8 Great Things to Do: Band Brews and Barbecue, Manassas Latino Festival and Rascal Flatts

Caring for Cathy! a fundraiser for cancer research is Friday at the Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. The event is free and features live music and raffles.  Food and drinks will be for sale, too. 

The Manassas Great Strides/Laurel W. Avery 5K Walk is from 9 a.m to noon on Saturday. The walk will raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event starts with a breakfast at Old Towne Sports Pub and concludes with an after party. 

The 13th annual Wild West Prince William County Farm Tour is Saturday from 10 to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.  Learn about the rich history of rural western Prince William County by visiting all 10 stops on the planned route seen here. 

Children are encouraged to attend the event; download the wild west kids' activity book that corresponds with the course here. Pets aren't allowed on the trip and neither are people who've traveled to a country with animal restrictions within nine days of the event. 

Call the Bull Run Observer for more info 703-369-5253

Jiffy Lube Amphitheater has been pulling in hot country acts all summer. And they’re not ready to stop just yet. This weekend, Rascal Flatts takes the stage with The Band Perry. One of the most popular country acts of the past decade, Rascal Flatts is best known for hits like “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts the Most,” and the track “Life is a Highway” from the “Pixar’s Cars” soundtrack.  From $40.25. 5 p.m. Saturday. 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow.

The Occoquan Craft Show returns for it’s fall event. Contemporary and country crafters and artisans will have booths on the streets of the historic community. Other vendors will also be on hand.  10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Note: Occoquan streets are closed during the event. Parking is available at one of several nearby commuter lots.

Historic Manassas Restaurant Week continues through Saturday. Participating restaurants will have a 3-course meal for $35 or $25 per person. Restaurants include Okra’s, Carmello’s and more.

That’s not the only deal in Manassas this weekend. The Bands, Brews and Barbecue Festival to the Manassas Museum lawn. Admission is free, but beer sampling tickets available for purchase. The music will include classic rock and jazz. Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday. 9101 Prince William Street.