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Fairfax (Virginia) activities: What to do in Fairfax (Virginia)
Fairfax (Virginia) activities: What to do in Fairfax (Virginia)
The City hosts a wide variety of annual events:
Chocolate Lovers Festival, . Around the time of Valentine's day, a Chocolate Lover's Festival is held in the heart of Old Town Fairfax. Events have included craft shows, historic building open houses, children's activities, collections of vendors selling various edible chocolate products, and even chocolate sculpture contests. �
Blenheim Civil War Encampment/Historic Homes Tour, . Every other year in the Spring, a Civil War re-enactment camp is held at the Blenheim estate, a city-owned historical property. The encampment features military muster, drill, and firing demonstrations. Alternating with the Civil War encampment is an Historic Homes Tour of homes in the city. �
Spotlight on the Arts, . Each April, the City of Fairfax, in cooperation with George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and City of Fairfax schools, sponsors the Spotlight on the Arts Festival. The Festival runs for three weeks and features music, dance, theater, art, and choral concerts. Events take place at venues throughout the city and the colleges. �
National Trails Day, . In June, a National Trails Day is held to celebrate the trails, open spaces and parks in the City of Fairfax �
Independence Day Celebration Parade and Evening Show, . The largest hometown parade and fireworks celebration in the Washington metropolitan region is held in the City of Fairfax. The day's events include a parade through downtown Fairfax, tours of historic buildings and local museums, an Old Fashioned Fireman's Day at the Company 3 fire station, and a live concert and fireworks display at Fairfax High School. �
Irish Festival, . In September, a festival of Irish and Celtic song, dance, and music is held. �
Fall for the Book Festival, . The City of Fairfax has a new regional public library building that was completed in 2008. Each fall, the Fall for the Book Festival features readings, discussions, lectures, and exhibits from nationally-recognized writers and professionals. The program is coordinated with a school-wide reading project, "All Fairfax Reads". �
Fall Festival, . A Fall Festival is held in historic downtown Fairfax on the second Saturday in October. This event includes more than 500 arts, crafts, and food vendors, and is usually held outdoors on the streets of the City. Attendance is about 35,000 to 45,000. �
The Holiday Craft Show, . An annual Holiday Craft Show is held at Fairfax High School on the third Saturday and Sunday of November. The event features hundreds of craft vendors. Attendance is about 8,000 to 10,000 �
Festival of Lights & Carols, . In December, the Parks Department holds a Festival of Lights and Carols. Activities include photos with Santa, caroling, a yule log, hot mulled cider, illumination of historic downtown Fairfax, and the lighting of the City tree. �
Civil War Day, Historic Blenheim Estate, 3610 Old Lee Highway, ☎ 703.591.0560, . 10AM to 5PM. Historical talks,reenactments, music, and food. Tours of Blenheim House $5 adults $3 children. �
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