Fall Virginia Festivals

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Concert Series - Virginia Beach, VA - Jun 5 to Sep 25, 2024
One of the nation’s longest running and largest annual outdoor oceanfront music events featuring dozens of international recording acts.This annual festival will feature four major headline bands on the oceanfront 5th Street Main Stage. Definitely grab your tickets while you can! You can also enjoy the 17th Street DQ Grill and Chill Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Street Park, all featuring more musical acts and all free. Formerly called the American Music Festival.

Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party - Virginia Beach, VA - Aug 23 to Aug 24, 2024
Funk and disco era bands, great home cooked-style food and more

Superstar Anime - Virginia Beach, VA - Aug 24 to Aug 25, 2024
Superstar Anime is coming to the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Aug 17-18, 2019. Two full days of Anime Awesomeness. Come meet voice actors, artists, vendors, anime dealers, and clubs

Coastal Craft Beer Festival - Virginia Beach, VA - Aug 24, 2024
Neptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!

Roanoke Wing Fest - Roanoke, VA - Aug 24, 2024
15th annual. Wing vendors, live music, contests, and more

Boones Mill Apple Festival - Boones Mill, VA - Aug 24, 2024
Vendors, live entertainment, apples and more!

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival - Virginia Beach, VA - Aug 27 to Aug 29, 2024
Enjoy the arts & crafts show, 8K, regatta, vollyeball tournament, parade, youth art show, toast to hometown heroes, and more throughout Neptune the last weekend in September. Some events do begin before or continue beyond this weekend. Since 1974.

Taste of the Mountains Street Festival - Madison, VA - Aug 31, 2024
One of the area’s top festivals since 1992. It features wine tasting, great foods, civil war reenactment, and craftsmen. There will be arts and crafts, bands, ranging from alternative rock to folk music and bluegrass. The Madison County High Marching Band will also be playing along with many individual vendors in their booths as well. Good fun for the whole family.

Virginia Scottish Games - The Plains, VA - Aug 31 to Sep 1, 2024
Competitions include athletics, bagpipes, Highland dancing, British car / bike show and children’s games.

Appaloosa Festival - Front Royal, VA - Aug 31 to Sep 1, 2024
A roots music festival in the Shenandoah Valley over Labor Day weekend. 30+ bands play bluegrass, celtic, Americana, country folk and more plus Hammock Village, camping, food and other vendors and more!

Lexington Labor Day Fest - Buena Vista, VA - Sep 2, 2024
Festivities kick-off at 9:00 A.M. with a parade and tons of fun for the whole family.

Eastern Shore Pride Festival - Cape Charles, VA - Sep 2 to Sep 8, 2024
Enjoy live entertainment, a dance party, golf cart pride parade, sidewalk chalk art and more

Seniors Gala - Virginia Beach, VA - Sep 4, 2024
Dance to the big band’s music, eat food at the buffet, sip on cocktails, and have a fantastic evening at the Virginia Beach Convention Center Ballroom.

Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival - Buchanan, VA - Sep 6 to Sep 15, 2024
In 2016, 20 acres of black oil sunflowers were planted. As a result of the beautiful scenery, the fields were opened up for visitors to walk through and adore. Visitors also enjoyed hayrides, farm animals to pet, machinery to admire and food available. Today, the festival has widely expanded and still consists of hay wagon rides, a farm animal petting area and face painting. Over 65 unique hand made craft and food vendors have been added, along with photo booths, and live music. There is something to do for every age!

Watermelon Pickers Fest - Berryville, VA - Sep 6 to Sep 7, 2024
Enjoy a family friendly music festival – including concerts, dances, workshops, contests, and more – plus food and craft vendors and kids activities, held at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville

757 Battle of the Beers - Virginia Beach, VA - Sep 7, 2024
This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that exclusively features over 30 local 757 Craft Breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories – with proceeds going to local Hampton Roads charities. Sample every craft beer, plus food trucks (1 meal included with the ticket), live music, and more.

Bike MS Nation’s Capital - Purcellville, VA - Sep 7, 2024
Bike MS is more than a ride. It’s an experience grounded in camaraderie and marked by passion, inspiration, determination and pure enjoyment. It will be an experience you’ll never forget, shared with new friends and old.

Patrick County Agricultural Fair - Stuart, VA - Sep 10 to Sep 14, 2024
Come and enjoy the annual Patrick County Agricultural Fair. Great entertainment nightly, four wheeler mud bogging, rodeo, demolition derby, parade of breeds horse show, agricultural exhibits, youth livestock shows, midway rides and games, exhibit building, and more!

Neptune’s Fall Wine Festival - Virginia Beach, VA - Sep 13 to Sep 14, 2024
Taste from over 70 wines while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia’s reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like by the bottle and case.

Olde Salem Days - Salem, VA - Sep 14, 2024
An arts and crafts festival in Southwest Virginia. Enjoy a free shuttle from the Salem Football Stadium, and food and beverages from Salem Farmer’s Market!

Orange Street Festival - Orange, VA - Sep 14, 2024
This popular festival features over 150 vendors, specialty food, live music and beers, and kids’ zone. Located along Main Street and inside Taylor Park. Free and open to the public.

Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg Annual Shrimp Fest - Williamsburg, VA - Sep 14, 2024
All you can eat shrimp, hush puppies, coleslaw, baked beans, plus enjoy adult beverages and craft beer, live music, kids games, face painting, bounce house, cornhole and raffle along the banks of the James River. 100% of net proceeds stay in the community supporting local charities.

Cox Farms Fall Festival - Centreville, VA - Sep 14 to Nov 5, 2024
Hayride, corn maze, giant slides and more fall fun await

B’DAM Brew Jam Craft Beer Festival - Beaverdam, VA - Sep 14, 2024
Located at Ruritan Park in western Hanover, this event features live music, amazing selection of craft brews and ciders, eclectic vendors, food trucks and a beer garden

Floyd Livestock and County Fair - Floyd, VA - Sep 14, 2024
Activities will include livestock shows, children’s games, live music, clogging, cake walks, ag olympics, petting zoo, concessions and more

43rd Street Festival of the Arts - Richmond, VA - Sep 14, 2024
Annual event with food, music, and arts/crafts. Fundraiser for Caritas.

Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival - Buena Vista, VA - Sep 19 to Sep 21, 2024
A lineup of special guests and the bluegrass band Nothin’ Fancy, held at Glen Maury Park. Bring your own chair and enjoy the food vendors on site!

Edinburg Ole Time Festival - Edinburg, VA - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
Music, arts/crafts, antique cars, food, parade and entertainment.

End of Summer Bay Bash - Virginia Beach, VA - Sep 20, 2024
Celebrate the end of summer with dancing, endless food and drinks, and music.

Roanoke Greek Festival - Roanoke, VA - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
Thousands celebrate Greek culture and heritage with Greek food, music and more.

St. Benedict Oktoberfest - Richmond, VA - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
This Richmond Oktoberfest was started in 2005 by Saint Benedict Parish. Free admission to the event which German music, dancing, food and beverages. Double arm stein holding contest. Shop in the Christkindlmarkt. Activities available for all ages. Kid’s area has many activities including a moon bounce. They will have commemorative steins for purchase on site at the festival for $20 and includes a free drink ticket, larger pour and $1 off each beer for the entire weekend. Beer sample glasses with logo for $5. Beer samples are 2 tickets ($2). On street parking is permitted with limited parking available at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts parking deck for $5. Please leave your pets at home. Location: 300 N. Sheppard St., Richmond, VA 23221

Lovettsville Oktoberfest - Lovettsville, VA - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
Live music, beer, food vendors and games. Friday kicks off with a dinner at the firestation and the crowning of Oktoberfest royalty, plus ceremonial keg tapping followed by live music on the Town Green. Saturday brings a 5k and pancake breakfast, Wings and Wheels Fly-in, Oktoberfest party, children’s activities, vendors, chicken dance and tradiitional Bavarian song and dance. Don’t miss the Bohemian Rhapsody world-record sing-along attempt!

