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 Fairfax, VA — upcoming
October 14, 2023
Fairfax Fall Festival
Historic District, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 8/15/2023
This Virginia Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: children's/teen's activities, rides.
November 4, 2023
Woodson Craft Show
W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 8/6/2023
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: concessions stand, bake sale, raffle.
November 2023 (dates not updated) 
The Robinson Marketplace
Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 9/28/2022
This Virginia Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include: santa visit, various sports activities on site.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Fairfax Holiday Craft Show
Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 12/21/2021
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 1 food booth. Admission tickets are $5 - $8.
November - December 2023 (dates not updated)
Norwegian Festival & Bazaar
Norway House, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 10/30/2022
This Virginia Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm. This event will also include: fjord horses (sat.), food demonstrations.
February 2024 (dates not updated)
Chocolate Lovers Festival
Old Town Hall, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 12/3/2022
This Virginia Specialty-Theme Event will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. This event will also include: taste of chocolate, entertainment.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Spring Pop-Up Market at Mosaic
Mosaic District, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 4/1/2022
This Virginia Indie Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Juneteenth Celebration
Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 5/2/2023
This Virginia Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. This event will also include parade.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Fairfax Fourth of July Parade
Downtown, Fairfax, VA
Status: Updated 6/29/2023
This Virginia Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue 10am-11pm. This event will also include: fireman's day celebration, cops & kid's on bikes.
