Fall Arts and Crafts Show Returns to Occoquan

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Fall Arts and Crafts Show Returns to Occoquan

By Erin Pittman

Fall means many things to each of us. It means pumpkin flavored everything to pumpkin lovers. Warm, cozy hoodies for those who always crave coziness. And the beloved Fall Arts and Crafts Show for anyone who lives near the Town of Occoquan. Like many other events, it was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the spring event was replaced with a smaller Artisan Market series, which took place on single weekends in May and June in River Mill Park.

Fall Arts and Crafts Show 2021

To the delight of so many, the arts and crafts show will be returning on Sept. 25 and 26, 2021. Everyone is invited to the streets of Historic Occoquan from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday, no matter the weather. The show must go on!

“For over 50 years, the Town has hosted its famous crafts show here but when the pandemic hit, we had to adjust our plans. We are really excited to bring back the Fall Arts and Crafts Show to the streets of the historic district,” said Julie Little, Events and Community Development Director for the town. “We’ll be featuring lots of our favorite artisans and crafters and welcoming many new ones as well. We’re looking forward to a great openair weekend full of fun, food and fantastic shopping!”

As usual, the arts and crafts show will feature hundreds of arts, crafts and food vendors along Mill Street, so bring your wallet, appreciation for art, and a healthy appetite. Exhibitors showcase

a wide variety of items including woodcrafts, furniture, home décor, fine art, gourmet food items, pottery and ceramics, jewelry, bath and body care items, children’s items, pet products and more. And don’t forget to pop into the town’s charming shops as you stroll along the riverfront streets for unique finds, too. Bring the kids along for face painting from the one and only Fairy Jennabelle, who will be dazzling little ones with her talents both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (COVID safety precautions will be in place.)

This year, visitors will also find a beer garden featuring local craft brews from Water’s End Brewery, as well as live entertainment both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Grab a convenient parking spot at the Lake Ridge Commuter Lot and hop on board the Beer Garden Express. This shuttle will take you directly to the Beer Garden located at River Mill Park.

Parking Information

Shuttle stops will be located at additional lots, as well. Riders can opt for the shuttle for a small fee and ride stress-free into town to enjoy the show, music and food. The shuttle runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Masks may be required on board. Satellite parking will be available at the 123 Commuter Lot, at the corner of Route 123 and Old Bridge Road; Lake Ridge Commuter Lot, at the corner of Old Bridge and Minnieville Roads; and at the Workhouse Arts Center, at 9518 Workhouse Road in Lorton. There is no additional admission fee at the gate. For more information on events in Occoquan, visit occoquanva. gov or contact Julie Little, Events and Community Development Director at jlittle@occoquanva.gov.

Shoppers will find body care items, fine arts, pottery, jewelry, furniture and more.

Erin Pittman (epittman@princewilliamliving.com) is Editor in Chief of Prince William Living. She loves dogs, kids, books and all of those things piled in her lap on the couch.