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About Celebrate Fairfax, Inc.

Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. (CFI), a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation, was created by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in 1984, as the result of a citizen blue ribbon study. Today, CFI's mission is "The Celebration of Fairfax County and Its Communities."

CFI's "flagship" event, Celebrate Fairfax!, began as the Fairfax Fair. The Fair dates back to colonial times when the House of Burgesses mandated that an annual Fair be held to promote commerce, economic development and a sense of community.

The Fair existed as a for-profit corporation from the late 1700's to the mid-1940's, when it went bankrupt after three years of rain. In 1982, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors decided to create and host a countywide event: the "Fairfax Festival." The success of that event led to the creation of the nonprofit Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. which produces the festival today. The Board of Supervisors remains involved through its appointment of 5 members to 17-member CFI Board of Directors.

Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. is led by a 17-member policy governance Board of Directors. For a list of CFI Board Members, click here.

Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. programs include:

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival
Northern Virginia's largest music and entertainment festival. More than 60,000 attendees enjoy five stages of performances, great food, interactive exhibits and activities, a Crafts Market, Better Living Expo, carnival and special attractions. Celebrate Fairfax! is held annually the second weekend after Memorial Day. (June 7, 8, 9, 2013) For more information about this event, visit www.celebratefairfax.com.

Fall for Fairfax KidsFest
The premiere annual fall festival takes place on the grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center. This great family festival is full of activities including scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, hay-rides, petting zoo, inflatables, kid's crafts, stage entertainment, and more. Held annually two weekends before Columbus Day. (September 29th & 30th, 2012)

Lord and Lady Fairfax Awards Program and SALUTE!
Each year two community volunteer leaders are honored by each member of the Board of Supervisors. The Tuesday prior to the opening of Celebrate Fairfax! the Board of Supervisors along with honored guests enjoy a catered meal provided by Coastal Flats, a Great American Restaurant to publicly honor the Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees.