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!
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.
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Franklin County Agricultural Fair
Franklin County Recreation Park, Rocky Mount, VA
Status: Updated 6/6/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Fries Fiddlers' Convention
Fries Ball Park, Fries, VA
Status: Updated 7/30/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival
Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA
Status: Updated 5/23/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival
Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke, VA
Status: Updated 7/3/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Richmond Minority Business Expo
Richmond Diversity Center, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 5/25/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Meadows of Dan Folk Fair
Various Locations, Meadows of Dan, VA
Status: Updated 7/22/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Leesburg Festival of Kites & Crafts
Ida Lee Park, Leesburg, VA
Status: Updated 2/27/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Sinkland Farms Sunflower Festival
Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg, VA
Status: Updated 6/18/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Arlington County Fair
Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Arlington, VA
Status: Updated 4/4/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Berkley Reunion
Berkley Park, Norfolk, VA
Status: Updated 7/23/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Colonial Beach Water Fest
Colonial Beach Boardwalk, Colonial Beach, VA
Status: Updated 3/20/2023
July - August 2025 (dates not updated)
Community Market
Workhouse Arts Center Quad, Lorton, VA
Status: Updated 7/24/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Mingle at the Market - August
Vinton Farmers Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 5/28/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Belle Grove Wine Fest
Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown, VA
Status: Updated 12/12/2023
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Around the World Cultural Food Festival
Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA
Status: Updated 2/27/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Rockbridge Community Festival
Downtown, Lexington, VA
Status: Updated 9/23/2023
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Summer Flea Market
Oakton Church of the Brethren, Vienna, VA
Status: Updated 6/25/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Summer Concert Series
Cecil W. Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 8/23/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Roanoke Wing Fest
Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 7/22/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Groovin' by the Bay - August
Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 5/28/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
South of the James Summer Market - August
Forest Hill Park, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 7/23/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships
Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 11/16/2023
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Chantilly International Gem and Jewelry Show
Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA
Status: Updated 6/18/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Seawall Art Show
Downtown Waterfront, Portsmouth, VA
Status: Updated 6/12/2024