49th Annual Fall Festival

• Rain or Shine Event (no reschedule date)
• Admission - Free (there are fees associated with the children's rides and activities)
• ATM available at the intersection of University Drive and Sager Avenue
• Parks and Recreation Tent/Show Officials Location - Space #112 on University Drive and South Street
• Pets are kindly discouraged at the festival, except for service animals 
• First Aid Location - Fire Station #3 on University Drive

Apply to be a Vendor!

More information will be posted in September. Thank you for your patience!

Main Stage Entertainment 

Sponsored by: Fair City Mall
Location: 4103 Chain Bridge Rd. (Parking Lot) 

Old Town Square Stage Entertianment 

Sponsored by: Pollo Campero 
Location: 10415 North Street 

Children's Stage Entertainment 

Sponsored by: Invest529
Location: 4020 University Drive (Parking Lot) 

Children's Area

Children's Rides: 

• Rides depend on the weather conditions, and may require specific age, height, and weight minimums/maximums
• Payment, a signed waiver, and wristband are required in order to ride 

Ride Ticket Pricing

• One Ticket = One Ride (Rides can vary in price between $3 and $5)
• $30 - "All-You-Can-Ride" Wristband 
• $5 Ticket Rides: Fantastic Flyer; Giant Dual Slide; Retro Obstacle Course
• $3 Ticket Rides: Carousel Kiddie Ride; Farmland Play Center; Funhouse Moonbounce 

My Gym Children's Fitness Center

My Gym Children's Fitness Center will be running an exciting outdoor agility obstacle course where kids aged 2-10 years can balance and dash through fun challenges. Plus, our awesome coaches will be there to teach and help your child try out cool tumbling moves in a safe, playful way!

Fall for the Book

Fall for the Book with be held on the Children's Stage. 
Sponsored by: Pollo Campero 

Free Event

Sparky's Harvest Bash

Free Event
An educational event on fire prevention and safety for kids! Check out our city's fire truck, meet our volunteer firefighters, and grab your selfie with Sparky! 

Open House
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Fire Station #3 - 4081 University Drive, Fairfax 

Free Open Houses and Tours

City of Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
10209 Main Street, Fairfax 

Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House
Guided Tours
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
10386 Main Street, Fairfax 

Enjoy a variety of craft beers and wine as you kick back and enjoy the fall vibes! Local non-profits will be working each beer garden, so feel free to show them some gratitude and leave a tip!

BEER GARDENS OPEN AT 10:30 A.M.

Featured Beers 

More information coming soon!

Featured Wines

Golden Gate Cabernet: This is a well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with dark fruit notes of blackberry and cherry, complimented by notes of cedar and a long, lingering finish.

Detective Chardonnay: An expressive nose that includes pear and vanilla. The palate is rich and buttery with fresh fruit notes.

Main Stage Beer Garden 

Location: 4103 Chain Bridge Rd. (entrance along University Dr.)
Non-Profit Serving: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8469

Old Town Square Stage Beer Garden 

Location: 10415 North St., 
Non-Profit Serving: Kiwanis Club of Fairfax 

Sager Beer Garden and Food Court 

Location: Corner of University Dr., and Sager Ave. 
Non-Profit Servings: Fairfax Host Lions Club

Special thanks to our Beer Garden Cup Sponsor, Monster Organics, for providing the compostable beer cups! 

Road Closures 

The following road closures are in effect from 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (includes buses, e-scooters, and bicycles). 

• Route 236/Main Street between West and East streets; traffic detoured to North Street
• University Drive between North Street and Armstrong Street; traffic detoured to Route 123/Chain Bridge Road via North Street
• Sager Avenue between Route 123/Chain Bridge Road and South Street; traffic detoured to North Street. 
• CUE Bus Detour: CUE Buses will detour from George Mason Drive and University Drive to Route 123/Chain Bridge Road. 

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle Bus Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Shuttle Bus Locations: 

• George Mason University Rappahannock Parking Deck - 4393 University Drive, Fairfax (closest address to the parking deck). Please visit GMU's website for a more specific map on the GMU Rappahannock Parking Deck Locations. There is no charge for parking at this parking deck during Fall Festival. 
• Fairfax High School - 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax 

Parking

Accessible Parking Locations 

• Old Town Plaza Parking Garage - 3925 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
• City Hall - 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax (access via Route 123/Chain Bridge Road)

Public Parking Locations

• Old Town Plaza Parking Garage - 3925 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
• The Judicial Center Parking Garage B - 10553 Page Avenue

Free Bike & Stroller Valet 

Drop off your bike or stroller in a secure location while you enjoy the festival!

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (The city is not responsible for what happens to any remaining items left after 5 p.m.)

Valet Location: University Drive and Armstrong Street (located inside the festival grounds)