DAFFODIL FESTIVAL—GLOUCESTER
Gloucester’s Daffodil Festival is an annual floral extravaganza held in early April, just as the beautiful yellow blooms make…
Signature Seasonal Events
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival - Winchester
The festival includes a wine festival, a carnival with midway rides, a golf tournament, apple pie baking contest, a fun run and…
Norfolk Harborfest - Norfolk
For three memorable days, the Norfolk waterfront at Town Point Park transforms into an exciting playground for people of all ages…
Arts & Music Events
THE VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL - Various
While this festival takes place in nine Virginia cities throughout the spring, the biggest event is the Virginia International…
Virginia Festival of the Book - Charlottesville
Attracting audiences of more than 20,000 people, it is the largest community-based book event in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Rooster Walk Music Festival - Martinsville
Featuring 40+ bands across six stages, Rooster Walk also offers local food vendors, craft beer and libations, arts and crafts…
Food & Drink Events
HIGHLAND MAPLE FESTIVAL — MONTEREY
the Highland Maple Festival brings everything maple to residents and visitors of Monterey and features delicious maple-infused…
Chincoteague Seafood Festival - Chincoteague
Head to the Chincoteague Seafood Festival in early May for an impressive spread, including signature dishes and the famous Little…
SPRING WINE FESTIVAL & SUNSET TOUR—MOUNT VERNON
Enjoy wines from 16 Virginia wineries overlooking the Potomac River and tour Washington’s rarely opened wine cellar.
Outdoors Events
Dominion Riverrock - Richmond
Dominion Riverrock is a three-day festival of outdoor sports, live music, and plenty of local craft beers and food from Virginia…
CLINCH RIVER DAYS FESTIVAL—ST. PAUL
The Clinch River Days Festival celebrates the river life, heritage, and culture of Southwest Virginia with a fun-filled weekend of…
Virginia Osprey Festival - Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach celebrates the return of its ospreys to the Potomac River with a festival featuring educational presentations for…
Cultural Events
ASIAN FESTIVAL ON MAIN—FAIRFAX
This fun, free, family-friendly event features a full line up of live entertainment and cultural performances, 60+ Asian food…
ANNUAL UMOJA FESTIVAL—PORTSMOUTH
This three-day festival celebrating cultural diversity and unity opens with a traditional African drum call and ceremonial…
TOM TOM FOUNDERS FESTIVAL—CHARLOTTESVILLE
The Tom Tom Founders Festival includes block parties, live concerts, workshops, local food, public art, competitions, and talks…
