A selection of special events in the Fredericksburg region for the weekend of February 26 – 28, 2016. Click the links for more details.
11th Annual Fredericksburg RV Expo
Friday, Feb. 26, 1 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RVs , campers, gear, accessories, campgrounds, services and supplies at the Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy.
Tickets $8 – $10. Children 12 and under are free.
The Itinerant Printer at Water Street Writing & Arts
Friday, Feb. 26, 5 – 8 p.m.
Water Street Studio, Writing and Arts, 915 Sophia St, # A, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401
Meet “The Itinerant Printer” — aka Chris Fritton — as he shows experimental prints from his cross-country letterpress adventure, as well as inviting participants to print pieces in a hands-on demonstration. Fritton has been on visiting letterpress print shops across the country since January 2015. To date he’s logged more than 20,000 miles and 15,000 prints.
Free.
Virginia Piedmont Region Gaming Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The State Theatre of Culpeper, 305 S Main St, Culpeper, Va. 22701
Take on your opponent in a Super Smash Bros. Battle Royale. Gamers should bring their own controller. There will be up to 16 screens with 1-on- 1 matches running at once, with an extra screen for free play while people wait their turn. The final winner of the youth (under 16) and adult tournaments will compete for the top cash prize of $150.
Cost is $15 to compete.
Gaye Adegbalola & The Wild Rutz
Saturday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Fredericksburg native and internationally recognized blues artist, teacher and civil rights activist Gaye Adegbalola will perform at Germanna Community College (GCC) as part of the school’s 2016 Black History Month events. The free concert by Gaye Adegbalola & The Wild Rutz is at Germanna Community College’s Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Dr. in Culpeper.
Free.
Lake Anna Winery Winter Wine and Music Series
Sunday, Feb. 28, 1 – 4 p.m.
Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, Va. 22551
Sip some wine while enjoying the music of Hardware Hank — they play honky tonk and classic country. Food for sale by Billiken’s BBQ Company.
Free admission.
Belmont Guided Woodland Hike
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.
Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Fredericksburg
Virginia Master Naturalists lead these monthly walks covering a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and touching on the historic ruins of Belmont. Wear sturdy footwear.
Free.
