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Fredericksburg
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg's newest travel business, Open Horizon Journeys, held a ribbon cutting today + launched its 'Stuff the Suitcase' fundraiser to boost community spirit. The Free Lance–Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Live music filled downtown on Friday, May 1 as residents enjoyed dancing, drinks & pleasant weather during Fredricksburg’s First Friday event. Photos from Jeff Kearney captured the energetic scene. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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.
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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.
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Sensory Friendly Morning at Ferry Farm
10 AM – 12 PM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $6 for students, $13 for adults — Explore George Washington's boyhood home in a sensory-friendly environment designed for families with special needs.
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2026 Virginia Senior & Adults Open
May 29-31 — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fredericksburg South — Registration required — Compete in a prominent chess tournament organized by the Virginia Chess Federation.
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Comedy Crave Live
9:30-11:00 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Food available — Enjoy a night of high-energy stand-up comedy featuring talented acts including headliner Rosey Catherine.
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