Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Richmond VA
July 27, 2024
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
(800) 830-3976
The Meadow Event Park - Doswell, VA
Join us for a great day of beer and bourbon tasting, music listening, cigar smoking, and barbecue eating. Admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. Shrine of Swine is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Enjoy seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters and Pit Masters. Dance or listen to music throughout the day and shop at the many vendors.
ShenArtsFest
September 7 - 8, 2024
shenarts.org/general-6
(301) 807-5466
Walking Mall Old Town Winchester - Winchester, VA
The Shenandoah Arts Council (ShenArts) is proud to present a 2-day, juried, fine art festival, showcasing the work of artists from all over our region. Located along the pedestrian-friendly walking mall from Piccadilly St. to Cork St., visitors will have the opportunity to discover handmade-in-the-USA, original works of art across every medium, along with music, and see a special flash mob event. ShenArts' careful vetting process ensures the finest and most diverse offerings of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting, and more to suit every artistic taste and budget.
Washington County Fair
September 9 - 14, 2024
(276) 628-3789
Washington County Fairgrounds - Abingdon, VA
The Fair features nightly entertainment, livestock shows, horse shows, demo derby, lawn mower race, commercial and educational exhibits, food and live entertainment throughout the week, a parade, school day, senior day, and much more!
BurgQuest - Tabletop Gaming Con
September 20 - 22, 2024
burgquest.com
(540) 718-2343
Woodlands Conference Center - Williamsburg, VA
A celebration of all things tabletop gaming featuring three days of board game and RPG free play, panels, guests, game demos, field trips, game design workshops, and more!
Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival
September 21 - 22, 2024
winchesterappleharvest.com
(540) 336-9114
Frederick County Fairgrounds - Clear Brook, VA
Enjoy an autumn weekend at The Frederick County Fairgrounds! The indoor crafter area features many new quality artisans with us for the first time along with a variety of one-of-kind local & regional artisans throughout the fairgrounds. FREE admission for Military & Law. Children 10 & under FREE! Free inflatables and balloon art for kids. Hard Cider & Craft Beers ($), Live Music, Axe Throwing, Kiddie Train, Pony Rides, Car Show, Apple Pie Eating Contest. Enter the apple pie baking contest. We are pet-friendly! Bring your own chairs. $10 Gen Adm. $5 admission after 3 pm both days. Kids age 10 and under are always FREE.
South Boston Harvest Festival
September 28, 2024
downtownsobo.com
(434) 575-4208
Downtown South Boston, VA - South Boston, VA
Bring the family and stay for the day in Historic Downtown South Boston VA. The streets will be lined with crafters offering their handmade items. Try your hand at scarecrow-making. Let the kids enjoy pumpkin painting, sand art, face painting, and jumping in the bounce houses. Be on the lookout for balloon sculptures and magicians. There are 3 stages with live, continuous entertainment. Hungry, visit the Food Court!
Eightieth Waterford Fair
October 4 - 6, 2024
waterfordfairva.org
(540) 882-3018x 4
National historic landmark of Waterford, Virginia - Waterford, VA
The quintessential Fall festival, the 80th Waterford Fair offers a juried artisan exhibition (costumes, demonstrations, and retail sales), fine art show & sale, old mill shop (crafts) & more, and 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.
Hands & Harvest Fall Festival
October 11 - 13, 2024
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!
Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival
October 12 - 13, 2024
pwartfest.org
(757) 223-0284
Styron Square - Newport News, VA
Over 100 Nationally recognized artists will exhibit their trade at this two-day event in 12 different media categories. Additionally, artists will demonstrate their craft, children will learn about art, and shoppers will enjoy gourmet food, beer and wine, and a variety of musical arts.
The Bodacious Bazaar Fall
November 8 - 10, 2024
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 22 - 24, 2024
craftanddesignrva.com
(804) 353-4457
Main Street Station - Richmond, VA
Now in its 60th 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 8 - 17, 2025
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!
Events in Hampton, VA — upcoming
July 7 - 28, 2024
Groovin' by the Bay - July
Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 5/28/2024
This Virginia Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
August 4 - 25, 2024
Groovin' by the Bay - August
Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 5/28/2024
This Virginia Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
September 7, 2024
Buckroe Beach-Arts in the Park
Buckroe Beach Pavilion Park, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 3/13/2024
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. This event will also include: music by dj nonya, kids area, face painter, various artists.
November 9, 2024
Machen Elementary Vendor Fair
Machen Elementary School, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 3/13/2024
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 8 - 10, 2024
The Bodacious Bazaar Fall
Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Web: bodaciousbazaar.com
Status: Updated 1/29/2024
This Virginia Marketplace Expo will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 4 food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $12. This event will also include demos.
September - November 2024 (dates not updated)
Virginia Artists Juried Exhibition
Charles H Taylor Art Center, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 9/11/2023
This Virginia Gallery-Exhibition Event will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: awards ceremony, opening reception.
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Holly Days Market
Downtown, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 11/20/2023
This Virginia Holiday Celebration will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Chantilly
Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 11/10/2023
This Virginia Antiques Collectibles Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $9.
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade
Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 11/20/2023
This Virginia Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. This event will also include parade.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Hampton Roads Home Show
Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 11/14/2023
This Virginia Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10. This event will also include gardening demonstrations.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Sip'In Spring Artisan Market
Sly Clyde Ciderworks, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 2/29/2024
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 8/28/2023
This Virginia Fiber Arts Festival will have commercial/retail and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $20. This event will also include: several quilt/fiber shows, workshops, lectures, fashion.
May 2025 (dates not updated)
The Spring Bodacious Bazaar and Wine Festival
Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 1/29/2024
This Virginia Wine-Beer Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $12. This event will also include demos.
June 2025 (dates not updated)
Blackbeard Pirate Festival
Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 3/14/2024
This Virginia Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
June 2025 (dates not updated)
Groovin' by the Bay - June
Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 5/8/2024
This Virginia Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
June 2025 (dates not updated)
Hampton Jazz Festival
Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
This Virginia Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 7:30pm-, Sat 7pm-, Sun 2pm-. Admission tickets are $tba.
