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  • What's planned for G34.3 Brewing's big Lorton Oktoberfest bash?

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 places to celebrate Oktoberfest near Washington, D.C. this September (secretdc.com) — Lorton's G34.3 Brewing Company will host a nine-hour Oktoberfest on September 26, featuring Märzen-style beer, German food, live oompah music, and optional VIP meals. It's one of several Oktoberfest celebrations around the D.C. area, all within an easy drive for local residents.
   

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    South County High School South County High
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    Fair Winds Brewing Company, 7000 Newington Rd, Lorton
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    The Fairfax at Belvoir Woods, 9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy, Fort Belvoir
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    • Saturday September 26
  • Saint Ann Fall Festival →
    Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
    10:00 am
  • Oktoberfest 2026! →
    G34.3 Brewing Company, Lorton
    12:00 pm

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