A selection of weekend events for July 10 – 12, 2015. Click the hyperlinks for more details.
Caroline County Agricultural Fair
Wednesday through Saturday, July 8 – 11
Caroline County Fairgrounds, 8332 County Fair Lane, Ruther Glen
Carnival rides, Circus Stella, live music, entertainment, food and fun.
Admission is $5. Free admission for kids 10 and under.
History at Sunset
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is hosting the popular summer series.
Friday, July 10, 7 p.m.
Mayhem and Missed Opportunities: Chancellorsville’s Battle for the Bullock Road
Start at Chancellorsville Visitor Center, 9001 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania
Presentation by Frank O’Reilly and Beth Parnicza
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Presents Young Rapids
Friday, July 10, 7 p.m.
Market Square behind Old Town Hall at 1001 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
Free
12th Annual Family Fun Festival at Ron Rosner Family YMCA
Saturday, July 11, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ron Rosner Family YMCA, 5700 Smith Station Rd., Fredericksburg
This is a FREE community event that has activities for the entire family. There will be carnival games with prizes, a moon bounce, face painting, vendors, crafts, family style aerobics, bike rodeo, community yard sale, and open swim. Too hot or raining, most of our activities are indoors. Bring your swimsuit and get ready for lots of family fun.
Bluemont Concert Series Presents the Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra.
Saturday, July 11, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Maury Stadium, Kenmore and Hanover Street in downtown Fredericksburg
Bbring blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic to enjoy before the show. Admission is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, $2 for kids under 12.
Proceeds support Bluemont’s year-round Artist-in-Education program in area schools.
The Bobby Thompson Project with the Ashleigh Chevalier Band
Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m.
Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
$5 cover
Sketching Nature at Lake Anna State Park
Sunday, July 12, 3 – 4 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania
Discover the art of nature while nurturing your inner artist. Perhaps even begin a nature journal.
All ages, Free.
Awesome Osprey at Lake Anna State Park
Sunday, July 12, 5 – 6 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania
Watch streaming video into the nest of a sitting pair, then stroll to the edge of the lake and listen for their calls.
All ages. Free.
More
History at Sunset 2015 Schedule
UMW Summer Events 2015
First Friday History Trivia Nights
Spotsylvania Courthouse Village Summer Performances 2015
Music on the Steps 2015 Schedule
The Majesty of America in Music: Fredericksburg Community Concert Band 2015 Performances
Summer Concert Series to Continue Despite Museum’s Financial Woes Includes Concert Schedule
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