

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Special Needs & Autism Awareness Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Louisa County Sheriff's Office 
🌟Project First Responder - 2026 Special Needs &amp; Autism Awareness Festival 🌟
 
📅 Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Moss-Nuckols Elementary School, 2055 Courthouse Rd, Louisa, VA 23093

Join Us for a Day of Fun, Connection, and Celebration!

The Annual LCSO Project First Responder Special Needs and Autism Awareness Festival is a family-friendly event for people of all abilities.  The Festival was designed to foster awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Autism and other special needs. This festival provides an opportunity for families, caregivers, and community members to connect, access resources, and celebrate the unique abilities of all individuals.

Enjoy a day filled with food, music, and animals. You and your family can also listen to music, do arts and crafts, play games, and speak with invaluable resources provided by local businesses, artisans, organizations, and nonprofits serving the special needs community.

Why This Event Matters

According to the CDC, 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with Autism, and countless individuals live with diverse disabilities, including hearing impairments, visual impairments, mental health conditions, and age-related challenges. This festival raises awareness and encourages acceptance, inclusion, and community support for all.

Festival Highlights

🎪 Information Booths – Learn about some of the resources &amp; services in Louisa County and beyond
🎈 Bounce Houses &amp; Kids' Activities – Fun for all ages and abilities
🐾 Live Animal Encounters – Interactive experiences with friendly animals
🎨 Face Painting &amp; Crafts – Creative fun for everyone
🛍 Vendor Marketplace – Shop from local artisans and businesses
🎩 Speakers – Informative speakers throughout the day
🎶 Music, Food, &amp; More!

Get Involved:

🌟 Become a Vendor – Showcase your business, nonprofit, or resource organization

🌟 Become a resource – Highlight your organization to this community and gain visibility
🌟 Sponsor the Event – Support the community and gain visibility
🌟 Volunteer – Help make this event a success!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

By participating in or supporting this festival, you help build a more inclusive and connected community for individuals with special needs. Let’s create a world where everyone is celebrated, supported, and connected to the resources they need.

For Resources &amp; Event information: 
https://www.louisacounty.gov/1902/Awareness-Festival
Contact LCSO Special Operations Lt. Chuck Love at (540)967-4575 or CLove@louisacounty.gov

For Vendor &amp; Sponsorship Information:
Autism Festival Vendor Information | Louisa County, VA
 Festival Vendor Application | Louisa County, VA
Contact Angie McPherson at (540) 938-0277 or email angiemcpherson5@yahoo.com
We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/louisa/2026-special-needs-and-autism-awareness-festival/200029684343448
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, kids, health-wellness, fine-arts, drawing-painting, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 113

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029684343448?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=louisa-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Louisa
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2055 Courthouse Rd, Louisa VA 2093
- **lat**: 37.95606
- **long**: -78.0888
- **full address**: 2055 Courthouse Rd, Louisa VA 2093, 2055 Courthouse Rd, Louisa, VA 23093-3329, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Louisa County Sheriff's Office (https://allevents.in/org/louisa-county-sheriffs-office/17571753)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2055 Courthouse Rd, Louisa VA 2093, 2055 Courthouse Rd, Louisa, VA 23093-3329, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Louisa County Sheriff's Office
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, art, kids, health-wellness, fine-arts, drawing-painting, mental-health
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Special Needs & Autism Awareness Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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