Fall Festival Returns to Old Town Fairfax Oct. 11
Welcome autumn at Fairfax City's 49th annual Fall Festival on Oct. 11, as 400+ vendors line the streets of Old Town Fairfax with arts and crafts, food from around the world, children’s activities, music, and more.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, stalls with an eye-popping variety of quality arts and crafts will line Main Street, University Drive, and Sager Avenue in Old Town Fairfax. Admission is free, and some activities (such as children’s rides) may require a fee.
To receive event messages during the festival, text FALLFEST to 888777.
Learn more.
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Community Survey Results Available on the City Website
On Oct. 7, a representative from ETC Institute, a Kansas-based firm that provides market research for local governments, presented the results of Fairfax City’s first community survey to the city council. The statistically valid survey was conducted over the summer to objectively assess resident satisfaction with the delivery of major city services, help determine priorities for the community, and set a baseline for future surveys.
Areas residents are most satisfied with include:
- 91% of respondents who have contacted the city in the past year found employees to be courteous and professional.
- Professionalism of fire/EMT employees and quick response to 911 calls.
- Street maintenance and availability of public parking.
- Residential trash and recycling collection services.
- Quality of city e-newsletters, ease of access to information about city services, and ease of paying bills, applying for applications, and obtaining permits on the city website.
- Efforts to attract visitors and promote Historic Old Town Fairfax, revitalize the historic downtown core, and the availability of quality housing.
- Proximity to city parks and green spaces, quality of special events and festivals, and availability of library services.
- Services for older adults, availability of transportation for people with disabilities, and availability of information on social service programs
View the full report.
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Council Reporter for Oct. 7 Work Session
 Pictured from left to right: Mayor Catherine Read and City Councilmembers Anthony Amos, Billy Bates, Stacy Hall, Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Rachel McQuillen, and Thomas Peterson.
The city council held a work session on Oct. 7. View the Council Reporter. A summary is provided below.
Work Session
A city council meeting is scheduled for Oct. 13. View the agenda (subject to change). Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit the city meetings website.
Read a special statement from the mayor and city council regarding federal workers and the government shutdown.
Share Your Priorities at the FY 2027 Budget Open House, Oct. 21
City residents and business owners are invited to attend an open house to provide feedback on budget priorities. The open house will be held 4-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Sherwood Center.
Attendees can speak directly with city staff and learn about city services. Feedback gathered during the event will help inform the mayor and city council.
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Provide Feedback on Proposed New Bus Routes (tap image)
Join the Fall Community Cleanup, Oct. 26
Help Your Community by Serving on a Board or Commission
City leaders and staff work with members of the residential and business communities to build city policies, programs, and procedures.
Please consider volunteering your time and expertise on a city or regional board or commission. Join the hundreds of community members – many your friends and neighbors – to help make the city the place you want to live, work, and play in. Learn more.
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