Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities

Special Events 2010
 

For Information on these and other events, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (540) 372-1086 or call the Visitor Center at (540) 373-1776

Special Events Pages of our Catalog

February

Mother’s Mart
Sunday, February 21, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm
Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street.
Free admission. Public is invited to come buy children’s toys and clothes from other parents.
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation.

2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge
Saturday, February 27, 2010
10:00am – 1:00pm
Freezin’ for a Reason – to support the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation
City Dock, Sophia St., Downtown Fredericksburg
Sponsored by Wounded Warrior Foundation and Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation

March

Fredericksburg Big Band Concert 
Sunday, March 7, 2010
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dodd Auditorium, Mary Washington University
A community concert featuring Fredericksburg Big Band
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg Fine Arts Exhibit
Sunday -Sunday, March 14 - 21, 2010
Sun. 12-4pm, Mon-Thur, 2-6pm, Fri, 2-8pm, Sat 10a-4pm
Entry Deadline:  February 5th, Entry Form
Dorothy Hart Community Center
Regional artists compete in various media for cash prizes.
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg

Children's Art Show
Thursday- Saturday, March 25 - 27, 2010
Thurs & Fri 10:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Dorothy Hart Community Center
Local children ages 4yrs old - 12th grade exhibit their work in various media.
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Cox Communications

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 27, 2010
12:30pm
Memorial Park, Mary Ball Street
Egg hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny for children 3rd grade and younger in a lovely outdoor park.
Raindate: Saturday, April 4, 2010  Admission: Free for children
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and the Fredericksburg Jaycees

April

Finally Friday
Friday, April 30, 2010
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Downtown Fredericksburg, Sophia Street Parking Lot
A celebration of the weekend in Old Town Fredericksburg with live music, dancing, food and more.
Raindate: None  Admission: Adults $4, Teens (13-20yrs) $3, Kids (6-12yrs) $1, Under 6 FREE
Sponsored by City of Fredericksburg, FDC, WFLS, WWUZ, WWVB

May

Mother’s Mart
Sunday, May 2, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm
Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street.
Free admission. Public is invited to come buy children’s toys and clothes from other parents.
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation.

Lunch at Hurkamp
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hurkamp Park, downtown Fredericksburg
Bring a lunch or purchase one and listen to free music in the park.
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Cox Communications, 93.3 WFLS, and Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation

Fredericksburg Art Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 15 - 16, 2010
Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Entry Deadline: March 12th, Entry Form
Hurkamp Park, downtown Fredericksburg
Artists from all over Virginia compete for cash prizes while displaying their work.
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation

Finally Friday
Friday, May 28, 2010
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Downtown Fredericksburg, Sophia Street Parking Lot
A celebration of the weekend in Old Town Fredericksburg with live music, dancing, food and more.
Raindate: None  Admission: Adults $4, Teens (13-20yrs) $3, Kids (6-12yrs) $1, Under 6 FREE Sponsored by City of Fredericksburg, FDC, WFLS, WWUZ, WWVB

June

Lunch at Hurkamp
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hurkamp Park, downtown Fredericksburg
Bring a lunch or purchase one and listen to free music in the park.
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Cox Communications, 93.3 WFLS, and Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation

Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 5, 2010
9:00am – 12:00pm
Motts Run Reservoir, Fredericksburg
Children bank fish and compete for prizes in this fun fishing day!
Raindate: Sunday, June 6, 2010  Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and Weekend Bassers

Rappahannock Regional Soap Box Derby
Saturday, June 12, 2010
8:00am - 5:00pm
William Street, downtown Fredericksburg
Children ages 9-17 compete in the classic unmotorized car race down William Street.
Raindate:  Sunday, June 13, 2010  Admission: Free, public invited
Visit www.FredericksburgDerby.com for more info!
Sponsored by the Free Lance-Star, WFLS, WWUZ, WWVB, fredericksburg.com, Fredericksburg Savings Foundation, Elks Lodge #875, Simply Web Services, Southern Auto Body, Pbm Supply, and City of Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Photography Show
Thursday - Sunday, June 24 - 27, 2010 
Photo entry deadline June 11th
Daily Show Hours
Dorothy Hart Community Center
Amateur photographers from the region compete in numerous categories for cash prizes.
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation

