What’s Happening in NOVA This Weekend: August 28–30, 2026 🎉
NOVA is closing out August with a weekend full of live music, cultural celebrations, local markets, community fundraisers, family fun, and unforgettable nights out. From bluegrass under the summer sky and an international food festival along the Alexandria waterfront to puppy yoga, barrel racing, dance nights, and throwback rock shows, August 28–30 brings plenty of reasons to get out and explore NOVA.
Mulberry Farms Barrel Racing – Show 3
August 30, Sunday · 9:00 AM
Mulberry Farm
11605 Parkgate Road, Nokesville, VA 20181
🎟️ Pee Wee $10 · Open, Youth, Adult & Masters Classes $35 · Cash Preferred
Feel the speed and excitement of barrel racing as Mulberry Farms hosts Show 3 of its IBRA Points Show series. Riders across multiple age divisions will compete around the barrels in a fast-paced equestrian morning where precision, control, and split-second turns take center stage.
Spectators can catch the action as exhibitions begin around 9:00 AM, with riders competing for points across Pee Wee, Open, Youth, Adult, and Masters divisions.
Stone House Quilters 2026 Quilt Show
August 28, Friday · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | August 29, Saturday · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Boys & Girls Club
9501 Dean Park Ln, Manassas, VA 20110
🎟️ Admission $10 · Ages 12 & Under Free with Adult · Free Onsite Parking
Step into a colorful celebration of craftsmanship at the Stone House Quilters 2026 Quilt Show, featuring more than 150 quilts on display and quilting demonstrations throughout both days. Browse the Buy-It-Now Boutique and vendor market, enter for a chance to win the raffle quilt, explore the silent auction, and take in an impressive showcase of artistry stitched together by the local quilting community.
Yoga Pawty
August 28, Friday · 5:30 PM
Old Dominion Humane Society
3602 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
🎟️ $20 Donation Per Person · Registration Required
Stretch, unwind, and prepare for plenty of puppy cuddles during an evening that puts a playful twist on yoga. Guests begin with 30 minutes of puppy time before moving into 45 minutes of relaxing yoga, creating a feel-good experience that supports the Old Dominion Humane Society while delivering an irresistible dose of zen and slobbery kisses.
Downtown Sounds: Virginia Green Band
August 28, Friday · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Historic Market Square
907 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
🎟️ Free Public Event
Spend a summer evening in historic downtown Fredericksburg as Virginia Green Band brings bluegrass to Market Square for Downtown Sounds. Pack a blanket or lawn chair, settle beneath the evening sky, and enjoy live hometown music surrounded by the energy and charm of the city’s historic core.
80’s Night with 8 Track Jones!
August 28, Friday · 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Winery at Bull Run
15950 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20120
🎟️ $10 Per Person · Tickets Required
Turn back the clock for a full evening of nostalgic hits as 8 Track Jones takes the stage at The Winery at Bull Run. Expect three hours of iconic 1980s favorites, local wine, and a lively vineyard atmosphere made for singing along, reconnecting with your favorite throwback tracks, and celebrating one unforgettable decade.
Off Campus Rave
August 28, Friday · 8:00 PM
Tally Ho Theater
20 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176
🎟️ Tickets via TicketWeb · 18+
Campus energy takes over Tally Ho Theater for a high-energy night built around live DJ sets, singalongs, party anthems, and the sounds that defined unforgettable college nights. From pop and EDM to hip-hop favorites, Off Campus Rave transforms the theater into an immersive late-summer party designed for dancing from the first beat to the last.
Burke Farmers Market
August 29, Saturday · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Burke Farmers Market
10399 Premier Ct, Burke, VA 22015
🎟️ Public Event
Start Saturday with a relaxed visit to the Burke Farmers Market and discover locally crafted favorites from Blackstone Honey Bee Farms and other market finds. Browse jars of golden honey, beeswax candles, nutrient-rich pollen granules, and other thoughtfully made goods while enjoying the easygoing rhythm of a neighborhood market morning.