Bluemont Fair - Bluemont, VA - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
A country fair in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with contests, art show, authors and a children’s poetry contest, food, beer and wine, and live entertainment.

Heart of Virginia Bike Festival - Hanover, VA - Sep 21, 2024
Come and cycle along the paths of Patrick Henry and the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary route and enjoy central Virginia’s historic terrain and rolling countryside. Choose your route, with options between 11 miles and 102!

Lynchburg Beer & Wine & Cider Festival - Lynchburg, VA - Sep 21, 2024
Over 5,000 guests attend the event at Lynchburg City Stadium. Enjoy samples of over 75 different craft beers, ciders, and wines from Virginia, plus local artisans, food, and live music. The Sampling Admission Ticket includes 10 4-oz samples of beer and cider, plus unlimited wine samples and a commemorative beer or wine glass.

Tysons Biergarten Oktoberfest - Tysons, VA - Sep 21 to Oct 26, 2024
Shipgarten, from the founders of the now closed Tysons’ Biergarten, is once more hosting an Oktoberfest. There will be days of different festivals and activities to enjoy with friends and families! Whether you want to spend the day trying international products, competing in fun competitions, or spending the day with a lot of dogs come to Shipgarten to have a fun-packed Oktoberfest. Shipgarten is the spot for fall activities

Henry Street Heritage Festival - Roanoke, VA - Sep 21, 2024
The Henry Street Heritage Festival started in 1989 to life up and share the art, history & culture of the African American community of the Roanoake Valley with presentations of visual and performing arts, ethnic cuisine, plus health and human service displays and more!

Devils Backbone Oktoberfest - Roseland, VA - Sep 21 to Oct 13, 2024
Fall is finally here and what better place to celebrate than in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Devils Backbone. Three weekends, three locations, lots of fun

Virginia Chili, Blues and Brews Festival - Waynesboro, VA - Sep 21, 2024
Enjoy an evening of chili tasting, amazing blues, artisans and exhibitors and micro and mega brews.

Middleburg Oktoberfest - Middleburg, VA - Sep 21, 2024
Biergartens, traditional German food, live music, and festival games

Oktoberfest at Settle Down Easy Brewing - Falls Church, VA - Sep 21 to Oct 5, 2024
Three weekends of celebrating Oktoberfest! Second weekend is Oysterfest and third weekend is Brat-oberfest

Wine and Oyster Festival - Montross, VA - Sep 21 to Sep 22, 2024
Great wines, delicious local seafood, arts & crafts, and more!

International Sand Sculpting Championship - Virginia Beach, VA - Sep 27 to Oct 6, 2024
30+ of the world’s best sculptors head to VaBch to turn grains of sand into works of art in just days! Three days of scultping and the following days to view their creations.

Guinea Jubilee - Bena, VA - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
A two day event attracting thousands to celebrate and honor the way of life in the Guinea Neck. Enjoy cultural activities, arts & crafts, parade, seafood, fireworks and more.

Richmond Folk Festival - Richmond, VA - Sep 27 to Sep 29, 2024
Free annual event. More than 150,000 reportedly attend to enjoy a diverse array of performing groups on seven stages, the Folk Feast and more.

State Fair of Virginia - Doswell, VA - Sep 27 to Oct 6, 2024
Held at the Meadow Event Park. Enjoy live music, including Grammy-winning artists, rides, agricultural displays and competitions, and more.

Neptune’s Surfing Classic - Virginia Beach, VA - Sep 28 to Sep 29, 2024
Surfing competition with prizes

Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival - Berryville, VA - Sep 28 to Sep 29, 2024
Head to Clarke County Ruritan Fair Grounds for a fiber festival full of fun, instruction and demonstration, fiber sales, juried fleeces and fiber, plus animals like alpacas, goats, llamas, rabbits and sheep.

South Boston Harvest Festival - South Boston, VA - Sep 28, 2024
Enjoy the attractions, entertainment, activities, and food that are fun for all ages

Fall Seafood Saturday - Etlan, VA - Sep 28, 2024
Grab a bottle of wine, some fine oysters and crab cakes, find a seat, and enjoy a great afternoon at DuCard. Admission tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate (food and wine not included). Formerly called the Fall Oyster Festival

New Market Fall Festival - New Market, VA - Sep 28, 2024
Come enjoy pleasures crafted by local vendors, taste local food, and sing along and dance to local musicians music! A fun day for all ages. Formerly called Heritage Days.

Burkes Garden Fall Festival - Tazewell, VA - Sep 28, 2024
Enjoy homemade food, home-grown produce, handmade crafts and hands-on farm demonstrations in the beautiful valley of Burkes Garden. With outdoor experiences for families and children, entertainment with mountain flavor, as well as continued emphasis on high-quality products and food, this festival will appeal to anyone who appreciates history and farm living and all they have to offer

Wings, Wheels and Keels Festival - Topping, VA - Sep 28, 2024
Features antique cars, boats and airplanes plus fire apparatus, tractors and engines held at the Hummel Airfield in Topping, VA. If you like speed this is what you need! Food, arts and craft vendors, air and safety exhibits, military exhibits, FREE children’s amusements and a remote control airplane contest.

Oktoberfest at G34.3 Brewing - Lorton, VA - Sep 28, 2024
Come celebrate with good food, good people and as always, good beer. Food is catered by The Alpine Chief located out of Fredericksburg, VA

Brambleton Fall Fest - Brambleton, VA - Sep 28, 2024
This is Brambleton’s largest event of the year! The festival takes place in front of the Brambleton Town Center and along Olympia Dr. At this event you will find electronic rides, moon bounces, food vendors, beer, live music, and more.

Naturefest - Herndon, VA - Sep 29, 2024
Enjoy stations which lead you through the park and include hands-on activities, educational events, wildlife visitors, and crafts.

Crab Carnival - West Point, VA - Oct 4 to Oct 5, 2024
Parades, carnival, live bands, vendors, crab and more.

Russell Fork Autumn Festival - Haysi, VA - Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024
There is something for everyone: arts & crafts, music & jam sessions, haunted house, food, autumn parade, Lions Club Duck Race and more!

Waterford Fair - Waterford, VA - Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024
Three-day celebration of all things handmade. 100+ juried artisans from across the country gather in the National Landmark of Waterford, Virginia to exhibit and demonstrate their made-by-hand jewelry, iron and copper work, clothing and hats, toys, furniture, treenware, pottery, baskets, and holiday and home decor. ItÂ’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and meet the artisan makers behind these fabulous works. The quaint Quaker village of Waterford comes alive with period re-enactors and street entertainers, live music, historic homes tour, art and photography show and sale, living history exhibits, beer and wine, local, fine and faire foods and hand’s on activities for the kids.

Fall Fiber Festival - Montpelier Station, VA - Oct 5 to Oct 6, 2024
Fleece sale, fiber and crafts vendors, music, sheep dog trials, demonstrations, animal exhibits and more.

Flippin-Seaman Apple Butter Makin’ Festival - Tyro, VA - Oct 5 to Oct 19, 2024
Watch Silver Creek & Seamans’ Orchards make apple butter the old fashioned way, on the first and third Saturday in October.

Graves Mountain Resort Apple Harvest Festival - Syria, VA - Oct 5 to Oct 20, 2024
Features Bluegrass music, arts and craft vendors, good food, hayrides, and lots of apples and apple butter making.  Also pick your own apples from the orchard.  Located at Green Mountain Lodge, weekends only. Free Admission and Free Parking.

Newport News Fall-0-Ween - Newport News, VA - Oct 5 to Oct 6, 2024
Features a wide variety of unique vendors, live entertainment, hot air balloon rides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, children’s activities, petting zoo, food and beverage vendors and more! Formerly known as Fall Festival

Powhatan’s Festival of the Grape - Powhatan, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Annual wine festival, featuring more than 25 wineries, live music, 100 vendors, food trucks and more fun

Barktoberfest Dog Walk and Festival - Hampton, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Barktoberfest (formerly Paws for a Cause) is the Peninsula SPCAÂ’s annual fundraiser to benefit homeless animals! This family (and dog)-friendly event will include rescues, vendors, exhibitors, and community partners, and of course, the annual dog walk

Fall into Arts - Galax, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts’ Fall into Art Festival includes arts and crafts vendors, food, family activities, raffles and more

Vienna Oktoberfest - Vienna, VA - Oct 5, 2024
An annual event on the first Saturday in October from 11 AM to 7 PM. Oktoberfest drinks, food. Live entertainment on three stages including a main stage for music. Family friendly games and children’s activities will also be available. Hosted by the Vienna Business Association. Free admission and entertainment. Pay as you go. Location: Church Street, Vienna VA

Martinsville Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Festival - Martinsville, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Oktoberfest is a family friendly event, held annually for the past 40 years. This event has live music, craft and food vendors, a beer garden, and children’s activities

Abingdon Harvest Festival - Abingdon, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Bring your whole family to enjoy the annual Harvest Festival, featuring apple butter stirring and apple cider pressing, and take home some goodies! Artisans will be demonstrating their crafts as well. Bring your own apples and volunteers will press them for homemade apple cider that you can take home and enjoy.

Dayton Days and Autumn Celebration - Dayton, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Over 300 Arts & Crafts exhibitors. Delicious food items from a vast array of vendors. Live music, book fair, and more

Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair - Machipongo, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Formerly the Northampton Agricultural County Fair. Vendors, skillet throwing, keg rolling, baking competitions, antique tractor parade, oyster shucking contest, educational booths, kids activities and more. Held at the old Machipongo Middle School

Fall Jubilee - Manassas, VA - Oct 5, 2024
This year’s Jubilee will include an assortment of fun for both kids and adults with over 100 crafter and community booths, live music and entertainment, and more! The Fall Jubilee is free to the public. Bring your family out for a day of fun – play games, shop at unique crafter booths, and so much more!

Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival - Gordonsville, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Gordonsville is famous for its fried chicken, which was served to passengers of trains stopping in town during the late 19th and early 20th centuries by local women carrying platters of the delicacy on their heads. Nationally-known at that time, Gordonsville’s fried chicken earned the town the nickname of “chicken-leg center of the universe”. To celebrate this legacy, this festival, held from 11 am – 5 pm at the Gordonsville Fire Company Fair Grounds, will feature a fried chicken and pie contest, wine garden, and numerous craft and artisan vendors. This is a rain or shine event!

Virginia Children’s Festival - Norfolk, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Hampton Roads’ most beloved family festival is filled with more than 100 creative and interactive activities, storytelling, hands-on workshops and educational displays, cultural experiences, arts and crafts, costumed characters and more! Parents and children alike can frolic through the many imagination stations, shows and displays that will be on site. Then visit the multiple exhibitions and activities that are sure to get the creative juices flowing

Harvest Days Festival - Clarksville, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Vendors will line the streets and offer crafts, antiques and collectivbles, specialty items and more. Local shops and restaurants will offer specials throughout the downtown area, and there will be a kids area, plus farm animals, and more. Don’t miss the final Lake Country Cruise-in that evening. Free admission.

Pocahontas Pumpkin Festival - Pocahontas, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Bring all your family and friends and come enjoy this fun-packed one day annual event. This is a day for fun with the whole Family. Live music throughout the day. Pumpkin painting for kids, flea markets, multiple different food vendors, and don’t forget the car show!

Cyrus McCormick Farm Mill Day - Raphine, VA - Oct 5, 2024
The main attraction of the day is the operation of the McCormick Grist mill. Built in the late 1700Â’s, the mill has been fully restored to working order. In addition to the mill operation, there are many traditional craft vendors, music and food (provided by the Raphine Volunteer Fire Department. There will also be short tours to view and discuss the agricultural research being conducted at the Shenandoah Valley AREC. This is a free event.

Oystoberfest - Richmond, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Oysters the way you like them in a fun, family-friendly festival in RichmondÂ’s Historic Ginter Park. Oysters are the main event. TheyÂ’ll have fried, steamed, grilled and, of course, RAW oysters – brats and hotdogs taÂ’ boot. Craft Beers, fine wines and other refreshments will be available. A day full of live music, and a Kidszone.

Bacon, Bourbon and Music Fest - Smithfield, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Lots of Big Bacon – each ticket holder gets 1/2 lb. (about 8 thick Smithfield Premium Cut slices) – Eat your bacon hot off the grill, or take it to the Bacon Condiment Tent and dress it up – make a BLT Wrap, BaconNachos, or Dip/Shake a variety of great seasonings on it. Enjoy other food selections, wine & live entertainment including live music on two large stages and also on Manor House Lawn Stage. Tastings of small batch, hard-to-find and specialty bourbons (with $20 Bourbon ticket upgrade).

Yorktown Wine Festival - Yorktown, VA - Oct 5, 2024
Whether you consider yourself a wine connoisseur or an aspiring novice—you don’t want to miss this grand tasting of wines from Virginia and beyond! Yorktown shares more than just history with sister cities Zweibrücken and Port-Vendres. In a nod to both countries, you can sample Rieslings and Gewürztraminers from Germany and indulge bubbly from France—the only place where true champagne is created! Enjoy live music, great food from local restaurants, and the work of talented artisans. Your ticket will get you into the Virginia Craft Beer Garden to sample specialty brews and hard ciders.

Whitetop Mountain Molasses Festival - Whitetop, VA - Oct 6, 2024
The highest mountains in Virginia will have their fall “coats of many colors” on, so bring your camera when you come to the Whitetop Mountain Sorghum Molasses Festival. Enjoy the spectacular views and watch close up the molasses and applebutter making. And you can buy some to take home along with great memories. This traditional mountain festival also features a craft show, live music with some of the region’s best mountain music makers, dancing, and a chicken BBQ dinner. It is held at Mt. Rogers Fire Hall on Rt. 58 in the Whitetop Community. Always the 2nd Sunday in October.

Colonial Beach Bike Fest - Colonial Beach, VA - Oct 10 to Oct 13, 2024
Bike show, games, art walk, live music and fall harvest celebration.

Suffolk Peanut Festival - Suffolk, VA - Oct 10 to Oct 13, 2024
A family friendly event recognizing the city’s agriculture heritage and devotion to peanuts. Concerts, amusement rides, contests and competitions, a demolition derby, a truck and tractor pull, motorcycle rally, fireworks. More than 100,000 attend over the course of the 4 day event.

