Spring has arrived in Virginia, bringing blossoming flowers, fresh local fare, and lots of exciting events to keep you busy. Welcome spring in Virginia this April with a few of these festivals and seasonal celebrations.
The Daffodil Festival—Gloucester
When: April 5-6, 2025

Since 1987, the Annual Daffodil Festival has drawn thousands of visitors to the charming small town of Gloucester, just one hour east of Richmond The event begins with a parade through the streets, followed by live performances from storytellers, magicians, and local bands. The family-friendly festival has carnival games, pony rides, face painting, and much more for the kids. You can also bring your four-legged friends along for the “Fabulous Mutt Show”, which includes a pet/person lookalike contest, a “Daffo-dog” costume contest, and a pet tricks performance contest. Peruse handmade crafts and daffodil-inspired goods from Virginia artisans, then indulge in some fresh seafood, barbecue, and beverages in the festival food court.
Tom Tom Festival—Charlottesville
When: April 16-20, 2025
A weeklong event in Charlottesville, the Tom Tom Festival turns the city into a collaborative and creative space for the world’s leading innovators, artists, and visionaries. The festival schedule is jam-packed with over 60 bands, 300 speakers, and 400 community organizations coming together in Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall throughout the week. During the days, attend lectures and workshops about a wide scope of topics, including entrepreneurship, science, and technology, then head to mixers at local restaurants and bars during the evening to mingle and unwind.
Virginia Pride Festival Season Begins—Various Virginia Cities
When: Select Dates Throughout 2025

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Pride season in Virginia kicks off with Roanoke Pride Festival on April 27, 2025. Celebrate and support local diversity with LGBT and Allied Virginians. Enjoy the best in local food, drink, live entertainment, and much more, at these exciting pride events happening throughout Virginia in 2025!
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival—Winchester
When: April 25 - May 4, 2025
Spread over two weeks in April and May, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival has been a spring celebration in Winchester for the past 90+ years. The long-standing festival features a two-day Wine Fest, multiple concerts and live performances, a grand parade through Downtown Winchester, arts & crafts vendors, an impressive fireworks display, and over 30 additional events for the entire family.
The Festival of Spring at Burnside Farms—Nokesville
When: Throughout April

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Each year, Burnside Farms brings Holland to Northern Virginia during the Festival of Spring, one of the largest pick-your-own flower events in North America. Lasting throughout the peak tulip season, the festival allows visitors to walk through nearly eight acres of colorful tulip fields, picking their favorites at only $1 per stem. In addition to vivid floral arrangements, the flowers create a stunning background for informal spring photos with your family, and after you finish picking and posing, you can spread a blanket near the flower fields for an idyllic picnic lunch.
Virginia International Tattoo—Norfolk
When: April 24 - 27, 2025
The largest event of the annual Virginia Arts Festival, the Virginia International Tattoo pays tribute to the United States Military. The celebration features inspirational military music, show-stopping drill team maneuvers, colorful dance performances, and much more.
Virginia’s Historic Garden Week—Locations Throughout Virginia
When: April 26 - May 3, 2025

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In its 95th year, Virginia’s Historic Garden Week allows visitors to get a peek at more than 250 of the most gorgeous gardens, homes, and historic landmarks throughout the state. The eight-day event showcases spring blooms during their peak season, as well as over 2,300 flower arrangements created by local chapters of the Garden Club of Virginia.
More Notable Events Happening Around Virginia This April:
- Women's Wellness Weekend ESVA—Cape Charles, April 4 - 6, 2025
- Bluebell Festival—Shenandoah River State Park, April 5, 2025
- Stratford Hall Brews & BBQ Festival—Stratford, April 5, 2025
- Cherry Blossoms in Bloom—Locations throughout Virginia, tentatively will be near-peak at the beginning of April
- Damascus Trout Days—Damascus, April 11 - 13, 2025
- Clarksville Lake Country Wine Festival—Clarksville, April 12, 2025
- Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k Presented by Kroger—Richmond, April 12, 2025
- Virginia State Parks Earth Day Events—Locations throughout Virginia, April 2025
- Ashland Train Day—Ashland, April 26, 2025
- Pirates Invade Yorktown—Yorktown, April 26 - 27, 2025
- Foxfield Races—Charlottesville, April 26, 2025