Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities

2013 Special Events presented by the Parks and Recreation Department 

For more information on these and other events, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (540) 372-1086

APRIL

Art in the Park

April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Sept 7, Oct 5      9am - 2pm

Hurkamp Park

This is your chance to purchase a space at the Expanded Fredericksburg Farmer's Market and sell your artwork. A perfect opportunity for artists to get out in the community. The Expanded Farmers Market closes Prince Edward St. and allows has more vendors, great products, and more space to shop! All work must be the original fine art or craft by the exhibiting artist. Mediums accepted are ceramics/pottery, graphics/printmaking, painting, jewelry, photography, drawing/pastels, metal, sculpture, fiber/leather, mixed media, wood, and glass. Download the entry form here.

Earth Day

April 13th, 2013   11am-3pm

Old Mill Park

FREE ADMISSION! Alternative fuel cars, dozens of exhibitors, hands on activities, live music, live animals, food vendors, nature hikes and so much more. Bring grandma, the neighbors, friends, and learn what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment while having GREAT FAMILY FUN.

MAY

Picnic in the Park

Tuesdays in May, June & September      11:30am-1:30pm

Hurkamp Park

Picnic in the Park is back and ready to bring the fun! Bring the kids and head over to Hurkamp Park for this awesome lunch concert. We have great children's activities, live entertainment, Touch-a-Truck and FREE FAMILY FUN. Bring your lunch or buy it from one of our vendors.  Support this event by being a sponsor and promote your business. Call (540) 372-1086 x 215 for more information.

JUNE

Fredericksburg Soap Box Derby 

June 1st, 2013   Races start at 8:30am

William St. Hill - Downtown Fredericksburg

Calling all racers! The 17th Annual Soap Box Derby will be held on June 1st down William St. hill. Kids ages 9-17 race down William St in their gravity powered cars vying for a chance to win a trip to the Nationals in Akron, OH. Prizes, food and fun await those who attend.  Deadline to enter is April 26th. This is an historic event not to be missed! Rain date is June 2nd. For more information visit www.fredericksburgsoapbox.com. Download the entry form here. 

Music Under the Stars

June 12th       7pm

Hurkamp Park 

Come enjoy a FREE concert by the Fredericksburg Community Concert Band. Rain date: June 26th

Fredericksburg Photography Show

Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities
(540) 372-1086