10 Ways
to Celebrate
Dads, stepdads, granddads, uncles and other father figures are pretty great. They help pack lunches, do the
morning school run, read stories and impart wisdom like how to throw the perfect spiral, or how to get epic grill
marks. Plus, we can always count on their endless supply of dad jokes (bad puns and all) to brighten any day.

Father’s Day is right around the corner. And instead of purchasing a patterned necktie or another power tool,
treat a special dad in your life to one of these fun local events.

Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue Festival
5th Annual Fit Fathers Day Celebration
Saturday, June 16, 2-6 p.m.

Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m.

National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Silver Spring Civic Center, Veterans Plaza
Maybe it’s the beer, the bourbon or the grilling (or the
combination of all three), but this celebration just screams,
“Dads should be here!” Choose from over 60 beers and
40 bourbons. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy live music
as you sip and eat.

8525 Fenton St., Silver Spring, MD
silverspringdowntown.com The entire family is invited to this healthy-living festival. Bring
your gym shoes and prepare to sweat it out at live fitness
demonstrations from local personal trainers. The event also
includes fitness games, an interactive playground, healthy
snacks and awesome prizes.

Father’s Day OysterFest
Sunday, June 17, Noon-5:30 p.m.

Manassas Jazz Festival
North Gate Vineyard
Saturday, June 16, Noon
16031 Hillsboro Rd., Purcellville, VA
9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA
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Enjoy something different for your Father’s Day celebrations!
Nomini Bay Oysters will be serving fresh raw and grilled
oysters all day. And, of course, spend the day savoring some
local wine on the patio while you enjoy live music.

Is Dad a jazz enthusiast? Celebrate Father’s Day a day early
by treating him to an afternoon of live jazz performances and
specialty drinks. This year’s showcase includes a wide-variety
of Virginia farm wineries, craft breweries and distilleries.

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Father’s Day at the Farm
Father’s Day at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Sunday, June 17, 10 a.m.

Sunday, June 17, 1-5 p.m.

Green Meadows Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Rd., Ijamsville, MD
134 N Royal St., Alexandria, VA
greenmeadowsevents.com gadsbystavernrestaurant.com
Forget the ties and bring Dad out to the farm for a one-of-a-
kind experience. See if Dad can milk a cow! Go on a tractor-
drawn hayride, watch pigs race, get free goat feed and check
out their many farm animals.

Is Dad a history buff? Take him out to Gadsby’s Tavern
Museum where our Founding Fathers ate, drank and
influenced history. “General Washington” will be greeting
visitors and posing for photographs all day. Bonus:
Dads get free admission.

Father’s Day Weekend Ribs and Rosé
Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Father’s Day Fest
Sunday, June 17, Noon-4 p.m.

Bluemont Vineyard
18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA
Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard,
275 Decatur Rd., Stafford, VA
bluemontvineyard.com Yes, barbecue and rosé actually do pair perfectly! So indulge
in savory ribs and toast to dads with Bluemont’s latest
vintage of rosé. Hang out on the patio, listen to live music
and make it a memorable day.

Fish-a-Rama Fishing Derby
Sunday, June 17
Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA
greatcountryfarms.com Hang out on the vineyard for some live music, wine, craft
beer from Maltese Brewing Co., food, cigars, cornhole and
tons of other outdoor fun. What more could you ask for?
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets so
you can lounge outside all afternoon.

Fearless Fathers Day - Zip Lining
Sunday, June 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry St., Ste. 50, Savage, MD
terrapinadventures.com Instead of giving your father or that man in your life another
pair of socks or slacks, what about giving him the gift of
adventure? At Terrapin Adventures, dads get a full-course
challenge for free with any two paid challenges.

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Dads who love to fish will have a blast at this Great Country
Farms event. Compete in the Fish-a-Rama catch-and-release
contest, play on the farm and enjoy a fun day with the whole
family. Prizes will be given out for the largest catch of the day
and the most hooked fish during “Power Hour.”
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