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

Fallen Heroes 5 Miler (2025)
2025-08-15 07:30 - 09:30 | James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Welcome back runners to a brand new location for the annual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler.
Link to sign up: https://runsignup.com/fallenheroes5miler_signup
The new location will be held at James Monroe High School. With this amazing change, you will be able to run through the beautiful areas of the city of Fredericksburg.
The race is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes, a local non-profit organization that provides support to the veterans and first responders in need of assistance in the local community.

This is the 6th race in the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix series in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club.
The race will begin and end at the James Monroe High School parking lot.

Packet pick up: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 1-6 p.m.Location: Lucky Road Run Shop 1865 Carl D. Silver Pkwy 22401
Packets will also be available the day of the race between 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot of James Monroe High School.
Please arrive early to retrieve your packet to be ready to start promptly. Race will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Entry Fees:February 17th – June 7th $35June 8th – July 2nd $40July 3rd, July 4th – $45In order to receive your free shirt, you must register by June 8th.Extra shirts will be available for purchase with a limited supply on the day of the race. Cost: $20.00Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over Overall winners will be presented awards in both the men and women divisions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Two prizes will be given for the best Patriotic outfit: Best Male and Female.

6th Annual BBQ Cookoff At The Beach
2025-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Town Hill, Colonial Beach, Corner of Washington and Colonial Ave, Colonial Beach, VA, 22443, United States
DATE: OCTOBER 4, 2025
TIME: 12-4 P.M.
LOCATION: TOWN HILL, COLONIAL BEACH, VA
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun at Town Hill in Colonial Beach to taste the most amazing BBQ recipes.

This event is open to the public to have the opportunity taste test all the BBQ teams amazing recipes. Upon entry we will be accepting donations as you enter the event to help further our cause to support our local veterans and first responders.
To register as a BBQ Team , Click link below:
BBQ Cook Registration

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.

All guidelines and rules will be provided for cooks when signing up.All cooks must be registered and paid by September 4, 2025.

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
Looking to be a vendor? Click the link below:
Vendor Registration
Vendor spots:
10X10-$50.0020X20-$100.00
Rules for vendors will be provided when registering for the event.
All vendors must sign up by September 20, 2025

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025.Location: Town Hill of Colonial Beach on the corner of Colonial and Washington Ave.Doors open to the public at 12:00 p.m.BBQ Cooks only: Judging starts: 9:00 a.m.Winners announced: 3:30 p.m.DJ on site to play your favorite tunes.Moon bounces for the kidsLots of vendors to get all your favorite things.

RAIN DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2025

Wreaths Across America/Fredericksburg
2026-01-03 12:00 - 14:00 | 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 4,909 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 13, 2025 for our annual event. The event starts at 12:00 sharp. Please arrive early. Coffee, donuts and hot chocolate will be provided.We ask that you adhere to the parking attendants upon entering the location. The main entrance will be blocked off due to the Wreaths Across America truck being on site at the entrance.You will need to enter at the second entrance, which is past the main entrance on the left.
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.#remember #honor #teach

If you would like to purchase a wreath, please click the link below. All wreaths purchased after December 2nd will be carried over into the next year’s program.
Click here to purchase a wreath
Each wreath is $17.00

Fallen Heroes 5 Miler (2026)
2026-07-04 07:30 - 21:30 | James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Welcome back, runners, for the annual Fallen Heroes 5 Miler on the 4th of July.

Link to sign up: https://runsignup.com/fallenheroes5miler_signup
Come out and join us at James Monroe High School and run through the beautiful streets of downtown Fredericksburg.
The race is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes, a local non-profit organization that provides support to the veterans and first responders in need of assistance in the local community.

RUN FOR A HERO!! Each runner will running in honor or memory of a veteran with a separate bib attached to their shirt reflecting the veteran name, rank and branch of service.
Lets’ celebrate our 250th Anniversary and Run for a Hero!

This is the 7th race in the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix series in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club.The race will begin and end at the James Monroe High School parking lot.

Packet pickup: Friday, July 3, 2026 Time: 1-6 p.m.Location: Lucky Road Run Shop 1865 Carl D. Silver Pkwy 22401Packets will also be available the day of the race between 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot of James Monroe High School.
Please arrive early to retrieve your packet to be ready to start promptly. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m.Entry Fees:February 17th –April 8th: $35.00April 9th-June 8th: $40.00June 9th- July 2nd: $45.00July 3rd- July 4th: $50.00In order to receive your free shirt, you must register by June 8th.Extra shirts will be available for purchase with a limited supply on the day of the race and at packet pickup. Cost: $20.00SIGN UP EARLY to get your free shirt!
Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & OverOverall winners will be presented awards in both the men’s and women’s divisions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Each runner will run in honor of or in memory of a hero.
Make sure to wear your patriotic gear for the chance to win money!Two prizes ($100.00 each) will be given for the best Patriotic outfit: Best Male and Female.

Wreaths Across America/Fredericksburg 2026
2026-12-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Oak Hill Cemetery, 1902 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Each year, the Wreaths Across America program happens all across the United States, approximately 5600 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 19, 2026 for our annual event. The event starts at 12:00 sharp. Please arrive early. Coffee, donuts and hot chocolate will be provided.
We ask that you adhere to the parking attendants upon entering the location.
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 over 1000 veterans laid to rest at the Oak Hill location.#remember #honor #teachIf you would like to purchase a wreath, please click the link below. All wreaths purchased after December 2nd will be carried over into the next year’s program.Click here to purchase a wreath: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/19037/OverviewEach wreath is $17.00
