By Prince William Living
It’s Wednesday and we’re over the hump! We’re here twice a month to give you the events happening in the area each weekend. Here are just a few of the events happening locally the next two weekends.
Fall Yard Sale
At this annual bargain hunter’s paradise, you’ll find clothes, handmade crafts, collectibles, and more. Sale will be held in the front parking lot of the Community Center. Saturday, Sept. 18, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park
45th Edgar Rohr Memorial Car Meet
Open to antique vehicles and street rods 1996 and earlier. A total of 50 awards will be presented. Free spectator admission and garage parking across the street. Antique car parts flea market, car corral, door prize drawings, silent auction and Model T Ford assembly demonstrations. A minimum of 150 vehicles are expected; dash plaques go to first 175 vehicles registered. Saturday, Sept. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas
Manassas International Food Festival
Featuring American Food, Greek Food, Polish Food, Ukranian Food, Irish Food, Slavic Food and a Live International DJ. Sponsored by Nativity of Our Lord Orthodox Church. Saturday, Sept. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas
School is Back in Session: Lucasville School Open House
Are you excited that school has started again? Going to school was very different a hundred years ago than it is today. Visit the one room school at Lucasville to learn about the different ways that students learned in a segregated society. Try some of the tools used to teach students in school, the games they played and even make a craft to take home! Masks are required while indoors. Saturday, Sept. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Lucasville School, 10516 Godwin Dr., Manassas
Manassas Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Greater Manassas Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Parade, presented by Inisfail, Inc., will march through Old Town Manassas, starting at the corner of Quarry Road and Prescott Avenue. Saturday, Sept. 18, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. | Historic Downtown Manassas
Occoquan Arts & Crafts Show
The popular Occoquan Fall Arts and Crafts Show returns to the streets of Historic Occoquan and will take place rain or shine. Enjoy arts, crafts and food vendors, a food court, a kids’ area, local brews and music! Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Historic Occoquan
Americans in Wartime Open House
The Open House will have operable tanks and military vehicles galore! There will be tank demonstrations, reenactment camps from every war era from World War I, K9 demos, historical displays, veteran interviews, children’s scavenger hunt, veteran support groups, flame thrower demos, keynote speakers, food vendors, souvenir store, and much more! Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Tank Farm, 13906 Aden Rd., Nokesville
World Heritage Festival
September is Hispanic Heritage Celebration Month. Support Hispanic small businesses, as well as arts & crafts vendors and independent consultants. From unique, handmade jewelry, to bath and body products, candles and home decor, you can find an array of items to add to your holiday shopping list! Saturday, Sept. 25, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, and Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas
Oktoberfest 2021 @ The Republic
Brew Republic’s Annual Oktoberfest Festival features a Marzen (traditional Oktoberfest beer) tasting (including the re-release of Uberbrau Marzen), an indoor and outdoor biergarten, taproom party, delicious German food specials, a lederhosen/dirndl costume contest, stein holding competition, awesome music, and more! Saturday, Sept. 25, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Brew Republic Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Pl., Woodbridge
Crash ‘n’ Bash Inaugural Demolition Derby
Inaugural Demolition Derby at Prince William County Fairgrounds. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2:00 p.m. | Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd., Manassas
Oktoberfest 2021 at Ornery Beer
Hauntingly Historic Occoquan Walking Tour (Family-Friendly)
This is a family-friendly walking tour, perfect for all ages. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and bug spray, as this tour is entirely outdoors. You will walk the streets of quaint Occoquan and hear the spine tingling tales of our famous and beloved ghosts while viewing each location. Reservations are required: 703-357-3850. Sunday, Sept. 26, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. | Occoquan Spirits – Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Tours, 408 Mill St., Occoquan
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These events are current as of the time we receive the information. While we make every attempt to be accurate, please check with the event sponsor or hosting organization prior to attending any event. Prince William Living is not responsible for event schedule changes or group policies.
