Hey Neighbor… Spring officially arrives this weekend. The 75th Annual Art Show opens, Pokemon trainers converge, emo night takes over the arcade, and FXBG pivots from green beer to blooming flowers and outdoor markets.
There's Shakespeare in the library theater, a kids' wardrobe sale, fused glass classes, Big Band dancing, jazz festivals, colonial tavern dinners, and at least three different ways to spend Saturday that involve live music and craft beer.
Let's map it out.
Here's what's happening around Fredericksburg 👇
🧚♀️✨ FAIRY PICK OF THE WEEKEND✨
✨ 75th Annual Art Show & Sale✨
75th Annual FXBG Art Show
📅 Friday-Sunday, March 20-22
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Dorothy Hart Community Center — 408 Canal St
Three days celebrating 75 years of local artists — paintings, sculptures, photography, and the chance to buy original work from FXBG's creative community.
🎭 All Weekend Events
📅 Friday-Sunday, March 20-22
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Dorothy Hart Community Center — 408 Canal St
Milestone art show — 75 years of showcasing local talent, all weekend viewing and sales.
📅 Thursday-Saturday, March 20-22
🕒 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Fredericksburg Field House — 3411 Shannon Park Dr
Three days of gently-used kids' clothes, toys, and gear — shop sustainable for growing families.
📅 Friday-Saturday, March 20-21
🕒 7:00 PM
📍 Central Rappahannock Library Theater — 1201 Caroline St
Shakespeare's comedy comes to life — fairies, lovers, and mischief in the library theater.
🎉 FRIDAY PULL-UPS — March 13th
🕒 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Old Dominion Harley-Davidson — 10611 Patriot Hwy
Weekly food truck rotation — lunch and afternoon snacks at the motorcycle shop.
🕒 8:00 PM
📍 Reclaim Arcade — 2324 Plank Rd
Embrace your inner emo kid — Dashboard Confessional, My Chemical Romance, and eyeliner at the arcade.
🕒 5:30 PM
📍 DragonFly Yoga Studio Downtown
Friday evening breathwork session — reset before the weekend unfolds.
🕒 6:30 PM
📍 16234 Marquis Rd — Orange, VA
Step back in time — colonial-era dinner with period recipes and historical atmosphere.
🕒 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Colonial Tavern Home to the Irish — 406 Lafayette Blvd
Extended St. Patrick's celebration — the Irish party continues into the next weekend.
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 King George Gymnastics Center — 9100 St Anthonys Rd, King George
All-out Nerf battle — foam darts flying, kids running, Friday night chaos.
🕒 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 268 George Washington Way
Play games from the 1700s — historical entertainment at George Washington's childhood home.
🕒 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Tales & Tails — 1010 Charles St
Test your knowledge — trivia night at the bookstore cafe.
🍽️ FLAVOR ROUTE — Where to Eat Based on Where You Go
If you're here → go eat here
Art show at Dorothy Hart Community Center?
→ Head downtown to Caroline Street — Foode, Orofino, or grab lunch before you browse the galleries.
Field House events (kids' sale, Pokemon show)?
→ Shannon Park area has quick lunch spots — eat before you dive into the crowds.
Live music at breweries?
→ Strangeways and other brewery spots usually have food trucks or nearby options.
Downtown theater or trivia?
→ Stay on Caroline/Charles Street — dinner, show, then drinks all in walking distance.
🚛 FOOD TRUCK SCHEDULES
Chapo's Tacos - This Weekend
Friday, March 20 — Full Distance Brewery, Stafford @ 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 — Adventure Brewery @ 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fire Escape Crazy Burgers - All Weekend at Wilderness Run
Friday, March 20 — Wilderness Run Winery @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 — Wilderness Run Winery @ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, March 22 — Wilderness Run Winery @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Know a food truck or hidden gem we should feature next?
Just reply with the name — we'll check it out and spotlight it. 🍽️✨
Have a photo or plate pic? Send it — it might be the next Pull-Up Pick.
👇 Your recommendations go here. Literally. 👇
🎸 CALLING ALL MUSICIANS & BUSKERS!
Spotsylvania Farmer's Market is seeking musicians for the 2026 season!
Do you love playing live and connecting with your community? The market wants solo performers or duos to fill the air with music during market hours.
What's in it for you?
A lively, welcoming crowd
A beautiful open-air setting
Play for tips (smiles, applause, and generous market-goers!)
Starting in April, markets run:
• Wednesdays, 2–6 PM
• Saturdays, 8 AM–1 PM
• Sundays, 8 AM–2 PM
Looking for: Solo performers or duos (1–2 people) with simple setups. Acoustic, folk, bluegrass, jazz, and more — all welcome!
Not a musician but know someone who should be? Share this with your favorite local performers and help make the market sing! 🎶
Learn more by clicking here!
🎉 SATURDAY PULL-UPS — Mar 14
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Fredericksburg Field House — 3411 Shannon Park Dr
Pokemon card show and tournament — trainers compete, collectors trade, all day gaming.
🕒 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 LibertyTown Arts Workshop — 916 Liberty St
Fused glass workshop for all ages — create colorful animal suncatchers to take home.
🕒 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Strangeways — 350 Lansdowne Rd
Local artists on display — view and purchase work while you sip craft beer.
🕒 10:00 AM
📍 3940 Plank Rd Suite L/M
Die-cast car collectors meet monthly — show off your collection, trade, and talk cars.
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 89 Chatham Heights Rd
Spring market meets coffee culture — blooming plants and specialty beans.
🕒 7:00 PM
📍 Strictly Ballroom — 125 Olde Greenwich Dr #190
Swing era music returns — live big band performance for dancing or listening.
🕒 9:00 AM
📍 Dominion Raceway — 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Woodford
Mini Cooper takeover at the track — car show, track time, and community gathering.
🕒 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Strangeways — 350 Lansdowne Rd
Rock band takes the brewery — Saturday night live music and craft beer.
🕒 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Lazy Daisy — 1270 Carl D Silver Pkwy
Spring celebration event — vendors, activities, and seasonal vibes.
🕒 9:00 PM
📍 Hard Times Café Four Mile Fork — 10760 Patriot Hwy
Live music late night — Saturday show at the Four Mile Fork location.
🕒 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 9861 Patriot Hwy
K-Pop fan gathering — celebrate BTS's comeback with fellow ARMY members.
🕒 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 City Vino — 100 Hanover St
Stand-up comedy meets wine bar — laughs and pours all night.
🎉 SUNDAY PULL-UPS — Mar 15
🕒 4:00 PM
📍 UMW — 1301 College Ave
Jazz takes over campus — student and guest performers celebrate the genre.
🕒 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 PetSmart Central Park — 1421 Carl D Silver Pkwy
Sunday adoption event — meet rescue pets looking for forever homes.
🕒 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Virginia Scenic Railway — 105 Church Ave, Louisa
Brunch on the rails — vintage train ride with mimosas and breakfast.
🕒 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 2629 Wheatland Wood Dr
Book lovers paradise — used book sale with proceeds supporting literacy.
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 James Monroe Auditorium — 2300 Washington Ave
Classic ballet performance — the fairy tale comes to life on stage.
Festive Fairy of Festive Fly and Tuko of Trukfoo
🚛 TRUKFOO: THE LOCAL FOODIE CHEAT CODE
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.
🍊 FOR FOODIES — Be first to know
Get alerts before locations go public.
🚛 FOR FOOD TRUCKS — Claim your page
Post once → update everywhere.
That’s a wrap on Edition #9. We post every Thursday, so if you want to make weekends easier — stick around.
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