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Fredericksburg
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg letter carrier Shaun Armstrong is urging residents to drop off non-perishable food for the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive taking place tomorrow, May 9th — items will be collected by postal workers for delivery to the Regional Food Bank. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Residents gathered at midday on Thursday at Shannon Airport in Spotsylvanka to mark the National Day of Prayer, where they prayed for the nation, local leaders & families. Similar prayer gatherings took place around the area. Fredericksburg Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy plans a 3-gigawatt natural gas plant on 900 acres in Cumberland County. The company seeks permits for construction to begin in 2029 and says the facility will create 450 jobs and bring $500 million in local tax revenue when online around 2033 or 2034. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Tim Kaine visited Fredericksburg to demonstrate a new AI-powered workforce program at Rappahannock Goodwill that helps job seekers prepare for careers in healthcare, tech and trades. The free program aims to boost local workforce opportunities. The Free Lance–Star
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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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Mini Mornings at the Museum: Colors!
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Admission details not specified — A fun morning of story time and a color scavenger hunt for young learners and their caregivers.
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Shakespeare on the Lawn
6:30 p.m. — Historic Kenmore — Adults: $20, Students: $10, Children under 6: Free — Experience a reimagined performance of Macbeth on the lush lawn of Historic Kenmore.
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