Category: October Events Listing

COMMUNITY DINNER / FIRE DEPT FUNDRAISER Oct 20 from 5-7pm.

COMMUNITY DINNER / FIRE DEPT FUNDRAISER Oct 20 from 5-7pm.

The Upper Caroline Volunteer Fire Dept is having its first “Community Dinner / Fund Raiser” this Saturday, Oct 20 from 5-7pm. HOMEMADE CHILI and CORNBREAD – includes HOMEMADE PIES and DRINK (tea or soda) for $8 a person. Pay at the door. BRING YOUR FRIENDS and FAMILY and enjoy a community gathering with your local [...]

October Exhibition, Winners at FCCA through October 26

October Exhibition, Winners at FCCA through October 26

October Exhibition, Winners at FCCA FREDERICKSBURG, VA The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) announces the winners from its October 2012 Regional Juried Exhibit. On display in the Frederick Gallery through October 26, the exhibit represents artists from Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia, and includes a wide variety of traditional and contemporary media appealing [...]

Artists from Coast to Coast Exhibiting at FCCA October 28 and running through November 30

Artists from Coast to Coast Exhibiting at FCCA October 28 and running through November 30

Artists from Coast to Coast Exhibiting at FCCA FREDERICKSBURG, VA Let art inspire you to journey cross-country, traveling east coast to west, up north and down south again, without ever going any further than downtown Fredericksburg. Throughout the month of November, the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) will host two new exhibits that [...]

Spotsylvania Artist’s Renaissance Exhibit at FCCA October 28

Spotsylvania Artist’s Renaissance Exhibit at FCCA October 28

Spotsylvania Artist’s Renaissance Exhibit at FCCA FREDERICKSBURG, VA Experience a contemporary exhibit with a Renaissance flair throughout the month of November at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA). Opening October 28 is Ave, Patina, the latest exhibition at the Members’ Gallery of the FCCA, featuring the most recent works by Spotsylvania artist Patte [...]

“Exit The Edge” by Maura Harrison at FCCA Saturdays 11am to 4pm through October 26

“Exit The Edge” by Maura Harrison at FCCA Saturdays 11am to 4pm through October 26

“Exit The Edge” by Maura Harrison at FCCA “Exit the Edge” is the newest exhibition to be presented in the Members’ Gallery of the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA), featuring the latest collection by local artist Maura Harrison and on display through October 26. Harrison’s works spill out of bounds of the original [...]

Touch A Truck Saturday, October 20, 2012 10am – 3pm

Touch A Truck Saturday, October 20, 2012 10am – 3pm

Bring the kids for a day of fun. Explore big trucks, farm equipment and more. Ride in a barrel train. Jump in the moon bounce. Race a model car on the Pinewood Derby track and play other kids’ games. Concessions available. The first 200 children receive a free activity patch. Located in the parking area [...]

Derricks Ride on Chiari Malformation October 27, 2012 from 8am to 7pm

Derricks Ride on Chiari Malformation October 27, 2012 from 8am to 7pm

Time: October 27, 2012 from 8am to 7pm Location: Perkins Restaurant Organized By: Brad “Yogi” Largent Event Description: On 27 October “Stafford Brothers in Christ” is sponsoring a ride for Derrick (Chiari in Virginia).  We will be starting with breakfast at Perkins, proceed to “Top Notch Custom Cycles” on Cool Springs Rd, “Tim’s III” Lake [...]

Bully-Free Starts With Me! Community Fall Festival October 20th from 11-2 pm

Bully-Free Starts With Me! Community Fall Festival October 20th from 11-2 pm

Cedar Forest Elementary and RIverview Elementary are partnering together with the Spotsylvania community to say, “No more Bullying At our Schools!” We are hosting a huge fall festival at Massaponax High School front parking lot on Saturday, October 20th from 11-2 pm. The highlight of the event will be a Monster Truck Demo where cars [...]

Grand Opening of Modern Art Gallery October 5, 2012

Grand Opening of Modern Art Gallery October 5, 2012

David Weadon is opening a brand new modern art gallery in Fredericksburg. The Gallery is named Weadon Studios and Fine Art. The opening is set for October 5, 2012. The Gallery will feature local artists as well as internationally known artists. So far there will be over 20 artists such as Matt Sesow, Dana Ellyn, [...]

College Night Thursdays Starting Sept 20th

College Night Thursdays Starting Sept 20th

Starting Sept 20th College Night Thursdays *The Ultimate College Party* Each & Every Thursday! @Wings & More Sports Bar 840 Warrenton Rd Suite 101 Fredericksburg VA 18 & Up Discounts For Mary Washington & Germanna College Students Special Guest Performances Each Week Music By DJ Ace!

HUGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE —  RAIN OR SHINE!! SATURDAY, OCT 20TH

HUGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE — RAIN OR SHINE!! SATURDAY, OCT 20TH

WHAT: HUGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE — RAIN OR SHINE!! WHEN: SATURDAY, OCT 20TH 7AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: MINE RUN VOL FD 31077 OLD PLANK ROAD MINE RUN (LOCUST GROVE, VA 22508 WEBSITE : WWW.MINERUNFIRE.COM INFO: SPACE RENTAL: ON GRAVEL $10, UNDER PAVILLION $15, AND INSIDE $20 – PER 8FT TABLE SPACE (TABLE PROVIDED). PLEASE [...]

Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival October 6th, 7th, 2012

Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival October 6th, 7th, 2012

Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival This is the 22nd birthday for The Fredericksburg Wine Festival which is celebrating it’s 6th year of being located on the beautiful banks of the Rappahannock River adjacent to downtown Olde Towne Fredericksburg.  Each year the festival is made up of the six ownership wineries and three guest wineries which offer over 100 varieties [...]

Fredericksburg Dog Fair October 6, 2012

Fredericksburg Dog Fair October 6, 2012

Fredericksburg Dog Fair- A Tradition since 1698! October 6, 2012 A Fun Filled Family day of Doggie Activities in beautiful Historic and Dog-Friendly Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia!! We will have Jack Terrier DogTona Raceway – Speeding Bullet Races – Canine Casino – Dog Adoption – Ask-a-Vet – Skill Events – Demonstrations – Dog Show Competitions – [...]

Fall FUN Festival: Saturday, October 27

Fall FUN Festival: Saturday, October 27

Dorothy Hart Community Center, 11am-1pm Join the fun as we celebrate fall! Games, contest, and just plain fun are planned. Parents are free with a paying child. Space is limited, so prior registration is recommended. However, registration will be available the day of the event.

Spooky Stories by the Shore: Friday, October 26

Spooky Stories by the Shore: Friday, October 26

Motts Run Nature Center, 7-8pm Walk the trail of spooks and spiders to a roasting fire by the shore. We’ll warm you with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows, then chill you to the bone with spooky stories and other surprises. $5 per person. *Must pre-register.