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 Vinton, VA — upcoming
October 7, 2023
Vinton Fall Festival
Downtown, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 3/28/2023
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: doggy pageant, hay rides, children's activities, agriculture judging, 5k run/walk.
October 1 - 31, 2023
Vinton Farmers' Market - October
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Every Ton-Sat 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm.
November 1 - 30, 2023
Vinton Farmers' Market - November
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Every Tues-Sat 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm.
November 30, 2023
Vinton Christmas Parade
Downtown, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 3/28/2023
This Virginia Parade will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 7pm-9pm.
December 1 - 30, 2023
Vinton Farmers' Market - December
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Every Tues-Sat 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm.
March 2024 (dates not updated) 
Senior Service Expo
Vinton War Memorial, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 1/23/2023
This Virginia Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Tue 10am-2pm. This event will also include demos.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Vinton Dogwood Festival
Downtown Vinton, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
This Virginia Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: parade, carnival, crafts, auto show, kids' zone.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Vinton Farmers' Market - April
The Vinton Farmer's Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Every Tues-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Vinton Palooza
Vinton War Memorial, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 3/28/2023
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $tba.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Vinton Farmers' Market - May
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Mingle at the Market - June
Vinton Farmers Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 3/28/2023
This Virginia Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $6. This event will also include adult beverage garden/dancing.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Vinton Farmers' Market - June
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Mingle at the Market - July
Vinton Farmers Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 3/28/2023
This Virginia Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $6. This event will also include adult beverage garden/dancing.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Vinton Farmers' Market - July
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, film, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Every Tues-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Mingle at the Market - August
Vinton Farmers Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 3/28/2023
This Virginia Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include adult beer garden/ dancing.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Vinton Farmers' Market - August
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 6/3/2019
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Mingle at the Market - September
Vinton Farmers Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 3/28/2023
This Virginia Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and Local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $6. This event will also include dancing.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Vinton Farmers' Market - September
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
This Virginia Farmers Market will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Every Tues-Sat 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm.
