A festive America250 celebration that’s sure to bring smiles to the whole family! The Colonial Faire and Ice Cream Social was organized by the DAR and Historic Vienna, Inc., in partnership with Vienna250, Fairfax250 and the Town of Vienna.
EVENT SCHEDULE
12:00 Event begins
12:15 Children’s Military Drill
1:00 Arrival of George and Martha Washington
1:15 Parade to the Town Green Stage
1:40 Flag Day History & Introduction of Martha and George Washington
2:30 Children Military Drill
3:00 Ice Cream Social begins, featuring Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Location: Freeman Store & Museum Lawn and Vienna Town Green
The Little Library Museum, Train Depot and Caboose will be open for families to enjoy.
Rain or Shine event
Guests of all ages will enjoy colonial-era demonstrations and hands-on activities, including a farm animal petting zoo, children’s military drills, colonial games, crafts, lacemakers, wood carvers, gardening, quill pen writing, and invisible ink demonstrations. A highlight of the day will be the arrival of George and Martha Washington at 1pm, followed by a parade to the Town of Vienna Stage and a special Flag Day history presentation introducing Martha Washington and welcoming General George Washington. The afternoon will conclude with a festive ice cream social beginning at 3pm.