Virginia Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Holiday Celebrations, 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, 650 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!
Richmond African American Book Festival
April 11, 2026
eventbrite.com/e/richmond-african-american-..
(804) 873-0982
Richmond Diversity Center - Richmond, VA
The African American Book Festival was built to give the cemented and newly emerging authors, bookstores, and publishers of our culture a platform to spread the messages that are embedded in the pages of their iconography. With one goal in mind, we want to educate, entertain, and impact the Richmond community through African American literature, by shining light on the stories told in their books. Come out to support your authors, meet them face to face, get pictures, buy books at discounted prices, network with other professionals, and bring back reading books into normalcy and support authors in spreading their messages.
The Spring Bodacious Bazaar
May 22 - 24, 2026
bodaciousbazaar.com/spring
(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.
Festival Argentino
May 23, 2026
Festival Argentino USA
(703) 212-5850
Kenmore Auditorium - Arlington, VA
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 39th Annual Festival Argentino!
Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festivities
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Parade and Festival
(703) 248-5027
Cherry Hill Park & City Hall Grounds - Falls Church, VA
Join us in remembrance and community at the 44th annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival! Honor our nation's fallen heroes and our countries rich history while marking the 250th anniversary of the United State of America! Begin the morning with the spirited 3K fun run; then honor our community's fallen military service members at the Veterans Memorial. In the afternoon, dive into delicious food trucks, peruse local vendors, bounce around on the kids' rides & inflatables, and spectate the showstopping parade down Park Avenue.
Chincoteague Blueberry Festival
July 23 - 25, 2026
chincoteagueislandblueberryfestival.com
(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 early as the festival fills-up quickly.
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 Av, RVA - 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 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.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Juneteenth
Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 6/2/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
James River Batteau Festival
Riverfront, Scottsville, VA
Status: Updated 4/29/2025
June 19 - 21, 2026
Juneteenth Norfolk
Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA
Status: Updated 3/18/2026
June 19 - 21, 2026
Norfolk Harborfest
Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival & Guitar Competition
Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA
Status: Updated 4/27/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Summer Solstice Fest
Downtown, Blacksburg, VA
Status: Updated 4/27/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Amelia County Fair
Joe H. Paulette Memorial Park, Amelia, VA
Status: Updated 1/14/2025
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)
Picnic in the Park
Hurkamp Park, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 2/20/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Autism ID Event
Municipal Building, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 6/21/2025
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)
Virginia Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition
Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Williamsburg, VA
Status: Updated 2/9/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
VMRC Juried Art Exhibition
Park Gables Gallery, Harrisonburg, VA
Status: Updated 4/3/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Border Bash Concert Series - June
Downtown, Bristol, VA
Status: Updated 4/28/2025
June 27, 2026
Gwynn's Island Festival
Gwynn's Island Civic League, Gwynn, VA
Status: Updated 2/9/2026
June 27, 2026
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Prince William County Fairgrounds, Manassas, VA
Status: Updated 1/7/2026
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Vinton Farmers' Market - June
The Vinton Farmers' Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/10/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Mingle at the Market - June
Vinton Farmers Market, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 4/24/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Autism Appreciation Day
park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 6/21/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Wild West Trailride Fest
Blue Ridge Park, Elkton, VA
Status: Updated 5/31/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
South of the James Summer Market - June
Forest Hill Park, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 4/11/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Groovin' by the Bay - June
Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 4/25/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Hampton Jazz & Music Festival
Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 5/4/2025
July 2, 2026
Blackstone Fireworks - Fort Barfoot
Fort Barfoot Airfield, Blackstone, VA
Status: Updated 11/13/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Massanutten Resort Summer Jam
Massanutten Resort, Mcgaheysville, VA
Status: Updated 5/9/2025
July 3, 2026
Independence Day Celebration
Beaverdam Creek Park, Damascus, VA
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
