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This week's newsletter is a good one. We've got a packed weekend ahead, some exciting things happening right here in the community, and a field of one million tulips that you are going to want to put on your calendar right now. Here's a peek at what's inside:
🌷 The Tulip Festival is coming to King George County and tickets are going fast
🎶 The FSO's Lolli-Pops concert is this Saturday and kids get in free
🍀 St. Patrick's Day festivities on Caroline Street this weekend
🏃 The Grand Slamrock 5K is back at Virginia Credit Union Stadium
🌿 The rooftop bars are officially open for spring
💼 Power Players: In Full Bloom is coming March 22nd and you will not want to miss it
Let's get into it!
Dori
Local Pulse: FXBG Edition
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Business Briefs
Say Hello to Fredericksburg's Newest Mobile Veterinary Practice
Auravet, founded by Dr. Lindsey Aebli, is bringing compassionate mobile veterinary care directly to families and farms across Northern and Central Virginia, meaning the vet comes to you. Whether it is a wellness visit, a sick call, chronic condition management, or end of life care, Auravet meets pets and their people wherever they are, in their homes, barns, and backyards. The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce is celebrating their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Monday, March 16th from 4:00 to 4:30 PM at 1701 Fall Hill Ave, Suite 106. Stop by and show some love to this incredible new addition to our community.
👉 Learn more at auravetcare.com
The Must-Attend Event of the Year for Women in Business is Coming to Fredericksburg
On March 22nd, FXBG Neighbors is hosting Power Players: In Full Bloom, a curated celebration honoring women entrepreneurs across the Fredericksburg area in honor of Women's History Month, and we want you there. Taking place at Eden Try Winery, this is a room you are going to want to be in. Think tea served in antique tea cups, a DIY mimosa bar, a live violinist, a bloom bar where you build your own floral bouquet, a flower wall photo booth, and giveaways, and most importantly, 100+ of the most influential women business owners in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania all in one place. Space is limited and this will sell out.
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Fire Trucks, Live Music, and a Symphony — All in One Place This Saturday
The Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra is bringing one of its most beloved events back to James Monroe Auditorium this Saturday, March 14th, and it is the perfect family outing. The fun starts at 3PM in the parking lot where kids can explore first responder vehicles up close before heading inside to meet the FSO's principal musicians at the Instrument Petting Zoo. Kids get to try out real orchestra instruments, learn about the people who keep our community safe, and then settle in for a one-hour concert celebrating our hometown heroes. Best part? Kids get in free, and adult tickets are just $20.
Lolli-Pops: "A Salute to Hometown Heroes" Saturday, March 14th | James Monroe Auditorium, 2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg
Grab your tickets at the link below before they're gone!
The March Edition of Stafford Living is Here
The March edition of Stafford Living Magazine is all about community and connection. This issue is full of the kind of stories that remind you exactly why Stafford is such a special place to call home. From legacies rooted in service to voices shaping the future, March is all about showing up for one another and celebrating the neighbors who make this community worth celebrating every single day.
Local Flavor
The Rooftops Are Open and Spring in Fredericksburg Never Looked So Good
Spring is here and there has never been a better reason to head outside in downtown Fredericksburg. Folklore, the Charleston-inspired rooftop bar perched directly above Locavore, is serving up fun cocktails, Southern bites, and the kind of laid-back good vibes that make you want to stay all night. Inspired by Chef Daniel Perron's love for the Holy City, this is a rooftop experience unlike anything else in the area. And just above Locavore's Italian restaurant, the Sky Bar is also back open with spectacular views, comfortable outdoor seating, and a full bar stocked with your favorite beers, wines, and cocktails. Seating at both spots is first come first served, so get there early and soak it all in.
👉 Folklore at Locavore: locavoreva.com/folklore
👉 Sky Bar at Castiglias: castigliasitalianrestaurant.com/sky-bar
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, March 13
Fredericksburg RV Show | 10:00AM (through March 15)
Location: Fredericksburg Convention Center, Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: The Fredericksburg RV Show features 80,000 square feet of RV’s and Campers! Get your next road trip started with us!
Cousins Maine Lobster | 4:30PM
Location: Laudenbach Brewing, 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: We’re serving fresh Maine lobster rolls, warm buttery Connecticut-style favorites, lobster tacos, and rich creamy bisque — all made to order and bursting with bold coastal flavor.
March Skate Night: Roll into Spring | 6:00PM
Location: Dixon Park, 1300 Dixon Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Join us for a Friday night skate night and celebrate the Start of spring! We will have music, games, and more!
Saturday, March 14
St. Patrick's Day Bash | 3:00PM
Location: Billikens Smokehouse, 623 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Enjoy festive drinks, themed food, and multiple DJs spinning all night—the kind of weekend you didn’t know you needed. Tag your friends and help us spread the word!
Wild & Scenic Film Festival | 5:30PM
Location: UMW Sustainability, 1301 college ave, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Enjoy powerful stories, community connection, and a chance to win prizes in our raffle.
Comedy Crave Live | 7:00PM
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District
Bistro, 620 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VADescription: Comedy Crave Live brings a professionally produced night of stand-up comedy to the Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — built to feel like a true comedy club experience.
Sunday, March 15
City Vino hosts a Sip and Soothe | 3:00PM
Location: City Vino, 100, Hanover Street, Maury, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: This experience is designed to surround you with uplifting music, great wine, and a gentle lesson in putting your feelings into collage.
Sweets R Poppin Cake Pop Workshop | 10:00AM
Location: Curated FXBG, 817 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Make three chocolate and three vanilla St. Patrick’s Day Themed Cake Pops.
Location: George Washington Hall, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA
