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Good News, Locavores: The Manassas Farmer’s Market is Open on Tuesdays During the Summer!

July 1, 2016 by

It's easy to see why farmer's markets are so popular. Who doesn’t love supporting local business while eating seasonal, fresh-from-the-farm fruits and veggies? Still, the Manassas Farmer's Market is known for being one of the best. This year-round market blossoms on Thursdays in the Harris Pavilion and Saturdays in the lot behind the pavilion from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. They also offer a night market on Tuesday evenings from June through August, hosted in the Harris Pavilion from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop on your way home for dinner supplies, or grab a tasty treat for later!

The vendors sell everything from crisp green veggies and juicy strawberries or jarred homemade jam, meats, cheeses, even floral arrangements or plants to grow at home. Some weeks throughout the summer you’ll find musicians serenading you with a guitar while you shop. Visit their website for a list of current vendors to plan your trip.

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Enjoy Hearty Comfort Food at Best American Diner

September 17, 2015 by

Chances are you’re no stranger to new and exciting restaurants, but sometimes we all just want to grab something simple. This is where Best American Diner comes in. It just opened in July in a spot that's just over a mile from The Courts at Historic Manassas, making a meal here convenient — and delicious.

The name may sound a little boastful, but Yelpers are quickly starting to agree that it has some of the best diner food in Manassas. The chefs can easily offer dishes like spring rolls and calamari, then also whip up a classic burger and fries. And then there's breakfast. This place offers it around the clock, and the standouts seem to be the eggs benedict, waffles, and omelets. If you’re ready to have some comfort food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, head to Best American Diner!

Best American Diner
9091 Mathis Ave.
Manassas VA 20110
(703)-335-6868
www.bestamericandiner.info
www.yelp.com/biz/best-american-diner-manassas-2

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Pair Craft Beer with Local Barbecue at Bands, Brews and Barbecue on Sept. 12!

September 9, 2015 by

Beer and barbecue. What more do you need on a summer’s afternoon? On Saturday, Sept. 12, the lawn at Manassas Museum will welcome local beer, delicious barbecue from some of Northern Virginia’s top spots, and talented musicians for the Bands, Brews and Barbecue event.

There are two ticket levels for this event — general admission, which includes unlimited craft beer samples from 12 to 6 p.m., access to the afternoon of music and a tasting glass and VIP, which grants you access to the festival at 11 a.m., unlimited beer samples, access to a VIP area with seating, $10 gift card to Historic Downtown Manassas, barbecue tastings once an hour and premium beer.

General admission tickets are $35 and VIP tickets are $100 in advance. Tickets at the door will be more expensive. Designated driver tickets are available for $10.

The performing musicians on tap for the afternoon are Ruckus, Kitty and the Fat Cats, and No Pressure.

Spend one of the last official days of summer soaking up the sun with beer and a barbecue in your hand at this fun-filled event, which is less than a mile from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Bands, Brews and Barbecues
Manassas Museum Lawn
Saturday, Sept. 12
$35 for general admission, $100 for VIP, $10 for designated drivers
visitmanassas.org/event/bands-brews-and-barbecue

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Immerse Yourself in History at the Three-Day Civil War Weekend Event In Downtown Manassas This Weekend!

August 20, 2015 by

Travel back in time this weekend as the 5th annual Civil War Weekend returns to downtown Manassas from Aug. 21-23. All throughout downtown, the streets will come alive with free activities for folks of all ages. Festival-goers can look forward to a parade with re-enactors on Saturday, a scavenger hunt for children, military demonstrations on the lawn of the Manassas Museum, a bourbon tasting, and plenty of performances.

A number of re-enactors will also speak to the public, like Gen. Robert E. Lee, noted mapmaker Earl McElfresh, and Confederate Gen. Jubal Early. The event will end Sunday afternoon with an ice cream social, a concert by the Manassas Symphony Orchestra, and a final artillery firing farewell salute at Harris Pavilion.

Throughout the weekend, the Manassas Museum will be offering free admission and featuring two special exhibitions: A Virginia Dynasty: The Carter Family of Northern Virginia and Partisans Among Playmates: American Childhood and the Civil War.

Are you going to go out and lose yourself in history?

Civil War Weekend in Downtown Manassas
Friday, Aug. 21; Saturday, Aug. 22; and Sunday, Aug. 23
manassascity.org/DocumentCenter

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The Prince William County Fair Returns to Manassas Aug. 14-22

August 12, 2015 by

Less than two miles from The Courts at Historic Manassas, the Prince William County Fair returns for a full week of fun.

From Aug.14-22, the Prince William County Fairgrounds host Virginia’s largest state fair, which is complete with activities for folks young and old. You can head to the fair for carnival rides, carnival games, a clown show, live music, and much more. For those looking for more intense activities, there will be monster truck shows, demolition derbies, a live bear show, and bull riding.

There are also a number of special themed days like ladies night on Wednesday, Aug. 19 (free admission for women), Veterans Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 20 (free admission for veterans), $2 Tuesday ($2 admission and rides).

Tickets are available at the site of the county fair and are $10 for adults ages 14 to 59, $6 for children ages 5 to 13 and seniors over 60, and free for children under the age of 4. Carnival rides are an added cost.

Prince William County Fair
Aug. 14-22
Prince William County Fairgrounds
10624 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20112
www.pwcfair.com

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Bring Your Pup To The Dog Days Of Summer First Friday Celebration!