Hands and Harvest Festival - Monterey, VA - Oct 11 to Oct 13, 2024
The annual Hands & Harvest Festival is a celebration of fall in this rural, mountain community. The event features an arts & crafts show, live entertainment, fall-themed menus and a self-guided Harvest Trail that takes travelers to unique locations throughout the county, where visitors can enjoy experiences of farming, food, and more. You may find yourself pressing cider or stirring apple butter, enjoying one of Highland County’s sugar camps in the off-season, or climbing a fire tower to watch a beautiful sunset or sunrise. Enjoy a free concert Saturday night at 7 pm at the Highland Center, which also includes FREE cider from award-winning Big Fish Cider

Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival - Chesapeake, VA - Oct 12, 2024
Back for another year is this wine tasting event from over twenty premier Virginia Wineries, plus live entertainment, artisans, food vendors and more. All activities are at the Chesapeake City Park.

Chincoteague Island Oyster Festival - Chincoteague, VA - Oct 12, 2024
Oysters and other food, beer, raffles and more.

Craig County Fall Festival - New Castle, VA - Oct 12, 2024
Visit The Old Brick Hotel for their fall festival on Main Street in New Castle. Six blocks of antique cars, local music groups, crafts, food, horse rides, and kids activities.

Fairfax Fall Festival - Fairfax, VA - Oct 12, 2024
Arts and crafts, food vendors, three stages of music and entertainment, and children’s activities.

Fall for the Book Festival - Fairfax, VA - Oct 12 to Oct 18, 2024
Held at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus and the surrounding community, this annual festival unites book lovers with authors and each other. All events are free and open to the public

Famous Fall Fling - Wise, VA - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Arts, crafts, food and music at Courthouse Mall. Enjoy the fall colors, vendors and live traditional music. There are also lots of contests, including essay, photo and art contests, a 5K race and the new Anything Apples Contest. There will also be a Kids Korner with activities for children.

Warsaw Fest - Warsaw, VA - Oct 12, 2024
The family fun night on Friday evening from 6pm until 9pm includes food vendors, some craft vendors, kids rides, and a outdoor movie starting at 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars! The fun continues Saturday with nearly 100 vendors, many featuring unique or one-of-a kind gifts and decorations. They have many events happening throughout the day to include: a car & truck show, a baby/beauty pageant, and a parade at noon on Saturday.

Taste of Brunswick - Alberta, VA - Oct 12, 2024
More thn 10,000 attendees each year enjoy fun for the whole family, including train rides, petting zoo, music, Civil War re-enactors, stagecoach rides, car show, antique tractors, vendors, food, and more. Held at Lawrenceville/Brunswick Regional Airport.

Mountain Day Festival - Buena Vista, VA - Oct 12, 2024
Every October, on the second Saturday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Buena Vista is the location for Mountain Day, an annual celebration of the culture, traditions, history and natural beauty of our area , the surrounding mountains and the Shenandoah Valley. It is held in downtown Buena Vista on Magnolia Avenue between 20th & 22nd Streets. It focuses on the traditional “lost arts,” with live skill demonstrations & informational displays, as well as arts & crafts, continuous live music and entertainment, a local history exhibit, antique farm machinery, children’s activities, food, fun, and much more. Admission is free.

Virginia Fall Foliage Festival Art Show - Waynesboro, VA - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Held in downtown Waynesboro, where 150+ artists and fine artisans will show their works at this juried outdoor festival, plus regional craft beer and gourmet food trucks.

King George Fall Festival - King George, VA - Oct 12, 2024
The King George Fall Festival begins with the Parade (11a.m.) down Kings Hwy through the courthouse area to the KGHS parking lot. Both sides of the road provide great views of the parade, from the Library to the high school. Park at the middle school and take the bus up to the parade route. Ride a bus (FREE) to the high school. The King George Fall Festival is celebrated at the KG High School parking lot & gym. All activities at the event are free. Food, crafts, and more are available for purchase. Fun for all ages

Fall Festival at Massanutten - McGaheysville, VA - Oct 12, 2024
For more than 20 years, Massanutten has welcomed over 5,000 annual attendees for a celebration of all things fall, which includes three talented bands on the main stage, beer garden, wine & cider sampling, food trucks, and scenic chairlift rides, plus tons of activities to keep the little ones busy.

Newbern Fall Festival - Newbern, VA - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Traditional ham-cooked beans, cornbread and hot fogs served on the Museum lawn. Heirloom bake sale. Tours of museum and outbuildings. Books and cookbooks for sale. Scavenger hunt for kids of all ages. Cornhole games in the back yard. Arts & crafts, food vendors and entertainment showcase the historic circa 1860’s village of Newbern. Streets are closed to automobile traffic and guest are free to browse a variety of locally made arts, crafts and food, as well as entertainment thoughout this two-day festival.

Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival - Amherst, VA - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Always a Stinkin’ Good Time! This popular event is held at Rebec Vineyards. It features live music, arts, crafts, tastings, and over 150 arts and craft vendors. This is Virginia’s largest agricultural festival.

Fall Festival at Yorktown Market Days - Yorktown, VA - Oct 12, 2024
During this special farmers market at the beautiful Historic Yorktown waterfront, shop more than 40 different vendors and artists selling seasonal favorites like pumpkins, mums, autumn-inspired art, kettle corn, and caramel apples. Enjoy free activities for kids of all ages including hayrides, face painting, inflatables, arts & crafts, and a hay maze! Plus – live music all day and a morning chef cooking demonstration. Held at Riverwalk Landing

Fredericksburg Fall Home and Craft Show - Fredericksburg, VA - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
The Fredericksburg Fall Home & Craft Festival, at the Fredericksburg Expo Center, the goal is simple: to inspire and help make the upcoming season of home improvements and decorating the easiest ever by combining the handmade creations from highly skilled craft vendors along with the areas top and most respected home related vendors. Crafters and artisans from all over the country will have their handmade products on display. Products include a wide assortment of home decor, specialty foods, clothing, photography, pet products and so much more.

Oktoberfest at Bryce Resort - Mt Jackson, VA - Oct 12, 2024
music, drinks, food, and more!

Radford Highlanders Festival - Radford, VA - Oct 12, 2024
Whether a family’s background is of Scots-Irish origin or of other descent, the day always brings with it an air of excitement and anticipation. There is no place more beautiful than Southwest Virginia in the fall and the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a beautiful back-drop for the fall festival.

Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life – Metro DC - Leesburg, VA - Oct 12, 2024
CF Cycle for Life is a fully-supported ride with different route options. From breakfast to the cycle post party, you can enjoy fully stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, bike mechanics for bicycle maintenance and repair, ride marshals to cheer you along the way and plenty of support vehicles to help you complete the ride. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.

Step Up for Down Syndrome 5K and Family Festival - Richmond, VA - Oct 12, 2024
A heart-warming 5K run/advocacy walk thru Bryan Park and family festival showcasing and celebrating the many abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome in the Greater Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Central Shenandoah Valley & Central Virginia community! Come celebrate with lots of family entertainment, live music, fashion show featuring individuals with Down syndrome modeling the latest fashions by Lilly Pulitzer, pumpkin patch, sponsor & exhibitor displays and more! Breakfast & lunch items available.

