Celebrate New Years in Fredericksburg

Elby BrassNew Years is a wonderful holiday for celebration and reflection. In Fredericksburg, we take New Years seriously; in other words, we love to have unserious fun! Here are a few ways to celebrate New Years in Fredericksburg, both on New Year’s Eve and Day:

  1. Billiken’s Glitz & Glam Party – Sparkles and glitter are encouraged at Billiken’s Smokehouse for their New Year’s Eve party. DJ Diggy will perform inside, and JD Don Juan & DJ OH NOO will live it up outside. Cover charge at the door is $10, and includes a champagne toast at midnight. 
  2. First Day Hike – Whether you are working off the food and drink from New Year’s Eve or wake up bright-eyed, the First Day Hike is a wonderful event to begin the New Year. Head over to Motts Run Reservoir for this free event at 9am, and enjoy nature on the first day of 2023. 
  3. Fredericksburg Square Celebration – In addition to their Grand Opening on Saturday, Fredericksburg Square will also host a New Year’s Eve Celebration. This home to Hot Chikn Kitchn and Water’s End Brewery will have delicious craft beer (and the release of the Winter Lager), great music from Elby Brass, and a delectable menu of food. Tickets to the Celebration are $60; food and a midnight champagne toast are included. 
  4. FTE’s PartyFredericksburg Theatre Ensemble will have karaoke, raffles, and so much more at their New Year’s Eve Party. $20 tickets include non alcoholic beverages, and $30 tickets include 1 drink ticket for the bar. 
  5. Fun Land of Fredericksburg PartyFun Land’s free New Year’s Eve Party will include a DJ, Face Painting, and a balloon drop. Adults can enjoy beverages from the Tailgaters Bar, and kids can enjoy the festivities that Fun Land has to offer. 
  6. Party at Brock’s Riverside Grill – From 8pm – 1am on New Year’s Eve, Brock’s will host a $20 per person New Year’s Eve Party. Swing by to enjoy live music from Twisted Flags (starting at 9pm), and enjoy champagne, the dance floor, and a disco ball. 
  7. Reclaim Arcade’s Bash – This retro Fredericksburg staple will party from 9pm – 2am on New Year’s Eve, with live music from DJ TiLT & DJ BetaTech. A special menu will be available, and alcoholic beverages will be for sale. Not to mention: 75+ Arcade games and pinball machines! Reclaim Arcade’s New Year’s Eve Bash is 21+. 
  8. Ring in the New Year at The Silk Mill – A DJ, dance floor, dinner, and balloon drop will all commence on New Year’s eve at Inn at The Old Silk Mill. Tickets are $222 per couple or $115 per person, and is the perfect way to celebrate the New Year. 
  9. Sunken Well Tavern Party – For $25 you can enjoy party favors, hors d’oeurves, and champagne at the Sunken Well Tavern. Call Sunken Well to purchase tickets today. 

We cannot wait to host your New Year’s enjoyment in Fredericksburg.

NOTE: The bar events, and party at Reclaim Arcade, are 21+; as always, drink responsibly!