Finally Friday
Friday, June 25, 2010
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Downtown Fredericksburg, Sophia Street Parking Lot
A celebration of the weekend in Old Town Fredericksburg with live music, dancing, food and more.
Raindate: None  Admission: Adults $4, Teens (13-20yrs) $3, Kids (6-12yrs) $1, Under 6 FREE
Sponsored by City of Fredericksburg, FDC, WFLS, WWUZ, WWVB

July

Children's Art Expo
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Hurkamp Park, downtown Fredericksburg
Messy, creative fun with hands-on art activities for children. 
Raindate: moves indoor to Dorothy Hart Community Center  Admission: Ticket sales
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and Cox Communications

Finally Friday
Friday, July 30, 2010
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Downtown Fredericksburg, Sophia Street Parking Lot
A celebration of the weekend in Old Town Fredericksburg with live music by The CalypsoNuts, dancing, food and more.
Raindate: None  Admission: Adults $4, Teens (13-20yrs) $3, Kids (6-12yrs) $1, Under 6 FREE
Sponsored by City of Fredericksburg, FDC, WFLS, WWUZ, WWVB

August

Mother’s Mart
Sunday, August 8, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm
Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street.
Free admission. Public is invited to come buy children’s toys and clothes from other parents.
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation.

Finally Friday
Friday, August 27, 2010
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Downtown Fredericksburg, Sophia Street Parking Lot
A celebration of the weekend in Old Town Fredericksburg with live music by the Rhondells, dancing, food and more.
Raindate: None  Admission: Adults $4, Teens (13-20yrs) $3, Kids (6-12yrs) $1, Under 6 FREE Sponsored by City of Fredericksburg, FDC, WFLS, WWUZ, WWVB

September

Lunch at Hurkamp
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hurkamp Park, downtown Fredericksburg
Bring a lunch or purchase one and listen to free music in the park.
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Cox Communications, 93.3 WFLS, and Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation

Finally Friday
Friday, September 24, 2010
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Downtown Fredericksburg, Sophia Street Parking Lot
A celebration of the weekend in Old Town Fredericksburg with live music, dancing, food and more.
Raindate: None  Admission:  Adults $4, Teens (13-20yrs) $3, Kids (6-12yrs) $1, Under 6 FREE Sponsored by City of Fredericksburg, FDC, WFLS, WWUZ, WWVB

October

Fredericksburg Market in the Park
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm
Hurkamp Park, downtown Fredericksburg
Local crafters sell a variety of handmade items.
ACCEPTING VENDORS UNTIL AUGUST 31
Admission: Free, public invited
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation

Fredericksburg Dog Festival
Sunday, October 3, 2010
12:00 noon - 3:00pm
Hurkamp Park
A celebration of the family pet with a parade, owner and pet contest, obedience and trick contests
ACCEPTING VENDORS UNTIL AUGUST 31
Raindate: Sunday, October 10, 2010  Admission: $5 per dog to compete (free to watch)
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and Dog Manners Obedience

November

Mother’s Mart
Sunday, November 7, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm
Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street.
Free admission. Public is invited to come buy children’s toys and clothes from other parents.
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation

Urban Trail Ride
Saturday, November 13, 2010
9:30am - 12:00 noon
James Monroe High School Parking Lot
Riders on their own horses tour Old Town Fredericksburg
Raindate: Rain or shine  Admission: Ticket sales
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and Fredericksburg Police Department

December

First Night ® Fredericksburg 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
7:00pm - 12:00am
Caroline Street, downtown Fredericksburg
A new year's eve celebration for the whole family in historic downtown Fredericksburg.
Raindate: Rain or shine   Admission: Ticket sales
Presented by Pohanka Nissan