10 Choices for Weekend Fun in Fredericksburg

The 275th Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Daily through Sunday, August 4.
Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.
The Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg
General admission tickets are $8 for ages 4–54 and $6 for ages 55 and up. Children 3 years or younger are admitted free of charge. Rides are not included in admission price.
See the website for a schedule of events.

First Friday Art Walk
Friday, Aug. 2, 5 - 9 p.m.
Various galleries and businesses in downtown Fredericksburg
Receptions, artist demonstrations, refreshments.
Free admission.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series with Dixie Power Trio
Friday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
Free; extended museum hours from 5 - 9 p.m., members reception and activities for children.

Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble Presents Absurdist Comedy
Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters Branch
Edward Albee's "The Zoo Story" and Craig Pospisil's "American Dream Revisited" and "Infant Morality"
$10 tickets are available online or at the door.

First Saturday Expanded Market
Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hurkamp Park, Prince Edward and George Streets
Family Table Restaurant Week kicks off at this month's First Saturday Expanded Market.  The street is closed to enable a larger showing of to bring vendors, wine tastings and live entertainment.
Free admission.

Flags and Signals Children's Program at the Fredericksburg Battlefield
Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, 1013 Lafayette Blvd.
Activities will last about one hour and are recommended for kids ages 6 - 12.
Free.

Colonial Refreshments at the Mary Washington House
Saturday, Aug 3., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St.
Refreshments are included in the admission/tour cost.  $5 adult; $2 age 6 - 18.

Bluemont Summer Concerts - The Hula Honeys
Saturday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Maury Stadium, Hanover St. & Kenmore Ave.
$5 per person, $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors, $2 kids under 12.

Swing Dance at Picker's Supply
Saturday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. lesson; 8 - 11 p.m. dancing.
Picker's Supply, 902 Caroline St. Use the back-alley entrance behind St. George's Episcopal Church.
All ages welcome, no partner needed, light refreshments served.
$7; $5 students.

Cool Cow Comedy at Horseshoes & Hand Granades
Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Horseshoes & Hand Granades, 1009 Princess Anne St.
You must be 18 years or older to attend these shows.
Tickets are $15 online or at the door.

For more events, check these calendars:

• Fredericksburg Patch Upcoming Events
• Arts Along the River Calendar of Events
  
• Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
• Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center Calendar of Events
  
• Fredericksburg Parent Calendar
  
• Macaroni Kid Fredericksburg Calendar of Events
• Riverside Center
  
• University of Mary Washington Events
  
• Visit Fredericksburg Events