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Fall Into Autumn at Prince William Festivals and Pumpkin Patches By Dominique McIndoe
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rince William is the center for all things autumn during the month of October. We've got fall festivals and cultural celebrations happening all month long. And our local pumpkin patches offer fun opportunities for you to bring home a piece of the season. Here are a few can't-miss events and spots.
The 38th Annual Fall Jubilee The 38th Annual Fall Jubilee will be held on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown Manassas. This longrunning community gathering is lauded as a community‑spirited, family‑oriented event celebrating fine arts and crafts. Shop from more than 100 craft vendors for locally made products and take home a taste of fall from their specialty food vendors offering tasty options like breads, fudges and cheeses. Support local nonprofit organizations at their community booths. Children can play games, enjoy rides and attractions, and take part in kidfriendly activities. Enjoy live music and entertainment from local music, singing and dancing acts on the community stage. In case of severe weather, the rain date for the event will be Oct. 9. Address: 9431 W. Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110.
Old Town Manassas Holiday Crafts, Desserts & Sweets On Oct. 30, Manassas will be hosting the Old Town Manassas Holiday Crafts, Desserts & Sweets fair on the lush, green lawn of the Manassas Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is — just as its name suggests — full of crafts, desserts and sweets
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for the whole family to indulge in. Arts, crafts and food vendors, independent consultants, small businesses and entertainment acts will set the stage for a fun-filled day for festival goers. Don’t miss the kids costume parade and awards starting at 1 p.m. You can even bring your furry family members for the pet Halloween parade from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Address: 9101 Prince William St, Manassas, Virginia 20110.
2021 Manassas Latino Festival What better way to welcome the autumn season than with cultural enrichment? Come out to celebrate the latter half of Hispanic Heritage Month at the 2021 Manassas Latino Festival. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Loy E. Harris Pavilion, enjoy tasty cuisine from diverse Latin American communities, watch talented performers like Mariachi Los Amigos and Armonías Peruanas, and participate in family-fun activities like Zumba. Help further and support the mission of Abriendo Puertas, the Virginia non-profit organization and host of this festival, to celebrate the heritage and contributions of the Latin American community to Manassas, to the state and to our country as a whole. Address: 9201 Center St, Manassas, Virginia 20110.
Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch The Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch can fill all of your pumpkin-picking needs. They are open throughout the month of October. Bring the whole family down to Nokesville to pick
