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, 644 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!
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!
Richmond African American Book Festival
April 19, 2025
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.
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.
November 22, 2024
Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown, Smithfield, VA
Status: Updated 11/8/2024
November 22 - 23, 2024
Christmas Craft Show
Oakton Church of the Brethren, Vienna, VA
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
November 23, 2024
Holiday Market
Calli Opie's Orchard Restaurant, Mineral, VA
Status: Updated 11/18/2024
November 23, 2024
Church of the Redeemer Craft Bazaar
Church of the Redeemer, Mechanicsville, VA
Status: Updated 12/12/2023
November 23, 2024
Matoaca Holiday Market
Matoaca High School, Chesterfield, VA
Status: Updated 10/30/2024
November 23, 2024
Taste by the Bay
Tides Inn, Irvington, VA
Status: Updated 10/31/2024
November 23, 2024
Mistletoe Market
Wells Theatre, Norfolk, VA
Status: Updated 10/8/2024
November 23, 2024
Holiday Craft Show
Greek Orthodox Church, Newport News, VA
Status: Updated 3/13/2024
November 23, 2024
Danville Holiday Bazaar
Community Market, Danville, VA
Status: Updated 10/28/2024
November 22 - 24, 2024
Craft + Design
Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
Status: Updated 4/29/2024
November 23 - 24, 2024
RVA Craft Show
Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen, VA
Status: Updated 4/24/2024
November 23 - 24, 2024
Kris Kringle Outdoor Market
Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown, VA
Status: Updated 8/13/2024
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Santa Paws Market
Dude Ranch Pet Resort, Glen Allen, VA
Status: Updated 11/7/2023
October 26 - November 29, 2024
Textures & Patterns - National Juried Art Exhibit
Fredericksburg Center For the Creative Arts, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 4/23/2024
November 29 - 30, 2024
Bavarian Christkindl Market
North Mountain Vineyards, Maurertown, VA
Status: Updated 8/29/2024
November 30, 2024
Meadows Farms Operation Blue Christmas & Holiday Market
Meadows Farms Nursery, Fredericksburg, VA
Status: Updated 8/13/2024
November 30, 2024
Dumfries Holiday Tree Lighting
Garrison Park, Dumfries, VA
Status: Updated 11/18/2024
November 30, 2024
Old Town Manassas Christmas Market and Holiday Craft
Manassas Museum Lawn, Manassas, VA
Status: Updated 2/27/2024
November 30, 2024
Holiday Makers Market
Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg, VA
Status: Updated 9/18/2024
November 29 - December 1, 2024
Virginia Beach Christmas Market
Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Status: Updated 1/11/2024
November 29 - December 1, 2024
Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show
Vienna Community Center, Vienna, VA
Status: Updated 9/18/2024
December 1, 2024
Christmas Open House
Patrick Henry's Red Hill, Brookneal, VA
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
December 2024 (dates not updated)
WinterFest
Historic Grandin Village, Roanoke, VA
Status: Updated 8/9/2023
November 29 - December 3, 2024
Christmas at the Inn
The Virginia Cliffe Inn, Glen Allen, VA
Status: Updated 11/4/2024