A selection of events for the Fourth of July Weekend 2016. Click the links for more information.
Open Chef Night at Charlie & Grace
Friday, July 1, 4 – 7 p.m.
Charlie & Grace, 1002 Sophia St., Fredericksburg
Guest Chef Mike Wilson of BackWoods BBQ presents his Texas-style beef brisket and pulled pork with extra-ordinary accompaniments. His fresh guacamole and iron skillet tortilla chips are a must try.
Free.
First Friday Fredericksburg Art Walk
Join the art galleries and studios of Fredericksburg for the First Friday Art Walk on July 1, 2016. Featured artists and studio hours are listed at the above hyperlink Opening receptions are from 6 – 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
First Friday History Trivia Night
Friday, July 1, 6 – 8 p.m.
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg
James Monroe (Jay Harrison) moderates this month’s History Trivia Night. Cash bar, prizes, 50/50 raffle.
Free.
History at Sunset
Friday, July 1, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Fredericksburg National Cemetery. Meet at the Battlefield Visitor Center, 1013 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
John Hennessy and Becky Oakes present “A Place for the Living and the Dead: Creation of the National Cemetery,” Please note that pets are not permitted in the Cemetery.
This presentation is part of the National Park Service’s 15th annual History at Sunset 10-part series.
Free.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Friday, July 1, 7 – 9 p.m.
Historic Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St. in downtown Fredericksburg, Va.
Elby Brass performs this week at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center’s summer concert series.
Free.
Fire, Police and Railroad Event
Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rappahannock Railroad Museum, 11700 Main St., Fredericksburg,
The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Department and the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Company are hosting child friendly displays at the Rappahannock Railroad Museum. The museum will also offer its Americana train ride along Deep Run — arrive by 10:40 a.m. for the ride.
Free
Saturday in Mary Washington’s Garden
Saturday, July 2, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St., Fredericksburg
Play colonial period games in Mary Washington’s garden, including shuttlecock, the game of graces, Chinese checkers, bubbles and more.
The event is free. A tour of the Mary Washington House is regular admission price.
12th Annual Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular
Saturday, July 2, 3 – 10 p.m.
Spotsylvania Court House Area
Free kids’ activities, live music on three stages, food vendors, historic tours, fireworks.
There will be free parking behind the courthouse at 9119 Dean Ridings Lane. Free shuttle buses will be available beginning at 2:45 p.m. from Courtland High School, 6701 Smith Station Rd. $5 parking will be available at Courthouse Village, at the corner of Brock Road and Courthouse Road. Proceeds benefit the Fredericksburg Christian Health Clinic.
Battlefield Campfire Program at Sunken Road
Saturday, July 2, 8 – 9 p.m.
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, 1013 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park rangers will talk around a campfire about the realities of darkness on the battlefields.
Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and flashlights. All programs are family (and pet) friendly, and free of charge.
Tasting Old Dominion at Kenmore Inn
Sunday, July 3, 12 – 4 p.m.
Kenmore Inn, 1200 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
10+ Wine Makers
4+ Distillers
6+ Brewers
Live Music
Tastings in a souvenir glass and Kenmore Inn made hors d’oeuvres are included in your $25 admission.
Call 540-371-7622 to purchase tickets.
Stafford Regional Choral Society Salutes the USO
Sunday, July 3, 2 – 3 p.m.
National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle, Va.
Stafford Regional Choral Society and SoundCHECK perform a 75th anniversary salute to the USO and iconic 1940’s shows.
Free.
Fredericksburg Heritage Festival
Monday, July 4
The 600, 700 and 800 blocks of Sophia Street, the 100 block of Charlotte Street, and the 100 block of Hanover Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
7:30 a.m. – Heritage Festival Five-Mile Run
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Classic car display, craft show, live music, and children’s activities.
12 p.m. Presentation of the Colors and welcome from Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks. View from Old Mill Park, 2410 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
Free admission.
The Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm: “We the People”
Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A day of activities at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home. Learn about archaeology at Ferry Farm, enjoy a patriotic flag retirement ceremony, interact with colonial and Civil War
re-enactors as well as members of the Patawomeck tribe, listen to patriotic music, and participate in educational programs, crafts and games, and hands-on activities for the whole family.
Catch a free bus or trolley from the Heritage Festival in downtown Fredericksburg, or from the Eagles Lodge, 21 Cool Springs Rd. in Stafford. Ferry Farm parking will be handicapped only.
$1 admission. Please no pets, coolers, or alcohol.
Fourth of July at John Lee Pratt Memorial Park
Monday, July 4, 4:30 – 10 p.m.
John Lee Pratt Memorial Park at 120 River Rd. in Fredericksburg, will open at 4:30 p.m. Park gates will close at 8:45 p.m., or when the park reaches capacity.
Bring lawn chairs and picnic dinners. Food vendors will be available.
No alcoholic beverages. No sparklers. No tents in concert area. No grills. Dogs must be on leashes.
Live music by:
5 p.m. – Jason Tarwick and the Common Good
6:45 pm – Joy Ike
7:30 pm – Wylder
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
View the fireworks from Pratt Park or Old Mill Park, 2410 Caroline St., Fredericksburg.
No alcoholic beverages. No sparklers, No grills. Dogs must be on leashes.
Free admission.
Fourth of July in Culpeper
Monday, July 4
Various locations in Culpeper, Va.
8 – 10 a.m. – Freedom 5K Race
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Car and Motorcycle Show
4 – 5 p.m. – Fourth of July Parade
5 – 8:30 p.m. – Food and Craft Vendors at Yowell Meadow Park
9:15 p.m. – Culpeper Downtown Fireworks
Free admission.
More
Fredericksburg’s Live Music Calendar June 29 – July 5
Fourth of July 2016 Events in Culpeper
Charlie & Grace Market Café Reopens
