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77th Annual Prince William County Fair Returns July 31

Jul 27, 2026

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77th Annual Prince William County Fair Returns July 31

Nine days of rides, rodeo, demolition derby, and livestock shows kick off at the fairgrounds in Manassas — here's what to know before you go.

Woodbridge Gazette Staff

Happenings

Your Independence Day Weekend Guide: Parades, Fireworks, and America 250 Celebrations Near Woodbridge

Jun 30, 2026

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2 min read

Your Independence Day Weekend Guide: Parades, Fireworks, and America 250 Celebrations Near Woodbridge

America turns 250 this weekend. Here's where to celebrate close to home.

Marie Clementi

American History

Sip Like a Founding Father: Mount Vernon's Spirit of '76 Bourbon Drops July 4

Jun 30, 2026

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1 min read

Sip Like a Founding Father: Mount Vernon's Spirit of '76 Bourbon Drops July 4

George Washington ran America's largest whiskey distillery. Now Mount Vernon is bottling that legacy — just in time for the 250th.

Marie Clementi

Dale Boulevard

Dale City’s July 4th Parade Returns — Bigger Than Ever for America’s 250th

Jun 23, 2026

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2 min read

Dale City’s July 4th Parade Returns — Bigger Than Ever for America’s 250th

Over 100 entries, a helicopter landing, and a full Family Fun Day mark the community’s 54th annual celebration along Dale Boulevard.

Marie Clementi

Family Events

Light Up the 250th: Where to Watch July 4th Fireworks Near Woodbridge

Jun 22, 2026

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4 min read

Light Up the 250th: Where to Watch July 4th Fireworks Near Woodbridge

15 fireworks Venues — from your backyard to the banks of the Potomac

Marie Clementi

Holidays

Your Guide to America's 250th Fourth of July

Jun 20, 2026

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3 min read

Your Guide to America's 250th Fourth of July

Fireworks, parades, and 250th programming — from Dale City to D.C.

Marie Clementi

Bee Festival

Jun 12, 2026

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4 min read

Dress Like a Bee. Learn the Waggle Dance. The Manassas Bee Festival Is This Saturday.

The 6th Annual Manassas Bee Festival returns to Historic Liberia House on June 20 — free, family-friendly, and buzzing with music, pollinators, wellness, and community.

Marie Clementi

Things To Do

Occoquan RiverFest & Craft Show Returns June 6–7 — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

May 15, 2026

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3 min read

Occoquan RiverFest & Craft Show Returns June 6–7 — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The annual arts, crafts, and river festival returns to historic downtown Occoquan on June 6 & 7 — here's your complete guide.

Marie Clementi

Happenings

77th Annual Prince William County Fair Returns July 31

Your Independence Day Weekend Guide: Parades, Fireworks, and America 250 Celebrations Near Woodbridge

Sip Like a Founding Father: Mount Vernon's Spirit of '76 Bourbon Drops July 4

Dale City’s July 4th Parade Returns — Bigger Than Ever for America’s 250th

Light Up the 250th: Where to Watch July 4th Fireworks Near Woodbridge

Your Guide to America's 250th Fourth of July

Dress Like a Bee. Learn the Waggle Dance. The Manassas Bee Festival Is This Saturday.

Occoquan RiverFest & Craft Show Returns June 6–7 — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

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