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.
Occoquan Fall Arts & Craft Show
September 23 - 24, 2023
occoquanva.gov/town-festivals/fall-arts-..
(703) 491-1918
Historic District - Occoquan, VA
The Fall Arts & Crafts Show in Occoquan VA is a popular regional show that brings 10,000 to the streets of the historic district of this charming town.
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 Virginia Beach, VA — upcoming
September 29 - October 1, 2023
Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
This Virginia Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include: parade, air show, displays, contests.
September 29 - October 1, 2023
Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show
Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 4/20/2023
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
October 2023 (dates not updated) 
Tidewater Baptist Craft Fair
Tabernacle Baptist, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 10/4/2022
This Virginia Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths.
September 29 - October 31, 2023
Haunted Hunt Club Farm
Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 9/14/2023
This Virginia Specialty-Theme Event will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: contests, haunted attractions, special events.
September 30 - October 31, 2023
Hunt Club Farm Harvest Fair
Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 8/28/2023
This Virginia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $15. This event will also include: treewalk adventure, pony rides, pumpkin patch petting farm, contests, games, pumpkin patch.
November 4 - 5, 2023
Church of the Ascension Christmas Bazaar
Church of the Ascension Community Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 7/11/2023
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar Weekend 1
Princess Anne Recreation Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 8/6/2019
This Virginia Holiday Celebration will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include pictures with Santa.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Craft Fair - Princess Anne HS Bands
Princess Anne High School, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 9/27/2022
This Virginia Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Holiday Craft Bazaar
Courthouse Community Church, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 9/28/2022
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Salem Marching Sundevils Holiday Craft Fair
Salem High School, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 10/4/2022
This Virginia Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: door prizes, concessions, drum lime performances, santa and more.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar Weekend 2
Kempsville Recreation Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 8/2/2022
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include pictures with santa.
November 24 - 26, 2023
Virginia Beach Christmas Market
Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
This Virginia Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $2 - $8.
January 20 - 21, 2024
Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show
Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 5/9/2023
This Virginia Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $8. This event will also include check website for details.
March 2024 (dates not updated)
Holistic & Spiritual Art Expo
Batten Center, Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
This Virginia Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10:30am-6pm. Admission tickets are $12 - $24. This event will also include free lectures.
March - April 2024 (dates not updated)
Cherry Blossom Festival
Red Wing Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 2/20/2023
This Virginia Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be See Website For Full Schedule. This event will also include: martial arts demonstration, art, traditional dance.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Earth Day Experience and Celebration
Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
This Virginia Green Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. This event will also include recycling stations.
April 2024 (dates not updated)
Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market
Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7. This event will also include ongoing craft demonstrations.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Spring Craft Show
Church of the Ascension, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 3/9/2023
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
PAN Fest
24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 2/6/2023
This Virginia World Music Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Neptune Spring Wine Festival
Neptune's Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 2/13/2023
This Virginia Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $45 - $50.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo
Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
This Virginia Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. This event will also include in conjunction with the steel pier classic (pro surfing event)
June 7 - 8, 2024
Tidewater Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Cape Henry Collegiate School Gymnasium, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 9/13/2023
This Virginia Craft Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 4 food booths. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: hundreds of quilts, kids & charity sew area, silent auction, appraisals by appt.
June 2024 (dates not updated)
North American Sand Soccer Championships
Oceanfront 14th-36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 3/20/2023
This Virginia Sports Event will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-10pm. This event will also include: beach wrestling, field hockey, coed football, lacrosse.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Virginia Beach July Fourth Celebration
Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 6/29/2023
This Virginia Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Tue 6pm-10pm. This event will also include: musical entertainment, children/family activities, festival foods, and fireworks.
