Happy New Year, FXBG & Spotsy 🥂
We’re back with another Festivefly Pull Up — your weekly guide to what’s happening around town. This weekend brings live music, cozy workshops, trivia, tastings, and a few solid reasons to leave the house (even if it’s cold).

Scroll, pick your vibe, and pull up.

🎭 Masquerade Ball at Strangeways Brewery
📅 Saturday, Jan 10 | 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg

Masks on, music up, and craft beer flowing. This one feels like a moment — dress up, step out, and do something a little different with your Saturday night.

🎸 Fuzzy Goldmine + PAX @ Reclaim Arcade
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 2324 Plank Road, Fredericksburg
Live music, arcade vibes, and late-night energy.

🎤 AJB @ F.O.E. #4123
🕗 8:00 PM – Late
📍 21 Cool Springs Rd, Fredericksburg
Classic local live music night.

🐶 Puppy Yoga
🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg
Stretch, relax, and hang with puppies — enough said.

🧊 Ice Music Bingo
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 45 Centreport Pkwy, Fredericksburg
Cold drinks, music knowledge, and friendly competition.

🧠 Trivia Night at Tales & Tails
🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 1010 Charles Street, Fredericksburg
Bring a team or make friends there.

🍺 Strangeways Welcomes Mark Dunn
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg
Beer + live entertainment to kick off the weekend.

If you’re here → go eat here.

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🧶 Knitting 101 Workshop
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 2011 Princess Anne St, Suite 101
Learn something new and leave with a skill.

🎮 PokeBurg TCG
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
Trading cards, collectors, and community energy.

🎶 Gotaway Band @ Gourmeltz
🕖 7:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 10013 Patriot Highway
Dinner + live music = easy Saturday win.

🍾 Sparkling Wine Boot Camp
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 6320 Five Mile Centre Park, Suite 315
Sip, learn, and elevate your wine knowledge.

🍺 Maltese Brewing Co. Homebrew Contest
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 11800 Main Street, Building #3
Local brewers showing off their craft.

🥞 Mattaponi Winery - Pancakes, Mimosas & More
🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Jan 10-11
📍 7530 Morris Rd, Fredericksburg
Slow mornings, good food, and weekend vibes.

🚤 FXBG Boat & Water Sports Sale
📅 Jan 9–11
📍 Fredericksburg Convention Center
A sale event for boating and water sports gear, great for outdoor gear enthusiasts.

📅 Greater Virginia Bridal Show
🕐 Sun, Jan 11, 2026
📍 Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
Plan your big day in one place! Meet top wedding vendors, get fashion inspiration, taste catering samples, and enter giveaways including a honeymoon getaway.

🛍️ Winter Market
📍 Dorothy Hart Community Center, 2400 Airport Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
🕐 Sun, Jan 11, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A free local market with vendors, crafts, and community spirit — perfect for a relaxed Sunday morning stroll.

🚤 FXBG Boat & Water Sports Sale
📍 FXBG Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
A sale event for boating and water sports gear, great for outdoor gear enthusiasts. Here’s the schedule below:

A roaming bookstore teaming up with local spots this month — fireplaces, biscuits, and books in the wild. It’s a cozy pop-up run by people who really care about community energy.

They’re navigating winter slower but smarter — and this schedule proves it:

Sat 1/11 – Potomac Point Winery (Sip & Story)
12pm–3pm | Stafford
→ Fireplace + wine + book lovers corner.

Fri 1/17 – Biscuit Batch (Biscuits & Books)
9am–12pm | Spotsy
→ Chef Jessica (yes, the TV one) + breakfast + browsing.

Fri 1/24 – Lucky Road Run Shop (Run Club Pop-Up)
9am–11am | FXBG
→ Start with a run, end with a new read. Balance.

🧚‍♀️ Fairy’s Pick: Biscuits & Books — culture + comfort + a mobile marketplace done right.

If you pull up, tag them:
📸 @thebookmarket.fxbg
🧚 @festivefly

Fredericksburg deserves better than guessing where to eat. Trukfoo gives locals early access — schedules, drop spots, menus, and the moments to pull up before the crowd.

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These events are taken place at the The Social FXBG which is located at 11047 Pierson Dr Suite B, Fredericksburg, VA.

The Social FXBG hosts a Happy hour is every Tuesday to Friday 4-7pm.

Latin Wednesdays at The Social FXBG - Looking for a midweek date-night win? Latin Wednesdays delivers free entry, smooth lessons, and irresistible Latin beats—all under one roof.

Every now and then, someone captures a moment that reminds you why cities feel magical at night.

Local aerial photographer Brian Smith recently shared these stunning views from Downtown Norfolk Winterfest 2025, featuring the glowing Nauticus waterfront and the iconic Battleship Wisconsin lit up against the Elizabeth River. From above, the lights feel almost cinematic—part history, part holiday, all atmosphere.

Winterfest continues to be one of those events that quietly punches above its weight: a walkable waterfront, immersive lighting, and a sense that the city is showing off for the people who live there—not just visitors passing through.

Brian summed it up simply:

We couldn’t agree more.

✨ Why we’re sharing this: Festivefly isn’t just about events—it’s about the people who document them, the creatives who help us see familiar places differently, and the moments that make regional culture feel alive.

👉 If you enjoy visuals like this and want to follow Brian’s journey across Virginia and beyond, check out his work on Facebook and give him a follow. More flights, more cities, more stories from above.

👉 Follow Brian for more like this

🕵️‍♂️ Scavenger Hunt of the Smithsonians — Washington, DC
📅 Sat, Jan 10, 2026 • 11:30 AM
A city-wide museum scavenger hunt — explore Smithsonian treasures and meet at designated stops for interactive clues and adventure.

😂 January Joy: A Comedy Show — Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (Free)
📅 Fri, Jan 9, 2026 • All Day
A free performance courtesy of the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. Great low-cost entertainment for the long weekend.

📣 NCA Richmond Classic Cheer & Dance Competition
📍 Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA
📅 Sat, Jan 10 • All day
High-energy team competitions and crowd energy — a great family-friendly experience even if you’re new to cheer competitions.

🎶 Heart of Winter Fest — Friday Night
📍 Canal Club — 1545 E Cary St, Richmond, VA
📅 Fri, Jan 9 • 5:30 PM
Kick off the weekend with Richmond’s winter music celebration. Great local sounds with seasonal energy — perfect for a Friday night out with friends.

🍻 Winter Market After Brewing
2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd. Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23508
📆 Sat, Jan 10 • 12:30PM - 3PM | Price: Free
Enjoy a for cozy community markets featuring farm-fresh goods, baked treats, artisan products, and handmade finds.

Hampton Roads International Auto Show
600 22nd Street, 2nd Floor Virginia Beach, VA 23451
📆 Sun, Jan 11th
Car exhibits, demos, and automotive showcases at the Hampton Roads Convention Center — perfect for families and enthusiasts of all ages.

2026 Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo
📆 Thurs, Jan 9th - 11th
Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153
An IPRA-sanctioned rodeo featuring elite cowboys and cowgirls competing in bull riding, bronc busting, barrel racing, and more — with talent from across the U.S. and Canada.

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