Clifton Forge Fall Festival - Clifton Forge, VA - Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2024
See magnificent fall foliage in the Alleghany Highlands’ forests. Activities include live music, homemade foods, arts and crafts, and lots of antiques. Sponsored by the Shrine Club. Find activities throughout downtown Clifton Forge.

Poquoson Seafood Festival - Poquoson, VA - Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2024
2 stages of live entertainment, plus workboat races on the Chesapeake Bay kick-off the festival. Plenty of fresh seafood and arts & crafts.

Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival - Staunton, VA - Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2024
A full weekend of sightseeing and bike riding on any of 11 routes covering hundreds of miles among the fall foliage in the Shenandoah valley, with rides for all ages and abilities. Features breakfast and lunch activities.

Anthem Go Outside Festival - Roanoke, VA - Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2024
An annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor recreation. By combining the things outdoor enthusiasts love – camping, music, gear, races, and demos, and a beautiful outdoor setting – GO Fest is a celebration of everything outdoors

Richmond Oktoberfest - Richmond, VA - Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2024
Annual family friendly event held indoors in the Old Dominion building, which is decorated with German flare. It claims to be the largest German-American festival in the state of Virginia, welcoming 5,000 over the two days. There is a large dance floor and stage for musical entertainment. Food options include Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Broiled Chicken, Pork Roast, Sauerkraut, pretzels and more.

Hop n Hog – The Culpeper Block Party - Culpeper, VA - Oct 19, 2024
Live music, the best of regional BBQ, craft beer, Virginia cider, lawn games, and fun for the whole family

Stuart Apple Dumpling Festival - Stuart, VA - Oct 19, 2024
Enjoy apple dumplings and more fun!

Wine by the River Wine Festival - Axton, VA - Oct 19, 2024
The event will be held rain or shine from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and will have local food vendors, live music, wine, and 1 craft beer distributor. Proceeds of the festival go to the Matthew Wayne Wade Foundation

Swine and Wine - Accomac, VA - Oct 19, 2024
As the name suggests there is plenty of swine at this event — in the form of tender, smoky pork barbecue, as well as smoked chicken. Guests get a true taste of a southern barbecue dinner with all the fixings, as the meal is accompanied by collard greens, macaroni and cheese, baked beans and coleslaw. A variety of wine and beer is available including vintages from local winery Chatham Vineyards. There is live music to keep guests entertained, and a silent auction features Eastern Shore art, golfing trips, fishing gear and many other items.

Bowling Green Harvest Festival - Bowling Green, VA - Oct 19, 2024
Vendors line Main Street while bands and community groups perform on the stage across from the courthouse. Kids can join in the fun with pumpkin painting, magicians, kiddie rides, petting zoo and games. There’s also a classic car & truck show, artisan crafts, gourmet food trucks, and plenty of local food and fun! The beer garden is open 2-5:30pm.

Elkton Autumn Days Arts and Crafts Festival - Elkton, VA - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
The weekend will be filled with arts, crafts, music and food all in the heart of the Town of Elkton, VA nestled between the Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountain ranges in the Shenandoah Valley. The festival is free to attend and is located on West Spotswood Avenue in Downtown Elkton.

Skeleton Festival - Harrisonburg, VA - Oct 19, 2024
Trick-or-treat at local businesses from 2-4pm, and donÂ’t miss the spooky (but not too spooky) activities and detours scattered throughout downtown! Find even more festivities on Court Square, including kid, dog, and adult costume contests, weird science lab, tarot card readings, wacky shacks, goober globs and, of course, whisker biscuits.

Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival - Norfolk, VA - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
The Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival includes over 130 artists, featuring pieces in various media including painting, glass, sculpture, photography, and jewelry. There will also be an Emerging Artist Exhibit, musical performances all weekend long, childrenÂ’s activities, and a variety of food vendors serving everything from popcorn to pitas to crab cakes and more

Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival - Prince George, VA - Oct 19, 2024
You will hear the music, join in the dances, see the beautiful festive and colorful clothing, and eat the amazing traditional homemade foods, including Roast Pork with Knedliky (dumplings) & Sauerkraut, Zelnicky (Cabbage Rolls), Klobasa (Sausage) along with the mouthwatering Pastries and Baked Goods. There is also Czech Beer to enjoy! There will be agricultural exhibits, and you will want to explore the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center, which has a gallery devoted to the Czech & Slovak families here, who came to Southside Virginia after the Civil War and settled on abandoned farms and their descendants continue to be community leaders and add their cultural richness to the region

Wade’s Mill Apple Butter Festival - Raphine, VA - Oct 19, 2024
They’ll be making apple butter the old-fashioned way, slow simmered in a 130+ year old copper pot over an open fire. Take a turn stirring with the long-handled paddle and take home a fresh jar. Explore WadeÂ’s MillÂ’s three floors of historic milling equipment and museum displays to learn about the history and tradition of stone-ground milling in the Shenandoah Valley. Their 100% natural flours, grits, cornmeals and mixes will be available in the Mill Shop. Enjoy demonstrations and handmade crafts by local artisans including blacksmithing, broom making, alpaca products, lavender products, pottery, stained glass, rocks and gems, jewelry and basket making. Local produce and natural pet treats.

Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival - Richmond, VA - Oct 19, 2024
The Boulevard will be closed from Broad St. to Leigh St, so come to celebrate fall, Halloween and all that is pumpkin! The revered gourd is highlighted in beer, libations, food and activities. Local music, local craft beers and spirits and, of course, local food abounds! Have kids or pets that like to dress up? They host a costume contest on the main stage, but registration limited and sign up is day of

Amherst Apple Harvest Festival - Amherst, VA - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
Crafts and craft demonstrations, vendors, festival food, apples and cider, kids’ activities and live entertainment

Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life – Richmond - Richmond, VA - Oct 19, 2024
CF Cycle for Life is a fully-supported ride with route options of 15, 22 & 65 miles. From breakfast to the cycle post party, you can enjoy fully stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, bike mechanics for bicycle maintenance and repair, ride marshals to cheer you along the way and plenty of support vehicles to help you complete the ride. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.

Woodbooger Festival - Norton, VA - Oct 19, 2024
Canceled for 2024 due to Helene flooding, look for their return in 2025. Normally: The family-friendly event promotes outdoor recreation and ecotourism as it explores local folklore and history related to the area, including the Woodbooger, a Bigfoot-like creature rumored to roam Flag Rock. The festival is held in Flag Rock Recreation Area. Activities will include guided night hikes on the park’s trails in search of the Woodbooger, roasting marshmallows around a campfire, kids activities and games, food vendors, music, demonstrations by local boy scouts, and more.

Fall Harvest Family Days - Mount Vernon, VA - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
Celebrate autumn with a trip back to the 18th century with activities at the Pioneer Farm, including horse-drawn wagon rides, colonial games, demonstrations, George Washington, hay maze, colonial music, and more.

Annandale Parade - Annandale, VA - Oct 26, 2024
The Annandale Parade is billed as The Best Small Town Parades in America. Find clowns, storybook characters, marching bands, antique & military cars, fire trucks, civic organizations, Scouts, and beautifully costumed international dancers will parade before the residents of Greater Annandale

Craftsmen’s Classic Art and Craft Festival - Richmond, VA - Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2024
Art & craft festival to help you with your holiday shopping. Check out the work of hundreds of talented artists, many of whom will be creating on site. Something for every taste, style and budget. Takes over three buildings at the Richmond Raceway Complex.

