Festivals in Dumfries, VA.
Family & Kids Festivals, Festivals
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.
Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show
January 16 - 17, 2027
midatlantichomeshow.com
(757) 305-9062
Virginia Beach Convention Center - Virginia Beach, VA
Join the Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association as we take over the Virginia Beach Convention Center to present the Annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show.
Events in Dumfries, VA — upcoming
October 17, 2026
Quantico Creek Cleanup
Town Hall Parking Lot, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 8/25/2026
This Virginia Family & Kids Festival will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include enviroscape demonstration.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
International Men's Day
3800 Graham Park Road, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 7/14/2025
This Virginia Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-12:30pm. This event will also include: panel discussions, keynote.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Black History Month
Little Union Baptist Church, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 1/15/2026
This Virginia Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12:30pm-2:30pm. This event will also include food and refreshments.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Esports Video Game Tournament & STEM Carnival
College Campus, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 1/20/2026
This Virginia Family & Kids Festival will have corp./information, film and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include tournament.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Easter Egg Hunt Event
Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 3/30/2026
This Virginia Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8:30am-3pm. This event will also include: games, bounce house.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Dumfries Farmers Market Opening Day
Town Hall Parking Lot, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
This Virginia Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and 20 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-1pm. This event will also include: games, petting zoo.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Autism Appreciation Day
Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 1/23/2026
This Virginia Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-4pm. This event will also include: corn hole, connect four.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Pride Brunch
Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 5/7/2026
This Virginia Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-1pm. This event will also include: arts & crafts, petting zoo, pictures with santa & mrs. claus.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Autism ID Card Event
Municipal Building, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 5/29/2026
This Virginia Vendor Event will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Juneteenth
Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This Virginia Festival will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-9pm. This event will also include fireworks.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
National Night Out
Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 7/22/2026
This Virginia Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Tue 4pm-7pm.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Movie Night
Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 7/31/2026
This Virginia Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 8:30pm-10pm.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Quantico Creek Clean Up in Dumfries Virginia
Jeff Simpson Community & Cultural Arts Center, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 7/31/2026
This Virginia Family & Kids Festival will have corp./information exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include demonstration.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Summer Concert Series
Cecil W. Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 8/7/2026
This Virginia Festival Concert will have corp./information exhibitors and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Youth Resume Building Workshop
Jeff Simpson Community & Cultural Arts Center, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 9/10/2026
This Virginia Literary Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with International talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-1pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Cops, Cones and Council
Ice Cream Shop, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 8/25/2026
This Virginia Family & Kids Festival will have corp./information exhibitors and no food booths.
April - September 2027 (dates not updated)
Dumfries Market on Main
John Wilmer Porter Municipal Building Parking Lot, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 3/20/2026
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Dumfries Fall Festival
Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 9/11/2026
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-3pm.
