4th Annual Fall Festival Set at Celebration Preschool

Celebrate the change of seasons at Ashburn Presbyterian Church and help a community school raise money.

Don’t miss an upcoming fun fall festival for the entire family. From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Celebration Preschool will host its 4th Annual Fall Festival. The festival offers carnival games, a moon bounce and inflatable slide, face painting, home-based vendors, a silent auction and much more. “We are looking forward to a fun day,” said Brenda Shapbell, the school’s director. “There is something for everyone. Bring the whole family out for a great event.” The festival is known for its variety and wide selection of silent auction items. Members of the Ashburn Presbyterian Church and preschool communities put together original gift baskets with different and eclectic themes, including family game night, holidays, kitchen gadgets, …

• Photos (2)

Viewfinder

The Ashburn Fall Festival Opened Wednesday

Enjoy the rides and entertainment while checking out some of the community's newest restaurants.

The Ashburn Fall Festival opened Wednesday and runs through Oct. 15. Hours are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the week and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The festival is run by Cole Amusement Company Inc. which has been supplying the East Coast with amusement park rides for more than 20 years. The festival is set up at the Ashburn Restaurant Park, 44640 Waxpool Road. Admission is free, but patrons must buy tickets for the rides. Tickets cost $1 each, $20 for 24 tickets, or $40 for 48 tickets. Each ride takes 3-5 tickets each. Food and games are cash only, but Mastercard and Visa are accepted for tickets purchases.

• Photos (8)

Ashburn Villagefest Starts Oct. 1

Workers are making last minutes adjustments in preparations for the evening's event

Everything is just about set for tonight's opening of the 20th Annual Ashburn Villagefest, with carnival rides and games, music, entertainers and more. Things kick off tonight at 6:00pm, with the band Suburban Rush performing at 7:30pm. Don't miss the ferris wheel, the carousel or the dragon roller coaster. See our preview from earlier this week.

• Photos (6)