Occoquan Farmer’s Market 2013 Powered by the OTC
Posted by Lou on May 9, 2013 in Farmer's Market, Town News
The Occoquan Farmer's Market will return in 2013 and market hours and location will remain the same as in the past -- with a twist: an advance order and delivery service.
Art on the Block
Posted by Lou on May 9, 2013 in Special Events, Town News
Visit Occoquan on Saturday, May 11, for "Art on the Block" from 1-5 p.m. See more than 60 artists exhibiting their works in five galleries on one block.
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Prediction!
Posted by Lou on April 1, 2013 in Announcements, Washington DC News
The Peak Bloom Period prediction for the beautiful Cherry Blossom trees that encircle the Tidal Basin in Washington DC has been revised to April 3 - 6, 2013!
4th Annual Occoquan River Cleanup
Join your neighbors and volunteers in sprucing up the shoreline in town! There are 2 Occoquan River cleanups planned for the month of April, 2013.
2013 Prince William Boat Show
This weekend, for the 5th year in a row, the Prince William Marina is hosting the "Washington Capital Boating Show" along the Occoquan waterfront.
2013 Boat Show Season
Posted by Lou on January 15, 2013 in Boat Shows, Boating News
The river hasn't frozen over and we haven't seen much snow but boating season 2013 is just around the corner! In a mere 45 days, the early birds will be de-winterizing and setting sail.
Occoquan Riverfront Park Moves Forward
On January 9, 2013 the Occoquan Town Council voted unanimously to approve the construction and operation of a park on the site of the decommissioned Fairfax Water treatment plant at the northwestern end of town.
Shipping a Pie from Occoquan to Honolulu
Posted by Lou on December 12, 2012 in Video
Watch the pie (purchased at Mom's Apple Pie) travel through FedEx's spiderweb of conveyor belts and wind up on a Waikiki beach, served alongside a Mai Tai.
Cruising the Occoquan River
Posted by Lou on November 13, 2012 in Occoquan River, Video
Boating season 2012 is drawing to an end. It's time to winterize but that doesn't mean you can't watch the shorelines of the Occoquan stream past your bow. Here's your momento...
Sandy Pummels Occoquan
According to NOAA's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, the Potomac River will crest above the major flood stage on Wednesday night at 7pm.
Many Trails Lead to Occoquan
Posted by Lou on October 21, 2012 in Hiking, Transportation
Autumn is a great time to explore the great outdoors. If you live in or around Occoquan, you can take advantage of a network of hiking, biking and paddling trails that wind around and through town. There are 5 notable trails that pass through Occoquan.
2012 Occoquan Fall Craft Show
The 2012 Occoquan Fall Craft Fair will take place in Historic Occoquan, Saturday September 29th (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and Sunday, September 30th (10:00 AM until 5:00 PM) rain or shine.
AquaPalooza 2012: Saturday July 21st at Gilligan’s Pier
Aquapalooza 2012, the world's largest boating event, will once again have an outpost in Washington DC. The floating party is sponsored by the Prince William Marina. This year the merry mayhem will take place at on the Potomac River at Gilligan’s Pier & Restaurant in Newburg, Virginia on Saturday July 21st.
Potomac Snakehead Terror
The Potomac River is infested with bloodthirsty, meat-eating Northern Snakeheads. They can breathe air and slither across land. They're huge, ugly and invasive. See the Top 10 Snakeheads catches of 2012 after the jump!
2012 Occoquan Spring Craft Fair
The 2012 Occoquan Spring Craft Fair will take place in Historic Occoquan on June 2nd & 3rd!