July 30, 2015 by

Show your dog some love and bring him or her out for the Dog Days of Summer First Friday celebration in downtown Manassas. On Friday, Aug. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., the downtown shops and restaurants will set up water and treats for pups, and they'll also have some Friday night fun for you, too.

Like what? Well, dogs and their owners can partner up and challenge other dog-and-human pairs to a hot dog eating contest. The contest starts at 6:30 p.m. at Harris Pavilion and is open to the public. Entry is $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. The first three teams to finish their entire plate of hot dogs will win a prize. So, if you and your dog are fast eaters, you might want to enter!

If you'd rather watch, that should be a blast, too! All of this fun is only a few blocks from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Hows that for the dog days of summer?

Dog Days of Summer First Friday
Friday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m.
Historic Downtown Manassas
visitmanassas.org/event/first-friday

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Bedrock Yoga: Unique Classes Taught by Dedicated Instructors

July 24, 2015 by

Opened earlier this year only a few blocks away from The Courts at Historic Manassas, Bedrock Yoga offers classes and events for everyone from experienced yogis to those just starting out. Most of the instructors went through yoga teacher training together, graduating in March. Despite that, the instructors all have their own individual approach with the common goal of making yoga accessible to all. With that in mind, they've devised a set of unique classes geared toward helping with various ailments and helping students reach their fitness goals.

If you're not sure which class to start with, staffers will guide you. Bedrock Yoga offers classes geared toward everything from gentle basics to deeper poses. The studio has classes designed specifically to relieve tension from sitting at a desk all day, to decrease stress and enhance relaxation, to restore a tired body, and more. Classes are conveniently scattered throughout the day, including one starting at noon that would be ideal to take during a lunch break. It also hosts events, like the outdoor Karma Saturday Shape Up class happening later this summer — the proceeds will benefit a transitional housing nonprofit.

Bedrock Yoga
9116 Center St.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 895-3176
www.bedrockyoga.net
www.yelp.com/biz/bedrock-yoga-manassas

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Savor Award-Winning Portuguese Fare at Carmello’s

July 16, 2015 by

At first glance, Carmello's menu might look strictly Italian. While it does have a heavy Mediterranean slant, the cuisine is actually based largely on Portuguese recipes. Owner and Portugal native Alice Pires is to thank for that. She brought the heritage of her homeland with her upon immigrating to the U.S. It's her culinary prowess (and the skill of her kitchen staff) that earned Carmello's the Open Table Diner's Choice Award just this month.

If you want to taste what all the fuss is about, just a few blocks stand between The Courts at Historic Manassas and Carmello's. The menu changes with the seasons in order to incorporate the freshest local ingredients available, but you can expect to see appetizers like brick-oven-baked oysters Rockefeller and crispy calamari on the menu. Fresh pastas tossed with seafood or veggies are also served at Carmello's. But the entrees outshine everything else, especially decadent creations such as the 18-ounce grilled drunken bone-in ribeye steak with garlic-herb oyster mushrooms and a loaded twice-baked potato.

Carmello's
9108 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-5522
carmellos.com
www.yelp.com/biz/carmellos-manassas

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Paradise Donuts: Breakfast Cereal Gets a Sweet Makeover

July 9, 2015 by

The Manassas branch of Paradise Donuts only opened on July 1, but it's already attracting quite an illustrious clientele. Virginia's Governor Terry McAuliffe was among the crowd on opening day, cutting the ribbon and trying a taste of the gourmet treats at Paradise Donuts—as evidenced by this playful photo. But you don't have to be a bigwig to sink your teeth into one of the treats crafted at this branch of Paradise Donuts, which is only a few minutes away from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Locals are already sliding into a routine with Paradise Donuts, heading here before work to grab some cereal—but not in a bowl. Doughnuts dusted with Cap'n Crunch or Fruity Pebbles typically appear in the glass case. They reside right alongside more conventional creations, such as simple chocolate frosted and glazed doughnuts. Blueberry crumb cake doughnuts, apple-filled pastries, and cinnamon rolls are also on the menu at Paradise, not to mention a few savory eats such as the jalapeno sausage roll. Have you tried any of these treats yet?

Paradise Donuts
10223 Nokesville Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 479-2284
www.facebook.com/pages/Paradise-Donuts
www.yelp.com/biz/paradise-donuts-manassas-2

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Celebrate America: Do Independence Day Right in Old Town Manassas!

July 2, 2015 by

The Fourth of July is all about friendly competition this year in Old Town Manassas. At its Celebrate America bash on July 4, which unfolds less than half a mile away from The The Courts at Historic Manassas, guests have plenty of opportunities to face off against friends. Enter your best confection in the Apple and Peach Pie Contest. Test the size of your stomach in the Watermelon Eating Contest. Or show off your creativity in the Bicycle Decorating Contest. You can also simply serve as a spectator at any of the contests, cheering on your favorite participant.

In addition to the competitions, Celebrate America also hosts kid-friendly rides, many food vendors, and local artisans selling their wares. But the crowning jewel of the day is the fireworks display, which kicks off at 9:15 p.m. Load up your lawn chairs and blankets early so that you can snag a front row seat on the Manassas Museum Lawn.

Celebrate America
Old Town Manassas
4 to 10 p.m. July 4
Manassas, VA 20110
visitmanassas.org/event/celebrate-america

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