Community Corner
Get Out Weekend Planner: Concerts and Festivals
Celebrate Fairfax and park concert series dominate this weekend's activities
There's plenty of activities in our area this weekend for everyone. Here's a few ideas in this week's Burke Patch Get Out Weekend Planner.
1. Celebrate Fairfax Festival
Where/When: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax/Friday, June 10-Sunday, June 12
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Why Go: Enjoy live concerts, carnival rides, a petting zoo, karaoke contest, and great festival food this weekend. There is something for everyone at Northern Virginia’s largest community-wide celebration. (There's a Patch booth at Celebrate Fairfax too- rumor has it we're next to the petting zoo! Come by and say Hi!)
Price: Tickets start at $7 online, $12 at the gate
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2. Spotlight by Starlight
Where/When: , 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale/Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs and head to Mason District Park Amphitheater for an evening of bluegrass with mandolin phenom Sierra Hull.
Pricing: Free
3. Braddock Nights
Where/When: Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax/Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Andrew McKnight & Beyond Boarders is an Appalachian/blues/folk group that will appeal to music lovers of all ages.
Pricing: Free
4. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Where/When: , 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale/Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m.
Why Go: The whole family will enjoy a performance focusing on the family of wind instruments. Children are encouraged to participate and join the ensemble.
Pricing: Free
5. Mongolian Cultural Heritage Night
Where/When: , 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale/Sunday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about Mongolia through traditional music and dance. A Mongolian film will begin after dusk.
Pricing: Free
