The 7 Best Fall Festivals in Virginia!

Virginians love fall. That much is evident from the extraordinarily diverse array of festivals and celebrations held each year. Ring in the new season in style by attending any of the following 7 best fall festivals in the Old Dominion.  

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival, Charles City, VA

Every year, the Berkley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia, celebrates the fall season by re-enacting the first Thanksgiving. In addition, the festival features a horse-drawn carriage parade, musicians, magicians, dancers, crafts, activities, and a corn maze. Get into the Thanksgiving spirit the old-fashioned way. 

Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival, Staunton, VA

The Shenandoah Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the United States, and the people of Staunton celebrate the coming of fall with the annual Fall Foliage Bike Festival. The festival attracts bicyclists from all over the mid-Atlantic, including families. 

Crab Carnival, West Point, VA

The Crab Carnival is the perfect family event. The free carnival includes a Firefighter’s Parade, children’s bike race, live music, fireworks, food, arts and crafts vendors, and, of course, the carnival, among other events.

Harrisonburg International Festival, Harrisonburg, VA

Take a trip to Harrisonburg, Virginia, for the annual International Festival, celebrating Harrisonburg’s diversity and hospitality. This family-friendly event features food, crafts, and activities, including traditional performances that highlight the different cultures on display, performed by people of that culture.

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State Fair of Virginia, Doswell, VA

Doswell, Virginia, hosts the annual State Fair of Virginia each fall. Features attractions include the Famous Rosaire's Pig Race, Heritage Village Music Series, a rodeo, an FMX bike show, the Virginia Logger's Association demonstrations, and more. Indulge in incredible state fair food while you peruse all that Virginia has to offer.

43rd Street Festival of the Arts, Richmond, VA

Each fall, artists from around the state apply to participate in the 43rd Street Festival of the Arts in Virginia's capitol, Richmond. With limited spots, only the best artists are offered spots to sell their wares. Purchase from many of the best artists in the state and enjoy a live music line-up, too.

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Virginia Wine Festival, Alexandria, VA

Much of rural Virginia is devoted to wineries, and every fall, Alexandria, Virginia, celebrates that fact with the Virginia Wine Festival. Enjoy the Virginia Oyster Pavilion, tons of food trucks, and over 200 different varieties of Virginia wine. 

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Apple Harvest Festival

9:00 AM
Drumheller's Orchard, Lovingston, VA
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Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground

9:00 AM
Burke Nursery and Garden Centre, Burke, VA
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01

Fall Harvest Festival

10:00 AM
Belvedere Plantation, Fredericksburg, VA
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Oct
01

State Fair of Virginia

10:00 AM
The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA
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Oct
01

Fort Belvoir's Oktoberfest

12:00 PM
Fort Belvoir Fremont Field, Fort Belvoir, VA
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Oct
01

Oktoberfest Celebration

1:00 PM
Blue Mountain Brewery, Afton, VA
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Oct
02

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground

9:00 AM
Burke Nursery and Garden Centre, Burke, VA
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Oct
02

Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival

10:00 AM
Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA
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Oct
02

Oktoberfest Celebration

11:00 AM
Blue Mountain Brewery, Afton, VA
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Oct
03

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground

9:00 AM
Burke Nursery and Garden Centre, Burke, VA
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Oct
03

Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival

10:00 AM
Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA
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Oct
03

Oktoberfest Celebration

5:30 PM
Blue Mountain Brewery, Afton, VA
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Oct
04

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground

9:00 AM
Burke Nursery and Garden Centre, Burke, VA
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Oct
04

Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival

10:00 AM
Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA
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Oct
04

Fall for the Book - Preview

7:30 PM
George Mason University - Center For The Arts, Fairfax, VA
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Oct
05

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground

9:00 AM
Burke Nursery and Garden Centre, Burke, VA
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