Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Farmers market season 2026 started in Spotsylvania on April 4.

Manassas launches on April 9 and continues on April 11, while the Fredericksburg market opens tomorrow at Hurkamp Park, and Haymarket will open on April 12 with free tote bag decoration (Arts Vango).

Fredericksburg Masonic Cemetery will host a ceremony on Saturday at 10 a.m. to install the long-lost tombstone of Elizabeth Spooner, discovered abandoned on a Spotsylvania farm in the 1980s plus the stone will be placed near her father’s and infant son’s gravestones to honor her legacy, organizers said.

UMW is launching a Certified Medical Office Manager course to train healthcare administrators, strengthen local career paths and boost community health services in Fredericksburg.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation on Thursday to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2028 — the wage will climb to $13.75 on Jan.

1, 2027 and adjust annually after 2029 to reflect inflation, and the law now covers farm workers. This move aims to support workers statewide.

At a Board meeting on April 7, county residents discussed a proposed Buc-ee’s travel center in the Garrisonville and Rock Hill areas near Courthouse Road + Interstate 95, with many raising concerns over growth, traffic, and quality of life; strong community divisions emerged.

Norteño Sax Concert

9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night filled with Norteno Sax music featuring La Nueva Generación and Alta Edición.

Dementia Insights: Navigating the Journey Together

The Quest to Conquer Alzheimer’s Disease w/ Dr. George Bloom, UVA Research Updates from the Alzheimer’s Association Lego Serious Play for Alzheimer’s Connections w/ Loretta Veeney

Dementia Insights: Navigating the Journey Together

The Quest to Conquer Alzheimer’s Disease w/ Dr. George Bloom, UVA Research Updates from the Alzheimer’s Association Lego Serious Play for Alzheimer’s Connections w/ Loretta Veeney

That Arena Rock Show

7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience high energy tribute performances of classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.

La Sonora Dinamita at El Pino Mexican Restaurant

9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Limited seating available — Enjoy a vibrant dance event with La Sonora Dinamita.

Virginia Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Virginia Renaissance Faire — Tickets go on sale mid-March — Experience five weekends of medieval revelry and merriment.

Mother's Day 5K/10K Run

7:30 a.m. — Old Mill Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River while supporting a good cause.