Visit Occoquan

Visit Occoquan 20 minutes from Washington DC, historic Occoquan is full of shops, galleries & restaurants!

Ten must-do attractions while visiting Occoquan:
• Birdwatchers can view herons, eagles, and ospreys along the Occoquan River
• History buffs will enjoy the self-guided walking tour and a trip through Mill House Museum
• Art aficionados will want to wander through the many art galleries in town
• Come hungry! There is plenty of outdoor dining and many restaurants have waterfront views
• Treasure

hunters will want to shop for one-of-a-kind items in our unique shops
• Naturalists can enjoy hiking our trails
• Kayaking and boating are perfect ways to enjoy the Occoquan River
• Twice a month throughout the summer, visitors can enjoy a free concert or movie
• Visitors can plan to stay overnight at one of several short-term rental properties in town
• We have ghost tours!

It’s almost time to eat, sip, and shop your way through the 2026 RiverFest & Craft Show!🛍️ 300+ vendors, plus the 40+ in...
06/01/2026

It’s almost time to eat, sip, and shop your way through the 2026 RiverFest & Craft Show!

🛍️ 300+ vendors, plus the 40+ in-town small businesses you shop with year round!
🌮 Dozens of food trucks and town restaurants with easy take out and sit down options
🍷 Sip & Stroll - grab an adult beverage at an Occoquan restaurant and walk through the festival with it!
🍺 Hit up the Beer Garden with down in River Mill Park

Plan your trip now at occoquanfestivals.com!

Are you someone who likes to map out your day, plan your path, and know where everything is before you get somewhere? Ta...
05/30/2026

Are you someone who likes to map out your day, plan your path, and know where everything is before you get somewhere? Take a peek at our festival map or head to occoquanfestivals.com to chart your course for the day.

Occoquan RiverFest & Craft Show
June 6-7, 2026
10am - 5pm
Occoquan, Virginia

🛍️ 300+ vendors
⛵ Boat & Kayak Tours
🍺 Beer garden & live music
🌮 Amazing food & drinks
🎨 Loads of activities for the kids
🐤 Annual Duck Splash

🎟️ FREE festival admission
🚘 FREE parking in 3 nearby lots (walk or take the shuttle)
🚌 Shuttle service from lots $10 roundtrip - kids under 12 ride free

Kids can step into a world of nature, creativity, and hands-on discovery in Conservation Alley, during RiverFest & Craft...
05/25/2026

Kids can step into a world of nature, creativity, and hands-on discovery in Conservation Alley, during RiverFest & Craft Show! Packed with family-friendly fun, stop by and discover:

♻️ The Jr. Passport Program
🚧 Dig It! Kid's Zone, sponsored by
🦜 Make a Bird from recycled materials
🖍️ Create something amazing at the Freestyle Art Bar
🪏 Enjoy our Dig for Fossils sensory activity
🏃‍♂️ Take a lap on the Obstacle Course by
🧚 Have your Face Painted by a fairy!
🚒 Touch-a-truck with emergency vehicles

Plus tasty treats from .m.kettle, , & That's a Wrap!

June 6-7 from 10am-5pm
Occoquan, Virginia

Plan your RiverFest visit, learn about parking & shuttles, see a list of a 300+ vendors, and more at occoquanfestivals.com!

05/23/2026

It’s time for northern Virginia’s official summer kick off, the 2026 RiverFest & Craft Show! 300+ vendors, food trucks, live bands, boat & kayak tours, kids activities, and more.

June 6-7, 2026
Occoquan, Virginia

FREE ADMISSION. Park for free in one of 3 satellite parking lots and walk into town or take the shuttle for $10 round trip (kids 12 & under ride free!).

Plan your trip at occoquanfestivals.com

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Sounds of Summer featuring the 257th Army Band! Celebrate the spirit of communit...
05/22/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Sounds of Summer featuring the 257th Army Band! Celebrate the spirit of community and country with patriotic kids’ crafts, classic yard games, and inspiring live music that honors our nation’s heritage.

Saturday, June 27
Park opens 6:00pm
Concert at 7:00pm

River Mill Park, Occoquan, VA

Learn more at visitoccoquanva.com/music

Boat and Kayak Tours are coming June 6-7 during RiverFest!🛶 Kayak Tours (Sat, June 6, 10am-4pm)$28 per person, limited t...
05/20/2026

Boat and Kayak Tours are coming June 6-7 during RiverFest!

🛶 Kayak Tours (Sat, June 6, 10am-4pm)
$28 per person, limited tickets available
Ages 12+, single kayak rental & life jacket included

⛵ Boat Tours (June 6-7, 11am-5pm)
$28 per person, limited tickets available
Life jackets & light refreshments included

Tickets are on sale now at occoquanfestivals.com/river

Get ready to shop shop shop at this year’s Riverfest and craft show on June 6-7! 🛍️ 300 vendors and 40+ Occoquan shops &...
05/18/2026

Get ready to shop shop shop at this year’s Riverfest and craft show on June 6-7! 🛍️ 300 vendors and 40+ Occoquan shops & galleries will be ready to show off their creative, handmade, and unique items during this 2-day festival.

📍 Downtown Occoquan, VA
🗓️ June 6-7 from 10am-5pm

See the full vendor directory at occoquanfestivals.com!

Only 3 weeks left! 🐤 Have you grabbed your raffle tickets for the 18th Occoquan Duck Splash! The big drop will be Sunday...
05/18/2026

Only 3 weeks left! 🐤 Have you grabbed your raffle tickets for the 18th Occoquan Duck Splash! The big drop will be Sunday, June 7 @ 2pm, on the second day of Occoquan's RiverFest & Craft Show. We'll race hundreds of rubber duckies on the Occoquan River for this annual fundraiser and the first place winner will receive $500!

Adopt your duck online or in person at RiverFest & Craft Show (June 6-7). Tickets are $5 per duck. The big splash is FREE to attend and fun for all ages!

visitoccoquanva.com/ducksplash

Big thanks to our Trivia Bar Partners for volunteering their time serving drinks and popcorn at this week’s Trivia Nigh...
05/16/2026

Big thanks to our Trivia Bar Partners for volunteering their time serving drinks and popcorn at this week’s Trivia Night! We had 30+ teams and the weather could not have been more perfect. Congrats to Team Supernova on their win!

Join us TONIGHT (Friday, May 15) for our first Trivia Night of the season in River Mill Park! The weather should be gorg...
05/15/2026

Join us TONIGHT (Friday, May 15) for our first Trivia Night of the season in River Mill Park! The weather should be gorgeous, so head down for a doors/bar open at 5:30pm and let the game's begin at 6:30pm!

PARK RULES:
✓ Lawn & camping chairs, blankets, coolers
✓ Outside food & non-alcoholic beverages
✓ Well behaved, leashed dogs

✘ No outside alcohol
✘ No glass bottles or containers
✘ No grills, fire pits, or flames
✘ No large tents or anything that stakes into the ground

Thank you to for being our Trivia Bar Partner tonight! The team at Curate will be volunteering their time to staff the Trivia Bar this week. While grabbing a drink, enter for your chance to win a complimentary signature facial valued at $125.

Get tickets now at visitoccoquanva.com/trivia

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314 Mill Street
Occoquan, VA
22125

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