Urbanna Oyster Festival - Urbanna, VA - Nov 1 to Nov 2, 2024
No admission fees to this pay-as-you-go walking festival. They close downtown for loads of vendors, crafts, foods and visitors, and yes, oysters! This is Virginia’s official oyster festival. Highlights include Friday night’s Firemen’s Parade, Saturday’s Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest and the right-out-of-Norman-Rockwell Oyster Festival Parade.

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival - Charles City, VA - Nov 3, 2024
Berkeley Plantation hosts this old time celebration with reenactments of Virginia’s First Thanksgiving. Other fun includes dancing, music, food, crafts, and children’s games.

Inlight Richmond Lantern Parade - Richmond, VA - Nov 8 to Nov 9, 2024
Adults and children can creat lanterns at workshops, schools, and at home and then display them in the parade.

Harrisonburg Veteran’s Parade - Harrisonburg, VA - Nov 10, 2024
Hundreds of veterans, veterans organizations, clubs, civic organizations and regional companies participated in the parade.

Virginia Cider Week - , VA - Nov 15 to Nov 24, 2024
Sample a variety of cider from Virginia’s best cider makers, plus classes, tastings and special events throughout the week. Held at various venues across the state.

Holiday Lights at the Beach - Virginia Beach, VA - Nov 15 to Dec 31, 2024
The BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach is the perfect socially-distanced event to attend during this holiday season! Guests navigate their vehicles through holiday, nautical, and adventure-themed light displays on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, listening on their radios to a soundtrack playing traditional holiday music. Festive fish, musical crabs, and hard-working elves – all in brightly colored lights against the moonlit Atlantic Ocean – are the stars of the BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach. They are joined by Santa taking off from the pier, a 40-foot tall dancing light Christmas tree, fish “swimming” overhead, color-changing archways, and light displays that honor the region’s strong Armed Forces community.

Holiday Craft Show - Fairfax, VA - Nov 16 to Nov 17, 2024
Annual event with artisans from all over the United States, including many local artists, offering wonderful holiday gift choices. There really is something for everyone on your shopping list. Admission is $5 per day or $8 for the two-day pass.

Harvest Festival at Yorktown Market Days - Yorktown, VA - Nov 16, 2024
A special Market Day that includes Thanksgiving food favorites and plenty of shopping opportunities. Held at Riverwalk Landing.

Fairfax Turkey Trot - Fairfax, VA - Nov 28, 2024
Proceeds from the Fairfax Turkey Trot will be donated to Britepaths (formerly Our Daily Bread). For more than 30 years, Britepaths has provided help and hope to struggling residents in the Fairfax County area.

Arlington Turkey Trot - Arlington, VA - Nov 28, 2024
Rolling start for 2021 (Normally runners “stuff the turkey” at the start)

Alexandria Turkey Trot - Alexandria, VA - Nov 28, 2024
Chip timed 5 miler on Thanksgiving morning – bring two nonperishables that morning or make a cash donation on registration to support ALIVE!

Reston Holiday Parade - Reston, VA - Nov 29, 2024
Reston Town Center launches the season with the annual Reston Holiday Parade! The one-of-a-kind, one-hour, half-mile parade along Market Street also welcomes the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. Since 1991, rain or shine, the parade has been an annual tradition on the day after Thanksgiving. After the parade, enjoy Mini-Train rides until 4:30PM. The Clauses will return for the Fountain Square Tree Lighting at 6PM. Afterward, on Market Street, horse-drawn carriage rides continue from 6PM-10PM. Proceeds for the carriage rides benefit local charities. And don’t forget… the acclaimed Ice Skating Pavilion is open throughout the holidays.

Highlanders Festival - Radford, VA - Oct 12, 2025
Heavyweight games, live entertainment, food, vendors, and festivities for all ages. Whether a familyÂ’s background is of Scots-Irish origin or of other descent, the day always brings with it an air of excitement and anticipation.

Paley Music Festival - Richmond, VA - Oct 27 to Oct 29, 2023
Lineup to be announced, but expect unique instruments, such past series have utilized instruments such as Blunther pianos and a 1690 Goffredo Cappa violin. A music series since 1998.

Holly Point Art and Seafood Festival - Deltaville, VA - Oct 21, 2023
Wander through 60 vendors selling unique art creations and a car show. There will be a variety of seafood, festival food and beverages with live music throughout the festival day. Peruse the museumÂ’s boat building and maritime exhibits, walk the nature trails donned with beautiful sculptures and fall leaves, step aboard the antique boats displayed on the water, take a creek cruise, and enjoy the childrenÂ’s garden complete with a model trains. Bring your kayak or paddleboard and use the museumÂ’s launch to explore the local marine life.

Mountain Foliage Festival and Great Privy Race - Independence, VA - Oct 14, 2023
Watch teams race outhouses down main street in Independence, Virginia. Musicians, crafts and food round out the fun at this family event.

Wise County Famous Fall Fling - Wise, VA - Oct 14 to Oct 15, 2023
Held downtown and on the lawn of the historic courthouse while fall colors are at their peak, the event features over 125 vendors selling crafts, food, jewelry, and more, while live traditional music ranging from banjos to bagpipes is played from two stages.

Pender Barkotober Pet Fair and Adoption Event - Chantilly, VA - Oct 7, 2023
FREE family and pet friendly event with live music, food truck, costume contests, open dog play, and kids area featuring pumpkin decorating and face painting. There will be a craft fair and local rescues will be on site with adoptable pets! Park at Westfield HS or Cub Run Rec Center. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome!

Gross Orchards Apple Harvest Festival - Bedford, VA - Oct 7 to Oct 21, 2023
A day of fun in Apple Valley with homemade apple butter, apple cider, bluegrass and gospel music, and many craft and food vendors available. Lots of entertainment for the whole family. Apples of many varieties to select or u-pick, jams, jellies and ciders

Frontier Culture Museum Oktoberfest - Staunton, VA - Oct 7, 2023
German food, beer garden, games and music at the Cochran Pavilion. Location: Frontier Culture Museum, 1290 Richmond Ave Staunton, VA 24401

Chelsea West Fest - Norfolk, VA - Oct 7, 2023
Chelsea West Fest, hosted by and benefiting Hope House Foundation, will be a full-day celebrating what makes this region great: local crafters, talented local musicians, local beers and brews, and the unique eateries just steps away from the festival. Gates open at noon!

Bier Garden Oktoberfest - Portsmouth, VA - Sep 30, 2023
Authentic German beer, food, and activities, plus a Strongman competition, corn hole, bounce houses, raffles and more!

Oktoberfest Winchester - Winchester, VA - Sep 29, 2023
The annual Oktoberfest will bring German music, dancing and much more to Old Town Winchester! Oktoberfest will once again encompass most of the Loudoun Street Mall including The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum lawn and the Taylor Pavilion. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample German-inspired food, beers, and global wine while experiencing different aspects of the German culture.

Bath County Plein Air Festival - Warm Springs, VA - Sep 25 to Oct 1, 2023
Thirty nationally acclaimed artists will set up their easels, pull out their paintbrushes and document the landscape and culture of Bath County, Virginia. At the end of the week, join us for a Gala Celebration and cast your vote for the best painting at the Reception and Awards Ceremony. Explore one of the most beautiful small towns in Virginia while interacting with some of the nationÂ’s top plein air painters.

