Virginia Festivals, Festival Concerts, Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows 2026–2027.
Virginia: ‘The Birthplace of a Nation’ and a place for lovers. History and romance go hand in hand here, where rolling hills and sunny beaches give way to charming towns and polished presidential manors. In the Old Dominion State you’ll find a Historic Triangle and an Oyster Trail, Shenandoah National Park and Arlington National Cemetery. And, 645 festivals celebrating art and artists, crafts and culture, music and wine. Three not to miss events are: Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show and State Fair of Virginia. There’s a lot to love about Virginia’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows!
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 Ave - Richmond, VA
35th annual, Small well-juried art and craft show with good local support. Music and food. Forest Hill Neighborhood, Richmond, VA
The Falls Church Festival
September 19, 2026
Falls Church Festival
(703) 248-5027
City of Falls Church Community Center - Falls Church, VA
The 50th annual Falls Church Festival brings a full day festival featuring food and fun! Enjoy a wide variety live entertainment, pony rides, amusement rides, crafters, businesses, and civic booths with info. As part of the fun, enjoy good eats, sweet treats, and a beer garden!
Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival
September 19 - 20, 2026
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, Kiddie Train, Pony Rides, Car Show, Apple Pie Eating Contest. Enter the apple pie baking contest. We are pet-friendly! Plenty of seating but can bring your own chairs. $10 Gen Adm. $5 admission after 3 pm both days. Kids age 10 and under are always FREE.
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.
CBAA Annual Fall Art Festival
October 3 - 4, 2026
chesapeakebayartassociation.com
(757) 637-8331
Lakewood Community Park - Norfolk, VA
Chesapeake Bay Art Association (CBAA) is celebrating its 62nd Annual Fall Art Show - the CBAA Fall Art Festival - held at the picturesque Lakewood Park in Norfolk, VA. Set amongst mature trees and beautiful scenery, visitors can expect to enjoy art, live music and food vendors during the event from 10a-5pm (ends 4pm Sunday). Our 2-day juried arts festival welcomes artists and artisans from all across the country as well as local participating Junior High and High School students. Artists, artisans, and student artists are eligible to win awards. Proceeds of the art show benefit the CBAA Scholarship Fund
Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival
October 10 - 11, 2026
pwartfest.org
(757) 223-0284
Styron Square - Newport News, VA
The Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival is a vibrant two-day celebration of art held in the heart of Port Warwick in Newport News. Featuring approximately 85 nationally recognized artists across 12 media categories, the festival showcases fine art, sculptures, and live artist demonstrations. Guests can enjoy gourmet food, beer and wine, live musical performances, and interactive art activities for children, making it a fun and engaging cultural event for the entire community.
Bodacious Bazaar Fall 2026
November 13 - 15, 2026
bodaciousbazaar.com/fall
(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 and distilleries at an extraordinary venue. Our show donates booths to chosen non-profits each show.
Bodacious Bazaar and Fall Festival
November 13 - 15, 2026
bodaciousbazaar.com/fall
(757) 255-8680
Hampton Roads Convention Center - Hampton, VA
This is a huge shopping extravaganza for three-day with a small number of VA wineries and distilleries with a portion of the profits going to local charities. We have vendors in all categories, food, crafts, fine art, and wine tasting & buy by the glass, or bottle, all quality and unique vendors. We are accepting vendor applications until we fill up!
Falls Church Holiday Gift & Craft Show
December 5 - 6, 2026
Holiday Gift and Craft Show
(703) 248-5027
The Falls Church Community Center - Falls Church, VA
Deck the halls during the holiday season with special gifts from the annual Holiday Gift and Craft Show inside the City of Falls Church Community Center. Over 50 crafters and holiday vendors showcase handmade items, baked goods, and unique holiday gifts during the first weekend in December. Free raffles go on both days! Winners will choose from a variety of gifts donated by the Gift and Craft Show vendors.
Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show
January 16 - 17, 2027
midatlantichomeshow.com
(757) 305-9062
Virginia Beach Convention Center - Virginia Beach, VA
Join the Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association as we take over the Virginia Beach Convention Center to present the Annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Northern Neck Waterfowl & Wildlife Expo
Firehouse, White Stone, VA
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Senior Services Expo
William Byrd Middle School, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 2/18/2026
February - March 2027 (dates not updated)
Spaces & Form
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 12/26/2024
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Racin' & Tastin'
Community Market, Danville, VA
Status: Updated 2/19/2026
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Bristol Bluegrass Spring Fest
Delta Bristol by Marriott, Bristol, VA
Status: Updated 2/24/2026
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Yorktown Market Days - Winter Market
Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA
Status: Updated 2/6/2026
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Sedalia Celtic Festival & Highland Games
Sedalia Center, Big Island, VA
Status: Updated 2/19/2026
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival
Various Locations, Whitetop, VA
Status: Updated 2/20/2026
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Woodlawn Needlework Show
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 1/21/2026
March - April 2027 (dates not updated)
Cherry Blossom Festival
Red Wing Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 2/3/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
National Juried Art Exhibition
Academy of Fine Arts, Lynchburg, VA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
April 2 - 4, 2027
Capital Art and Craft Festival - Spring
DTC Expo Center at Dulles Town Center, Sterling, VA
Status: Updated 8/19/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Chincoteague Easter Decoy & Art Festival
Chincoteague Combined School, Chincoteague, VA
Status: Updated 3/19/2026
April 3 - 4, 2027
The Gloucester Daffodil Festival
Historic Court Circle, Gloucester, VA
Status: Updated 7/14/2026
April 3 - 4, 2027
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Fredericksburg Convention Center, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 8/10/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Easter Egg Hunt Event
Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 3/30/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Hunt Club Farm Easter Spring Fling
Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Living History Day - Home Educator's Day
Patrick Henry's Red Hill, Brookneal, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
April 9 - 11, 2027
The Bizarre Bazaar Thirty-Fifth Spring Market
Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 7/9/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Garden Faire
Southwest VA Higher Education Center, Abingdon, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Redbud Festival
Downtown, Dayton, VA
Status: Updated 3/31/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Spring Fling
Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Newport News, VA
Status: Updated 3/2/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Lake Country Wine Festival
Lake Life Live Stage, Clarksville, VA
Status: Updated 3/17/2026
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Richmond African American Book Festival
Richmond Diversity Center, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
