Sights and scenes from the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, which closes on Sunday.

Animal shelters having a ruff go of it
Corgi Clay Art Center to host sweet fundraiser for Stafford Animal Shelter.

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair begins Friday
Gates open at 5 p.m. each weekday and 1 p.m. on weekends.

Peace in Da Paint offers a sunny outlook on the power of community
Annual basketball tournament and community celebration in Mayfield drew more than 1,500 people.

Peace in Da Paint courts area youth with basketball, opportunities
Annual event held in Mayfield will feature basketball tournaments, prize giveaways.

WATCH: Artist Bill Harris takes last looks at the Johnny Johnson mural before the unveiling on Saturday
RappArts unveils the freshly restored Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street (across from the Old Stone Warehouse) this coming Saturday at 10am.

PHOTOS: Lots of red, white and blue downtown
Happy 4th of July!

4th of July info tonight for Pratt Park
Heres what you need to know about tonight’s fireworks at Pratt Park.
PHOTOS: Fallen Heroes 5 Miler
The Fallen Heroes 5-Miler kicked off the Fourth of July in downtown Fredericksburg.

Your guide to the Fourth of July in the Fredericksburg area
A comprehensive list of local festivities and fireworks on Independence Day.

WATCH: Ferry Farm getting ready for the 4th
It’s the biggest day of the year at George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford.
Photo gallery: FXBG Pride March and Festival
A large crowd took to the streets of downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday for a march, followed by a festival in Riverfront Park.

Residents deliver sticking points at first Comprehensive Plan community conversation
Fredericksburg officials will hold events throughout the year to solicit input on first new Comprehensive Plan since 2015.

‘Embrace Your Pride’ during event at Riverfront Park on Saturday
Pride march through downtown begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by festival.

When it comes to being his authentic self, Quinn Fontaine is playing for keeps
Trans author, artist returns to his hometown of Fredericksburg to share hope and humor.

A freeing feeling: Fredericksburg celebrates Juneteenth
Event held Wednesday in Market Square drew prominent speakers, large crowd.
GALLERY: Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Credit Union Stadium
Planning District 16 held its annual Juneteenth event Saturday, celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.

Late ‘powerhouse’ to be honored at area Juneteenth celebration
Before Forrest Parker Jr. died in January, he left a legacy of community service in the Fredericksburg region.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Riverside for a family-friendly classic
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts’ production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ runs through July 14.

Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events joins statewide Play All Day VA for summer solstice
The Play All Day VA is being held by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events on June 20 for the summer solstice at all parks in the City of Fredericksburg.