Those April showers sure paid off!
Find something fun to do this month.
Heart of Appalachia | Central Virginia | Shenandoah Valley
Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads | Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore
Blue Ridge Highlands | Northern Virginia
Southern Virginia | Chesapeake Bay
Heart of Appalachia
Ewing - May 10-12 - Raid at Martin's Station - Slip into the shadows of Virginia's 1776 frontier. A special program, which includes the drawing of the winning ticket for the Martin's Station Rifle Project, is yours to enjoy.
Coeburn - May 23-25 - Dr. Ralph Stanley's Annual Memorial Weekend Bluegrass Festival - Annual Memorial Bluegrass Festival is a celebration of bluegrass music held at the homeplace of bluegrass legend and Grand Ole Opry honoree Dr. Ralph Stanley. See Ralph and his band, The Clinch Mountain Boys, perform all time favorites along with the likes of Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Gillian Welch and many more.
Breaks - May 24-26 - Jubilee in the Breaks - We feature some of the finest in southern and bluegrass gospel music. Admission is free, love offerings are taken daily. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy.
Central Virginia
Appomattox - May 3-5 - Virginia Hunter Skills Weekend at Holiday Lake 4-H Center - Want to learn new hunting skills or hone the ones you have? Looking for expert instruction? Then this is the workshop for you!
"I've attended competitions on almost every continent, so I can say with confidence that Dominion Riverrock was the most unique event I have ever competed in. They accomplished bringing fringe esoteric sports to the urban center of Richmond."
—Tao Berman, Red Bull Athlete and Extreme Kayaker
Goochland - May 4 - Goochland X-FEST - Celebrating National Skate Day, Goochland X-Fest 2013 offers, skateboard demos, competitions, prizes, and other extreme sports demos.
Montpelier Station - May 4-5 - Montpelier Wine Festival - The Montpelier Wine Festival is a premier spring event for the whole family.
Charlottesville - May 11 - Wine Festival at Monticello - The Wine Festival at Monticello brings to life the story of Jefferson and wine.
Richmond - May 17-19 - Dominion Riverrock - Dominion Riverrock is Richmond's premier river event.
Columbia - May 18-19 - Rassawek Spring Jubilee Wine & Heritage Festival - Rassawek Spring Jubilee is a two-day celebration that showcases 10 local wineries for tastings. Historical exhibits and demonstrations, arts & crafts vendors, music and food.
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton - May 1, 4, 10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 25, 31 - Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare - Writing at the height of his powers, Shakespeare provides a feast of language and songs — and a stage full of memorable characters — from the lovesick Orsino and Viola to the alesick Toby Belch, from the acquienscent Sir Andrew Aguecheek to the pompous Malvolio. Sublime and subversive, Twelfth Night breaks rules and bends gender to
show love in all its guises and disguises.
Middletown - May 11 - Of Ale and History Microbrew and Imported Beer Tasting Festival - Fine foods, live bands and beer will be available at this festival from 11 am to 6 p.m, with beer tasting beginning at noon.
Daleville - May 11 - Uncork The Cure Wine Festival - Uncork the Cure WIne Festival- Botetourt & Bedford wineries come together for an all day wine festival at Daleville Town Center.
Front Royal - May 18 - Virginia Wine & Craft Festival - Come and enjoy wine tastings from 20 of the best of Virginia wineries. Over 100 artisans and crafters from all over the east coast display fine handmade jewelry, candles, pottery, art, wood and iron works.
Stephens City - May 23-25 - Newtown Heritage Festival - This free family-friendly festival takes place throughout Main Street, Stephens City. Craft show, parade and fireworks on Saturday, live music, children’s events, wagon rides, museum tours and more.
Massanutten - May 25 - ValleyFest - Shenandoah Valley Beer & Wine Festival - More than 4,000 people will celebrate the holiday weekend dancing to live music, sampling food, shopping for unique and handmade crafts, and enjoying quality wines and microbrews of the Shenandaoh Valley, Virginia and beyond.
Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads
Williamsburg - April 29-May 5 - LPGA Kingsmill Championship - The stars of the LPGA Tour compete for their share of $1.3 million on Kingsmill Resort's River Course.
Virginia Beach - May 3 - The Music of The Eagles: A Rock Symphony - Brent Havens, conductor, with Virginia Symphony Orchestra - Havens takes on the unforgettable tunes of The Eagles, capturing the groundbreaking band's timeless vocal harmonies in such classics as Heartache Tonight, Desperado, New Kid in Town and Hotel California.
Norfolk - May 4-5 - Annual AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival - The 7th Annual AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, guests will enjoy two afternoons of sampling a wide selection of Virginia Wines in Town Point Park.
