Vets On Track will be teaming up with 610 Cruisers at Southside Church in Chesterfield VA. We will have live music, food, vendors, kidz zone, raffles, and a flag retirement ceremony.
We will have Dan Short from the television show FantomWorks as a guest judge. Please bring your beautiful car, rat rod, or motorcycle. We will have over 60 awards! We would love to see you!!
$20.00 Registration and Spectators are FREE!
About the Event:
Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure and camaraderie on the water! Our event offers a wide range of adaptive watersports activities tailored to the needs and abilities of wounded veterans and their families.
Activities Include:
Family-Friendly Fun:
Bring your family and share a fantastic day with a supportive community! While veterans participate in watersports, families can enjoy games, activities, and relaxation by the shore.
Contact Information:
For more information or assistance with registration, please contact carly@adaptivewatersports.org.
Join us as we celebrate the courage and resilience of individuals with disabilities and their families with a day of excitement, laughter, and shared experiences on the water!
*Some restrictions apply for adaptive waterskiing based on participant size and equipment availability
Get ready for the most exciting home transformation event! This year’s show is designed to help you turn your home vision into reality. After spending the winter indoors, we know you’re eager to dive into new projects—whether it’s enhancing your indoor space or improving your outdoor surroundings.
Join us to connect with the area’s top landscapers, designers, contractors, and other experts, all in one convenient location! From boosting your home’s curb appeal to reimagining your interior design, we’ve got everything you need to create the home of your dreams.
Don’t miss out on exclusive deals, special promotions, exciting giveaways, and so much more at the Spring Home Show!
Best of all, admission is FREE with a simple online ticket!
Friday, February 14: 1:00PM – 6:00PM
Saturday, February 15: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday, February 16: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
The Stafford Christmas Parade will be held on December 21st beginning at 3 PM. The location has changed this year and will be at the Pratt Park, 120 River Road, Falmouth. Please see the StaffordChristmasParade.com website for complete information. We are looking for club entries to include vehicle, animal, business, personal, etc. See you at the parade!
***Advance purchase is NECESSARY for this event. We will not be selling tickets at the door.
Ho Ho Ho!
The holly-jolliest pub crawl in Downtown Fredericksburg!
For a $70 donation, our supporters/Santas will join us at 6+ downtown restaurant/bar stops, dressed in their most festive red holiday outfits for drinks, appetizers, 50/50 raffle, live music, and holiday festivities!
Complimentary Santa hats gifted to all who participate, along with a complimentary drink at each location and appetizers at select locations. Must be 21+ to participate.
Participating locations will be revealed in an email to registered Santas on December 2nd!
This year we are shaking things up! Like the Grinch’s heart, SantaCon has grown and we are excited to share the changes for 2024:
Please wear warm, red, festive outfits and comfortable shoes!
We want all our Santas to return to the North Pole safe and sound this holiday season. Please plan ahead! Whether it be an Uber, Lyft, designated driver, or a friendly elf with a sleigh, it is important to us that you stay on the nice list and make it home safely!
If choosing the designated driver option, please CLICK HERE to review a map of Downtown Fredericksburg parking.
If you have any challenges walking to each location, please email info@bbbsfred.org so that we may accomodate you.
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All proceeds go toward Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg’s mission to provide mentors for children in the community. Thank you for being a Defender of Potential!
Attention all dog lovers in Stafford! 📢
The Stafford Dog Club invites you to a heartwarming ‘Dog Adoption Event’! 🐕💖On Saturday, September 14th, from Noon to 4 PM, come down to 2945 Mountain View Road and help a furry friend find their forever home.
We’re a non-profit on a mission to foster responsible dog ownership, and we’re bringing together Rescue Agencies and Vendors for an afternoon filled with wagging tails and happy barks! 🎉 Indulge in tasty treats, quench your thirst, and don’t forget to bring some cash for our raffle fundraiser! It’s more than an event; it’s a chance to expand your family with a four-legged bundle of love! 🐾❤️
Don’t miss out on this pawsome opportunity! Join us and let the love of a loyal companion change your life forever. See you at the Stafford Dog Club! 🎈🐶
2nd Annual Kickstart the Holidays Craft and Bake Sale Fundraiser also featuring a Silent Auction and Raffle. Visit the Jolly Jingles Cafe for delicious treats or decorate a Gingerbread House.
The Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg are hosting the July Fourth In Fredericksburg’s Children’s Roll N’ Stroll. We are pleased to announce DREES HOMES as this year’s sponsor. Children and adults are invited to participate on the 4th of July. The participants will line up at 9 am at the downtown VRE parking lot at the corner of Caroline Street and Frederick Street. The stroll will follow Caroline Street from the train station to Market Square. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children and must pick up their children immediately at the end. Prizes for best child and adult patriotic costumes and best-decorated bicycle and wagon/stroller will be awarded. The Judging is from 9:10 – 9:20 am, and winners will be announced at 9:25 am. We’re Rolling Out at 9:30 am. There is no VRE parking. No floats or motors, please. Spectators are needed to line the parade route. For more information, please contact president.va4@bluestarmothers.us
Event Schedule
9:00 a.m., Children and Adults Lineup
9:10 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. , Contest Judging
9:25 a.m., Winners Announced
9:30 a.m., Rolling Out!
Stafford Dog Club, LLC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership through various means such as training, socialization, education, community service, healthcare, exercise, love, and commitment to all dogs. On June 8th from Noon to 4:00 pm, the organization will be hosting a ‘Dog Adoption Event’ at their location at 2945 Mountain View Road, Stafford, VA 25556. The event will be held outdoors.
The event will feature several Adoption Rescue Agencies such as Compassion Animal Rescue, Old Dominion Humane Society, One by One Deathrow Dog Rescue, Petty Pawz Rescue, Squishy Face Crew VA and Stafford County Animal Control, who will be bringing animals looking for their forever homes.
In addition to the rescue agencies, there will be vendors on-site, as Lupine Grove, Pawsitive Vibes, Pawsitively Nerdy Studios, Sea Turtle Creations, and The Polka Dot Soul & Many More!
Additionally, there will be hot dogs, water and a raffle fundraiser (CASH ONLY). This event is a great opportunity for people to adopt a dog and provide them with a loving home, while also enjoying the various vendors.
The Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg are hosting the July Fourth In Fredericksburg’s Children’s Roll N’ Stroll. We are pleased to announce Mary Kulesa, Weichert Realtors and Thunder 104.5 as this year’s sponsors. Children and adults are invited to participate on July 4, 2023. The participants will line up on at 9 am at the downtown VRE parking lot at the corner of Caroline Street and Frederick Street. The stroll will follow Caroline Street from the train station to Market Square. Prizes for best child and adult patriotic costumes and best decorated bicycle and wagon/stroller will be awarded. Judging will take place from 9:10 – 9:20 am, and winners announced at 9:25 am. Rolling Out at 9:30 AM! Parking will not be available at the VRE parking lot. No floats or motors, please. Spectators are needed to line the parade route. For more information contact Teresa Sumners at president.va4@bluestarmothers.us.
Join the Rappahannock Choral Society for “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” a concert of songs celebrating Spring, including “June is Bustin’ Out All Over”, “Gonna Rise Up Singing”, and “A Wonderful Day Like Today”.
Location: Chancellor High School (6300 Harrison Road)
Sunday June 11th at 3:00 PM
Tickets are $10, $5 for Seniors (60+), and Free for Students. Tickets are available at the door and through the website, www.rappahannock-choral-society.org.
Join the Rappahannock Choral Society for “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” a concert of songs celebrating Spring, including “June is Bustin’ Out All Over”, “Gonna Rise Up Singing”, and “A Wonderful Day Like Today”.
Location: Chancellor High School (6300 Harrison Road)
Saturday June 10th at 7:00 PM and Sunday June 11th at 3:00 PM.
Tickets are $10, $5 for Seniors (60+), and Free for Students. Tickets are available at the door and through the website, www.rappahannock-choral-society.org.
Ebenezer Church is excited to bring the community together for a Night of Worship on Saturday, March 4 at 7:00 PM. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for a dynamic evening of spirit-filled worship for all ages at 161 Embrey Mill Road in Stafford. The Night of Worship will include a worship message and music from the Ebenezer Band. Come early for informal food and fellowship around a food truck in the parking lot, as well as the opportunity to support a local ministry partner. For more information, visit ebenezerumc.org/now
Please join us at our 25th Annual Christmas Train Show.
