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Ready for a little fun? Festivals span all seasons in and around Fairfax County, celebrating art, history, music, wine and more. Here's just a sampling ... FEBRUARY / MARCH CHOCOLATE LOVERS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 4 – 5, 2017 The city of Fairfax hosts this irresistible annual festival featuring everything from art competitions and craft shows to edible chocolate delights. www.chocolatefestival.net GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT MOUNT VERNON PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND What better place to celebrate President’s Day weekend than at the historic home of George Washington. Mount Vernon honors our nation’s first president with a variety of special events celebrating Washington’s 285th birthday. www.mountvernon.org MARCH / APRIL NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL MARCH 20 – APRIL 16, 2017 People from around the world come to the nation’s capital to see the blossoming cherry trees (a gift from Japan in 1912) and to partake in the festivities, including a parade, street festival and fireworks. www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org MAY MOUNT VERNON SPRING WINE FESTIVAL MAY 2017 With George Washington’s Mount Vernon as the backdrop, sip wines and sample desserts during this festival featuring the area’s top wineries. www.mountvernon.org SUMMER SEASON BEGINS AT WOLF TRAP LATE MAY 2017 The summer season at Wolf Trap starts in late May and runs through mid-September, featuring numerous performances on the majestic Filene Center stage. www.wolftrap.org JUNE CELEBRATE FAIRFAX! FESTIVAL JUNE 9 – 11, 2017 Thousands flock to the Fairfax County Government Center for big-name musical entertainment, arts and crafts and more. Last year’s performers included The B-52s, Plain White T’s, and Living Colour. www.celebratefairfax.com TASTE OF RESTON JUNE 16 – 17, 2017 Taste of Reston is the largest outdoor food festival in the area and has been voted “Northern Virginia’s Best Food Festival” since 2012. Come hungry, leave happy! www.restontaste.com JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION JULY 4, 2017 Thrill to a variety of breathtaking celebrations of our nation’s birthday throughout the National Capital Region, including the National Mall and Mount Vernon. www.fxva.com AUGUST WORKHOUSE BREWFEST SECOND WEEKEND IN AUGUST The Workhouse Brewfest features 30+ breweries, 20+ food trucks, and 16+ bands on 3 stages and takes place at the thriving arts campus of the Workhouse Arts Center. www.workhousearts.org/workhouse-brewfest SEPTEMBER COX FARMS’ FALL FESTIVAL LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH EARLY NOVEMBER Cox Farms is home to Northern Virginia’s largest and most famous Fall Festival, complete with hayrides, giant slides, pumpkins, baby animals, and the spooky Fields of Fear. www.coxfarms.com OCTOBER AIR & SCARE! OCTOBER 2017 Discover the spooky side of air and space at the Udvar-Hazy Center’s annual Air & Scare! Participate in creepy crafts, spooky science experiments and other Halloweenthemed activities. http://airandspace.si.edu/events NOVEMBER / DECEMBER MOUNT VERNON BY CANDLELIGHT LATE NOVEMBER – MID DECEMBER 2017 Historic Mount Vernon sparkles with holiday cheer during candlelight tours! “Mrs. Washington” hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, featuring characters from the Washingtons’ world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening. www.mountvernon.org MEADOWLARK GARDENS’ WINTER WALK OF LIGHTS NOVEMBER 2017 – JANUARY 2018 Experience more than 500,000 LED lights and displays, including an animated fountain and a Gingerbread Village as you stroll through this magnificent garden. www.winterwalkoflights.com Event dates and details are subject to change. Please be sure to check online for the most up-to-date information. FOR A FULL ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS, go to www.fxva.com/events
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