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 By Prince William Living This column is brought to you by Firedog Entertainment, LLC, bringing you superb music, photo booths, lighting and more for weddings and events. Also brought to you by OmniRide, providing transportation options that fit your needs. We’re over the hump in Manassas and Prince William. That means we’re looking forward to weekend events! Prince William Events  NEW DATE for Prince …

Provided by Historic Dumfries Virginia Join us for Ghost Walks in Historic Dumfries on Saturday evenings (7:00-9:00 p. m.) in October. So you hear the Weems-Botts Museum is haunted? Learn about our haunted history on an outdoor, lantern-led walking tour. Enjoy cider, cocoa, and roasted marshmallows in Merchant Park. Cost: $12/adults; $10/youth, seniors, and members. Space is limited and advance …

By Amy Taylor The Town of Occoquan annual arts and crafts show is jam-packed with family fun. This year’s show will be held on Sept. 29 and 30.  The town expects a big turnout, as is their tradition. “Unlike other festivals, we have a 49-year tradition of having an arts and crafts show in Occoquan. Approximately 30 of our unique Occoquan shops …

Provided by Prince William County Office of Tourism The Prince William County Office of Tourism proudly reported to county tourism and hospitality professionals that the county’s visitor economy continued to surge in 2017. According to research by the U.S. Travel Association and the Virginia Tourism Corporation, Prince William County is experiencing sustainable expansion in tourism revenue year after year. The …

Provided by Prince William County Banjos, mandolins, guitars and fiddles will provide a bluegrass soundtrack for the second annual Brentsville Day at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre on Saturday, Sept. 22. The free event, set to run between 10:00 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. at 12229 Bristow Road, will also include hayrides, farm animals and living historians. Hosted by …

 By Prince William Living This column is brought to you by Firedog Entertainment, LLC, bringing you superb music, photo booths, lighting and more for weddings and events. Also brought to you by OmniRide, providing transportation options that fit your needs. We’re over the hump in Manassas and Prince William. That means we’re looking forward to weekend events! The weather forecast for this …

Provided by City of Manassas The Virginia Tourism Corporation has just released the 2017 state and local economic impact data. In the City of Manassas, tourism relate- expenditures rose 4.5 percent to $71,114,795. Annual payroll rose 4.7 percent to $12,124,407. Employment rose 1.5 percent to 589 and local tax receipts rose 2.7 percent to $1,851,267. It is another record year …

By Prince William Living This column is brought to you by Firedog Entertainment, LLC, bringing you superb music, photo booths, lighting and more for weddings and events, and by OmniRide, providing transportation options that fit your needs. It’s Wednesday and we’re Over the Hump! Here are a few things to look forward to this weekend: Historic Manassas is hosting a “Back to …

By Amy Falkofske The first Oktoberfest was celebrated in Munich, Germany on Oct. 12 in 1810. That tradition continues today, but you don’t have to go to Germany to experience Oktoberfest. You can experience it right here in Prince William County. Brew Republic Bierwerks of Woodbridge is getting ready to hold its own version of Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 22. …

Prince William County’s newest FALL FESTIVAL at the New Manassas Mall!   Exhibitors, vendors, and top notch entertainment will begin at 12:00 noon on Oct. 13.  Look for lots of interactive activities, and prizes! Cost of admission is free! This is an outdoor event — look for inflatables, balloon twisting, face painting, pumpkin carving, music, bands, food and brew! Also, food vendors, …