The show will feature operating train layouts, model train vendors, and activities for the young.
Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #4123, 21 Cool Springs Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Dates:
Saturday – December 10, 2022 – 9am to 5pm and
Sunday – December 11, 2022 – 10am to 4pm.
Cost of admission: Adults & Teens $8; Children 6-12, $1; Ages 5 and under free.
Club members will be available to answer your questions regarding model railroading and our club’s activities.
We are a non-profit organization and our Christmas Show enables us to provide displays at activities such as scouting, museums, local community events and care facilities.
See our web site at https://www.rmrailroaders.com/ for further information and directions to the Eagles Lodge.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMRailroaders/
The Riverside Foundation for the Performing Arts is proud to present their 2022 High School Awards Spring Showcase. Join them for an evening spent recognizing and celebrating talented high school students. There will be numerous performances, several scholarship awards, and a special guest – Sally Struthers! High schoolers from the greater Fredericksburg area will take the stage to sing and dance. Energetic numbers and catchy tunes will have the audience tapping their toes and singing along. And at the end of the night, several scholarships will be awarded! The mission of the Riverside Foundation for the Performing Arts is to promote, enhance, and fund education and participation in the performing arts at all economic levels. This event embodies that belief, all the while producing live theatre and supporting the arts. The event will be on Sunday May 22nd at The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets can be purchased through the Riverside box office 540-370-4300 – $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The event will start promptly at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm. For more information see their website www.riversidefpa.org or email rfpadirector@gmail.com.
Not everyone feels merry at Christmastime. If you’ve experienced challenges or loss this year, we invite you to gather for a Blue Christmas service on Tuesday, December 21 at 7:00 PM at Ebenezer Church in Stafford. This evening of quiet, contemplative worship will offer a chance to find hope and healing and will end with communion and the opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one. If you or someone you know is seeking comfort, please join us for Blue Christmas. Nursery will be available for children ages 0-3. For the safety of all in attendance, masks are required for all indoor services, regardless of vaccination status, and social distancing will be practiced. For more information, please visit ebenezerumc.org/christmas or call 540-659-1349.
Experience the joy of the season with a service of Lessons and Carols at Ebenezer Church in Stafford on Sunday, December 19 at 7:00 PM. The Christmas story will come to life through the reading of Scripture passages along with performances of sacred music. We invite you to sing along to your favorite carols and enjoy seasonal arrangements by the choir at this very special start to Christmas week. Nursery will be available for children ages 0-3. For the safety of all in attendance, masks are required for all indoor services, regardless of vaccination status, and social distancing will be practiced. For more information, please visit ebenezerumc.org/christmas or call 540-569-1349.
Come by and dance the night away!!! The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a 1940’s Dance fundraiser at the Old Silk Mill on Friday, November 5 from 7pm-10pm. The Fredericksburg Big Band will be in attendance at the event, providing period music. Hors d’oeuvres and light fare included, cash bar available. Raffles, prizes and giveaways as well. Dress is casual; 1940’s dress is encouraged, but not required.
Join us for rugby and our food drive! This event is free, however, we ask that you please bring non-perishable and pantry items for our collection benefiting the Fredericksburg Food Bank. It is also recommended that you bring a chair to sit on. After the game join us for our social at a local restaurant in the downtown area. Social location to be announced at the game.
Join us for beer, food, and rugby at our annual family day! Starting at 10 am and going until 3 pm, cheer on the Men’s and Women’s Rappahannock Rugby teams as they battle their opponents. This event is free, we only ask that you bring an unopened toy for our collection drive to benefit the
local Toys for Tots! (It is a good idea to bring a chair to sit on too)
To ensure that we bring enough food and beer, please let us know if you can make it by responding to our facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1bbvhaQdu or emailing Kristine at womensted@rappahannock rugby.com
Go For Bo with Ebenezer Church! The 11th Annual Go For Bo 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Tot Dash is coming up October 2-9. This year’s race is a hybrid event: participate in person at 161 Embrey Mill Road in Stafford on Saturday, October 9 at 8:00 AM or virtually from anywhere you choose October 2-9. Proceeds support the lifesaving work of Helping Children Worldwide in Sierra Leone. Entry is $22 for the 5K, $20 for the 1-Mile Fun Run, and $10 for the Tot Dash. Your dog can even run with you for just $5! All participants will receive a performance race shirt. Register or make a donation at goforbo.org. For more information, call 540-659-1349.
