3rd Annual Spring Dust-Off
Posted by Lou on May 4, 2011 in Boat Clubs, Boating News, Meetups, Occoquan River, Potomac River, Special Events
The Potomac River Party Boaters Association is organizing the 3rd Annual Spring Dust-Off during the afternoon/evening of Saturday, May 7th.
Occoquan River Spring Clean-Up
The 10th Annual Occoquan River Spring Clean-Up with take place on Saturday, April 9 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Occoquan Farmer’s Market 2011
Posted by Lou on April 2, 2011 in Farmer's Market, Town News
The Occoquan Farmer's Market will be open for business on Saturday mornings late April through early November.
Prince William Boat Show
This weekend, for the third year in a row, the Prince William Marina is hosting a boat show along the Occoquan waterfront.
Get Your Boat Ready For Summer!
Summer is just around the bend! Time to evaluate your bottom paint and get ready to dewinterize.
2011 National Capital Boat Show
The largest boat show in the Washington DC region takes place this weekend at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly.
Tim’s Polar Plunge 2011
With Spring right around the corner, it's time for the crazies to run into the freezing cold Potomac River.
Population of Occoquan Skyrockets
Posted by Lou on February 16, 2011 in Announcements, Town News
According to the 2010 census figures, the resident population of Occoquan soared by 23% during the 10 year period from 2000 to 2010. Say What?!
Ken Burns Civil War Tour Coming to Occoquan
Posted by Lou on February 9, 2011 in Special Events, Town News
Thanks to the efforts of the Prince William County/Manassas Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and others, Occoquan is on the itinerary of the 2011 Tauck Civil War Event Tour.
The Ghosts of Occoquan
Is Occoquan haunted by ghosts? This 3-part series on YouTube examines the ghosts of Occoquan in a series of interviews with local merchants.
Mount Vernon Streams in Dire Straits
Posted by Lou on January 15, 2011 in Boating News, Chesapeake Bay, Environmental News, Potomac River
According to the Fairfax County Stormwater Management Program, the watersheds around Mount Vernon are the lowest quality in the county.
Occoquan Before the Civil War
Occoquan resident and history buff Boyd Alexander put together this photo montage that recounts the "Liberty Pole Incident" that occurred in Occoquan prior to the Civil War.
“In a Sea Ray” (cheese alert!)
I'm nominating this video for the cheesiest boater rap music video of 2011 in a make-believe award competition that I just made up.
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Posted by Lou on December 2, 2010 in Boat Clubs, Boating News, Christmas, Holiday, Potomac River, Special Events
The annual Parade of Lights boat parade will take place this weekend along the Old Town waterfront in Alexandria.
The Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Visit Occoquan this Friday, November 19, for the annual Holiday Open House organized by the Business Guild of Occoquan.