Gainesville Farmers Market
August 29, Saturday · 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Gainesville Farmers Market
7500 Iron Bar Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155
🎟️ Public Event
Slow down and savor a Saturday morning at the Gainesville Farmers Market, where local makers and small businesses bring handcrafted goods and fresh finds to the community. Stop by Blackstone Honey Bee Farms for pure honey, beeswax candles, pollen, and other hive-inspired products while enjoying a laid-back local shopping experience.
2026 Around The World Cultural Food Festival – 10 Year Anniversary!
August 29, Saturday · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314
🎟️ Free Admission · Public Event
Travel the world without leaving Alexandria as the Around The World Cultural Food Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary along the waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park. Spend the day discovering global cuisine, vibrant folk performances, international arts and crafts, two beer gardens, and family-friendly activities while cultures from around the world come together in one colorful summer celebration.
Every bite, performance, and handcrafted treasure adds another layer to this immersive festival experience, making it one of the weekend’s biggest destinations for food, culture, music, and community.
Young Professionals’ 17th Annual Charity Crab Feast
August 29, Saturday · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mountain Run Winery
10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701
🎟️ $85 Per Person After August 1 / At Door · Additional Meal Options Available
Gather at Mountain Run Winery for an afternoon of food, music, and community impact during the Young Professionals’ annual Charity Crab Feast. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab and Low Country boil experience in the relaxed winery setting while supporting Operation First Response, an organization serving wounded heroes and their families.
For guests looking for alternatives, non-crab meal and all-you-can-eat hamburger and hot dog options are also available.
HIJYNX at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
August 29, Saturday · 6:00 PM
The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
16015 John Marshall Hwy, Haymarket, VA 20137
🎟️ Public Event
The Farm Brewery turns up the energy as HIJYNX brings live music to Broad Run for a Saturday night party in Haymarket. Grab your favorite drink, settle into the brewery atmosphere, and spend the evening enjoying a lively soundtrack and the kind of easygoing outdoor energy that makes summer weekends worth stretching a little longer.
Salsa & Bachata Manassas at Harris Pavilion
August 29, Saturday · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Harris Pavilion
9201 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
🎟️ Free Public Event
Harris Pavilion becomes an open-air dance floor for an evening of free salsa and bachata in the heart of Manassas. Learn the steps, practice with dancers of every experience level, and stay for the open dance floor afterward. No partner is needed, making this an inviting night for complete beginners and seasoned dancers alike.
That Arena Rock Show: A Celebration of 70s & 80s Rock
August 29, Saturday · 7:00 PM
Tally Ho Theater
20 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176
🎟️ Tickets via TicketWeb
Turn the volume all the way up as That Arena Rock Show brings the larger-than-life sound of classic rock to Tally Ho Theater. The high-energy tribute celebrates legendary music from the 1970s and 1980s, channeling the sound and spirit of bands including Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, and more.
Expect a night built for big choruses, raised fists, and the unmistakable electricity of arena rock.
DOOM SLAYERS: Feat. Subfiltronik @ The Social FXBG
August 29, Saturday · 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Social FXBG
11047 Pierson Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
🎟️ $25 Online · $30 at Door · 21+ Only
Prepare for a heavy night of bass as DOOM SLAYERS takes over The Social FXBG with Subfiltronik and a stacked lineup of artists. Running late into the night, the event delivers an intense mix of dubstep, riddim, and bass music for guests ready for deep drops, high-energy sets, and an immersive underground atmosphere.
Carnival for Cora’s Cause
August 30, Sunday · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg
350 Lansdowne Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
🎟️ Public Event
Spend Sunday afternoon making memories for a meaningful cause at Carnival for Cora’s Cause. Strangeways Brewing fills with games, food, family fun, a bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, cotton candy, shaved ice, and more, all while raising awareness and support for families facing pediatric cancer.
Proceeds benefit FGP families, turning a colorful afternoon of carnival fun into an opportunity for the community to come together around Cora and her family.
KATIE WEDGE
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