Transportation from outlying parking lots to all events is provided throughout the day. All events and transportation are free. The Independence Day Celebration Committee is continually accepting applications for interested marching bands to participate in the 4th of July parade. For more information, please contact Leslie Herman, Special Events Coordinator, at 703.385.7949 or email Fall for the Book Festival Fall for the Book is an enriching public event that promotes literacy and learning,and celebrates reading and writing. The three-day educational festival, held on the last weekend in September, is centered in downtown Fairfax and on the George Mason University campus.
Events are open to the public and are free of charge.
The program includes local and nationally-recognized writers and professionals participating in readings, discussions, lectures and exhibits encompassing diverse topics. This popular event begins at 10 a.m. and includes arts and crafts, ethnic foods, children's corner, rides and musical entertainment. There are over 500 arts, crafts and food vendors participating in the festival. Also, entertainment and children's activities are provided. Attendance is approximately 35-45, 000.