Updated Weekend Planner: Fredericksburg Fair, Sidewalk Sales, Concerts and More

Where did July go?  It's the last weekend of the month, and there is plenty to do in and around Fredericksburg.  Know of another event?  Add it to the comments section and the Events Listing (it's free to publicize your event)!
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The 275th Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Friday, July 26 - Sunday, August 4
The Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg
Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays.
General admission tickets are $8 for ages 4–54 and $6 for ages 55 and up. Children 3 years or younger are admitted free of charge. Rides are not included in admission price.
See the website for a schedule of events.

Trade in a Handbag, Help the Hope House
Friday, Saturday and Monday, July 26, 27 and 29
C.I.S. Sportswear, 806 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg
Bring in any handbag and receive a discount on the purchase of a new Brighton handbag.  The trade-ins will be donated to Hope House for their August 22 Bags of Hope Benefit.

A Jazz Night - Piano, Bass, Drums & Song
Friday, July 26, 8:30 p.m.
Courtyard Marriott, 620 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg
$5.00 cover. No minimum.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series with Laurie Rose Griffith and Pete Mealy
Friday, July 26, 7 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
Free; extended museum hours from 5 - 9 p.m., members reception and activities for children.

American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery at Celebrate Virginia Live
Friday, July 26, 7 p.m.
Celebrate Virginia Live, located in Central Park on Gordon W. Shelton Blvd. by the Fredericksburg Expo Center.
Prices and seating options are online.

Stand Up Comedy at the Old Silk Mill with KT Tatara
Friday, July 26, 8 p.m.
The Old Silk Mill, 1707 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
Tickets are $17 and $20 and may be purchased online.

Ron Rosner YMCA 10th Annual Family Fun Festival
Saturday, July 27, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ron Rosner Family YMCA, 5700 Smith Station Rd., Fredericksburg
Carnival games, face painting, bicycle rodeo, moon bounce, craft and yard sale and more.  Bring your swimsuit and workout clothes because the building will be open to the public from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the pool will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.

Picker's Supply and The Boutique at Caroline Street Sidewalk Sales
Saturday, July 27
Picker's Supply, 902 Caroline St., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Boutique at Caroline Street, 726 Caroline St., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

MidSummer Magic 2013 Bellydance Recital and Artisan Sale
Saturday, July 27, 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters Branch, 1201 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg
Free admission.

Stand-Up Paddleboard Group Lesson
Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m.
Motts Run Reservoir, 6600 River Rd., Fredericksburg
Minimum age is 11; a participating adult must accompany youth age 11 - 13. Participants can make a reservation by contacting the Fredericksburg Parks Department at 540-372-1086.

Guided Woodland Walk at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont
Sunday, July 28, 2 p.m.
224 Washington St., Falmouth
Free

For more events, check these calendars:

• Fredericksburg Patch Upcoming Events
• Arts Along the River Calendar of Events
  
• Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
• Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center Calendar of Events
  
• Fredericksburg Parent Calendar
  
• Macaroni Kid Fredericksburg Calendar of Events
• Riverside Center
  
• University of Mary Washington Events
  
• Visit Fredericksburg Events