BLUE STAR MOTHERS CHARITY NIGHT
Every Monday during the month of July 2021, the Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg Chapter VA4 is the charity for the Charity Dine Out at Sedona Taphouse, 591 William Street, Fredericksburg. For lunch or dinner from 11 am to 11 pm, you can order an 8 ounce Black Angus Flat Iron Steak or Chicken meal for $8 or Grilled Salmon for $10. Sedona will donate $1 for each meal sold. The entire funds raised will help to support their Care Package Project sending care packages to the deployed service members. Come join us for a delicious meal. Make a reservation to avoid long waiting periods. This is dine-in only.
2021 Gar-Field Grad Invitational – Alumni Golf Tournament
This is a non-serious, non-profit event. All are welcome!
All proceeds will be directed towards local charities.
Ebenezer Church presents Summer At The Park! Invite your friends to join us on Tuesday mornings June 29-August 3 from 9:00-11:00 AM at Autumn Ridge Park (900 Eustace Road in Stafford) for some outdoor fun, including games, activities, stories and more!
June 29 – Start Strong
July 6 – Scavenger Hunt
July 13 – Bubbles Galore
July 20 – Games and Ice Cream
July 27 – Water Day
August 3 – Skittles Science
Summer at the Park is free and does not require registration. For more information, please visit ebenezerumc.org/events or call 540-659-1349.
The VCE Orchestra, made up of brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion, is presenting a patriotic concert with a tribute to fallen members of our U. S. Armed Services. This is a family-friendly event. Bring the kids! Entrance to the stadium is free. Selections will include a salute to the Armed Service Songs, a solo vocalist singing America the Beautiful, the Stars & Stripes Forever march, and much more! Performers in the VCE Orchestra are Armed Forces Veterans, area music educators, Mary Washington students, area high school students and other area musicians. This truly is a Greater Fredericksburg Community Event! The gate opens at 6:00 p.m. and the music starts at 6:30 p.m!
VIRTUAL EVENT: Blue Ridge Chorale, directed by C. Alexander Smith, Melanie Bolas, Assistant Director, Brittany Bache, Accompanist and Kathy Pellegreen Assistant Accompanist is pleased to present their VIRTUAL 2021 Spring Concert via their website http://www.brcsings.com beginning Saturday June 12, 2021. Online Donations are gratefully accepted.
All aboard! Ebenezer Church is excited to host Rocky Railway Virtual Vacation Bible School June 21-25. This year’s VBS is designed to help children age 3 through completing 5th grade learn to trust Jesus to pull them through, whether life is in the valley or on the mountaintop. New, interactive videos will be available each day during VBS week and will remain on our website for 30 days. Each child who registers will receive an On Track Pack filled with supplies, including crafts, Bible Buddies, a Chick-fil-A gift card, and a VBS t-shirt which will entitle them to a free treat at Flavor’s Wadder Ice Truck during VBS week. They will also be registered for a drawing to win a free pass aboard the Fredericksburg Trolley. Middle and high school students can join the fun as crew leaders! The registration deadline is May 30. Please visit ebenezerumc.org/vbs or call 540-659-1349 to sign up or get more information.
The Out of the Darkness Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
The sale will take place Saturday, May 1, 2021from 9am to 12pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church Grounds (9415 Route 3, King George, Hwy, King George, VA 22485). This event’s featured plants will include annuals, perennials, Spring beddings, vegetables, herbs, and shrubs and hardy local plants grown by JMGC members. Fun activities for the family include a plant raffle, baked goods, and free gifts! Proceeds from the JMGC plant sale are used to make philanthropic investments in King George County, through grant awards made annually.
Indian Motorcycle Rider Group of Fredericksburg will be having a charity ride to help support the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank help those who are in need. This ride will be from Fredericksburg to Colonial Beach and back.
Bikes, Beauties + Good Times 🙌
Come join us in helping a local family that has done so much for our community!
📍Sunday April 25th 11am-4pm at Extreme Powersports in Fredericksburg VA.
