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May 10 -May 11, 2008
Fort Clifton Arts & Crafts Festival
33rd Annual Festival with over 100 arts, crafts, and civil war displays in historic Fort Clifton
Estimated attendees-10000
804-520-9224
May 10, 2008
Festival of Spring
Fine Arts and Crafts, Fabulous Foods and Fine Virginia Wines
Estimated attendees-6000
540-743-7700
May 16 -May 18, 2008
34th Annual Festival in the Park
Danville, Virginia
Arts and Crafts, childrens' area, live entertainment, Pigs in the Park (BBQ)
Estimated attendees-3500
434-799-5200
May 17, 2008
22nd Annual VA Wine & Craft Festival
Front Royal, Virginia
Featuring 17+ VA wineries, arts & crafts, food, entertainment and children's area. Fun day for all ages.
Estimated attendees-15000
540-635-3185
May 17, 2008
Wyndfest
Forest, Virginia
Kiwanis Teddy Bear Parade, live music, great shopping, kids' activities, skateboard demonstrations
Estimated attendees-3000
434-661-7526
May 17, 2008
McLean Day
McLean, Virginia
Festival celebrating McLean with rides, food, entertainment, shopping and more.
Estimated attendees-12000
703-790-0123
May 17 -May 18, 2008
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Reston, Virginia
Over 180 of the nation's top fine arts and fine crafts artists, Live musical entertainment on main stage
Estimated attendees-50000
703-471-9242
May 17 -May 18, 2008
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Reston, Virginia
Fine art by nearly 200 of nation's finest painters, sculptors, fine-crafters, jewelers, 10 am-6 pm
Estimated attendees-60000
703-471-9242
May 22 -May 26, 2008
Festival in the Park
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke's largest festival celebrates its 37th year!
Estimated attendees-6000
540-342-2640
May 24, 2008
Colonial Beach Market Days
Colonial Beach, Virginia
Free Bluemont Concert on the Town Green with Arts and Crafts, Produce, Plants and Gift vendors.
Estimated attendees-1000
804-224-0021
May 25, 2008
The Blessing of the Fleet
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
Held at Town Dock, local ministers bless watermen to protect them from harm and ensure a good season.
Estimated attendees-1500
757-336-6161
May 29 -May 31, 2008
Graves Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Syria, Virginia
3-day Bluegradd Festival featuring the best in Bluegrass!
Estimated attendees-4000
540-923-4231
May 29 -June 01, 2008
Herndon Festival
Herndon, Virginia
4 day street festival, entertainment, vendors, business expo, and carnival. 3 stages,
Estimated attendees-80000
703-787-7300
May 31 -June 01, 2008
1930s Heritage Days
Triangle, Virginia
Music, food, crafts, exhibits and antique cars bring the 1930s to life.
Estimated attendees-1000
703-221-7181
May 31, 2008
3rd Annual BBQ @ Sedalia
Big Island, Virginia
3rd Annual BBQ @ Sedalia
Estimated attendees-1200
434-299-5080
June 06 -June 08, 2008
Celebrate Fairfax Festival
Fairfax, Virginia
Sights and sounds aboud--headline performers, exhibitors, and over 50 crafters and artisans
Estimated attendees-100000
703-324-3247
June 07, 2008
Manassas Heritage Railway Festival
Manassas, Virginia
VRE excursions, model railroad displays, live entertainment, history, food concessions and kid rides.
Estimated attendees-15000
703-361-6599
June 12 -June 14, 2008
All American Bluegrass Jam
Orange, Virginia
3-days of great bluegrass: The Grascals, Claire Lynch, George Clark plus more. Rough camping free.
Estimated attendees-1000
540-825-5838
June 14 -June 15, 2008
57th Annual Potomac River Festival
Colonial Beach, Virginia
Arts/crafts, parades, music, food, carnival, fireworks, dancers, non stop entertainment.
Estimated attendees-2000
804-224-8145
June 14, 2008
Taste of the Town 2008
Reston, Virginia
Outdoor food festival with live music, activities for kids, admission free, 1-10 pm
Estimated attendees-35000
703-707-9045
June 14 -June 15, 2008
58th Annual Potomac River Festival
Colonial Beach, Virginia
2 days of parades, fireworks, music, arts & crafts & food vendors, Karaoke....fun fun fun
Estimated attendees-2500
804-224-8145
June 20 -June 22, 2008
Blue Mountain Gemini Fest
Martinsville, Virginia
Funk, Reggae, Blues,& World Music. Giant Panda Guerilla Squad, Sol Creech Band, the Seed, Alliens & more
Estimated attendees-4000
276-340-4215
June 21 -June 22, 2008
Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest
Leesburg, Virginia
Craft Beer Sampling, food, music, demonstrations, exhibits and family fun area.
Estimated attendees-5000
703-923-0800
June 26 -June 28, 2008
12th Annual Bluegrass in Sedalia
Big Island, Virginia
Bluegrass Music the highlight in mountain setting!
Estimated attendees-2500
434-299-5080
June 26 -June 28, 2008
Bluegrass in Sedalia
Big Island, Virginia
Family Bluegrass Festival in the Mountains, Three days of good pickin, good food and good company!
