Summer●●2014 Fun SummerFoodFood ArtsArts EntertainmentEntertainmentFun The students at Centre Ridge Elementary School Age Child Care built a juice box boat for the 23rd Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park on June 3, 2013. The popular event, part of Springfield Days, will be held on June 1 this year. SpringfieldSpringfield ❖❖ ❖❖ Photo by Deb Cobb/The Connection FranconiaFranconia KingstowneKingstowne NewingtonNewington www.ConnectionNewspapers.comLocal Media Connection LLC Springfield Connection online ● May 2014at www.connectionnewspapers.com ● Summer Fun ● Food Arts Entertainment ● 1 2 ● Summer Fun ● Food Arts Entertainment ● May 2014 ● Springfield Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Summer●Funi Food Arts Entertainment Hundreds of spectators cheer on the participants in the 23rd Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park on June 3, 2013. This group, from Little Run Elementary School in Fairfax, is working hard to make their way over the finish line before the other competitors in their heat. Photos by Deb Cobb/The Connection Oak View Elementary School SACC, or School Aged Child Care, built this “Lobster” boat for the Cardboard Boat Regatta held at Lake Accotink Park on June 3. They were awarded the Pride of the Regatta award by the judging panel. This year’s Springfield Days Cardboard Boat Regatta will be June 1, 2 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park. Springfield Days Kicks off Fairfax County Board of Supervi- Summer of Fun sors Chairman Sharon Bulova says Festival is May 31- SPRINGFIELD DAYS LISTING OF EVENTS that the Cardboard Springfield 5K Boat Regatta, part Register at www.runspringfield.org. There is no same- of Springfield Days, June 1. day registration. Springfield Town Center on Loisdale Road. that took place June here’s no better way to kick off * Saturday, May 31 - 8 a.m. 3, 2012 at Lake the summer than with Spring- PetFest Accotink Park “…is field Days, coming this year May South Run Park, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield. my absolute favor- T 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 31-June 1. Car Show ite thing that I do The community event, always the week- American Legion Post 176, Springfield Blvd, all year round.” Springfield. end after Memorial Day, starts with the 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Springfield 5K on May 31 at 8 a.m. The Farmers Market route takes runners along the upcoming 10 a.m. Springfield Town Center Springfield Town Center and features live Movie in the Park bands along the course. Dusk From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., check out the South Run Park, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield. * Sunday, June 1 PetFest at South Run Park. The event in- Cardboard Boat Regatta cludes Paws on Parade and a free 10-minute Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd, reading with Diane Roadcap, an animal Springfield. 2 p.m. communicator. At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., catch Register at www.springfielddays.com/home/ a showing of “Mutts Gone Nuts,” a comedy cardboard-boat-regatta. routine where rescued dogs are the stars. There will be a variety of exhibitions, and pets on a leash are welcome Springfield The car show begins at 10 a.m., and will feature cars and trucks of all kinds. Vehicles must be registered beginning at 8 a.m. on May 31. ● The highlight of the second day of Spring- Summer Fun field Days, June 1, is the Cardboard Boat Food Arts Entertainment Regatta, now in its 25th year. The event, is produced by which takes place at Lake Accotink Park, Connection Newspapers will leave onlookers to see whose boat is www.ConnectionNewspapers.com sturdy enough to complete the race, and Local Media Connection LLC whose will sink. The park entrance fee is Summer Fun content compiled by Elizabeth Beane, $4, and the race begins at 2 p.m. Kara Coleman, Alexis Hosticka, Rachel Stone and It’s not summer without Springfield Days- Tommy Valtin-Erwin. everyone in Fairfax County is welcome to For more information, join in the celebration. From the size of their smiles it seems clear that team Centre Ridge SACC call 703-778-9431 or email (left) and team Lees Corner SACC are having a great time during the [email protected] — Janelle Germanos 23rd Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park on June 3. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ● May 2014 ● Summer Fun ● Food Arts Entertainment ● 3 Find more Summer Fun at Summer●FuniFairs & Festival 2014 www.connectionnewspapers.com Start Summer off 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield. a seasoned tour guide for a walk Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Listen to at Wolf Trap May Springfield Days is a community wide through the historic section of Fairfax, musical performances in the great celebration that includes a 5K run, featuring the Old Courthouse and outdoors. Visit As America’s National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valu- THURSDAYS THROUGH JULY “Pet Fest,” car show and more. Movie other historic sites. Approximately 90 Celebrate www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ able leadership role in both the local and national performing arts Alexandria Boutiques Up Late. in the Park begins at dusk. Visit minutes, weather permitting. $3-$15. performances/ for location and communities. A typical season at Wolf Trap includes theatre, and musical www.springfielddays.com for more. schedule. Times vary by location. Accompanied Call 703-385-8414. performances ranging from country to pop to orchestra. