Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes

Wreaths Across America/Fredericksburg
2025-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Oak Hill Cemetery, 1902 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Come out and support our local veterans at the Oak Hill Fredericksburg location for Wreaths Across America.
Each year, the Wreaths Across America program happens all across the United States, approximately 4,700 locations.

The Oak Hill cemetery located at 1902 Plank Road Fredericksburg, Va. is honored once again to show honor and respect for our fallen veterans that are laid to rest with us here locally in Fredericksburg.This event honors our fallen veterans by laying a wreath in remembrance of their sacrifice for our country. Remembering their name, their honor, and their dedication to protect and serve our great nation.Please come out and join us on December 14, 2024 for our annual event. The event starts at 12:00 sharp.
This event is open to the public and is free. This is a great experience to bring your family, friends and loved ones to honor our fallen veterans.Currently we have 1000 veterans laid to rest at the Oak Hill location.
If you would like to purchase a wreath, please click the link below. All wreaths purchased after December 3rd will be carried over into the next year’s program. If you purchase a wreath under this link, this location will receive a 2-for-1 wreath purchase.Each wreath cost $17.00. Thank you for your support of our fallen veterans.Link to purchase:
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/19037/Overview

5th Annual BBQ Cook-off At The Beach
2024-11-16 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Town Hill, Colonial Beach, Corner of Washington and Colonial Ave, Colonial Beach, VA, 22443, United States
DO YOU HAVE THE BEST BBQ?
Here is your chance to show off your skills of the best tasting BBQ with the opportunity to win Big Cash money!
Cook Entry Fee is $100.00 per category.
If a BBQ participant decides to enter both categories, they will be required to pay a total of $200.00.
2 Categories : Ribs (no country ribs allowed) Pork – Can include, butt, shoulder or picnic
BBQ Cooks will be allowed on site 24 hours prior to the actual event to prepare their specialty
BBQ Cooks Link to sign up: https://fredfallenheroes.com/donations/bbq-cook-entry-fee/
All guidelines and rules will be provided for cooks when signing up
1st place: $1500.00 for each category
2nd place: $500.00 for each category
3rd place: $250.00 for each category
People’s choice award: $500.00

VENDORS WANTED
Vendor Link to Sign up: https://fredfallenheroes.com/dona…/bbq-vendor-entry-fee-2/
Vendor spots are $30.00
10×10 area for each vendor. If more space is needed, an additional fee of $30.00 will be required
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Location: Town Hill of Colonial Beach on the corner of Colonial and Washington Ave.
Time: 12-4
BBQ Cooks only: Judging starts: 10:00 a.m.
Doors open to the public at 12:00 p.m.
People’s Choice award will be voted by the public
Winners announced: 3:30 p.m.
DJ on site to play your favorite tunes
Moon bounces for the kids
Lots of vendors to get all your favorite things
This event is free and open to the public. We will be accepting donations as you enter the event to help further our cause to support our local veterans and first responders
Free taste testing of all the BBQ contestants!!!!
RAIN DATE IS NOVEMBER 2, 2024
