# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A 250th Fourth of July
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Be part of America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! This family-friendly Americana-themed Independence Day event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our nation in a setting rich with Revolutionary history. Join us for a day filled with games, hands-on activities, crafts, living history demonstrations, reenactors, and engaging programs presented by community organizations from across the region. Fabulous Fourth offers a meaningful and memorable way to honor our shared heritage and the enduring spirit of independence.

Celebrate our nation’s 250th along with the area’s historic sites and educational entities. With dozens of things to see and do, guests will be entertained by performances by the Wil Gravatt Band, Colonial Faire, and Riverside Theater, demonstrations by the Patawomeck Indian Tribe, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, the Fredericksburg Area Museum, James Monroe Museum, National Park Service, Washington Heritage Museums, Art Cart for Kids, Civil War reenactors, historic food preparers, James Ingram of Colonial Williamsburg, FACES of the 18th Century, the Scandalous Women of the Civil War Guild, and many others!

Returning performers include Colonial Faire, Enduring Freedom, the 23rd USCT, and the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society.

Also witness a live archaeological excavation, watch living history in action, take a Washington House tour, and grab a bite from food trucks. Kids can enjoy a hands-on dig of dinosaur and other fossils, play colonial games, make crafts, and more.

11:00 am – Inspiring Speeches by local dignitaries and Flag Retirement Ceremony

Tickets to be purchased at the gate, $3 per person, ages 3 and up.

Free shuttles will run between the Eagles Lodge parking lot on Cool Springs Road and the Ferry Farm and Fourth in Fredericksburg events. Handicap parking only available on-site at Ferry Farm.

Event is rain or shine. No pets, no weapons, no coolers, and no alcohol permitted.

Questions? Email learn@gwffoundation.org or call 540-370-0732.

FREE PARKING
Eagles Lodge Lot
21 Cool Springs Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fredericksburg/a-250th-fourth-of-july/200029911693532
- **Event Categories**: kids, fourth-of-july, entertainment, performances, music, food-drinks, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 801

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fredericksburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: George Washington's Ferry Farm
- **lat**: 38.293831681152
- **long**: -77.448092155583
- **full address**: George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22405-2651, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A 250th Fourth of July being held?
  - **A:** A 250th Fourth of July takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22405-2651, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A 250th Fourth of July?
  - **A:** A 250th Fourth of July is organized by George Washington's Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A 250th Fourth of July is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fredericksburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 800+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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