Mark your calendars now for these fun festivals in and around RVA. Lots of fun, food, and many are FREE. Visit websites for more information and to confirm dates, times, and locations. Months listed below are typical but may vary each year so visit websites for actual dates. Many of this are FREE admission so visit websites for details. Dates are for 2020.
Fly Fishing and Wine Festival (January)
RVA FREE Environmental Film Festival (February)
Mardi Gras RVA at Dogtown Dance Theatre (February)
Frostfest (Hamfest) (February)
Chocoholic Festival (February)
Winter Wine Festival Staunton (February)
Craftsmen’s Classic Art and Crafts Festival (March & multiple times throughout year)
Cherry Blossom Festival (March/April)
Taste of Monticello Wine Festival (April)
James River Film Festival (March)
Richmond Earth Day Festival (April)
Herbs Galore & More at Maymont (April)
Powhatan’s Festival of Fiber (April)
Arts in the Park Festival (May)
Annual Cincoteague Seafood Festival (May)
Strawberry Street Festival (May)
Fried Chicken Festival in Gordonsville (May)
Beaverdam Wine Festival (Always the first Saturday in June. This year it is June 4th, 2022)
Ashland Strawberry Faire (June)
James River Batteau Festival (June)
Richmond Vegetarian Festival (Multiple)
Hanover Tomato Festival (July)
Richmond Dragon Boat Festival (July)
Annual Watermelon Festival in Carytown (August)
Field Day of the Past Festival (September)
Paley Music Festival (January)
St. Benedict Church Oktoberfest (September)
Street Festival of the Arts (September)
Heart of Virginia Bike Festival (September)
Off the Rails Beerfest (September)
Richmond Folk Festival (October)
Taste of Brunswick Festival (October)
Chincoteague Oyster Festival (October)
Midlothian Food Festival (October)
Annual Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival (October)
Central Virginia Celtic Festival & Highland Games (October)
Craftsmen’s Classic Christmas Art and Crafts Festival (October)
Urbanna Oyster Festival (November)
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