Hampton - May 4 - International Space Day in Hampton! - Join the Virginia Air & Space Center as we celebrate International Space Day with liquid nitrogen demonstrations, and exciting make-n-take activities. Explore the moon, Mars and beyond in the Space Quest gallery!
Suffolk - May 4-5 - Virginia Regional Festival of Flight - See and hear hundreds of homebuilt, antique, classic, military, light sport, ultralight, and powered parachute aircraft at the Suffolk Executive Airport during the largest "Fly-In" in the Mid-Atlantic. If it flies, it will probably be there. Hands-on activities for kids, free Young Eagles fights, ages 8-17, only on Sunday. Pancake breakfast and food vendors daily. RV and tent camping available.
New Kent - May 11 - A Taste of New Kent Wine Festival - Spend the day tasting from 14 Virginia wineries on the beautiful New Kent Winery grounds. This event also features food vendors, live music, carriage rides and a variety of arts & crafts vendors.
Norfolk - May 18-19 - Virginia Beer Festival - Sample a bounty of brews from around the world, while enjoying live music and the spring air! Purchase a tasting ticket to our VIP area and have access to specialty brews, private talks with brewers, and delicious snacks. New this year, TWO DAYS!
Norfolk - May 29 - The Rite of Spring - Richmond Ballet & Virginia Symphony Orchestra - Celebrate a masterpiece that changed music and dance forever, in this performance that unites the full Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Richmond Ballet. Opening the evening is another famous Stravinsky ballet, from his influential partnership with George Balanchine, Duo Concertante.
Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore
Chincoteague Island - May 4 - Chincoteague Seafood Festival - Chincoteague Island has hosted a spring seafood festival for over 40 years. All-you-can-eat, fresh, local seafood in abundance. Live music, hospitality booths and an all-around good time.
Chincoteague Island - May 11 - International Migratory Bird Celebration - International Migratory Bird Celebration ushers in spring on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Fun crafts for kids of all ages.
Blue Ridge Highlands
Pembroke - May 3-4 - BrewRidge Music Festival, 6th Annual - The 6th Annual BrewRidge Music and Microbrew Festival is a family-friendly fundraiser event for the Mountain Lake Conservancy, honoring Local Blue & Local Brew and the great outdoors!
Abingdon - May 25 - Plumb Alley Day, Abingdon - Plumb Alley comes alive with a variety of arts, crafts, food, book sales, and much more! Entertainment abounds with live performances from bagpipes to rock'n'roll. Children will find fun activities, such as face painting, sidewalk chalk competitions, and more!
Northern Virginia
Manassas - May 4 - Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys at the Hylton Performing Arts Center - Bluegrass legend Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys return to the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
The Plains - May 4 - Virginia Gold Cup - One of the nation's largest steeplechase races celebrates its 87th anniversary.
Bealeton - May 5, 12, 19, 26 - The Flying Circus Airshows - The Flying Circus Airshows - Every Sunday May through October, watch daring expert pilots perform stunts in vintage biplanes.
Mount Vernon - May 17-19 - Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour at Mount Vernon - Sample wines from Virginia wineries, learn about the Founding Father's wine endeavors, enjoy live jazz music, and meet "George Washington" on the Mansion's piazza.
Leesburg - May 18-19 - Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour - Loudoun's farms and wineries opens their doors and gates to visitors for touring, shopping, learning, and more during this free self-guided driving tour.
Upperville - May 25-26 - 54th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour - Visit premier Thoroughbred breeding farms, show hunter barns, fox hunting barns, and country estates.
Southern Virginia
South Hill - May 4-5, 10-11 - Elvis Has Left the Building - It's 1970 and Elvis Presley is missing. His manager, Colonel Tom Parker, needs his star for an extremely important live performance - oh, and the show is in 24 hours. When the search for Elvis proves futile, he looks for the next best thing - an Elvis impersonator. Where is the real Elvis? Where can he find a look-a-like to pass off as the real thing.
Bassett - May 11 - Pickers and Fiddlers Bluegrass Gospel & Mountain Music Songfest - The Pickers and Fiddlers Bluegrass Gospel and Mountain Music Songfest is held the second Saturday of the month at Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church.
Fieldale - May 18 - Fieldale Heritage Festival - The Fieldale Heritage Festival is filled with activities, crafts, music, food and more for the whole family to enjoy.
Martinsville - May 26 - Tuff Strutter 5K Trail Run at Rooster Walk 5 - Tuff Strutter 5K will be held in conjunction with Rooster Walk 5 Memorial Day weekend at Blue Mountain Festival Grounds.
Chesapeake Bay
Mathews - May17-19 - Tour de Chesapeake Mathews Cycling Festival - Tour de Chesapeake Mathews Cycling Festival for the whole family, great food, great roads, great music. Mathews is the Pearl of the Chesapeake. Come see why.