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 Roanoke, VA — upcoming
February 20 - 22, 2026
Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show
The Berglund Center, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
This Virginia Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $12.
March 14, 2026
Freedom First Saint Patrick's Parade & Shamrock Festiva
John Nolen Plaza, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 1/13/2023
This Virginia Parade will have commercial/retail exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Community School's Strawberry Festival
Elmwood Park, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 2/9/2025
This Virginia Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths.
May 16, 2026
Local Colors Festival
Elmwood Park, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
This Virginia Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm. This event will also include: interactive demonstrations teaching ethnic dance, martial arts, crafts etc.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Roanoke Festival in the Park
Downtown, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 2/20/2025
This Virginia Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-10:30pm. This event will also include: children's crafts & activities, car & motorcycle shows.
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)
Sidewalk Art Show
Taubman Museum, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 3/13/2025
This Virginia Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Body Mind Spirit Fest
Unity of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 3/13/2025
This Virginia Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 1pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $7 - $10. This event will also include: karate demo, qigong demo, kirtan and universal dances of peace, candlebar, cacao circle.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Craftsmen's Fall Classic Art & Craft Festival
Berglund Center, formerly the Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 4/21/2025
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $9. This event will also include craft demonstrations.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Stocked Market Holiday Bazaar
Berglund Center, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 10/31/2025
This Virginia Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $37.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
WinterFest
Historic Grandin Village, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 8/7/2025
This Virginia Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: boogie woogie christmas band, kids area, roasted chestnuts, christmas bagpipers, santa.