Estimated attendees-2500
434-299-5080
June 27 -June 29, 2008
Nickelsville Days
Nickelsville, Virginia
Small town festival that is growing. Fun and games for all ages. Food,Live Music and Prizes
Estimated attendees-2500
276-479-3383
June 28, 2008
Colonial Beach Market Days
Colonial Beach, Virginia
Free Bluemont Concert on the Town Green with Arts and Crafts, Produce, Plants and Gift vendors.
Estimated attendees-1000
804-224-0021
June 29, 2008
Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spect
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Childrens Activities, Live Bands and Entertainment, food, Historical tours, spectacular Fireworks display
Estimated attendees-30000
540-507-7532
July 04, 2008
Valley 4th
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Noon to Dark: Activities & Vendors, Parade, Bands, Fireworks
Estimated attendees-5000
540-432-8922
July 04, 2008
Herndon 4th of July Celebration
Herndon, Virginia
old fashioned games, entertainment, fireworks display and food vendors
Estimated attendees-3000
703-787-7300
July 04, 2008
Old Fashioned Fireworks Display
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
Fireworks are set off from the Carnival Grounds, on Chincoteague Island at 10:00 PM.
Estimated attendees-1500
757-336-6161
July 12, 2008
BluesFest 2008
Big Island, Virginia
10th Annual Blues Competition in the afternoon and headliners at night! Fabulous music. Camping available
Estimated attendees-2500
434-299-5080
July 12 -July 13, 2008
Reston Festival
Reston, Virginia
Celebrate Reston's birthday with two days of music and fun
Estimated attendees-20000
703-435-6558
July 16 -July 18, 2008
Mineral Bluegrass Festival
Mineral, Virginia
3 days of bluegrass music featuring top entertainers begins at 11 am each day until 10 pm
Estimated attendees-1500
706-864-7203
July 19, 2008
Que and Cruz
Louisa, Virginia
Que and Cruz is a BBQ competiton and Car show to benifit the Trevilians Volunteer Fire Company
Estimated attendees-500
434-566-2458
July 26 -July 27, 2008
Petersburg Intercultural Celebration
Petersburg, Virginia
Annual event to celebrate all cultures with food, music, children's games, and more!
Estimated attendees-1500
804-861-8899
July 26, 2008
Rural Retreat Heritage Days
Rural Retreat, Virginia
Heritage Days are a part of the Jamestown 2007 events in Va. Veterans Monument dedication,parade.
Estimated attendees-1500
276-686-4221
July 26, 2008
Douthat Arts and Crafts Fair
Millboro, Virginia
Features handmade arts and crafts including jewelry, paintings, wood crafts, and much more!
Estimated attendees-800
540-862-8100
July 26, 2008
Colonial Beach Market Days
Colonial Beach, Virginia
Free Bluemont Concert on the Town Green with Arts and Crafts, Produce, Plants and Gift vendors.
Estimated attendees-1000
804-224-0021
July 30 -July 31, 2008
83nd Annual Pony Swim and Auction
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
This world famous pony swim and auction is always the last Wednesday before the last Thursday in July.
Estimated attendees-35000
757-336-6161
August 23 -August 24, 2008
Lucketts Fair
Leesburg, Virginia
Fresh-squeezed fun with home grown flavor! Country fair featuring crafts, bluegrass and family fun!
Estimated attendees-15000
703-771-5281
August 30 -August 31, 2008
Decoy Carver's Decoy Show
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
Local Carver's display work Sat. 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun. 10:00am-4:00pm.
Estimated attendees-2000
410-546-1635
September 05, 2008
18th Bay Seafood Festival
Lively, Virginia
All-inclusive-Seafood Festival. Live music and DJ. Reservations: 800-777-9717
Estimated attendees-2000
804-435-7030
September 13, 2008
Sedalia Country Fair
Big Island, Virginia
Family fun for all! Gardners, florists, and animal lovers gather in Big Island for hands-on activities.
Estimated attendees-1000
434-299-5080
September 20, 2008
San Gennaro Festa Vino Festival
Reston, Virginia
Celebrate all things Italian at second annual unique outdoor ethnic festival at Reston Town Center
Estimated attendees-3000
800-830-3976
September 27 -September 28, 2008
Northern Virginia BrewFest
Centreville, Virginia
A World Beer Experience - a microbrew festival featuring over 40 beers, live music, vendors, kids area
Estimated attendees-5000
703-923-0800
September 27, 2008
Colonial Beach Market Days
Colonial Beach, Virginia
Free Bluemont Concert on the Town Green with Arts and Crafts, Produce, Plants and Gift vendors.
Estimated attendees-1000
804-224-0021
October 04 -October 05, 2008
35th Annual Fall Festv of Folklife
Newport News, Virginia
A celebration of crafts, folk entertainment, and trades passed down from generation to generation.
Estimated attendees-70000
757-926-1400
October 04, 2008
Fall for Fairfax Festival
Fairfax, Virginia
Activities, exhibits and programs focusing on education, sport, environment, etc.
Estimated attendees-25000
703-324-3247
October 10 -October 12, 2008
Craftsmen's Classic Arts & Crafts
Roanoke, Virginia
Some for every style, taste & budget from over 250 talented artists & craftsmen. Many demonstrate.
Estimated attendees-25000
336-282-5550
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