9-18-2026 6:05pm

This Week’s Events In And Around Spotsylvania

John Williams Editor

Things To Do In And Around Spotsylvania

Auto Racing

NASCAR Local Racing Series: Watch high-speed racing and enjoy the outdoor venue on Saturday, September 19, at 5:00 PM at Dominion Raceway & Entertainment (6501 Dominion Raceway Ave).

Festivals & Live Music

Heady Fredy Fest
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM
- Venue: Whole Greens of VA (7309 Patriot Highway, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551)
- Description: An all-day music and arts festival featuring regional bands from Fredericksburg and surrounding areas, including Wookie Flip, Goodtime Alibi, Fuzzy Goldmine, and ThePhipps.
- Cost/Tickets: Early bird tickets were available through May 1; check the Heady Fredy Fest Event Page for current pricing. [

History & Outdoors

Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield & Driving Tour
- Date & Time: Open daily from sunrise to sunset
- Venue: Spotsylvania Battlefield Visitor Services (9550 Grant Drive West, Spotsylvania, VA 22553)
- Description: Explore the historic Civil War battlegrounds with an eight-stop auto tour and walking trails ranging from 1.1 to 5.7 miles.
- Cost/Tickets: Free.

John J. Wright Museum
jjwmuseum.com
7565 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania, VA
Open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Call (540) 582-7583 for more information.

Rappahannock Railroad Museum
rrmuseum.org
11700 Main St., Fredericksburg, VA
Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spotsylvania County Museum
spotsylvaniamuseum.org
6159 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg, VA
Open Daily: 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24 & 25)

Chancellorsville Battlefield
Chancellorsville Battlefield - NPS
9001 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VA

A. Smith Bowman Distillery Tour
asmithbowman.com
1 Bowman Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
Daily Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Complimentary Tours:
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

Loriella Park
Loriella Park Website
10910 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg, VA

1781 Brewing Company/Wilderness Run Vineyards - 11109 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VA

Spotsylvania Visitors Center - 4704 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA

Ni River Trail
8110 River Stone Dr, Fredericksburg, VA

Slaughter Pen Farm
11190 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
https://www.cvbt.org/slaughter-pen

Wilderness Battlefield
35347 Constitution Highway, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Open sunrise to sunset

Featuring an eight-stop driving tour & five walking trails that range from 0.4 miles to 7.2 miles. Plan your visit! https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/wildernessbattlefield.htm

Slaughter Pen Farm
11190 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
https://www.cvbt.org/slaughter-pen

Events at Salem Church And Snow Libraries

Mother Goose TimeTuesday, September 22, 202610:00AM – 10:15AMSnow Branch

Alphabet Soup

Tuesday, September 22, 11:00am–11:30am View all dates Snow Branch

Mother Goose Time
Wednesday, September 23, 10:00am–10:15amView all dates Salem Church Branch

Markets & Shopping

Spotsylvania Farmers Market (Saturday Market)
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:00 AM onwards
- Venue: Spotsylvania Farmers Market (12150 Gordon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407)
- Description: Family-friendly weekly market featuring fresh local produce, meats, baked goods, honey, coffee, and handmade crafts.
- Cost/Tickets: Free admission.

(Sunday Market)

Spotsylvania High School
6975 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania VA 22551
8am-2pm

(Wesdnesday Market)
Spotsylvania Courthouse Village
Near 7501 Graham Street. 2 PM -6 PM