Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spotsylvania held its first County Fair — a new tradition — on Thursday night and it will run through Sunday to fill the Courthouse area with energy. Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg’s Planning Commission approved a plan to build a new coffee shop drive-through at Cowan Station on U.S. Route 1—this project is expected to boost local convenience for commuters. The development will begin construction soon, though final dates have not been set. Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sam Shoukas and Megan Samples preview the upcoming Housing Summit at the Fredericksburg Convention Center—regional leaders and community members will discuss local housing challenges and plan to network for solutions. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Southbound Route 1 on Falmouth Bridge—carrying about 40,000 vehicles daily—will be reduced to a single lane for a routine inspection set for Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and northbound lanes will remain open. Fredericksburg Free Press
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FXBG Girlfriend Getaway Weekend Kickoff
4-6 p.m. — Fredericksburg Visitor Center — Free entry — Start your weekend with a glamorous check-in party featuring exclusive deals, local businesses, and festive refreshments.
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VCW Pro Wrestling Spectacle
7:30-10 p.m. — Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg — Tickets required — Experience an action-packed night of pro wrestling with drinks and rowdy friends.
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Experience the rhythm of soul line dancing in a lively atmosphere every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
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Fredericksburg Fall Garage Sale
8 AM – 12 PM — Virginia Credit Union Stadium — Cash only at the door — Discover endless treasures and unbeatable deals at the area's largest indoor garage sale.
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