Local Events
Workshops, demos, and community happenings around Fauquier County and Northern Virginia that DIYers and homeowners might enjoy. Check each event's own page for the latest details before you go.
Battle of the Badges: Public Safety Softball Tournament
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 PM
- Location
- Central Sports Complex
5469 Rodgers Dr, Warrenton, VA 20187
Teams from the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Warrenton Police, Virginia State Police, and Fauquier County Fire and Rescue face off in a day of softball to support a deputy's family while his young son recovers from a serious accident. Games start at noon, with a 2 p.m. matchup, a 4 p.m. loser's bracket game, and the championship at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair since the bleachers fill up fast, and food trucks will be nearby.
Unison Heritage Day
(Okay, it's not Fauquier County, but it's close and this is a cool event.)
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Location
- Unison General Store
21081 Unison Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 - Tickets
- $60 per person (early-bird rate of $50 ended Sept 15, 2026)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-unison-heritage-day-tickets
The Unison Preservation Society hosts an afternoon at the Unison General Store with BBQ and freshly shucked oysters and clams, live bluegrass music, live and silent auctions, kids' activities, local art and honey, the Piedmont Foxhounds, and classic cars.
- Food & Drink: BBQ with all the fixings, freshly shucked oysters and clams, local beer, wine, champagne, and homemade desserts.
- Activities & Entertainment: Live bluegrass music, live and silent auctions, kids' activities, local art, local honey, Piedmont Foxhounds, and classic cars.
Why it matters: Proceeds support maintenance of the Unison Store, community events, and conservation and landscape defense efforts in the historic Unison village and countryside.