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Summer 2021
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Table of Contents Music on Mill
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9 Things To Do This Summer In Occoquan
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Trivia Nights in the Park
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Town Map & Directory
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Historical Marker Trail
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Discover Occoquan
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The Art of Occoquan
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Enjoy Beautiful River Mill Park
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Monallo
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Collective
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Cheley Tackett Friday, August 6
Up All Night
Saturday, August 21
To learn about upcoming town events and activities visit visitoccoquanva.com, or for information on the town visit occoquanva.gov. This publication is produced by the Town of Occoquan and Occoquan Merchants Guild. All information such as events, dates, times, locations, addresses, and contact information are subject to change. Please contact the business or event host to confirm details.
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Dine Outside
Relax and enjoy a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants with outdoor dining service. Bar J Chili Parlor, Madigan’s Waterfront, and D’Roccos have great views of the river. Secret Garden Cafe, Cock & Bowl, and The Spot on Mill Street are great brunch, lunch, and dinner spots with garden patios. And for some good people watching head to Bottle Stop, Bann Thai, or Third Base Pizza & Frozen Custard.
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Explore the River
Grab a Cold Treat
Launch your watercraft at the newly opened accessible hand carry Kayak Launch, which is free to the public and located under the Rt 123 bridge. Don’t have your own? Rent a kayak or stand up paddle board from Penguin Paddling. Or head to Patriot Scuba where they offer dive training for adults and kids, scuba equipment rentals, and diving trips!
There are plenty of quick stops to cool you down while you’re here. Grab an ice cream at Mill Street Sweets or Babba & Me, find gelato at The Spot on Mill Street, or get a frozen custard at Third Base Pizza and Frozen Custard. Need a refreshing drink? Head to Grind N’ Crepe for an iced latte or pick up a lemonade at the Ballywhack Shack.
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Shop the Artisan Markets
Get Pampered Treat yourself to an all-about-you day with a spa service from Dansk Day Spa, Angi’s Nails and Spa Salon, or Curate. Or refresh your summer do with a style, cut, and color from Good Hair Day or Shear Glo Beauty Bar.
May 8 & 9 | June 5 & 6 | July 10 & 11 Head to River Mill Park for weekend Artisan Markets throughout the summer. Each month you can explore a unique arts and crafts market curated from the work of juried artisans. 10am-5pm, $5 entry/12 and under free; VIP packages available. Learn more at occoquanva.gov/events.
Discover Occoquan August 13-25, 2021 The Town of Occoquan and Occoquan Merchants Guild co-host this popular annual event, celebrating the vibrant community of Occoquan, Virginia. Take a class, view a demonstration, test your knowledge with a scavenger hunt, and explore outdoors to see all that our historic riverfront town has to offer. Learn more about Discover Occoquan or see the full schedule of events at occoquanva.gov/events. 6
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When you’re done, you can enjoy grounding energy work from Organic Allure or Tulia Qi Integral or a custom beauty service from Forever Young or Be Always Beautiful.
Create and Learn Take a workshop, book a class, or attend a demonstration in one of Occoquan’s many artisan businesses.
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Visit Paint Your Heart Out where you can paint a ceramic piece of your choosing (great for kids and adults!). Then head over to Hitchcock Paper Co. and take a calligraphy, art, or craft workshop. For fiber arts, visit Yarn Cloud for private lessons or book time at their project table. Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio hosts one-on-one classes teaching students to make their own stained glass creations. 7
Browse the Shops There is plenty of summer shopping to do in town! Head to one of our home decor, beauty, clothing, jewelry, antique, consignment or gift boutiques. Specialty shops for chocolate, olive oil, organic products, stationery, and more can also be found. Or wander through one of the four galleries (see details on Pages 16-17). See a full list of shops and galleries on Pages 12-13.
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE during our outdoor trivia nights in the park! Play six rounds of seasonally themed brain busters for your chance to win the $100 gift card Grand Prize! Bring your team, camp chairs or blankets, and enjoy your very own socially-distanced picnic circle. One 10 ft circle can accommodate up to 6 team members. Registration is $30 for the whole team/ circle—sign up in advance online or at the door. 6 PM doors open / 6:30 PM start
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LEARN MORE AT OCCOQUANVA.GOV/TRIVIA
An Eclectic mix of Global & Designer Fashions, Accessories, Handcrafted Jewelry and Home Decor. “Clothing that’s Free-Spirited, Timeless and Artistic!” Soft, flowing, handwoven fabrics flatter and slenderize every shape and size. The boutique features Moroccan, Indian, Balinese, Himalayan and Tibet fashions.
