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!

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!
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - DC Metro
May 3, 2025
nova.beerandbourbon.com
(800) 830-3976
Prince William County Fairgrounds - Manassas, VA
60 Beers 40 Bourbons and Lots of BBQ. Join us for a great day of of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'.
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.
Chincoteague Blueberry Festival
July 24 - 26, 2025
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.
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Richmond VA
July 26, 2025
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
(800) 830-3976
The Meadow Event Park - Doswell, VA
Join us for a great day of beer and bourbon tasting, music listening, cigar smoking, and barbecue eating. Admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. Shrine of Swine is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Enjoy seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters and Pit Masters. Dance or listen to music throughout the day and shop at the many vendors.
ShenArtsFest
September 6, 2025
shenarts.org/shenartsfest
(301) 807-5466
Piccadilly St/Old Town Winchester, Virginia - Winchester, VA
The Shenandoah Arts Council (ShenArts) is proud to present our annual, juried, fine art festival, showcasing the work of artists from all over our region. Located along Piccadilly St. to between Indian Alley and Cameron St., visitors will have the opportunity to discover handmade-in-the-USA, original works of art across every medium, along with music, and see a special flash mob event. ShenArts' careful vetting process ensures the finest and most diverse offerings of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting, and more to suit every artistic taste and budget.
Eighty-First Waterford Fair
October 3 - 5, 2025
waterfordfairva.org
(540) 882-3018x 4
National historic landmark of Waterford, Virginia - Waterford, VA
The quintessential Fall festival, the annual Waterford Fair offers a juried artisan exhibition (costumes, 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.
February 1 - 28, 2025
All Photography Exhibition
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 12/20/2024
March 1, 2025
Spring Bling, Arts & Crafts Show
Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, Leesburg, VA
Status: Updated 11/15/2024
March 1, 2025
Spring Arts and Crafts Show
Augusta Expo Event Center, Fishersville, VA
Status: Updated 4/5/2024
February 27 - March 2, 2025
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
February 28 - March 2, 2025
Richmond Spring Home and Garden Show
Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
March 1 - 2, 2025
Intergalactic Beadshows
Meadow Event Park - Gate #2, Doswell, VA
Status: Updated 1/15/2025
March 8 - 9, 2025
Spirit Fest™ Metaphysical, Holistic, & Crystal Expo
Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 10/8/2024
March 9, 2025
Spring Sip & Shop at Hazy Mountain
Hazy Mountain Vineyard and Brewery, Afton, VA
Status: Updated 2/18/2025
March 15, 2025
Shamrock the Block
The Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 1/6/2025
March 15, 2025
Freedom First Saint Patrick's Parade & Shamrock Fest
John Nolen Plaza, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 1/13/2023
March 15, 2025
Yorktown Market Days-Saint Patrick's Day Winter Market
Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA
Status: Updated 1/6/2025
March 15, 2025
Mount Vernon Flea Market Arts & Crafts Fair - March
8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Fort Hunt, VA
Status: Updated 1/6/2025
March 14 - 16, 2025
Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show & Sale
Dorothy Hart Community Center, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 1/10/2025
March 14 - 16, 2025
Repticon Chantilly
Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA
Status: Updated 1/5/2025
March 14 - 16, 2025
Craftsmen's Spring Classic Art & Craft Festival - VA
Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 1/3/2025
March 15 - 16, 2025
Northern Neck Waterfowl & Wildlife Expo
Firehouse, White Stone, VA
Status: Updated 11/20/2024
March 8 - 17, 2025
Highland County Maple Festival
Highland County, Monterey, VA
Web: highlandcounty.org/maple-festival
Status: Updated 6/13/2024

March 22, 2025
Yorktown Market Days - Winter Market
Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA
Status: Updated 1/3/2025
March 20 - 23, 2025
Virginia Festival of the Book
The Omni Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA
Status: Updated 3/15/2024
March 21 - 23, 2025
Capital Art and Craft Festival - Spring
Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA
Status: Updated 1/9/2025
March 21 - 23, 2025
Tri Cities Home Garden and Craft Show
Keystone Antique Truck and Tractor Museum, Colonial Heights, VA
Status: Updated 1/8/2025
March 25, 2025
Senior Services Expo
William Byrd Middle School, Vinton, VA
Status: Updated 1/14/2025
March 1 - 28, 2025
Faces & Figures
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 12/26/2024
March 28, 2025
Racin' & Tastin'
Community Market, Danville, VA
Status: Updated 1/14/2025