| JUNE | 6 | Potomac River Poker Run
Hosted
by the ever popular Tim’s Rivershore, this poker run features views of and stops at historic landmarks such as Fort Washington, Mount Vernon, Sharks Tooth Shores and, of course, both Tim’s locations. Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Va. Call for times. 703-441-1375; ww.timsrivershore.com. |
| 6-7 | National Harbor Food & Wine Festival Get your fine cuisine fix at this festival focusing on great food, wine and beer. National Harbor, Washington, D.C. Sat. noon–8 p.m.; Sun.noon–6 p.m. 443-716-2800; www.foodandwinenh.com. | |
| 12-14 | Potomac River Festival This
annual festival features lots of fun events including a parade, Miss Colonial Beach pageant, arts and crafts, bands, an antique car show and fireworks on Sat. night. Colonial Beach, Va. Fri. 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., live music 6:30–11 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 804-224-8145; www.colonialbeach.org |
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| 12-13 | Reedville Bluefish Derby Fish
for blues and rock during Smith Point Sea Rescue’s big annual tournament, featuring 30 cash prizes totaling over $35,000. Buzzard’s Point Marina, Reedville, Va. Call or go online to register. 804-453-3660; www.smithpointsearescue.com. |
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| 21 | Alexandria Waterfront Festival This
annual festival benefits the Red Cross. Oronoco Bay Park, Old Town Alexandria, Va. Sat. 10 a.m.– 11 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 703-549-8300; www.waterfrontfestival.org. |
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| 27 | Coles Point Poker Run The
first 50 boats to sign up will make the Coles Point Poker Run to benefit Coles Point Fire Substation. Call for times and registration. Coles Point, Va. 804-472-3666; e-mail rivvarats@aol.com. |
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| 27 | Tim’s Not-on-the-4th-of-July Fireworks Get a jump on the holiday pyrotechnics as Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant and Crabhouse, Dumfries, Va., lights up the sky. 9 p.m. 703-441-1375; www.timsrivershore.com. | |
| JULY | 4 | Kinsale 4th of July Festival. Bike parade, food, and fireworks. FREE |
