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.
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!
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
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.
Events in Bedford, VA — upcoming
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Bedford Centerfest
Downtown, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 7/7/2025
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-4pm. This event will also include: kid's activities, antique show, outdoor sports.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Bedford Prepares
Falling Creek Park, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 7/5/2025
This Virginia Specialty-Theme Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. This event will also include: workshops, food, childrens area.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Harvest Festival
Big Otter Mill, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 10/5/2025
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.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Bedford Apple Harvest Festival
Gross' Orchard, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 10/16/2025
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 2026 (dates not updated)
GFWC Bedford Woman's Club Holiday Mart
Liberty Middle School, Bedford, VA
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. Admission tickets are $2 - $4.
