LAST PIES OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
About this Event
LAST PIES OF SUMMER FESTIVAL™Join The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) for a FREE, family-friendly community festival supporting the creation of Portable Interactive Enrichment Stations (PIES™) — mobile learning stations designed to bring creative enrichment, collaborative learning, and engaging educational experiences directly into the community.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10 AM–5 PM
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25 Chalice Circle
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
10:30 AM–1:30 PM | D&D Block 1
11 AM–12 PM | Sound Meditation
12–12:30 PM | Nutrition Seminar
1:30–2 PM | Financial Literacy Seminar
2–3 PM | Paint a Pie in a Window Sill
1:30–4:30 PM | D&D Block 2
Throughout the day, enjoy vendors and community resources, pie fundraising, raffles, free face painting, youth activities, family-friendly activities, and neurodivergent-friendly spaces.
SPONSORED EXPERIENCES — FREE TO ATTENDEES!
A special thank-you to our Experience Sponsor, Marschall Accounting Services LLC, whose sponsorship is helping us provide our Dungeons & Dragons and art experiences FREE for festival attendees!
Dungeons & Dragons
Jump into a 1-hour introduction or stay for a full 3-hour adventure. New and experienced players are welcome.
Paint a Pie in a Window Sill
Join us for a 1-hour guided painting experience. No experience needed — just come ready to create!Pre-registration is encouraged for sponsored experiences so we can plan tables, materials, and seating.
Pre-register: https://bit.ly/PIESSummerFestival
THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS!
Experience Sponsor: Marschall Accounting Services LLC
π Slice Sponsor: Topside Federal Credit Union and Jackie and James Poon
Community Sponsor: Game Garrison and anonymous donor
And a special thank-you to Wegmans for donating the pies we’ll be selling during the festival!
That means every slice helps us do exactly what this festival is all about:Sell pies. Build PIES™.Proceeds from pie sales will help support the creation of our Portable Interactive Enrichment Stations (PIES™) and expand accessible enrichment experiences in the community.HELP US BUILD PIES™!
Want to join our growing group of sponsors?
$100 – Community Slice
$314 – π Slice
$500 – Experience Sponsor
$1,570 – Half-PI Sponsor
$3,141 – Grand Patissier Sponsor
We’re also accepting in-kind donations of drinks, snacks, gift cards, art supplies, raffle items, and other festival materials.Interested in attending, sponsoring, donating, or becoming a [email protected]
Sell pies. Build PIES™. Create more places for learning, creativity, and community connection.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Staff, Volunteer & Vendor Setup
Info: Vendor check-in
Table setup
Activity station preparation
Sound & technology checks
Volunteer assignments
Registration station setup
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Festival Opens
Info: Welcome & Community Opening,
Festival welcome,
Introduction to TKE & PIES initiative,
Sponsor recognition, and
Overview of activities & registration
🕑: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Ongoing FREE Festival Activities
Info: Available throughout the day:
Vendor marketplace,
Pie fundraising table,
Community resource tables,
Raffles & giveaways,
Interactive map demos,
Portable Interactive Enrichment Station showcase, and
Family-friendly lounge & regulation-friendly spaces
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Beginner D&D Session Block 1 (1 hour)
Info: Learn-to-play tabletop experience,
Beginner-friendly facilitation,
Two tables running simultaneously, 13 + y/o, and
Pre-registration
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Community Spotlight / Sponsor Recognition
Info: Community Spotlight / Sponsor Recognition
Highlight sponsors & partners
Share PIES mission & goals
Community announcements
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Immersive One-Shot Adventures – Block 1
Info: 3-hour featured tabletop adventures,
Facilitated immersive storytelling,
Small-group collaborative gameplay, 13+ y/o and Pre-registation is required.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Community Connection Hour
Info: Vendor support & lunch break
Open social time
Pie fundraising push
Resource networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Beginner D&D Session Block 2
Info: Additional beginner-friendly games,
New player experiences, and 13+
Youth & family-friendly options
🕑: 01:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Immersive One-Shot Adventures – Block 2
Info: 3-hour featured tabletop adventures,
Facilitated immersive storytelling,
Small-group collaborative gameplay, 13+ y/o and Pre-registation is required.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Pie Contest / Festival Highlight Event
Info: Potential options:
Pie eating contest,
Community raffle drawing, and pie throwing.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Community Celebration & Final Raffle Push
Info: Final pie sales,
Last raffle entries, auction finalizes
Sponsor appreciation, and
Closing community engagement
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: Thank sponsors, volunteers, vendors, & families,
Share future TKE opportunities, and
Encourage continued support for PIES initiative
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 25.00