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Take a Tour
See Page 14 for information on our Occoquan self-guided history walking tour. Or schedule a Haunted Pub Crawl or family-friendly haunted tour through Occoquan Spirits Ghost Tours. 8
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13 Magickal Moons ART a la Carte Artaville Rugs and More Artists’ Undertaking Gallery Attic Treasures & Sew Easy Sewing Crave Kangen, LLC Curate Elements Gift and Gather Glory Be Havana Boutique Hitchcock Paper Co. Jerry’s Occoquan Jewelers Kountrie Lanes Antiques & Collectibles Labella Bridal & Wedding Services Local Colour Man Overboard Enterprises Marin’s Woodworking Occoquan Optical Organic Allure Paint Your Heart Out Patriot Scuba Personally Yours Puzzle Palooza Etc Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio So Bohemian So Olive Spinaweb The Loft Gallery The Preservation Station The Reclaimed Treasures Tulia Qi Integral Union Street Guitar Works Urban Posh Boutique VanEch Studio Yarn Cloud
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RESTAURANTS & FOOD
Babba and Me Ballywhack Shack Bann Thai Bar-J Chili Parlor Bottle Stop Wine Bar Cock & Bowl D’Rocco’s/Taproom Grind N Crepe Madigan’s Waterfront Mill Street Sweets Mom’s Apple Pie Nazbro Chocolates Potomac Chocolate The Secret Garden Cafe The Spot on Mill Third Base Pizza and Frozen Custard
201 Union St 304 Mill St 416 Mill St 125 Mill St 311 Mill St 302 Poplar Alley 301 Mill St 301 Commerce St 201 Mill St 305A Mill St 126 Commerce St 309 Mill St 304 Mill St 404 Mill St 406 Mill St 202 Commerce St
Angi’s Nails and Spa Salon ASM Chiropractic & Wellness Be Always Beautiful Dansk Day Spa Forever Young Good Hair Day Salon Occoquan Family Chiropractic Shear Glo Beauty Bar Un Mi Hoffman Acupuncture Clinic
201 Union St 312 Poplar Alley 301 Commerce St 212 Commerce St 301 Commerce St 308 Mill St 303 Union St 125 Mill St #14 312 Poplar Alley
PERSONAL SERVICES
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FREE TIMED PARKING DISTRICT GENERAL
Anthony R. DiFrancesco PhD PC Apple Tree Counseling Carefree Boat Club Dominion Yachts Edward Jones Fathom Realty Group Benefits Designers Inc Harrington Counseling Services Healing Hearts Counseling, LLC Hitchcock Studios Law Office of Kathleen Grace Walsh Occoquan Family Chiropractic Occoquan Spirits Ghost Tours Penguin Paddling Puritano Media Group Inc PRM Integrated Systems Ravensworth Custom Home Improvement Reilly Law, PLC Reinhardt, Harper, Davis Riverside Property Management Safe Harbor Financial Advisors, LLC The Good News Community Kitchen Title Write, Inc
4 HOUR PARKING 214 Commerce St 210B Commerce St 201 Mill St 312 Poplar Alley 308 Commerce St 308 Poplar Alley 204 Union St 300 Ellicott St 300 Ellicott St 305A Mill St 206 Commerce St 303 Union St 408 Mill St 201 Mill St 309 Mill St 306 Commerce St 309 Mill St #5 300 Ellicott St 206 Commerce St 300 Ellicott St 300 Ellicott St 308 Poplar Alley 300 Ellicott St
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Kayak Ramp Mamie Davis Park Mill House Museum Public Restrooms River Mill Park Rockledge Mansion Town Hall United States Post Office Veterans of Foreign Wars Visitors Information Kiosk
Under 123 Bridge 202 Washington St 413 Mill St 458 Mill St 458 Mill St 440 Mill St 314 Mill St 202 Mill St 204 Mill St 413 Mill St
Innovative Design & Renovation LM Force Consulting, HR Consulting Loyalty Pet Care Services Renew Life Healing
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HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
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OCCOQUAN HISTORICAL MARKER TRAIL 413 Mill Street Ellicott’s Mill Civil War Trail Milling History Establishment of the Town Of Occoquan Water Basin Gear Wheel The Dogue Indians Occoquan River Bridges
200 Mill Street 1804 Occoquan Town Plat 203 Washington Street The Town Of Occoquan Prospers Mamie Davis Park Occoquan Wharves Occoquan Riverwalk 1804 Boundary Stone
416 Mill Street Carbide Bunker Rockledge
204 Washington Street Ogle Harris Store
402 Mill Street Carriage Stone
209 Washington Street Ebenezer Baptist Church
314 Mill Street Virginia Historic District Methodist Church
206 Union Street Old Hammill Hotel
302 Mill Street Mill Street
Join us this fall for more fun! Fall Arts & Crafts Show SEPT 25 & 26
Spirits & Spirits OCT 29 & 30
Shakespeare in the Park LABOR DAY WEEKEND
308 Commerce Street Odd Fellows Hall
Holiday Fest NOV 19 - DEC 12
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Learn more at visitoccoquanva.com/history
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LEARN MORE AT OCCOQUANVA.GOV/EVENTS
We have something for everyone!
Discover... Workshops & Classes History Tours Demonstrations Scavenger Hunt OCCOQUANVA.GOV/EVENTS 14
The Anderson family has been serving Occoquan and the surrounding area for over 40 years, stop by today at any of our family-owned restaurants.
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Bar J Chili Parlor 125 Mill Street Occoquan, VA 22125
301 Commerce Street Occoquan, VA 22125
Grind N Crepe
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(571) 572-3258
Third Base Pizza & Frozen Custard 202 Commerce Street Occoquan, VA 22125 (571) 398-2613
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The Art
Art a La Carte Opening in 2010, Art a La Carte has quickly grown from a studio of just four artists, to a gallery of hosting 25. With craftsmen, painters, metalsmiths, and more, the gallery is home to a wide range of artists from the northern Virginia area.
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When it was founded, the concept for Art A La Carte was to offer items that were unique and different. That’s what they still do today, as you’ll find an assortment of pieces for yourself or to gift (if you can let them go!). The gallery also hosts monthly featured artist receptions with wine tastings. Check the website for dates and details.
Occoquan has an active and vibrant art scene! When strolling
310 Mill Street | artalacartegallery.com
down Mill Street, there are ample opportunities to browse, admire, and purchase a variety of stunning art pieces from local artists.
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Artists’ Undertaking Gallery Since 1977, Artists’ Undertaking gallery has called Occoquan home. Interestingly enough, the building the gallery started - and still resides - in was originally a funeral home. During 1972’s Hurricane Agnes, the basement flooded and the funeral home closed its doors. A few years later the founding artists cleaned it up and began to display their work and teach classes. The play on words “the Artists’ Undertaking” soon became the name of the gallery and has stuck ever since. Today the gallery represents 17 local artists who offer original art and crafts and help staff the gallery daily. Media include watercolor and oil paintings, etchings, photography, drawings, mixed media collage, pottery, fused artglass, turned wood, and eggshell carving.
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The Loft Gallery of Occoquan
Local Colour
Perched on the second story overlooking Town Hall, The Loft Gallery has been a main stay of Occoquan for 35 years. Their artists not only show work in the space, but many also create there as well. Hit it on the right day and you can see a painter or craftsman at work while you wander the different rooms.
The newest gallery to Occoquan is Local Colour, which has hosted 20 artists in their space over the past two years. COVID has altered some of their workshop and teaching plans, but they hope to soon hold youth and adult painting and drawing classes as well as paint night events in the studio. Visit their website to stay up to date!
Loft’s artists show a diverse array of media, including acrylics, watercolors, oils, turned wood, pastels, photography, a range of print media, pen and ink, kiln-formed fused glass, fiber arts, and figurative sculptures. Styles follow traditional lines from detailed representational work, to soft impressionism, to abstract.
Fun fact: Local Colour is not just home to artists-in-residence. They also play host to a resident ghost. Tad is full of good energy and loves people and especially dogs. You may not see him but you might hear him. If you do, say, “Hi Tad!” 408 Mill Street | localcolouroldtown.com 16
Rachael Bright of Local Colour
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Snap a pic with our LOVE sign! Seasonally decorated, it is the perfect spot for family portraits, engagement photos, or a quick instagram selfie.
Occoquan’s free summer concert series kicks off May 15. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on-site. See Page 3 for dates and schedule.
Book your next outdoor event in the park. Weddings, birthday parties, and other celebrations can now reserve the park for private events.
Bring your blanket and camp chairs for our monthly trivia night in the park! The winning team receives $100 in gift cards to use throughout Occoquan.
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