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The Fall Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Historic Occoquan. A 47-year tradition, this award winning outdoor street festival features more than 300 artisans and crafters, fun interactive activities for the kids, live entertainment and great food!
The Fall show is a great time to start your holiday shopping as it features many holiday-themed arts and crafts, as well as great gifts for family, friends and yourself! Be sure to stop by the new River Mill Park to listen to live music and participate in fun activities perfect for the entire family.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 24
Time Performer Location
10 AM – 12 PM DJ John Coulter River Mill Park
12 – 2 PM Jahnel Daliya (Soul, R&B, Pop) River Mill Park
12 – 2 PM The Bull Run Troubadours Mamie Davis Park
2 – 3 PM DJ John Coulter River Mill Park
3 – 5 PM Rocknoceros (Family, Pop, Rock) River Mill Park
5 – 6 PM DJ John Coulter River Mill Park
Sunday, September 25
Time Performer Location
10 AM DJ Theo River Mill Park
10:30 AM Performances by Virginia Dance Center River Mill Park
11 AM DJ Theo River Mill Park
12 – 2 PM LATO (Blues, Rock, R&B, Soul) River Mill Park
12 – 2 PM David Toves (Guitarist) Mamie Davis Park
2 – 3 PM DJ Theo River Mill Park
3 – 5 PM Riptide (Classic Rock) River Mill Park
In addition to scheduled performances at River Mill Park and Mamie Davis Park, the Rockledge Assembly of English Country Dancers will be performing throughout the event area. Also, while you are at the show, be sure to stop by the kid’s activity area in River Mill Park to create your own artwork with Edgemoore Art Studio and have your face painted or get your very own balloon art with Fairy Jennabelle.
Admission is free. Off-site parking with shuttle bus service is available at the Vulcan Materials lot, Tackett’s Mill Commuter lot, Route 123 Commuter lot and the I-95 Commuter lot. There is a $5 round trip shuttle fee payable at the event drop-off; kids 12 and under ride free.
Funds generated by the semi-annual Arts and Crafts Show supports the Town’s Capital Improvement Program, which includes maintaining, updating and implementing infrastructure improvements, building maintenance and other public improvements like streets, sidewalks, gaslights, stormwater and more.
For more information on the Fall Arts and Crafts Show, to volunteer to help during the event, or for special rates at area hotels, visit www.occoquanva.gov or www.Facebook.com/OccoquanCraftShow, or contact Donna Brown, Events and Community Development Director, at (703) 491-2168 or [email protected].
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