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap by special block parties with in-store Fairfax Road in Vienna, is accessible from the Metro and parking is free. Visit events emphasizing different sections SATURDAY-SUNDAY/ JUNE 7-8 SATURDAY/JUNE 28 www.wolftrap.org for more. of Alexandria’s King Street, from 6-8 June Lake Anne Plaza’s Chalk on the Celebrate Fairfax!, Northern Del Ray Music Festival. p.m. Thursdays from May 8-June 5, The F.F.C. Noon-9 p.m. SUNDAY/JUNE 1 Water Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Virginia’s largest community- 2701 Commonwealth Ave., FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 6-8 2014. Boutiques will continue to Caporales remain open until 8 p.m. throughout Cardboard Boat Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 Anne Plaza Waterfront, 1609 wide celebration, takes place Alexandria. This event will feature Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Washington Plaza, Reston. If you ever Universitarios by Photos local food vendors, children’s July. Check website for specific hours p.m., Lake Accotink Park, 7500 June 6-8 at the Fairfax County “Be Our Guest!” Belle and her and block party locations. Free. Visit Accotink Park Road, Springfield. wanted to paint the bricks without de San activities and a variety of live music, enchanted entourage prove love Trap of Wolf Courtesy Photos getting in trouble, all ages are Government Center. Presented ranging in genre from reggae to jazz, www.OldTownBoutiqueDistrict.com Witness the cardboard boat creations Simon conquers all in this family-favorite for more. race along Lake Accotink’s shoreline welcome to paint Lake Anne Plaza in by Celebrate Fairfax, Inc, the blues to rock. Free. Visit musical with an Oscar-winning a Technicolor hue as participants provides a www.DelRayMusicFestival.com for at 2 p.m. $4 vehicle fee. Call 703-569- annual festival hosts tens of score featuring “Something There” 0285 or email turns the plaza into a chalk art lively and Deb Cobb more. and “If I Can’t Love Her.” Tickets: THROUGH JUNE 16 [email protected]. Visit gallery. $5-$15. Register at thousands of visitors during the $22-$80. www.chalkonthewater.com for more. energetic Arlington National Cemetery www.springfielddays.com for more. three-day run. SATURDAYS/JUNE 28-AUG. 23 150th Anniversary Observation. perfor- The 25-acre site is filled with Burke Arts in the Parks. 10-11 a.m. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 11 Join the 150th anniversary SUNDAY JUNE 8 mance at /The Connection commemoration of the establishment SUNDAYS/JUNE 1 -AUG. 17 more than 300 exhibitors, food Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Trey McIntyre Project. 8:30 p.m. Lake Anne Summer Film Festival the 2013 as a National Cemetery. Features Concerts on the Green. 6-8 p.m. 8 vendors, crafters and interactive Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Entertain In their final DC performance, this p.m. (sundown). Recurring monthly Celebrate children, teach them the importance guided tours, lectures, and Great Falls Village Green. Sundays in When & Where activities. Celebrate Fairfax! inventive and bold contemporary ceremonies. Ticketed and free. Check June, July and August. Visit on the 2nd Sunday (July 13, Aug. 10 Fairfax of protecting our natural resources, ballet company performs to and Sept. 14). Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 showcases live concerts on eight introduce them to live entertainment www.arlingtoncemetery.mil for www.gfvcca.com/concerts.htm for Festival. Celebrate Fairfax takes place Friday, Queen’s glam-rock stylings. details. more. Washington Plaza, Reston. For a full June 6 - Sunday, June 8, at the Fairfax stages, ExxonMobil Children’s in an informal kid friendly Tickets: $10-$44. list of films shown, visit http:// atmosphere, and forge a connection County Government Center, 12000 Gov- Avenue, a petting zoo, the Pixar in Concert: Watch lakeanneplaza.com/event/lake-anne- ernment Center Parkway, Fairfax. between kids and parks. Call 703- all your favorite ani- THURSDAY-SUNDAY/ MAY 29-JUNE 1 MONDAY/JUNE 2 summer-film-festival/ Friday, June 6: 6 p.m.-midnight; Satur- Fairfax County Karaoke Cham- 323-6601. THURSDAY/JUNE 12 Mason District Arts in the Parks. mated Pixar films on the 34th Annual Herndon Festival. The Reston, Annual Golf Tournament. day, June 7: 10 a.m.-midnight; and pionship, carnival rides, and Ringo Starr & His All Starr 10-11 a.m. Mason District Park Town of Herndon’s Parks and 7:30 a.m.