Upcoming EVENTS in Occoquan!

There's always something to do in Occoquan! We have some exciting events planned for the upcoming months.

2/7 - Kick Off to Super Bowl: A super shopper super bowl party! Come skip the stats! Eat, and get some great deals in town.

2/13, 14 & 15 - Hearts, Beads & America: A lot of great holiday's all on one weekend! Celebrate it in Occoquan. Valentine's gifts, Mardi Gras parties, and patriotic decor-- you can find it in Occoquan.

3/13 - Spring into Fashion: A Fashion show featuring all of Occoquan's couture. An evening event.

Eggstravaganza in Occoquan: An Easter celebration for the little ones.

5/2 - Second Annual Art on the Occoquan: Local Artists with their work for sale and on display throughout town. Food and open house events in the galleries.

Join us for all the fun!

July 18th Shredding Event!

Come to Occoquan and reduce your carbon footprint by bringing all your papers to shred and be recycled!

The Paper Tiger truck will be located at the parking lot of Ebenezer Church from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

It's FREE! And now you don't have to worry about getting those little paper shreds all over your floor.

There will also be containers for recycling eye glasses and cell phones.

Occoquan's First Ever Trolley Tour!

Occoquan's First Trolley tour was a hit for residents and visitors alike. Occoquan's Mayor, Earnie Porta, narrated the town's history as the trolley strolled down the town's streets, and ended it's tour by visiting a historical reinactor at The Occoquan Regional Park. The historical re-inactor played the part of a woman suffragist who fought to gain the voting rights of women.
Some of the sponsor's for the trolley were the ORC, Occoquan Regional Park, and the Occoquan Historical Society.

The Town of Occoquan has so much history! If you missed the trolley tour, be sure to stop into town and check out the town's mueseum and home to the Occoquan Historical Society. The mueseum is part of what's left of Occoquan's Grist Mill. They have artifacts from historic Occoquan's early days and more!

Mayor Earnie Porta with a town resident

The first group of the day listens to the historic reinactor

"Remember the Ladies"

Historic Trolley Tours in Occoquan Virginia

On Saturday, July 11, Occoquan will be hosting informative, narrated historic tours of the Town and nearby Occoquan Regional Park by trolley. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes and will begin on the hour and half hour from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Price: $5 per adult and $1 for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult.

Purchase a timed advance ticket at the Occoquan Farmers' Market on July 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Limited availability!

Tickets may also be purchased at the trolley itself on a space available basis. All tours will begin at the public parking lot under the Route 123 bridge in Occoquan. This event is sponsored by the Town, the Occoquan Historical Society, Occoquan Regional Park, and Occoquan River Communities.

View Occoquan from a different and uniques persective and learn the history of this special Town!

Occoquan River Fest recap and Upcoming Events

Did you see Historic Occoquan on the front page of the News & Messenger?
Denise at Off the Beading Path has a copy in her store, or you can check out the article online at: http://www.insidenova.com/

I wasn't able to take photos of the Festival since I was working diligently :-), but Bryan from historicoccoquan.com took some wonderful photos and they will be posted on his site very soon! http://www.historicoccoquan.com/ keep checking back!

I wanted to take this time to remind you about one of our biggest upcoming events, our annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show! it will be held in the streets of Occoquan on
June 6-7th rain or shine. There will be no Farmer's Market that weekend.
To find out more information about the Craft Show, please visit online HERE
Expect to find some great things! Most of the businesses will be open that weekend so bring $$ and expect to spend the day...or weekend :-)

Farmer's Market in Occoquan!

Have you heard about the Occoquan Farmer's Market?
Come join us every Saturday starting April 18th (from 8-12PM) to November 19th.

All the produce and plants will be locally grown from farmer's within a 120 mile radius.

Are you a farmer looking to sell? Contact Joann at Tastefully Yours for information.
Hope to see you there!