public safety
The safety of our visitors and vendors is of utmost importance during our annual festivals and throughout the year. Below is information on keeping yourself and the people around you safe during the Fall Arts & Crafts Show in Occoquan, Virginia.
Emergency: Dial 911
Non-Emergency: (703) 792-6500
OPD Duty Phone: (571) 575-3188
OPD HQ: (571) 492-7274
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​Any public safety questions prior to the event should be directed to the Occoquan Police Department at policechief@occoquanva.gov
parking restrictions:
Friday, Sept. 26
Parking will be restricted on a rolling basis starting on Friday, September 26 at 9:00pm. Maps with additional details will be provided closer to the event.
Parking in these areas will not resume until late in the evening of Sunday, September 28, after the vendors and visitors have cleared the area.
road closures:
Sept 27-28​
On Saturday and Sunday of the festival, ALL STREETS within the festival area will close promptly at 8:00am and not reopen until 6:00pm at the earliest.
RED ZONE A (Mill Street, 100-200 blocks of Union St, 200-300 blocks of Ellicott St, 200 block of Washington St, 200-300 blocks of Commerce St):
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Roads Closed to ALL TRAFFIC:
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Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8:00am-6:00pm
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Sunday, Sept. 28 from 8:00am-6:00pm
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Roads Closed to THRU Traffic*:
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Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12:00am-11:59pm
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Sunday, Sept. 28 from 12:00am-11:59pm
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ORANGE ZONE B (Center Lane, 100 block of Commerce St, Washington south of Commerce):
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Roads Closed to THRU Traffic*:
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Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8:00am-6:00pm
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Sunday, Sept. 28 from 8:00am-6:00pm
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*NOTE: Festival vendors, business owners, and residents who live and park within the festival area will have access ONLY before 8:00am and after 6:00pm. Exact times are subject to change.
Parking Permits
A limited number of parking permits for under the Rt. 123 Bridge are available for those who live or have businesses in the festival area. Permits are available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9:00am at Town Hall.
First come, first served basis until all spots have been claimed. One (1) permit per business/residence.​
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Report suspicious activity to:(877) 482-8477 or call 911
