Richmond African American Book Festival
April 11, 2026
eventbrite.com/e/richmond-african-american-..
(804) 873-0982
Richmond Diversity Center - Richmond, VA
The African American Book Festival was built to give the cemented and newly emerging authors, bookstores, and publishers of our culture a platform to spread the messages that are embedded in the pages of their iconography. With one goal in mind, we want to educate, entertain, and impact the Richmond community through African American literature, by shining light on the stories told in their books. Come out to support your authors, meet them face to face, get pictures, buy books at discounted prices, network with other professionals, and bring back reading books into normalcy and support authors in spreading their messages.
The Spring Bodacious Bazaar
May 22 - 24, 2026
bodaciousbazaar.com/spring
(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.
Festival Argentino
May 23, 2026
Festival Argentino USA
(703) 212-5850
Kenmore Auditorium - Arlington, VA
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 39th Annual Festival Argentino!
Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festivities
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Parade and Festival
(703) 248-5027
Cherry Hill Park & City Hall Grounds - Falls Church, VA
Join us in remembrance and community at the 44th annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival! Honor our nation's fallen heroes and our countries rich history while marking the 250th anniversary of the United State of America! Begin the morning with the spirited 3K fun run; then honor our community's fallen military service members at the Veterans Memorial. In the afternoon, dive into delicious food trucks, peruse local vendors, bounce around on the kids' rides & inflatables, and spectate the showstopping parade down Park Avenue.
Chincoteague Blueberry Festival
July 23 - 25, 2026
chincoteagueislandblueberryfestival.com
(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 early as the festival fills-up quickly.
Forty-Third Street Festival of the Arts
September 12, 2026
caritasva.org/43rd-street-festival-of-the-a..
(804) 233-1758
43rd Street and Forest Hill Av, RVA - Richmond, VA
35th annual, Small well-juried art and craft show with good local support. Music and food. Forest Hill Neighborhood, Richmond, VA
The Falls Church Festival
September 19, 2026
Falls Church Festival
(703) 248-5027
City of Falls Church Community Center - Falls Church, VA
The 50th annual Falls Church Festival brings a full day festival featuring food and fun! Enjoy a wide variety live entertainment, pony rides, amusement rides, crafters, businesses, and civic booths with info. As part of the fun, enjoy good eats, sweet treats, and a beer garden!
Eighty-Second Waterford Fair
October 2 - 4, 2026
waterfordfairva.org
(540) 882-3018x 4
National historic landmark - Waterford, VA
The quintessential Fall festival, the annual Waterford Fair offers a juried artisan exhibition (18-19th c. period attire, demonstrations, and retail sales), fine art show & sale, old mill shop (fine crafts) & more, and is held in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford the first full weekend of October. This truly unique setting gives both heritage and contemporary artisans accepted a beautiful backdrop to demonstrate, sell their products, and cultivate lasting relationships with loyal buyers.
CBAA Annual Fall Art Festival
October 3 - 4, 2026
chesapeakebayartassociation.com
(757) 637-8331
Lakewood Community Park - Norfolk, VA
Chesapeake Bay Art Association (CBAA) is celebrating its 62nd Annual Fall Art Show - the CBAA Fall Art Festival - held at the picturesque Lakewood Park in Norfolk, VA. Set amongst mature trees and beautiful scenery, visitors can expect to enjoy art, live music and food vendors during the event from 10a-5pm (ends 4pm Sunday). Our 2-day juried arts festival welcomes artists and artisans from all across the country as well as local participating Junior High and High School students. Artists, artisans, and student artists are eligible to win awards. Proceeds of the art show benefit the CBAA Scholarship Fund
Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival
October 10 - 11, 2026
pwartfest.org
(757) 223-0284
Styron Square - Newport News, VA
The Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival is a vibrant two-day celebration of art held in the heart of Port Warwick in Newport News. Featuring approximately 85 nationally recognized artists across 12 media categories, the festival showcases fine art, sculptures, and live artist demonstrations. Guests can enjoy gourmet food, beer and wine, live musical performances, and interactive art activities for children, making it a fun and engaging cultural event for the entire community.
Bodacious Bazaar and Fall Festival
November 13 - 15, 2026
bodaciousbazaar.com/fall
(757) 255-8680
Hampton Roads Convention Center - Hampton, VA
This is a huge shopping extravaganza for three-day with a small number of VA wineries and distilleries with a portion of the profits going to local charities. We 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 accepting vendor applications until we fill up!
Falls Church Holiday Gift & Craft Show
December 5 - 6, 2026
Holiday Gift and Craft Show
(703) 248-5027
The Falls Church Community Center - Falls Church, VA
Deck the halls during the holiday season with special gifts from the annual Holiday Gift and Craft Show inside the City of Falls Church Community Center. Over 50 crafters and holiday vendors showcase handmade items, baked goods, and unique holiday gifts during the first weekend in December. Free raffles go on both days! Winners will choose from a variety of gifts donated by the Gift and Craft Show vendors.
Events in Alexandria, VA — upcoming
April 25, 2026
Old Town Alexandria Art Show and Spring Craft Fair
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
This Virginia Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Alexandria Old Town Springtime Art Festival
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 10/8/2024
This Virginia Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival
Waterfront Park, Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 4/23/2025
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths.
August 1, 2026
Beats, Bites and Brews in Old Town Alexandria
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
This Virginia Food Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Friendship Firehouse Festival
Downtown Alexandria, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 6/23/2025
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include kids' activities.
August 29, 2026
Around the World Cultural Food Festival
Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Saint Luke's Craft and Family Fun Fair
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Colonial Market & Fair
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
This Virginia Traditional Craft-Folk Event will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15 - $28. This event will also include children's activities.
September 19, 2026
Oktoberfest in Old Town Alexandria
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5am.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Alexandria Old Town Art Festival
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
This Virginia Craft Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Art on the Avenue
Mount Vernon Avenue, between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 9/11/2025
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm. This event will also include children's art activity.
October 31, 2026
Alexandria Fall-O-Ween @ John Carlyle Square
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
West Potomac Marketplace
West Potomac HS Gymnasium, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 10/13/2025
This Virginia Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include: silent auction, raffles, scavenger hunt, kids crafts.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Market
Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 11/9/2025
This Virginia Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths.
December 12, 2026
Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
This Virginia Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Woodlawn Needlework Show
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 1/21/2026
This Virginia Fiber Arts Festival will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $25. This event will also include variety of programs - check website for details.