Oktoberfest at Precarious Beer Hall - Williamsburg, VA - Sep 23, 2023
Raise a stein and get ready for Oktoberfest at Precarious Beer Hall, where attendees will sip on seasonal and regional beers, try traditional foods, and listen to live entertainment

Oyster & Sausage Oktoberfest - Chantilly, VA - Sep 16, 2023
Think savory sausages sizzling on the grill, plump oysters freshly shucked, and a variety of craft beers that’ll have your taste buds dancing the polka all day long!

Irvington Crab Festival - Irvington, VA - Sep 16, 2023
All the steamed crabs you can eat, plus barbecue, hot dogs, and soft drinks included and beer for purchase. Held at the Irvington Steamboat Era Museum

Mathews Market Days Festival - Mathews, VA - Sep 8 to Sep 9, 2023
Held annually on the Friday and Saturday after Labor Day with arts/crafts, car show, pet parade, fresh produce, musical entertainment and more.

Busch Gardens Bier Fest - Williamsburg, VA - Aug 18 to Sep 4, 2023
Toast to the end of summer at Busch Gardens® Bier Fest, Virginia’s largest craft beer festival. Choose from over 120 craft brews representing 78 breweries throughout the event, with 33 local Virginia breweries.

Fudgeapalooza - Linden, VA - Nov 12 to Nov 13, 2022
14th fudge and wine pairing event at the Fox Meadow winery.

Stony Point Wine, Beer, & Spirits Festival - Richmond, VA - Nov 12, 2022
An amazing day celebrating Virginia distilleries, breweries, wineries, cideries and more!

Fredericksburg Dog Fair & Masquerade Dog Parade - Fredericksburg, VA - Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2022
The Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center hosts pets of all kinds including dogs, cats, pigs, lizards, and so much more. Information on clubs, animal rescue, veterinarians and more.

Harvestfest - Richmond, VA - Oct 29, 2022
A harvest celebration with live music, food and adult beverage options and children’s activities.

Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival - Virginia Beach, VA - Oct 29, 2022
The festival is under a huge tent right on the beach. More than 80 vendors and more 50 craft brews from over 25 breweries, plus live entertainment. 21+ event.

Heritage Harvest Festival - Charlottesville, VA - Oct 22, 2022
Celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s legacy with this educational and family oriented festival held at Monticello. Tastings and chef demos, kids’ activities, workshops and tours, shopping, gardening, and more.

Hoopla - Roseland, VA - Oct 6 to Oct 9, 2022
Enjoy live music, award-winning beers, camping, and fun for the whole family. Past versions of this weekend long event have included pop-up beer tastings, outdoor adventures, property tours, crafts, great eats, and tons of incredible live music!

Alliance Annual Oktoberfest - Williamsburg, VA - Oct 5, 2022
Rides, games, prizes, food & drink, live music, and the Demented Dimensions Maze, all set in Busch Gardens.

Virginia Wine Festival - Ashburn, VA - Oct 1 to Oct 2, 2022
Taste over 200+ Virginia wines, dozens of ciders, bottle and case shop, plus food vendors and oysters, beer and more. Held at One Loudon.

Reedville Oktoberfest - Reedville, VA - Oct 1, 2022
The aroma of traditional German food is in the air. Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Frankfurters, sauerkraut, and German potato salad tasty OYSTER fare will be served. German Beer, wine, soda, and water are available for purchase. The ladies of St. MaryÂ’s will sell baked goods, and raffle tickets will be sold for fabulous prizes. A KidÂ’s Korner will have activities for children, and a cornhole tournament with an entry fee and cash prize will be held

ZooDo - Roanoke, VA - Oct 1, 2022
This relaxing event will give guests the opportunity to see the animals and the view from the mountain while enjoying drinks and dinner. Musical entertainment will be provided as well, as well as animal related games, prizes, special animal encounters and more!

Oktoberfest at Lil’Bottom in Galax - Galax, VA - Oct 1, 2022
Beer games, specials, and possibly a mechanical bull and hatchet throwing truck! What better way to celebrate than with multiple Oktoberfest taps and tons of fun?

Grape Stomp Harvest Festival - Wise, VA - Oct 1, 2022
Hayrides through the vineyard, homemade luncheon, grape stomp contest, and be sure to bring the kids for this once a year festival of fun! See how wine is made, have a tasting and enjoy a glass of your favorite MountainRose Vineyard Wine or Hard Cider! Free face painting, bocce ball, corn-hole and sidewalk art. Decorate your own cookies, get some cotton candy and make a caramel apple! Tastings, tours & stomp your own grapes

Autumn on Main - Mathews, VA - Oct 1, 2022
This event features dozen of high-quality vintage vendors along Main Street, Fall Decor, a pumpkin market, live music, a food truck, and a few activities for kids.

Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest - Fort Belvoir, VA - Sep 29 to Oct 2, 2022
This annual Oktoberfest is a four day festival of German food, beer, music and dancing. Includes 10K walk and 5K challenge, carnival, kinder korner kids activity area, 21+ beer tent, Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest contest and more.

Arlington Valley Fest - Arlington, VA - Sep 25, 2022
2023 Update: Host New District Brewing has shut down permanently, so we’re not sure this event is coming back …Family-friendly event with art music and KidZone (all free) plus food and dessert trucks for purchases. Beer packages are $22 and include souvenir mug and drink tickets. Replaces Capitol City Oktoberfest, and is presented by New District Brewing Company.

OktoBEERfest Dinner at Lake Anne Brew House - Reston, VA - Sep 25, 2022
Oktoberfest-themed dinner at Lake Anne Brew House. Your ticket includes a three-course plated traditional German meal, plus an authentic German stoneware stein filled with 40 ounces of beer!

Harrisonburg International Festival - Harrisonburg, VA - Sep 24, 2022
2023 – On hiatus, will return next year. Normally: Celebrate intercultural diversity at Hillandale Park. Free admission with food and crafts available for purchase.

AmRhein’s Moonlight Stomp Festival - Bent Mountain, VA - Sep 24, 2022
Wine tasting, live music, dancing, barrel rolling and riding competitions.

Miss Janie’s Sit and Sip Wine Festival - Phenix, VA - Sep 24, 2022
A fundraiser for the Barksdale Cancer Foundation, enjoy live music, local food and craft vendors, and wineries on site at the Gil-Har House.

Oktoberfest at Farm Brew Live - Manassas, VA - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2022
Come enjoy authentic German food, attire, and music!

Capital Ale House Oktoberfest - Fredericksburg, VA - Sep 23, 2022
For 2022, they’re teaming with Maymont on their BierGarten event but will not be hosting their normal event. See their facebook for event details. Normally: Capital Ale House will celebrate Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg with Virginia beers, German food, live music, German dancers and Kinderplatz with kids activities. $2 cover charge benefits a local charity. Families are welcome but parent/guardian must accompany those under 21.

Chesapeake Bay KOA Craft Beer Festival - Cape Charles, VA - Sep 23 to Sep 25, 2022
More than 30 brews just waiting for you to sample. Once you’ve quenched your thirst check out the live entertainment or do some shopping with the vendors onsite.

Hampton Roads Oktoberfest - Chesapeake, VA - Sep 17, 2022
Pay homage to the traditional German festival with an epic celebration of beer, food, and fun! Beer from 20 local breweries, food trucks, live music, and more.

Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival - Cedar Bluff, VA - Sep 16 to Sep 17, 2022
The Annual Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival is always held the third Saturday in September. There is an exciting line-up of musical performances that will entertain festival goers beginning at 6pm on the preceeding Friday evening before the actual festival gets into full swing on Saturday. Be sure to stop in at the Cedar Bluff Fire Station on Cedar Valley Drive to catch great music, wonderful food and corn hole games. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair. Each year the festival will highlight a theme. You will find antique dealers and food vendors among many other activities. The festival attracts thousands of visitors and hundreds of vendors each year.

