Virginia Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows, Art Shows 2024–2025.

Chincoteague Blueberry Festival

July 18 - 20, 2024

facebook.com/chincoteaguefestival

(757) 894-2334

Chincoteague Center - Chincoteague Island, VA

The Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival is the Largest Fine arts and crafts event on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. A midsummer celebration of fine food, arts, crafts and nature's tastiest and most healthy gift...the blueberry. This event is held on the beautiful island of Chincoteague on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The CIBBFl is the opening act for the Pony Penning Week and the Chincoteague Pony Swim. Exhibitors and performers should apply earl as the Festival fills-up quickly.

Virginia Lake Festival

July 19 - 20, 2024

(434) 374-2436

Virginia Avenue - Clarksville, VA

Ranked in the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Juried arts & craft show, free tethered hot air balloon rides from children 12 and younger, musical entertainment, 14 hot air balloons and gathering of the boats and fireworks over the lake & more--all this in Southern Virginia.

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Richmond VA

July 27, 2024

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

(800) 830-3976

The Meadow Event Park - Doswell, VA

Join us for a great day of beer and bourbon tasting, music listening, cigar smoking, and barbecue eating. Admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. Shrine of Swine is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Enjoy seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters and Pit Masters. Dance or listen to music throughout the day and shop at the many vendors.

ShenArtsFest

September 7 - 8, 2024

shenarts.org/shenartsfest

(301) 807-5466

Walking Mall Old Town Winchester - Winchester, VA

The Shenandoah Arts Council (ShenArts) is proud to present a 2-day, juried, fine art festival, showcasing the work of artists from all over our region. Located along the pedestrian-friendly walking mall from Piccadilly St. to Cork St., visitors will have the opportunity to discover handmade-in-the-USA, original works of art across every medium, along with music, and see a special flash mob event. ShenArts' careful vetting process ensures the finest and most diverse offerings of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting, and more to suit every artistic taste and budget.

Washington County Fair

September 9 - 14, 2024

(276) 628-3789

Washington County Fairgrounds - Abingdon, VA

The Fair features nightly entertainment, livestock shows, horse shows, demo derby, lawn mower race, commercial and educational exhibits, food and live entertainment throughout the week, a parade, school day, senior day, and much more!

Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival

September 21 - 22, 2024

winchesterappleharvest.com

(540) 336-9114

Frederick County Fairgrounds - Clear Brook, VA

Enjoy an autumn weekend at The Frederick County Fairgrounds! The indoor crafter area features many new quality artisans with us for the first time along with a variety of one-of-kind local & regional artisans throughout the fairgrounds. FREE admission for Military & Law. Children 10 & under FREE! Free inflatables and balloon art for kids. Hard Cider & Craft Beers ($), Live Music, Axe Throwing, Kiddie Train, Pony Rides, Car Show, Apple Pie Eating Contest. Enter the apple pie baking contest. We are pet-friendly! Bring your own chairs. $10 Gen Adm. $5 admission after 3 pm both days. Kids age 10 and under are always FREE.

South Boston Harvest Festival

September 28, 2024

downtownsobo.com

(434) 575-4208

Downtown South Boston, VA - South Boston, VA

Bring the family and stay for the day in Historic Downtown South Boston VA. The streets will be lined with crafters offering their handmade items. Try your hand at scarecrow-making. Let the kids enjoy pumpkin painting, sand art, face painting, and jumping in the bounce houses. Be on the lookout for balloon sculptures and magicians. There are 3 stages with live, continuous entertainment. Hungry, visit the Food Court!

Eightieth Waterford Fair

October 4 - 6, 2024

waterfordfairva.org

(540) 882-3018x 4

National historic landmark of Waterford, Virginia - Waterford, VA

The quintessential Fall festival, the 80th Waterford Fair offers a juried artisan exhibition (costumes, demonstrations, and retail sales), fine art show & sale, old mill shop (crafts) & more, and is held in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford the first full weekend of October. This truly unique setting gives the heritage and contemporary artisans accepted a beautiful backdrop to demonstrate, sell their products, and cultivate lasting relationships with loyal buyers.

Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival

October 12 - 13, 2024

pwartfest.org

(757) 223-0284

Styron Square - Newport News, VA

Over 100 Nationally recognized artists will exhibit their trade at this two-day event in 12 different media categories. Additionally, artists will demonstrate their craft, children will learn about art, and shoppers will enjoy gourmet food, beer and wine, and a variety of musical arts.

The Bodacious Bazaar Fall

November 8 - 10, 2024

bodaciousbazaar.com

(757) 255-8680

Hampton Roads Convention Center - Hampton, VA

The Bodacious Bazaar is an amazing three day shopping extravaganza and wine festival that is held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in the Hampton, Virginia. Our show is designed to promote talented artists, crafters, local businesses and wonderful Virginia wineries at an extraordinary venue. Our show donates a percentage of its net to chosen non-profits each show.

Craft + Design

November 22 - 24, 2024

craftanddesignrva.com

(804) 353-4457

Main Street Station - Richmond, VA

Now in its 60th year, Craft + Design showcases the work of contemporary craft artists from across the United States. Shoppers spend the weekend eating, drinking and browsing the work of artists from all over the country. Awards are presented in ceramics, precious metals, glass, wood and recycled materials, sustainability, booth design, contemporary design, innovative use of traditional craft materials and fiber. VisArts also presents a best in show award as well as an award for the best new artist.