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Fredericksburg
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New performers held a casting call yesterday at Salem Church Library for the Virginia Renaissance Faire, and a second audition is scheduled for March 21 at Howell Library in Stafford. The faire will run Saturdays and Sundays from May 9 to June 7 at Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Israel Mensah of Stafford County Public Schools won the Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee today — a milestone for local student achievement. The Free Lance–Star
- ➤ This past weekend, Massaponax High School’s DECA chapter joined thousands of marketing students at the Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach to showcase their business skills. The Free Lance–Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stafford officials are gathering public input on a proposal to build a 500-kV power line linking an existing substation + two new substations to supply homes, businesses, and data centers with improved power. The Free Lance–Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mary Washington Eagles advanced into the Sweet 16 after an 81 to 64 win over Amherst that featured a key (second half run) led by Kye Robinson and Ulysses Young. They will host Wisconsin LaCrosse on Friday or Saturday at Ron Rosner Arena. Fredericksburg Free Press
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2026 St. Patty’s Leprechaun 5k, 10k, & 1M
7:30-10:00 a.m. — Old Mill Park — $20-$50 — Participate in a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River with options for all ages and a virtual race available.
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Night of Corridos and Nortenas
8 PM — EL PARAISO DISCOTECA RESTAURANT — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant night filled with the rhythms of corridos and nortenas in Fredericksburg.
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La Chanchona 503 and Furia Band Concert
9:00 p.m. — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Experience live bands La Chanchona 503 and Furia Band in a vibrant restaurant setting.
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Mini Mornings at the Museum: Springtime Blooms
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Cost included with admission — Engage young minds with stories, crafts, and planting flowers in a historic setting.
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Easter Brunch
11 AM – 3 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $55 per person, $20 for children — Celebrate spring with a delightful buffet and festive atmosphere.
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