Your Ultimate NOVA Weekend: 15 Events to Explore September 18–20
From live music and outdoor festivals to classic cars, family movie nights, local markets, and community celebrations, this September weekend brings a packed lineup across Northern Virginia and nearby destinations. Here are 15 events worth adding to your weekend plans.
Mulberry Farms Barrel Racing – Show 4
September 20, Sunday · 9:00 AM
Mulberry Farm
11605 Parkgate Rd, Nokesville, VA 20181
🎟️ Entry Fees $10–$35 · Cash Preferred
Sunday morning brings speed, precision, and arena excitement to Mulberry Farm for Show 4 of its barrel racing series. Riders across Pee Wee, Youth, Open, Adult, and Masters divisions will compete for points, with exhibitions beginning at 9:00 AM. Spectators can watch riders and horses navigate the course in a fast-moving showcase of skill and control.
Crossroads Music Festival 2026
September 18, Friday · Evening | September 19, Saturday · Morning–Evening
Historic Downtown Leesburg
Downtown Leesburg, Leesburg, VA 20176
🎟️ Tickets available at CrossroadsMusicFest.org · Free and low-priced experiences available
Downtown Leesburg comes alive for two days of live music, local flavor, and community celebration. Friday evening kicks off at the Town Green, while Saturday expands throughout downtown with performances, craft beer and wine, a music merch village, and a headline appearance from Sister Hazel. The festival also features a special Songs & Stories experience with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lol Tolhurst of The Cure, with proceeds benefiting organizations serving children across Loudoun County.
Culpeper Downtown Fall Family Movie Night
September 18, Friday · Gates Open 6:00 PM · Movie 7:30 PM
Heritage Park
605 E Spencer St, Culpeper, VA 22701-2841
🎟️ Free Event · Reservations Required
Gather the family for a cozy evening beneath the stars as downtown Culpeper hosts a special fall screening of Home. Guests can choose between a drive-in experience or lawn seating, with food trucks, kids’ activities, fall fun, and complimentary snack bags adding to the evening. Reservations are required for both seating options, so securing a spot ahead of time is recommended.
Treaty Oak Revival: West Texas Degenerate Tour
September 18, Friday · 7:00 PM
Jiffy Lube Live
7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow, VA 20136
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster
Treaty Oak Revival brings its gritty West Texas sound to Jiffy Lube Live for a high-energy night blending country attitude with hard-driving rock. Expect a powerful live performance built for fans ready to sing along, turn up the volume, and experience the band’s raw stage presence in one of Northern Virginia’s biggest outdoor concert venues.
50th Edgar Rohr Memorial Car Meet
September 19, Saturday · 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Manassas Old Town VRE Train Station
9431 West St, Manassas, VA 20110-5507
🎟️ Free Spectator Admission · Show Car Registration $20 pre-registration / $25 day-of
A landmark automotive tradition celebrates its 50th year in Old Town Manassas. Collector vehicles, street rods, modified cars, trucks, motorcycles, vendors, community organizations, and family activities will fill the show area throughout the day. Spectator admission is free, while proceeds from vehicle entries support Fisher House and military families.
DV Rides Auto Meet
September 19, Saturday · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Merchants View Square
5218 Merchants View Sq, Haymarket, VA 20169-5440
🎟️ Public Event
Start Saturday morning surrounded by cars and fellow enthusiasts at the DV Rides Auto Meet. All makes and models are welcome, creating a relaxed atmosphere where owners can showcase their vehicles and visitors can explore everything from everyday cruisers to standout builds. No registration is required.
ANCOP Walk In-Person Event
September 19, Saturday · 8:30 AM
Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
🎟️ Public Event
Burke Lake Park provides the scenic backdrop for a morning centered on movement, connection, and community purpose. Hosted by ANCOP Virginia as part of the 2026 ANCOP USA Walk, the event invites supporters to gather outdoors and take part in a mission-driven experience surrounded by one of Fairfax County’s most peaceful park settings.
Gainesville Farmers Market
September 19, Saturday · 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Gainesville Farmers Market
7500 Iron Bar Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155-3603
🎟️ Public Event
Spend Saturday morning browsing local products and small-business finds at Gainesville Farmers Market. Blackstone Honey Bee Farms will bring pure golden honey, whipped honey, beeswax candles, pollen products, and more, creating an easygoing market stop for seasonal flavors, thoughtful gifts, and locally made goods.
Archery Indoor Early Bird Tournament
September 19, Saturday · 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM | September 20, Sunday · 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Bull Run Shooting Center
7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121
🎟️ Registration Required · Late Registration $75
Precision and competition take center stage during this two-day indoor tournament hosted by FFX Archery. Competitors will complete a 60-arrow round across several divisions and age categories, with multiple shooting sessions scheduled throughout the weekend. The tournament concludes with an awards ceremony following Sunday’s final session.
Stafford Community Celebration: Better Together
September 19, Saturday · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Better Days Dental Parking Lot
422 Garrisonville Rd, Suite 103, Stafford, VA 22554-1573
🎟️ Free Public Event
Stafford comes together for an afternoon filled with family activities, local businesses, food, and community connection. Highlights include an alpaca and petting zoo, face painting, kids’ activities, bouquet making, raffles, food and treats, and a lineup of local vendors and community partners. Everyone is welcome.
Third Annual FXBG VegFest
September 19, Saturday · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Riverfront Park
108 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5929
🎟️ Free Admission · Ticket options up to $30
Riverfront Park fills with plant-based flavor and festival energy for the third annual FXBG VegFest. Explore vegan vendors, food trucks, mocktails and cocktails, inspiring speakers, live entertainment, and more throughout the day. Whether you’re already plant-based or simply curious, it’s an inviting way to discover new flavors and ideas.
Chicken BBQ
September 19, Saturday · 11:00 AM – Until Sold Out
Buckhall Volunteer Fire Department
7190 Yates Ford Rd, Manassas, VA 20111-3904
🎟️ Public Event · Meals $12 · First Responders & Children $6
The grills fire up at Buckhall Volunteer Fire Department for its third chicken BBQ of the year. Stop by for a freshly prepared community meal while supporting the local fire department, with discounted pricing available for first responders and children. Service begins at 11:00 AM and continues until sold out.
4th Annual Truck Show
September 19, Saturday · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ray’s Automotive
16306 Braggs Corner Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701-4679
🎟️ Free for Spectators · $10 Contestant Fee
Trucks roll into Culpeper for the fourth annual show at Ray’s Automotive. Multiple vehicle classes, vendors, food, photography, and family entertainment create an afternoon for serious truck fans and casual visitors alike. Spectators attend free, while contestants can enter their vehicles for a $10 fee.
The Wellermen
September 19, Saturday · 7:30 PM
The Birchmere
3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305-2408
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster
The Wellermen bring their unmistakable deep harmonies and transatlantic folk sound to The Birchmere. Rising to global attention through the sea-shanty movement, the group has evolved into a richly layered live act blending American folk roots, British musicianship, storytelling, and powerful low-register vocals.
Rufus Wainwright with Hohnen Ford
September 20, Sunday · 7:30 PM
The Birchmere
3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305-2408
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster
Rufus Wainwright brings an evening of sophisticated songwriting, expressive vocals, and beautifully crafted arrangements to The Birchmere. His celebrated career spans pop, folk, classical music, opera, film, and theater, making this an intimate Sunday-night finale filled with artistry and musical storytelling. Hohnen Ford joins as support.
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