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Picnic in the Park
Tuesdays in May and June
11:30am – 1:30pm at Hurkamp Park
- May 7
- May 14
- May 21
- May 28
- June 4
- June 11
- June 18
- June 25
Free Admission, public is invited. Live music and children’s activities. Bring a picnic lunch or buy one from our park vendors while you enjoy the sunshine with your children, friends and co-workers!
For more information call 540-372-1086 or read more.
Night Catfishing at Motts Reservoir
Come hook your bait and cast your line to catch catfish in Motts Run Reservoir. Mark your calendar for these Fridays nights:
- Friday, May 17
- Friday, June 14
- Friday, June 28
- Friday, July 12
- Friday, July 26
- Friday, August 16
- Friday, August 30
- Friday, September 13
7:00pm – 1:00am each night at Motts Run Reservoir, 6600 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Advanced prices: $3 child, $5 Adults
Day of prices: $5 child, $8 Adults
Private boats will be allowed on the water only if they meet proper VDGIF standards for night fishing but all boats must be off the water by 12:30am. Grills and picnic tables available all over the park no need to bring your own. Please clean up after yourself and remember to NOT place flammable products in the trash.
Questions? Call Motts Reservoir (540) 786-8989
Fredericksburg Photography Show
Entry deadline May 25, 2019. Entry forms available online at www.fbgphotoclub.com
Thursday, June 6 thru Sunday, June 9 at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Show Hours:
- Thursday, June 6: 4pm – 8:30pm
- Friday, June 7: 4pm – 8:30pm
- Saturday, June 8: 10am – 5pm
- Sunday, June 9: 12pm – 5pm
For more information visit www.fbgphotoclub.com or call (540) 498-0620 .
Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Photography Club with support from Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events Department.
Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Motts Run Reservoir
(Raindate: June 9th)
7:30am-10am- Registration on site
8:30am-11am- Tournament
11am-11:30am- Weigh-in and throughout the day
11:30am- Final weigh-in, awards immediately following
FREE! Ages 4-16 years Fishing, boat rental, games, door prizes every hour, vendors, hiking, picnicking…fun for the entire family! (VA Game Department ‘Free Fishing Weekend’ – no license required!) VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS NEEDED!
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation and the Weekend Bassers.
For information call 540-372-1086.
Fredericksburg Community Concert Band performs The American Dream Concert
Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 7:00pm till 8:15pm in Hurkamp Park
Free admission, public invited.
Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Community Concert Band and Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events.
For more information call 540-372-1086 or https://www.fredericksburgconcertband.org
Great American Backyard Campout
June 21-22 at Dixon Park
Enjoy an evening of games, campfire, s’mores and activities at the pool. Patrons will have the opportunity to camp at Dixon Park and enjoy dinner and breakfast poolside. Set up your tent outside the pool area and enjoy swimming and games into the night and early morning! Check in at 6:00pm on Friday and check out by 10:00am on Saturday. $10 per person, children 3 and under free. Children (17yrs and younger) must be accompanied by adult. Pre-registration is required.
Co-hosted by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events and the Fredericksburg Police Department.
Sign up online now. Or call our front desk for more information 54-372-1086 ext. 0.
4th of July Heritage Festival
Thursday, July 4, 2019 in downtown Fredericksburg
We are now seeking vendors for the Heritage Festival Craft Show. Read more >
Adaptive Family Luau
Friday, July 26 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Doris E. Buffett Swimming Pool
Join us for a family fun luau! We will have music, games and activities throughout the evening. Open to all ages and abilities but caters to the special needs community. $5 per person. 6:30pm-8:30pm. Admission includes snacks and drinks.
For more information visit our Buffett Pool call our front desk at 540-372-1086.
Fredericksburg Community Concert Band performs Take Me To the Show Concert
Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 7:00pm till 8:15pm in Hurkamp Park
Free admission, public invited.
Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Community Concert Band and Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events.
For more information call 540-372-1086 or https://www.fredericksburgconcertband.org
Farmers Market Week Celebration
Saturday, August 3 from 7:00am – 2:00pm in Hurkamp Park
Kick off Farmers Market Week in Virginia by tasting locally grown fruits and veggies.
For more information email marketmanager@fredericksburgva.gov or visit www.thefarmersmarket.co