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Summer is officially showing off around here. This week we've got rosé in a courtyard, live music drifting across the water, and yes, the world's biggest bounce house just an hour up the road. Whether you're in the mood to sip, dance, or bounce, there's something with your name on it.
Grab your coffee. Let's get into it. 💛
Dori
Local Pulse: FXBG Edition
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Rosé All Day: Curio Celebrates National Rosé Day in the Courtyard
Pour yourself something pink, neighbors. This Saturday, June 13, is National Rosé Day, and Curio Wine Bar is marking it in style with an afternoon in their courtyard. Think a walk-around tasting of 12 rosés from around the world, a walking charcuterie to nibble as you wander, and a full glass of your favorite from the lineup to savor at your own pace. You'll come away knowing your rosés and leave with a special discount on bottles for home. Pick the noon or 3 PM session, grab your most fun friend, and toast to summer.
Reserve your spot for Saturday, June 13, at Curio in Fredericksburg. Two sessions, noon and 3 PM. Must be 21 and up. Grab your tickets
The Waterfront Comes Alive: Fairview Beach Concert Series Kicks Off Saturday
The waterfront has been quiet for too long, and this Saturday, June 13, that changes. Stockyards and Fairview Beach Marina launch the first-ever Fairview Beach Concert Series, a summer of charity concerts where the music drifts straight across the water. The J During Jr Band kicks it off at 5 PM, the James Harris Band takes over at 9, and the sunset handles the rest. Food trucks, a full bar, and every note benefiting Gwyneth's Gift.
This is the night people will be talking about all summer. Grab your crew and come down to Fairview Beach Marina. Music starts at 5 PM.
➡️Get all the details here facebook.com/share/1GcFRtzvF6/
Road Trip Alert: The World's Biggest Bounce House Lands an Hour Away
Worth the drive, neighbors. The Big Bounce America is parking the World's Biggest Bounce House in Centreville, about an hour up the road, for one more weekend on June 13 and 14. We're talking a 24,000-square-foot inflatable wonderland with basketball hoops, a giant slide, and a ball pit, plus a 900-foot obstacle course, a space-themed zone, and a sports arena for dodgeball and more. There are sessions for little ones, all kids, and yes, a grown-ups-only bounce too. Pack the crew and bounce your hearts out.
Round up the family and make the easy drive to Bull Run in Centreville on June 13 or 14. Tickets start at $35. Grab your time slot
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Meet the Fredericksburg Counselor Helping High Achievers Feel Alive Again
For the professionals who look like they have it all together but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, Maria Smith offers a different path. At Serenity Therapy Services in Fredericksburg, she creates a warm, honest space where clients feel truly seen and gently challenged to grow. Her work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, helping people move through anxiety, burnout, grief, and depression with more presence and alignment.
Maria Smith, LPC | mariasmithlpc.com | [email protected]
Maria brings a rare depth to her practice too, from serving at the U.S. Consulate in São Paulo to teaching yoga and volunteering in hospice care, all shaping the compassionate, whole-person approach her clients and peers rave about. She's right off I-95 for neighbors in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and beyond, and offers online sessions anywhere in Virginia.
If you're ready to reconnect with what makes you feel most alive, Maria is ready to help.
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Community Digest
Wine Down Wednesdays Have Arrived at Burg Charcuterie
Consider this your official permission to exhale. Burg Charcuterie just gave the middle of the week a serious upgrade with Wine Down Wednesdays, and the timing could not be better.
Here's the good part. Bottles are half price, and the wine flights come with specials made for slow sipping and good company. The patio is open, the glasses are full, and that Wednesday slump doesn't stand a chance.
So gather your people, find a seat outside, and let the week melt away one pour at a time.
📍 703 Caroline, Downtown Fredericksburg 🗓️ Every Wednesday
Cheers to the new midweek tradition. We'll see you on the patio. 🥂 Visit Burg Charcuterie
Dinner Club Is Back, and June Has a Fresh Seat With Your Name on It
Here's the premise. Six people. One table. A restaurant you don't pick, with five guests you haven't met yet, and a night that somehow turns strangers into the kind of conversation you don't want to end.
Here's how the magic happens:
Take a quick personality quiz. We match you with five compatible guests. We choose the restaurant and handle every detail. You just show up hungry and curious.
That's it. No planning, no awkward logistics, no scrolling your phone wondering who's coming. Just a great meal downtown and the rare gift of a real conversation with people you were somehow meant to meet.
📍 Downtown Fredericksburg 🗓️ Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 PM
Seats are limited and they go fast, so claim yours while there's room at the table. Book your seat
Can't make June 17? Sign up to hear about future dinners so you don't miss the next one. Here's to breaking bread and building something real.
Park Once, Ride Free: The Around the Town Trolley Is Back
Good news for your downtown nights, neighbors. The free Around the Town Trolley is rolling again, every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 8:30 PM through September 5. Park your car once and let the trolley loop you through downtown Fredericksburg, with six stops near the best restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, and ice cream spots. No parking shuffle, no hunting for a space between dinner and dessert, just hop on, hop off, and make a whole evening of it. Bonus for art lovers: on First Fridays, extra stops are added so you can gallery-hop with ease.
Grab a route map at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center on Caroline Street and make a night of it downtown. The trolley runs Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 8:30 PM. Plan your ride
Stafford Living Magazine
The June edition of Stafford Living Magazine is here, packed with stories, neighbors, and local happenings that make our community shine.
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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.
Wednesday, June 10
Location: City Vino, 100 Hanover Street, Maury, Downtown, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Explore the dramatic intersection of wine and geology—where vines are rooted in soils born from fire, ash, and shifting earth.
Whiskey Wednesdays Line Dancing | 7:00PM
Location: Stockyards Restaurant & Bar, 407 William St, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: A high-energy night of line dancing, great music, and nonstop fun.
Party Trivia for a Cause | 6:00PM
Location: Brock's Riverside Grill, 503 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: A fun night of trivia, prizes, food, drinks, and community impact.
Blues Jam | 6:00PM
Location: Laudenbach Brewing, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Big hair, don't care! We've got an amazing playlist waiting for y'all!
Thursday, June 11
2026 Bluegrass in the Burg Festival |11:00AM (through June 13)
Location: Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, 2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg, VA
Location: Fredericksburg Dog Park, 1448 Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: From themed costume nights and ice cream socials to yappy hours and sprinkler parties.
Willie Williams Live | 6:00PM
Location: Stockyards Restaurant & Bar, 407 William St., Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Williams brings a rare combination of authenticity and polish that resonates onstage and on record.
Location: Honor Bound FIT, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Suite 137, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: The funds generated from this event will fund our Service Leadership Academy for Fredericksburg teens.
Friday, June 12
Sourdough Making Class | 6:00PM
Location: Tater's Corner, 89 Chatham Heights Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: We will demonstrate each step and ensure you leave with a good understanding of how to make your own sourdough bread.
The Cold North Performing | 7:00PM
Location: Adventure Brewing Company, 4 Hazel Park Ln, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: This is the kind of night that reminds you why leaving the house is actually worth it.
Jazz in the Park | 7:00PM
Location: Virginia Credit Union Stadium, 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Experience the smooth sounds of live jazz as we celebrate community and culture in the heart of the park.
Magical Crunchy Tour : Star Monster | 8:00PM
Location: Strangeways Brewing FXBG, 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Star Monster's Magical Crunchy Tour hits FXBG first!
World Cup Watch Party | 9:00PM
Location: Highmark Brewery, 390 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Come hangout, watch the games, enjoy pints and eats!
