Virginia: ‘The Birthplace of a Nation’ and a place for lovers. History and romance go hand in hand here, where rolling hills and sunny beaches give way to charming towns and polished presidential manors. In the Old Dominion State you’ll find a Historic Triangle and an Oyster Trail, Shenandoah National Park and Arlington National Cemetery. And, 646 festivals celebrating art and artists, crafts and culture, music and wine. Three not to miss events are: Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show and State Fair of Virginia. There’s a lot to love about Virginia’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows!
The Spring Bodacious Bazaar and Wine Festival
May 24 - 26, 2024
bodaciousbazaar.com/spring
(757) 255-8680
Hampton Roads Convention Center - Hampton, VA
This will be a huge shopping extravaganza, and three day wine Festival with a portion of the profits going to local charities We will have vendors in all categories, food, crafts, fine art, and wine tasting & buy by the glass, or bottle, all quality and unique vendors. We are still accepting vendor applications until we fill up!
Festival Argentino
June 1, 2024
(703) 212-5850
Kenmore Auditorium - Arlington, VA
37th Festival Argentino 2024, Sat June 1, 3:30 pm–10:30 pm. Presented by: Festival Argentino USA. Venue: Kenmore Auditorium Tickets · $15-35. Argentina Sings, Dances, and Exhibits in the USA with a spectacular show for the whole family featuring folk music, tango, dances, and rock-pop music with artists coming from Argentina & Top great local artists, Exhibitor-Booths + Food + Catalogs in the 37th Annual Festival Argentino!
Virginia/Dc Great American Tiny House Show
June 1 - 2, 2024
VA/DC Tiny House Show
(855) 640-9944
Fredericksburg Convention Center - Fredericksburg, VA
The Great American Tiny House Show is a two-day exposition that helps you to connect you with your tribe, expand your knowledge, discover, learn, celebrate and shape the growing tiny house and alternative living movement. Covering tiny house builds, tiny house design, other alternative housing options, off-grid solar set-ups, and showcasing the best sustainable and environmentally friendly products on the market. Bring your good vibes and join the community of creatives, collaborators, and problem solvers!
Loudoun Pride
June 2, 2024
Loudoun Pride
(703) 646-1347
Claude Moore Park - Sterling, VA
The biggest and most colorful pride to come to Northern Virginia is arriving this summer! Join us for our inaugural festival filled with live performances, community vendors, food, music, and more! Loudoun Pride will take place at Claude Moore Park. The festival is open to all ages, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy this day of love and unity!
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 - 5, 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.
July 1 - 30, 2024
Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy
Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA
Status: Updated 12/12/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Groovin' by the Bay - July
Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 6/2/2023
July 2 - 31, 2024
Vinton Farmers' Market - July
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/30/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Megan Moroney Concert
Warren County Fairgrounds, Front Royal, VA
Status: Updated 5/17/2023
August 2, 2024
Salem After Five Concert Series - August
Salem Farmer's Market, Salem, VA
Status: Updated 5/16/2024
July 26 - August 3, 2024
Rich Valley Fair and Horse Show
Rich Valley Fairgrounds, Saltville, VA
Status: Updated 4/16/2024
July 29 - August 3, 2024
Warren County Fair
Warren County Fairgrounds, Front Royal, VA
Status: Updated 5/15/2024
August 2 - 3, 2024
Steppin' Out
Downtown Blacksburg, Blacksburg, VA
Status: Updated 2/21/2024
August 3, 2024
Jenna Bash Festival
LifePointe Christian Church, Toano, VA
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
July 26 - August 4, 2024
Virginia Highlands Festival
Various Locations, Abingdon, VA
Status: Updated 4/5/2024
August 2 - 4, 2024
Spotsylvania Towne Centre Women and Kids Show
Spotsylvania Towne Centre Mall, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 1/24/2024
August 2 - 4, 2024
Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show
Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA
Status: Updated 5/20/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
African American Heritage Festival
Metz Middle School, Manassas, VA
Status: Updated 7/28/2022
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Friendship Firehouse Festival
Downtown Alexandria, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 8/17/2022
August 6 - 10, 2024
Tazewell County Fair
Tazewell Fairgrounds, Tazewell, VA
Status: Updated 5/10/2024
August 7 - 11, 2024
Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Fair
Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Fairgrounds, Brandy Station, VA
Status: Updated 2/28/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Berkley Reunion
Berkley Park, Norfolk, VA
Status: Updated 9/7/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Border Bash Concert Series - August
Downtown, Bristol, VA
Status: Updated 5/9/2022
August 11, 2024
Carytown Watermelon Festival
Carytown, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 3/4/2024
August 11, 2024
Cook Out 400
Richmond International Raceway, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 5/14/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Sedaliafest
Sedalia Center, Big Island, VA
Status: Updated 3/21/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Covington Streetscene Car Show
Downtown, Covington, VA
Status: Updated 7/27/2023
August 12 - 17, 2024
Rockingham County Fair
Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Harrisonburg, VA
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
August 17, 2024
Leesburg Festival of Kites & Crafts
Ida Lee Park, Leesburg, VA
Status: Updated 2/27/2024