Bluegrass by the Bay - Gloucester, VA - Sep 15 to Sep 18, 2022
Bluegrass festival with over 20 bands, inclusive of East Coast Band Competition. Potluck dinner on Wednesday night. 24/7 friendly parking lot picking. Music held under covered pavilion, bring your lawn chair. Camping available.

Take Back the Beach Festival - Virginia Beach, VA - Sep 10, 2022
Locals only! Take back the beach after the end of another tourist season. Enjoy a FREE afternoon and evening full of live rock n roll, nighttime vendor market, surfboard swap, local food, ice cold brews & more

Mistletoe Market at Yorktown Market Days - Yorktown, VA - Dec 11, 2021
A special Market Day that includes a visit from Santa and plenty of shopping opportunities. Held at Riverwalk Landing.

Old Town Manassas Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair - Manassas, VA - Dec 4, 2021
From arts and crafts to jewelry and baked goods, to body and hair care, the vendors will have everything you wish to surprise your loved ones with! Happy Shopping!

Stanardsville Oktoberfest - Stanardsville, VA - Oct 23, 2021
Enjoy great food, wholesome family-friendly fun, wonderful music and amazing beer. Enjoy the homebrewers contest and vote for your favorite recipe from among the best up-and-coming home brewers in the state. You can also enjoy some of the region’s best local breweries on tap. A costume contest at 2 PM will provide whimsy for the young and young at heart and story tellers gather as evening shades fall to enthrall and inform you with tales of ghostly delight as history comes alive. Free general admission. Haunted tours of the town will start immediately following the event.

Off the Rails Beer Festival - Ashland, VA - Oct 23, 2021
Come taste the finest craft beers Central Virginia has to offer in historic small town Ashland, Virginia. This event is family friendly and offers food truck fare, great music and BEER. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a non-profit community center that supports Arts, Education and Community.

Do it your way .5k - Reston, VA - Oct 17, 2021
Support the South Lakes High School Food Pantry by signing up for their annual 0.5k. Lake Anne Brew House will donate $1/pint during the race, so even your refreshments will be giving back. These will be the most rewarding 650 steps you have taken this year!

Virginia Beach Cupcake Festival - Virginia Beach, VA - Oct 10, 2021
For 2021, book your spot for the Par Tee at Top Golf. Normally: The purpose of this fun-filled outdoor event is to raise support for CHKD, while enjoying hundreds of delicious CUPCAKES!! This event is FREE and open to the public and will also have food, music, entertainment, and childrenÂ’s activities.

Oktoberfest at Woolwine Fire Department - Woolwine, VA - Oct 9, 2021
Octoberfest is the biggest and best of all the events the department offers, with the homemade apple butter, which is made from early Friday morning until Saturday morning, when the party folks arrive. Many of the jars are still warm when the folks purchase them. The concession stand, with such things as hot dogs, soft drinks, and homemade cakes and pies, is open during the entire festival. Vendors of arts and crafts are lined up for your enjoyment and purchasing pleasures. A variety of different bluegrass bands, that play all day keep your toes tapping and the dancers active

Sorghum Festival - Clifford, VA - Oct 2, 2021
A community event with sorghum syrup, apple butter, music, crafters and other vendors, kids’ activities, a jousting tournament, and more.

Fallapalooza - Orange, VA - Oct 1 to Nov 27, 2021
For 2021, a virtual fall festival again. Orange Chamber of Commerce is hosting a photo and video entry contest that will consist of a person’s favorite photo/video of an Orange County destination, location or business.

Central Virginia Celtic Festival and Highland Games - Richmond, VA - Oct 24 to Oct 25, 2020
Canceled for 2021, look for their return in 2022. Normally: Celebrate Celtic heritage with highland games, fiddle competitions, Gaelic songs, hurling and other athletics, musuc and food, whisky tasting and more.

Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival - Hampton, VA - Oct 17 to Oct 18, 2020
Each year the City of Hampton ushers in the fall season at the Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival. The event, held rain or shine, will include awesome activities and events like punkinÂ’ chunkinÂ’, live entertainment, happy hay rides, and more! There will also be craft beer and food available for purchase. Best of all, the event is free and open to the public

Trails and Ales - Richmond, VA - Oct 17, 2020
Calling all beer drinkers with a trail running problem for the annual Trails & Ales trail run and beer festival! Runners will have two distance options to choose from before finishing at the beer festival, where local craft brews, music, and good friends await!

Festival of Leaves - Front Royal, VA - Oct 10, 2020
Outdoor rain or shine festival in downtown Front Royal, VA featuring historical displays, arts and craft vendors, 10 a.m. parade, live entertainment, children’s corner, living history interpretations, food concessions, and a lot more. Ivy Lodge Museum & Gift Shop will be open to the public as well as guided tours of historic Belle Boyd Cottage and Balthis House. Be sure to visit Heritage Square on the Warren Heritage Society grounds as well for historic demonstrations and craft sales

Richland Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off - Richlands, VA - Oct 10, 2020
Chili cook-off competition, car show, live music, games and goodies for all the children

Peak Leaf Music and Brewers Festival - Middletown, VA - Oct 3, 2020
Come for a day of live music, local brews, local merchants, and local food trucks; all for a great cause

Brew N Que - Cape Charles, VA - Oct 2 to Oct 4, 2020
Sample over 15 craft beers. Indulge in the Eastern Shore’s famous Ed Bell oysters and clams. Pig out on BBQ and the fixings, and enjoy live music!

Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV Oktoberfest - Floyd, VA - Oct 26, 2019
A beautiful fall evening in the Blue Ridge mountains filled with songs, great food, fantastic brews & CHEER! Enjoy the Oktoberfest Dinner Show with The Sauerkraut Band, who is well known for their traditional German music! The event barn at Chantilly Farm will be transformed into a folksy biergarten so dress in your finest lederhosen and dirndl (optional of course), and celebrate the evening with friends new and old! Family friendly, fun for all ages!

Mountain Lake Oktoberfest - Pembroke, VA - Oct 25 to Oct 27, 2019
A Bavarian Bash and Harvest Festival with German food and beer, live music and family friendly entertainment. Reservations required. $10 cover charge.

Chili Cook-off and Brew Festival - Orange, VA - Oct 12, 2019
Includes tastings from Virginia’s top breweries and an amateur and professional chili cook-off that you get to be the judge.

Oktoberfest at Lansdowne Resort - Leesburg, VA - Oct 11, 2019
Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, brats and The Lost Lederhosen band at Lansdowne Resort and Spa

Beach and Brew Bash - Clarksville, VA - Oct 5, 2019
This event will feature some of the best local and regional craft beers in Virginia. A variety of domestic beer will be available, as well. Live music, food vendors and more

Montpelier Wine Trail Fall Festival - Gordonsville, VA - Oct 5, 2019
Enjoy tastings from all six participating vineyards; Honah Lee Vineyard, Castle Gruen, Chateau MerrillAnne, Hammerstone, Mountain Run, & Wilderness Run. Cost per person is $20 and includes a souvenir wine glass. Enjoy music from 12–6pm. Start your holiday shopping early with local crafters.

Strasburg Harvest Festival - Strasburg, VA -
There will be activities for the kids, live entertainment, vendors, fundraisers and prizes, and more.