Occoquan
Visitor's GuiDE
About the Publication
The Occoquan Visitors Guide is a tri-annual publication produced by Visit Occoquan in coordination with the Town of Occoquan, Virginia. The centerfold of the booklet is a map of Occoquan with a directory of businesses. The publication also contains information about upcoming events, helpful tourist information, and timely articles pertaining to the town businesses and events.
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Printed copies of the Visitor’s Guide are found in and around Occoquan, Virginia including the Occoquan Kiosks in front of the Mill House Museum and Mamie Davis Park, the Occoquan Town Hall, local hotels/lodging, and local businesses. Digital versions of the guide are available at visitoccoquanva.com and occoquanva.gov.​
All Occoquan, VA businesses are included in the map/directory for FREE, regardless of purchasing advertisement. Businesses must hold a valid Occoquan business license and be located in the business district to be included on the map. Home-based businesses or businesses not located within the business district will be listed separately from the map, but still included for free as a basic listing.
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Additional questions? Email us at info@visitoccoquanva.com.
Benefits of advertising
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Be seen by visitors inside and outside of town in Occoquan's official visitor's publication.
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Offer discounts or incentives to your customers through your advertisement.
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Only advertisers have links to their business website included in the digital version of the guide.
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display ads
Display ads are ready-made, finished advertisements written and designed by the advertiser. Final JPG, PNG, or PDF files are sent to Visit Occoquan for inclusion in the printed and digital Visitor's Guide. See rates and deadlines below.
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Current sizes include:
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Outside Back Cover (8.5" wide x 11" high + 1/8" bleed)
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Full Page & Inside Covers (8" wide x 10.5" high)
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Half Page (8" wide x 5.25" high)
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1/4 Page (3.75" wide x 5" high)
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1/8 Page (4" wide x 2.375" high)
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Deadlines for Fall 2026 issue:
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Early Bird Ad Purchase Deadline
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Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
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Final Ad Purchase Deadline
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Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
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Final Art Deadline
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Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
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Questions? Email us at info@visitoccoquanva.com!
Graphic & File Specs
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All files must be submitted in the correct size and specifications.
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Design services are not included in ad fees.
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Files must be submitted as PDF, EPS, or JPG only. Word Docs and Publisher files are not accepted.
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All graphics should be 300 dpi for best resolution.
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For EPS/PDF files created in Adobe, all fonts should be outlined.
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CMYK color only. NO PMS/Pantone colors permitted.
NEW for OCQ Businesses
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Payment plans are available for Occoquan businesses. Click on link to application form for more information. A $75 deposit is required.
calendar of events
Inside the visitor's guide is a classified style calendar of event, for public events taking place in Occoquan.
Organizations and business with a current Town of Occoquan business license OR a town resident may submit an event. Free and paid events may be listed. ALL events must:
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Be open to the public (free or paid)
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Take place in the Town of Occoquan
Town businesses and residents must be in good standing with the Town of Occoquan to be included.
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Businesses/Residents - refer to emails for a link to submit or contact us at info@visitoccoquanva.com for a direct link.
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NEW for FALL 2026:
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Town of Occoquan businesses in good standing may now have their event(s) highlighted through the printed Visitor's Guide, visitoccoquanva.com blog post, and on social media.
Sign up by Friday, August 7, 2026
Upcoming Deadlines​
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Friday, August 7, 2026​
Fall 2026 Issue (Sep-Dec 2026)
For events September 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027
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Friday, December 4, 2026​
Winter/Spring 2027 Issue (Jan-Apr 2027)
For events January 1, 2027 through May 31, 2027
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Friday, April 9, 2026​
Summer 2027 Issue (May-Aug 2027)
For events May 1, 2027 through September 30, 2027
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Occoquan businesses: add your events to the website calendar, to be included in the printed guide!
ADVERTORIALS
Advertorials are paid editorial articles. Two and four page articles are available, on a very limited basis. Visit Occoquan only accepts advertorials that meet the mission and goals of the visitors guide, to further tourism in the Town of Occoquan.
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Two (2) page spread - $900
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Four (4) page spread - $1,200
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This limited opportunity is only available to Occoquan businesses, in good standing with the Town of Occoquan.
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What is included:
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One printed article in the Occoquan Visitor's Guide, distributed to roughly 3,000-5,000 people during it's 4 month run.
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One digital blog article (identical to the printed version) on visitoccoquanva.com.
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One occurrence of social media promotion of the blog article, including tagged posts, on @visitoccoquan social media channels.
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How it works:
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First, our editor will schedule a 30 minute consultation (in person, zoom, or phone) with you, to determine the subject and theme of the article.
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Next, we will coordinate a casual photo shoot of the business and/or subjects included in the article (typically 30 minutes).
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Once the first draft of the article is written, it will be provided to advertiser for one round of edits/corrections.
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5-10 edited photos from the photo shoot, provided in a digital format, for your business's use.
Deadlines
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Fall 2026 Issue
Friday, July 10, 2026
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Winter/Spring 2027 Issue
Friday, November 13, 2026
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Summer 2027 Issue
Friday, March 12, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of content is included?
The centerfold of the booklet is a map of the historic/business district of Occoquan, with a directory of businesses. The publication also contains information about upcoming events, helpful tourist information, and timely articles pertaining to town businesses, events, history, and other local interests.
All businesses are included in the map/directory for free, regardless of purchasing advertisement. Businesses must hold a valid Occoquan business license and be located in the business district to be included on the map. Home-based businesses or businesses not located within the business district will be listed separately from the map, but still included for free as a basic listing.
Who produces the Visitor's Guide?
The Occoquan Visitor's Guide is published by Visit Occoquan, Inc, an Occoquan 501(c)3 nonprofit. The guide is 100% paid for through ad purchases and does not use any Town of Occoquan business or resident tax revenue.
Where can people find it?
Printed copies of the Visitor's Guide can be found in Occoquan Kiosks in front of the Mill House Museum and Mamie Davis Park, plus Occoquan Town Hall, local hotels/lodging, and any businesses in town who wish to distribute it. Digital versions of the guide are available at visitoccoquanva.com and occoquanva.gov.
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Can my Visitor's Center, Hotel, or Tourism Group request guides?
Yes! You may submit your request here. We typically ship within 5-7 business days. Local pick up is also available.
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How long is circulation?
The Occoquan Visitor's Guide is printed three times a year and is distributed for four months each on the following schedule:
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Fall -- September through December
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Winter/Spring -- January through April
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Summer -- May through August
May I combine multiple businesses into one ad space?
Yes! As long as you are the owner of all businesses, you may combine them into one advertising space. Please note all included businesses must have valid Occoquan business license to receive the Town of Occoquan/OCQ discount.
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Can my business be included on the map if it is not located in Occoquan?
Unfortunately, no. We love our community small businesses in neighboring towns, however the map is reserved for businesses in the historic/business district of Occoquan.
Occoquan Businesses operating out of their home or outside of the historic/business district may be included in the listing on the directory/map page, but will not have a physical location represented in the map (valid town license required).