Hands & Harvest Fall Festival
October 6 - 8, 2023
highlandcounty.org/hands-harvest-festival
(540) 468-2550
Highland County - Monterey, VA
County-wide! Celebrate the beauty and bounty of fall with the annual Hands & Harvest Festival in Highland County, Virginia! Enjoy a fun family-friendly weekend in our rural mountain community with arts & crafts vendors, farm tours, annual sweater and used book sales, a fire tower, live entertainment, pumpkin patches, apple butter making, fall food specials, 5K Fall Color Run, and much more for the entire family!
Seventy-Ninth Waterford Fair
October 6 - 8, 2023
waterfordfairva.org
(540) 882-3018 x4
National historic landmark of Waterford, Virginia (150+ acres) - Waterford, VA
The 79th Annual Waterford Fair, the quintessential Fall festival with a juried artisan exhibition (costumes, demonstrations and retail sales), fine art show & sale, old mill shop (crafts) & more, 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. To apply please follow the link for all venue's call for applications.
The Bodacious Bazaar Fall
November 10 - 12, 2023
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 17 - 19, 2023
craftanddesignrva.com
(804) 353-4457
Main Street Station - Richmond, VA
Now in its 59th 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.
Highland County Maple Festival
March 9 - 17, 2024
highlandcounty.org/maple-festival
(540) 468-2550
Highland County - Monterey, VA
The award-winning Highland County Maple Festival, designated a Local Legacy by the Library of Congress, offers maple sugar camp tours where visitors can observe traditional and modern techniques of sugar making in the beautiful mountains of Virginia. This award-winning festival attracts 20,000 - 30,000 visitors annually during the 2nd and 3rd weekends of March, where visitors enjoy maple syrup, famous maple doughnuts, pancake, and buckwheat cake meals, sweet and savory treats, handmade arts & crafts, live entertainment, and small-town hospitality. Come on out, and experience the tradition that's been running strong since 1959!
Festival Argentino
June 1, 2024
Festival Argentino USA
(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!
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.
Events in Alexandria, VA — upcoming
October 7, 2023
Art on the Avenue
Del Ray, Alexandria VA, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 6/13/2023
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 7, 2023
Oktoberfest in Old Town Alexandria
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
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.
December 9, 2023
Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
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-4pm.
December 2023 (dates not updated) 
MVHS PTSA Holiday Market
Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 11/30/2022
This Virginia Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: cake walk, games.
March 2024 (dates not updated)
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House Needlework Exhibition
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 2/6/2023
This Virginia Fiber Arts Festival will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $15. This event will also include variety of programs - check website for details.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Old Town Alexandria Art Show and Spring Craft Fair
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Alexandria Old Town Springtime Art Festival
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 2/9/2023
This Virginia Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival
Waterfront Park, Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 6/1/2023
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Beats, Bites and Brews in Old Town Alexandria
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Friendship Firehouse Festival
Downtown Alexandria, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 8/17/2022
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Around the World Cultural Food Festival
Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day Celebration
Waterfront Park, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
This Virginia Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: beer truck, food vendors.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Saint Luke's Craft and Family Fun Fair
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 8/25/2023
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Mount Vernon Flea Market Arts & Crafts Fair
Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge #219, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 9/14/2023
This Virginia Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Colonial Market & Fair
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 7/10/2023
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 All Days 9am-5pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $28. This event will also include children's activities.
September - October 2024 (dates not updated)
Alexandria Old Town Art Festival
John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This Virginia Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
