Welcome to the
Rappahannock Art & Music Festival
May 2nd 2026
11:00am – 5:00pm
A community art festival with music, makers, and space to connect.
Find the map, program, and more information about the festival
More Than Just a Festival
A community event with a deeper purpose
The Rappahannock Art and Music Festival is not only a celebration of local art, music, and creativity. It is also a way to bring people together in a welcoming public space where they can connect with one another, encounter new ideas, and feel more rooted in the life of the community.
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area, this festival is part of our Unite & Rise initiative to strengthen community ties, reduce isolation, and create accessible entry points into civic life. We believe healthy democracy depends on more than voting alone. It depends on trust, participation, and a sense that we are part of something shared.
Art brings people in. Community keeps them connected. Civic life grows from there.
Community Conversations Throughout the Day
Throughout the festival, we are hosting short, guided small-group conversations on local issues, organizations, and community life. These circles are welcoming, low-pressure, and open to anyone who wants to listen, share, or learn. Find the schedule and topics below.
Festival Map
The Rappahannock Art Festival will take place at John Lee Pratt Memorial Park (120 River Rd. Stafford 22405) on May 2nd 2026 from 11:00am – 5:00pm
Family-Friendly Event
There are many ways for children and families to enjoy the park and event including play structures, walking and hiking trails, sports courts, music, and activity booths.
Community Conversations
11:30 AM
How School Boards Shape Local Schools
What school boards do and why it matters
11:30 AM
Access to Legal Aid
Where community legal help matters most
01:00 PM
Art in Fredericksburg
How ArtsLIVE! helps shape local culture
01:30 PM
Supporting Our Neighbors
How Micah Ministries serves the community
02:00 PM
Feeding the Community
What the food bank needs and how to help
02:30 PM
Inside the Classroom
What students and teachers are facing today
03:00 PM
How Local Elections Work
Music Lineup
11:10 AM
Timbre Trio
11:45 AM
Paper Hearts
12:00 AM (Small Stage)
Mr. Lowlin
12:30 PM
Twist of Fate
1:00 PM
The Count Floyds
01:10 PM
The Count Floyds
01:45 PM
Juan Carlos Hernandez
02:25 PM
Billy James Herrington
03:05 PM
Mike Terry
03:45 PM
Ally Ray
04:25 PM
Leigh Bank
Event Information
Contact information:
In an emergency, threat, or serious injury, please call 911 then contact onsite event managers
Event managers:
Ashlie Roederer: events@fredericksburglwv.org
Theodore Blackwell: president@fredericksburglwv.org
Phone: (540) 300 1881
Parking:
On-site event parking is indicated on above map and signs at event.
Handicap parking available in two locations. For accessibility concerns, please contact site managers or visit on-site information tents.
Parking for booths and performers is in overflow parking behind building with restrooms. Please go to on-site information tent for details.
Weather:
The event will go on rain or shine. Predictions suggest a cloudy day with no rain.
Who We Are
About the Organizers
The Rappahannock Art Festival is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering voters and strengthening democracy through education, civic participation, and community connection.
This festival is a welcoming public space centered on art, creativity, and local culture—while also creating opportunities for conversation circles, civic learning, and voter information throughout the day. Participation by artists, performers, food vendors, and sponsors does not imply endorsement by the organizers.
Learn more about the League: fredericksburglwv.org
Join the League as a member: portal.lwv.org
