Tarara Summer Concert Series
May 27 - September 30, 2023
tararaconcerts.com
(703) 646-1282
Lakeside Stage - Leesburg, VA
Tarara's award-winning and popular summer concert series continues with wines, beers, food trucks, private tents, dancing, and great live music. All under the stars at Shadow Lake.
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 Bedford, VA — upcoming
October 14, 2023
Harvest Festival
Big Otter Mill, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 9/25/2023
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include tours of big otter mill.
October 21, 2023
Shelter Fun Frolic
Johnson's Orchards, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 8/30/2023
This Virginia Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-1pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $15. This event will also include dog play area.
October 21, 2023
Bedford Apple Harvest Festival
Gross' Orchard, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 9/24/2019
This Virginia Specialty-Theme Event will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-6pm. This event will also include: games, rides.
November 2023 (dates not updated) 
Arts, Crafts, and More
Liberty Middle School, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 11/1/2022
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. Admission tickets are $3.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Blossom to Bottle 5k
Johnson's Orchards, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 3/6/2023
This Virginia Sports Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5:30pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $25. This event will also include race.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Horse and Hound Wine Festival
Johnson's Orchards Farm & Peaks Winery, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Wine-Beer Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $20. This event will also include: farm animals, horse and dog events, children's events, contests, games.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Bedford Centerfest
Downtown, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 7/24/2023
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm. This event will also include: kid's activities, antique show, outdoor sports.
