania Living Magazine is here, and it is packed with the stories, neighbors, and local happenings that make our community shine.
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, June 5
FXBG First Friday | 5:00PM
Location: Downtown Fredericksburg, 601 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Enjoy extended shopping hours, gallery openings, live music, and unique pop-up experiences.
First Friday Karaoke | 7:00PM
Location: City Vino, 100, Hanover Street, Maury, Downtown, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Slip into an evening of karaoke with sing-along favorites that take you back and carry you away.
Suzie and Stephen Live | 7:00PM
Location: Adventure Brewing Company, 4 Hazel Park Ln, Fredericksburg, Falmouth, VA
Description: Get ready for a Friday night that’s all heart, all soul, and just the right amount of sass.
Pop Star Music Bingo | 6:30PM
Location: Laudenbach Brewing, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Come on out and enjoy great beer, food and those catchy tunes we can't get out of our heads!
Saturday, June 6
69th Annual Antique Car Show | 8:00AM
Location: Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400, Airport Avenue, Mayfield, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: A day packed with classic cars, a lively swap meet, live music, and food trucks offering delicious bites all day long!
Fredericksburg Greek Festival | 11:00AM (through June 7)
Location: 12326, Spotswood Furnace Road, Chancellor, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA
Description: Greek food, pastries, and beverages! Performances by the Athenian Danse Troupe and church tours!
Fredericksburg Fashion Block Party | 11:00AM
Location: Market Square, 909 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Live music, high-energy fashion shows, influencers & creatives, awards ceremony and a vibe you’ll never forget.
Pick and Pour | 6:00PM
Location: City Vino 100, Hanover Street, Maury, Downtown, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Create a short, funny, heartfelt, or wildly persuasive PowerPoint pitching why your friend is the catch of the night.
Live Pop-Punk | 7:00PM
Location: Strangeways Brewing FXBG, 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Everything from Taylor Swift to Tainted Love, from blink to Burning Love, and Offspring to Over the Rainbow.
Sunday, June 7
Author Book Signing – Lab Dog | 11:00AM
Location: Tales & Tails, 1010 Charles Street, Fredericksburg VA
Description: From creating products and packaging them for sale to delivering their pitch and handling real transactions.
Block Party | 2:00PM
Location: Madame's Oddities, 2011 Princess Anne St. Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Free haircut, food, clothing and etc.
Cornhole Tournaments | 8:30PM
Location: Spirits Bar, 816 Caroline Street (upstairs) , Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Food Specials, Drink Specials and Prizes.
Harry Potter Trivia | 3:00PM
Location: Laudenbach Brewing, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: This trivia will encompass the movies for Harry Potter's first and second year!
