Summer Festivals in Virginia

Jump into Virginia's festivals celebrating local crafts, heritage, regional produce and music!

July, August and September in Orkney Springs –The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival is the longest running outdoor music festival in the mid-Atlantic.

Galax - HoustonFest honors the memory of Houston Kyle Caldwell. Numerous talented performers have stepped up to show their love and support of Houston and his family by contributing time and talent for the festival.

Southwest Virginia - Mountains of Music Homecoming celebrates the rich traditional music heritage, cultural amenities, history, and outdoor environment of communities throughout Southwest Virginia.

Floyd - FloydFest - A 5-day celebration of music and art nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia!

Galax - The world's largest and oldest fiddlers' convention is the Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention.

Richmond - Don't miss The Richmond Jazz Festival, the nation's premier jazz festival, at Maymont.

Arrington - Four days of music at Lockn' Music Festival with an emphasis on stellar music, camping, outdoor activities, regional food, beverages and artisans.

Virginia Beach - The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival.

Last Updated: 2/3/2020

Central Virginia

Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads

Hampton Roads PrideFest

113 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510

Dates: 6/1/2020 - 12/31/2020
Neptune's Coastal Craft Beer Festival

31st Street and Oceanfront
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Dates: 10/31/2020
Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival

110 West Finney Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434

Dates: 3/6/2021
Blackbeard Pirate Festival

710 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669

Dates: 5/28/2021 - 5/30/2021
Hampton Jazz Festival

1000 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666

Dates: 6/25/2021 - 6/27/2021, 6/24/2022 - 6/26/2022, 6/23/2023 - 6/25/2023, 6/28/2024 - 6/30/2024, 6/27/2025 - 6/29/2025

Southern Virginia

Blue Ridge Highlands

Heart of Appalachia

Shenandoah Valley

Food Truck Showdown

487 Maury River Rd
Lexington, VA 24450

Dates: 6/12/2021
Winchester Pride Celebration

20 N. Loudoun St.
Winchester, VA 22601

Dates: 6/26/2021
Red Wing Roots Music Festival

94 Natural Chimneys Ln
Mt Solon, VA 22843

Dates: 7/9/2021 - 7/11/2021
Blackberry Delight in Shenandoah National Park

mile 41.7 & 42.5 on Skyline Drive
Luray, VA 22835

Dates: 7/17/2021