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, 648 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!
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.
Bodacious Bazaar and Wine Festival
November 8 - 10, 2024
bodaciousbazaar.com
(757) 255-8680
Hampton Roads Convention Center - Hampton, VA
This will be a huge shopping extravaganza and a three-day wine Festival with a portion of the profits going to local charities We will 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 still accepting vendor applications until we fill up!
Virginia Cat Festival
November 10, 2024
vacatfestival.com
(703) 362-9577
Williamsburg Lodge - Williamsburg, VA
A festival celebrating all things cats, including a vendor MarCATplace, guests, live performances, film screenings, panels, workshops, cat-themed activities, and more!
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!
Festival Argentino
May 31, 2025
(703) 212-5850
Kenmore Auditorium - Arlington, VA
38th Festival Argentino 2025, Sat May 31, 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 38th Annual Festival Argentino!
Virginia Lake Festival
July 18 - 19, 2025
(434) 374-2436
Virginia Avenue - Clarksville, VA
Ranked in the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Juried arts & craft show, free tethered hot air balloon rides for children 12 and younger, musical entertainment, 14 hot air balloons and gathering of the boats and fireworks over the lake & more--all this in Southern Virginia.
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Virginia Wine & Craft Festival
Main & Chester Streets, Front Royal, VA
Status: Updated 3/6/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Local Colors Festival
Elmwood Park, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 3/6/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Starry Night at Red Hill
Patrick Henry's Red Hill, Brookneal, VA
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Neptune Spring Wine Festival
Neptune's Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 1/15/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Appalachian Trail Days Festival
Town Park, Damascus, VA
Status: Updated 8/8/2023
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Chantilly International Gem and Jewelry Show
Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA
Status: Updated 1/5/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music, Food & Art Celebration
Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA
Status: Updated 1/30/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Danville Festival in the Park
Ballou Park, Danville, VA
Status: Updated 4/19/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Tephra ICA Arts Festival
Reston Town Center, Reston, VA
Status: Updated 2/8/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival
Fire Hall, Whitetop, VA
Status: Updated 2/19/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Vinton Farmers' Market - May
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/30/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Newtown Heritage Festival
Newtown Commons, Stephens City, VA
Status: Updated 5/9/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Plumb Alley Day
Alley between Main & Valley Streets, Abingdon, VA
Status: Updated 3/11/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Gathering in the Gap
Southwest Virginia Museum, Big Stone Gap, VA
Status: Updated 4/10/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
South of the James Summer Market - May
Forest Hill Park, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 2/8/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival
Pop's Farm, Axton, VA
Status: Updated 3/22/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Festival in the Park Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Downtown, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 3/5/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Virginia Women's Music Festival
CampOut, Kents Store, VA
Status: Updated 3/14/2024
May 24 - 26, 2025
Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo
Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 9/14/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Charlottesville Arts Festival
IX Art Park, Charlottesville, VA
Status: Updated 3/10/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Viva Vienna
Downtown, Vienna, VA
Status: Updated 3/7/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Memorial Weekend at Wintegreen Resort Craft Show
Wintergreen, Roseland, VA
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festivities
Cherry Hill Park & City Hall Grounds, Falls Church, VA
Status: Updated 2/14/2024
May 2025 (dates not updated)
VMRC Juried Art Exhibition
Park Gables Gallery, Harrisonburg, VA
Status: Updated 4/4/2024