2025 FOX 5 Zip Trip to Occoquan

Visit Occoquan
Jul 14
2 min read

On Friday, July 11, 2025 the team at FOX 5 DC came out to Occoquan, Virginia to highlight the fun, food, and businesses our community has to offer! Check out the videos and photos below to learn about the great restaurants, must-see shops, and more that our riverfront historic town has to offer:

5 Must Stop Shops!

There are so many fun things to do when visiting OCCOQUAN it's hard to keep count! Here are THE 5 MUST STOPS that you just can't miss when taking your own trip to town, including Leaf & Petal (204 Washington Street), Brandon's Flowers (203 Union Street), Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers (306 Mill Street), Local Colour Occoquan (408 Mill Street), and Puzzle Palooza Etc (305 Mill Street). Take a look here!

Getting started with Tucker Tries!

We kicked off the day with Tucker Barnes trying out pottery painting at Paint Your Heart Out (125 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA). Owner Nikki Vandover talked with Tucker about her 25 years in Occoquan, painting parties they host, and how anyone can be an artist! Watch the video here.

Talk of the Town with Mayor Earnie Porta

Next up Mayor Earnie Porta chatted with Steve about the historical significance of the town. Watch now!

Hometown Trivia with Sarah & Earnie

Mayor Earnie Porta and Sarah Hitchcock Burzio, Executive Director of Visit Occoquan take on trivia questions about the town. See how they did.

Taste of Occoquan!

Three of our popular restaurants gave reporters (and some audience members!) a taste of what our eateries and restaurants are cooking up this summer in Occoquan: The Golden Plum (126 Commerce Street), Graffiti Cat Pizza (304 Mill Street), and Mill St. Draft Garden (200 Mill Street).

First Responder Friday: Occoquan Police Department

Hear about what Occoquan's first responders are doing on land and the river, from Chief of Police, Adam Linn. Watch now.

Seal the Deal: Tying the Knot!

Tucker joins Jacqueline Smith of the Circuit Court to watch her officiate Charles and Gloria's wedding in front of Town Hall in Occoquan. Watch the segment here!