If you are a tourist exploring the beauty of Virginia, you cannot miss fairs in Virginia this weekend.
Some of the best-rated attractions in Virginia include Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Monticello and Charlottesville, Luray Caverns, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Busch Gardens, Jamestown and Yorktown, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Richmond, Natural Bridge of Virginia, Chincoteague and Assateague Islands, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and Manassas National Battlefield. However, if you want to learn more about the culture of a place, you should attend fairs and festivals. So, here is what you need to know about upcoming festivals in Virginia.
Horse And Hound Wine Festival
If you are a wine lover, you will love to attend this one of the upcoming festivals in Virginia. This is where you get to enjoy the finest wines from the best wineries in Virginia. There are food vendors, craft and art. You also get to listen to good music. Other attractions include muskrat racing, horse parade and more. This festival welcomes kids, young and old.
- Date and Time: July 10, 2021; 10 am to 5 pm.
- Admission: $15 – $20
- Venue: 1410 Elmos Road, Bedford, VA 24523
- Entertainment: 1 stage – Regional. Music: TF BL CY RK Variety
- Other activities: horse and dog events, arm animals and games, contests and events for children
- Number of Food Booths: 6
- Attendance: 3,500
- Show Dir.: Danny Johnson
- Promoter: Peaks of Otter Winery
Chincoteague Blueberry Festival
From July 22 – 24, 2021, the Eastern Shore of Virginia will host the largest Fine arts and crafts event, The Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival. You get an opportunity to celebrate fine food, blueberries, arts and crafts.
- Date and Time: All days from 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Admission: $4 – $5
- Venue: 6155 Community Drive, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
- Entertainment: 2 stages – Regional, Local. Music: AM CZ BL BG OT FK
- Number of exhibitors: 100+
- Number of food booths: 4
- Attendance: 6,000
- Show dir: Sam Serio
- Promoter: Samantics Promotions
Around The World Cultural Food Festival
Don’t miss this admission free event on Saturday, July 31, 2021. You will be enjoying plenty of beverages and dishes. Keep in mind that COVID regulations will be in place to ensure the safety of all attendees.
- Date and Time: July 31, 2021; 11am‑7pm
- Admission: Free
- Venue: 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Entertainment: 1 stage – International, National, Regional, Local. Music: ET FK
- Number of exhibitors: 130
- Number of food booths: 10
- Attendance: 30,000
- Show Dir.: Chic Events Dc
- Promoter: Around the World Festival
World Heritage Festival & Festival Of Kites ‑ Leesburg
Leesburg is going to host the World Heritage Festival & Festival Of Kites on August 21, 2021. You will feast your taste buds on delicious ethnic food, fresh smoothie, a scoop of ice cream and more. There will be cultural shows, fine art jewelry collections, ceramics to crafts and many other creative items.
- Date and timing: August 21, 2021; 11am‑6pm
- Venue: 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176
- Admission: none
- Number of exhibitors: 80
- Number of food booths: 10
- Attendance: 8000
- Show Dir.: Chic Events Dc
- Promoter: Chic Events DC
Some more upcoming festivals in Virginia include:
- Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival
- Occoquan Fall Arts & Craft Show
- Clarksville Harvest Days Festival
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