Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
Picnic in the Park returns every Tuesday through June at Kenmore Memorial Park, offering free family events with live music, food trucks, and fun themes.
The next themed day, Where’s Waldo Day, is Tuesday, June 9.
Historic Chatham reopens tomorrow after safety and restoration work by the National Park Service; visitor hours will expand this summer.
Historic Chatham will reopen tomorrow after the National Park Service finishes work to repair and secure the house and its collections.
The restoration ensures visitors will soon enjoy this local, historic site.
USDA officials met with Virginia farmers to ease meat processing delays and rising fertilizer costs by announcing a $60-million grant program for small processors and urging fertilizer companies to hold prices amid a dry-spell.
The move aims to support local production.
Stafford County officials and the county administrator discussed Virginia’s drought warning affecting most of the state and explained that local residents may face water restrictions while the county works to manage its water resources.
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.
Archaeology Camp at Ferry Farm
9 a.m. - noon — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $200 per camper — Unearth artifacts and learn from real archaeologists at George Washington’s boyhood home.
Teen Enrichment 4th Annual Golf Tournament
7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Meadows Farms Golf Course — Cost varies — Swing for a cause at this annual tournament supporting youth mentoring.
9th Annual Cooking Autism Car Show
8 AM – 3 PM — Stafford Regional Airport — $20.00 — Explore a variety of vehicles while supporting autism awareness in the community.
Completely Unchained: Van Halen Tribute
7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the #1 tribute to Van Halen with an authentic performance of their greatest hits.
BANDA EL RECODO, LOS RECODITOS & MAS
12-3 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively music event featuring popular Mexican bands at the fairgrounds.
Chris Ryan Band Live
6-11:30 p.m. — The Social FXBG — Cost not specified — Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with the Chris Ryan Band's debut performance.
Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
9 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning firework display over Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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