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The Dog Days of Summer
The weather is warming, and the leaden skies of winter are departing. That means it's time to get out and enjoy the fresh air. And...
Robert Currer


Sweets & Treats
No matter the season, Occoquan has some of the best treats around. Don’t miss these hometown favorites! POTOMAC CHOCOLATE Sometimes only...
Robert Currer


RiverFest Performances Announced!
Performances have been announced for RiverFest 2023! There's a lot to do at this year's Occoquan RiverFest & Craft Show (June 3 & 4)!...
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VIP Packages for RiverFest just dropped!
With hundreds of arts & crafts booths, a beer & wine garden, live concerts, and a ton of kids' activities, RiverFest & Craft Show has...
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Announcing the new Occoquan Festivals website!
Our annual Occoquan craft shows have grown a lot over the past few years and we've decided it's time for our website to grow as well. We...
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Occoquan is for the Birds
Visitors to Historic Occoquan love to walk along the river. The lazy curve of it and the luscious banks are innately calming in a way...
Robert Currer

Press Release: NEW Boat Parade event!
Occoquan Announces The Whatever Floats Your Boat Parade, June 4 (Occoquan, VA) Love the water? Get creative and decorate a raft, canoe,...
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The Best Brunch in Town
You're enjoying a Sunday morning. The air is crisp and clean as the world begins its day. Pale, sleepy sunlight hints that perhaps the...
Robert Currer


Press Release: Peep Week!
Peep Week in Occoquan, April 4-8, 2023 (Occoquan, VA) Occoquan announces their popular spring event is back for 2023. For a PEEPtastic...
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Glory Be: Antiques and Hometown Warmth
Spend some time looking at home decor online, and you’ll find page after page of visually striking but ultimately hollow rooms. Pristine...
Robert Currer


Patriot Scuba: Dive in to Adventure
Nestled against a sluggish curve in the Occoquan River is a dive center that is anything but sleepy. Patriot Scuba is a rare spot of high...
Robert Currer


Hitchcock Paper Co: Finding the Perfect Words
They say letter writing is a lost art. Yet, sometimes only the written word can adequately express what is so often left unspoken. In...
Robert Currer


Press Release: HolidayFest brings three weeks of holiday fun to Occoquan
(Occoquan, VA)—The Town of Occoquan and Occoquan Business Partners are pleased to announce the lineup for the annual HolidayFest in...
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Occoquan Guide to Holiday Gifting
Whether you are the person who starts their holiday shopping in late summer, when the sun is still bright and the crowds are sporting...
Sarah Hitchcock Burzio

Occoquan's Haunted History
Mill Street is a favorite stroll. In the autumn twilight, the historic buildings take on an almost dreamy quality. Warm light from the...
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Art a la Carte Gallery: Occoquan’s Haven for Unique Artwork
The true value of art is the emotion it stirs in you. It's a kind of magic how a few smears of paint or curves of clay can be transformed...
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Ballywhack Shack: Artisan Sandwiches and Craft Beverages
Occoquan is a walking town. The historic architecture and rolling streets are best enjoyed on a stroll. As you take in the fresh air,...
Robert Currer

Announcing New Stay & Play Packages!
Spend the weekend with us! The fall is the perfect time to visit Occoquan, VA and Prince William County is made for exploring! Become a...
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Fall Craft Show adds New Scholarships!
Are you new to showing your work? Did you learn a new art or craft skill during the pandemic? This fall there is a scholarship...
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FOX 5 Zip Trip to Occoquan
On Friday, July 1, the FOX 5 DC team ventured out to Occoquan, Virginia to highlight the fun, food, and fashion our community has to...
Sarah Hitchcock Burzio
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