Discover Occoquan 2019: Activities, Schedule, Parking

OCCOQUAN, VA—If you've never been to Occoquan, here's your chance to experience the quaint but vibrant community in the most welcoming of ways. And if you live here or nearby, it's a chance to reinforce your affection for the waterfront townscape. We're talking Discover Occoquan, a free all-day festival 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday in the downtown area.

So, you might ask yourself, what's on tap? A more appropriate question might be, what's not on tap? There will be interactive classes and free demonstrations by area businesses, a scavenger hunt, a pop-up tea room, a photo booth, live entertainment and a beer garden that'll accompany a concert in River Mill Park. Here's more, per the town:

The day kicks off at 11 a.m. when businesses will be hosting a variety of free drop-in classes that include yoga in the park, candle pouring, painting, fiber arts, and more. Demonstrations include art and glass, personal style, puzzle making, food preparation and sampling, textile image transfers, SCUBA and much more! Art on the Block will also be showcasing the works of Occoquan's many talented artists. Enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, watch art demos, and enter to win an Occoquan gift basket.

Be sure to stop by Town Hall, 314 Mill Street for more fun! Pick up a map and a schedule of town activities. The Scavenger Hunt begins at 11 a.m. Enter your kids in the Occoquan Kids Council raffle to become a council member for a day—or even the mayor! A full Kids Council will be drawn at 4 p.m. Throughout the day, the town will sponsor a silent auction featuring donations by local businesses. At 11 a.m., watch a 3D printing demo and at 1 p.m., Occoquan resident Henry Brinton will read from his new and locally set book, City of Peace. Stay for a special presentation of Will Rogers' U.S.A. presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Company from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

At Mill House Museum, 413 Mill Street, there will be a history tour led by Mayor Porta at 1 p.m. and a dedication for the new historical marker at 3 p.m. A pop-up tea room, sponsored by Lady D’s Traveling Tea Party, will be available at Rockledge Mansion, at 440 Mill Street, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m

As for the beer garden in River Mill Park, 458 Mill Street, it'll be open 4-8 p.m. and will feature Water's End Brewery. Music will be provided by award-winning Nashville singer and songwriter Cheley Tackett and local favorite Joe Downer.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

STREETS
11 a.m.-noon Scavenger Hunt, begins at Town Hall
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop-in Classes and Demos
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Art on the Block
1-2:30 p.m. History Tour, begins at Mill House Museum
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Photo Booth
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pop-Up Tea Room at Rockledge Mansion
3 p.m.-4 p.m. Historical Marker Dedication, Mill House Museum

TOWN HALL
11 a.m.-noon 3D Printing Demo
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Silent Auction
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Occoquan Kids Council Raffle, drawing at 4pm

Noon-12:45 p.m. Robotroopers Robotics Demo
1 p.m.-2 p.m. Book Reading presented by Henry Brinton
3 p.m.-4 p.m. Will Rogers' U.S.A. presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Company

RIVER MILL PARK
11 a.m.-noon Yoga in the Park
1 p.m.-2 p.m. Rockledge Assembly of English Country Dancers
4 p.m.-8 p.m. Cornhole Games, River Mill Park
4 p.m.-8 p.m. Beer Garden, featuring Water's End Brewery
4 p.m.-6 p.m. Musical Guest: Joe Downer (Rock)
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Musical Guest: Cheley Tackett (Americana)

Click here for a map and a more detailed listing of the day's activities.

PARKING INFORMATION:

Free on-street and public lot parking is available in-town. In addition, off-site parking with shuttle bus service sponsored by Patriot Scuba is available from the Route 123 Commuter lot at the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Gordon Boulevard and drops off at 305 Mill Street. The shuttle service will collect patrons from the lot on the half hour beginning at 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. with a final pick up at 8:30 p.m. The shuttle is free, but donations to the non-profit Patriots for Disabled Divers are appreciated.