Huuuuuge shout out to all of our sponsors for this event! Thank you all SO much for your support and love! 🙌
Coachcraft Upholstery
CT3 Motorsports
Detail Garage
Pawsitively Pampered
Lake Anna Real Estate Group
Tony Greene Photography
Junk Princess LLC
Mountain View Mudders
Teach Me How To Doggie
Le Petite Spa Fredericksburg
HP Creations
Konstant Motion FILMS
Pure Romance by Brittany White
Making Scents With Jenn
Action Window Tinting
And of course, our very generous host Extreme Powersports.
The event is scheduled for Saturday April 24th (rain date April 25th) at the Fredericksburg Eagles Lodge on Cool Springs Road. All proceeds will go to an Eagle Rider Family who recently took custody of two grandchildren that lost both of their parents. $20.00 per poker hand. The run will start at Fredericksburg Eagles and go to Spotsylvania, Colonial Beach and Culpeper Eagle Lodges and end up at the Fredericksburg Lodge. All hand have to be turned in by 4:00pm. Winner is drawn at 4:15pm. Best hand pays $250.00 and worst hand pays $100.00. More information contact Carrie Shifflett text or email 540-760-3909 or peanut701@aol.com
Christ’s resurrection gives us hope for the future, healing for right now, and a deep connection to God’s love and each other. Bring your lawn chair and join us on Sunday, April 4 for In-Person Easter On The Lawn at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM or meet us at live.ebenezerumc.org for Online Easter Services at 8:15 AM, 9:45 AM, 11:15 AM & 6:00 PM. Registration is required for in-person services and all Covid-19 safety measures will be taken. For more information, please visit ebenezerumc.org/easter or call 540-659-1349.
Join us to find out more details on how you can participate in our virtual 3-week FredTrails Quarry & Motts Loop Celebration at our kick-off on Thursday, December 10th, 4pm. We hope to encourage our community to bundle up and get outside during the holidays and safely enjoy our local natural surface trails from December 11th to December 31st. Last live event January 1st, 2021 at 4pm.
We will release our official rules and Google form on Thursday, December 10th at 4 pm.
Learn more by attending our Livestream via https://www.facebook.com/fredtrails/live/ or https://fredtrails.shortcm.li/livestream
How does the community participate in this FredTrails virtual celebration event?
Participation is open to residents of Virginia. To be eligible for the random drawings/awards participants must bike, hike, or run a mile on our Quarry or Motts Run Reservoir trails. Alternatively, (or in addition to) participants can submit a creative story, expression, or historic remembrance. Rules will be outlined on a Google form for which a waiver is required. Individuals have up to four opportunities to be entered each week. The form will become available Thursday, December 10th. The opening Livestream kickoff event will be held Thursday, December 10th at 4 pm. Participants submit proof of completion to bikehikerun@fredtrails.org
Week 1 Friday, December 11th until Thursday, December 17th at 6 pm [Holiday Fun & Prize drawings will be LiveStreamed 12/18, 4 pm]
Week 2 Friday, December 18th until Thursday, December 24th at 6 pm [Holiday Fun & Prize drawings will be LiveStreamed 12/26, 4 pm]
Week 3 Friday, December 25th until Thursday, December 31st at 6 pm [Holiday Fun & Prize drawings will be LiveStreamed 1/1, 4 pm]
By following the rules and entering you will be eligible for gift cards and select prizes donated by our community businesses and groups.
Will there ever be an official in-person FredTrails+Community celebration (ribbon cutting) ceremony?
Yes, FredTrails hopes to invite vendors, sponsors, city officials, and the entire community to attend a live celebration of not only the completion of the Motts Loop Reservoir and Quarry signage but for all the great things you’ve helped us complete to date. Food, fun, exercise, entertainment! Obviously, we can’t do this during a pandemic. Stay tuned for more information in Spring 2021…
Questions? Email jenniferwithrow@fredtrails.org
October 17, 2020. 9 am-3pm. 4907 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Car, Truck, Bike Show open to all makes and models. 100 percent of proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Door prizes, Food Trucks, DJ playing music. Custom Made Awards present to winners (over 30 awards). Dash plaques given out to the first 100 participants to arrive.
$15 pre registration fee or $20 at the gate day of event. Spectators are free.
Call or email Cody Buckner at (540)845-8375/envymy300@yahoo.com with any questions
