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!

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!

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!

It's Easy Being Green in Occoquan

Occoquan is "going green"! We'll be putting up recycling bins underneath the 123 bridge as well as kicking off spring with a going green day.

Join the Occoquan Merchant’s Association on Saturday, April 18th 8 AM - 12PM at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Parking Lot as we start Spring off by going GREEN! The following services will be available to individuals:
* Secure Paper Shredding (Courtesy of My Paper Tiger)*
* Cell Phone Recycling (Courtesy of Secure The Call)
* Eye Glass Recycling (Courtesy of Lions Club International)
* Enter our drawing for prizes including a Singer 7469Q Sewing Machine
* Donations will be collected for a local charity
* Add’l Shred Days: June 20th & July 18th, 10 AM – 1 PM
*Paper Recycling Instructions: No businesses. Only “secure” paper accepted, no folders, card stock, etc. Secure paper is any document that can lead to identity theft (eg. credit card receipts, bills, bank statements). For more shredding info visit http://www.mypapertiger.com/.

The shredded paper will be made into pulp to make recycled paper products and help lessen the demand on our forests!

For more information visit: http://www.occoquanmerchantsassociation.com/

The Pot 'O Gold Winner

What a gorgeous weekend!

Saturday, April 4th was the day that the winner was drawn for the Pot 'O Gold Prize.

Congratulations Caroline!

The Pot contained over a $1,000 worth of donated gift certificates, and merchandise from Occoquan businesses. The metal bucket of goods weighed over 50 lbs and needed two people to carry it!!

Some of the local merchants (Jackie from Endeavors, Joann from Tastefully Yours, Kelly from Kelly's Artbox, Lisa from Lisa Julia Photography, and Denise from Off the Beading Path) were present as well as some town visitors and people who entered the drawing.

Be sure not to miss out on the next town drawing/contest!

Thank you to Lisa for providing the photography at the event! Please take a look at her gorgeous website: http://www.lisajuliaphotography.com

She specializes in heirloom family portraiture (maternity, babie's, children, families & more)

Get your Spring and Easter Goodies in Occoquan!

Decorating for Easter? Have spring fever and need something flowery and green to look at?

Glory Be and Willow Creek are just a couple of the stores you can find darling Easter Home decorations and other springy goodies!

Glory Be's lovely handmade bunnie's are sure to make you smile. :-) Also, be sure to check out all the new furniture that has just come in! Great prices and just in time to spruce up your home for spring.

Glory Be is located on Mill Street next to the Virginia Grill.

You will love Willow Creek's fresh green hues, little Peter rabbits peeking out from behind cabbages, and shabby chic decor. Willow Creek has also started carrying the clothing line: Fresh Produce! Stop in today and get a look for yourself at all the great items.

Willow Creek is located on 203 Washington Street: 703-497-2070

So don't forget to shop OCCOQUAN for all your spring and Easter needs! There are plenty of other wonderful stores all decked out just waiting for you to enter~

Find Some Luck in Occoquan

Have you heard about Occoquan's

Pot of Gold Drawing?

You can win an awesome Pot 'O Prizes (estimated value over $1,000!) by visiting the various participating stores and signing up to enter the drawing. The more shops you visit and sign up in, the better your chances of winning! So visit them all! No purchase is necessary.

The last day to enter is April 3rd. The drawing is held in front of the town hall on April 4th, at 1PM.

So come on into town and get lucky!! Don't turn down the chance to win free gift certificates and goodies from all the wonderful shops in town.

**Photo is of flowers from Accolades Florist in Occoquan-- Order early for your Easter and Mother's Day flowers!
http://www.accoladesflorist.com/