Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Hillsville is home to the famous Labor Day Flea Market! Come on out rain or shine! Read on... Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Labor Day! Read on... The Town of Hillsville Farmers Market is excited to partner with the CCHS Interact Club to hold the 3rd Annual Town of Hillsville Farmers Market Pet Show. Read on... Join us as we come together in remembrance and reflection on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Let us stand together - remembering, honoring, and never forgetting. Read on... We are getting geared up for a FREE evening of fun, food, music, dancing, and classic cars as we prepare for our 5th Concert of the 2026 Second Saturday Cruise-In and Concert Series! Read on...
Shop local at the Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in Herndon on December 6! Browse more than 70 vendors offering handmade gifts, holiday décor, artwork, jewelry, and seasonal treasures. Enjoy free admission and free parking while finding unique gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list.
The 13th Annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival takes place July 18, 2026, from 2 to 8 pm at Fireman's Field Park in Purcellville, Virginia. The festival draws thousands of visitors each year to a town known for its wineries, breweries and Loudoun County's first distillery since Prohibition.
The Richmond Collector Car Show and Swap Meet returns June 12, 2027, 8am–3pm, at St. Joseph’s Villa in Richmond. The automotive swap meet offers parts, accessories and services. The official FAQ directs vendors to the entrance at 1135 E. Parham Road. The site’s June 1 cutoff is for judged show-car registration, not a verified vendor deadline. Confirm current swap-meet space availability with the organizer.
Get ready for a WONDERFUL WEEKEND for fans of all ages—featuring an incredible lineup of vendors, artists, crafters, authors, and more! Gather with your ellow Fredzillas and dive into a full day of family-friendly fun. Don’t miss the fan-favorite Cosplay Contest and the always-electric Cosplay Dance-Off! We’re looking for the best of the best exhibitors for our Vendor Market and Artist Alley! 🎨🔥 Comic Creators receive priority, but we also love featuring talented Authors, Artists, and Crafters whose work fits the spirit of the show. If this sounds like YOU, don’t wait— apply today! Please note: This event fills quickly, and we typically receive 3x more applications than available space. We’re looking for top-tier cosplayers to take the stage in our Cosplay Contest! 🎭🔥
Presented by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc., Art at the Market is a celebration of the town’s vibrant arts community and includes breakfast at the farmers market, live music, an art market, […]
Learn more about Hanover Tomato Festival in Hanover County, VA. Visit http://VA-HanoverCounty.civicplus.com/1019/HanoverTomatoFestival for details, updates
Take your shot at owning a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition FloydFest 26~Daydream TOM-R Custom Guitar , handcrafted in Virginia and valued at $10,640 — raffle tickets are available NOW ! Built by Huss & Dalton Guitar Company with premium tonewoods, custom shell inlays and artwork inspired by this year's official festival art, this one-of-a-kind instrument celebrates the spirit of FloydFest — all while supporting music and arts in Floyd County. Buy as many tickets as you would like; you do not need to be present at FloydFest 26~Daydream (July 22-26, 2026) to win. Sales end at 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The winner will be announced on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from the main stage. We're proud to have been among the early pioneers of the glamping movement — and even prouder to continue offering our beloved onsite Glamp-Camp experience for FloydFest 26~Daydream. Each Glamp-Camp Packag...
The 38th Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival runs July 23 to 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Chincoteague Center. Billed as the largest indoor and outdoor fine arts and crafts event on Virginia's Eastern Shore, it features live music, blueberry treats like pie and homemade ice cream, and cash only admission of 6 dollars per day for adults and 2 dollars for kids under 12.
The Chincoteague Pony Swim also known as Pony Penning, or Pony Penning Days, is an annual event held in Chincoteague, Virginia on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. The event dates back to the 1800s and features the wild horses swimming across the Assateague Channel when the tide is “slack calm” so the young ponies, which are born during spring or early summer, are safe from any strong currents. The pony swim event is hosted by the Chincoteague Fire Department and consists of a pony swim on Wednesday and a pony auction on Thursday. For the pony swim, the Saltwater Cowboys round up feral Chincoteague ponies from Assateague Island and drive them across the Assateague Channel to Veteran’s Memorial Park on Chincoteague Island. Once on Chincoteague Island , the Saltwater Cowboys herd the ponies to pens on the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds where some of the foals are aucti...
Food and drink festival with merchant exhibits, handcrafted goods, packaged foods, BBQ accessories and live music. A 10x10 handcrafted artist space is listed at $375. Commercial promotion and food vendors have separate categories. Approval is subject to review; multi-day vendors must attend both days.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-10-19): open. The current 2027 vendor form lists this edition and accepts applications.
The Chincoteague Pony Swim also known as Pony Penning, or Pony Penning Days, is an annual event held in Chincoteague, Virginia on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. The event dates back to the 1800s and features the wild horses swimming across the Assateague Channel when the tide is “slack calm” so the young ponies, which are born during spring or early summer, are safe from any strong currents. The pony swim event is hosted by the Chincoteague Fire Department and consists of a pony swim on Wednesday and a pony auction on Thursday. For the pony swim, the Saltwater Cowboys round up feral Chincoteague ponies from Assateague Island and drive them across the Assateague Channel to Veteran’s Memorial Park on Chincoteague Island. Once on Chincoteague Island , the Saltwater Cowboys herd the ponies to pens on the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds where some of the foals are aucti...
Join us in Abingdon for the 78th Virginia Highlands Festival, a multi-day celebration of art, music, food, history, and culture rooted in Southwest Virginia. In 1949, Robert Porterfield started something simple that grew into one of the region’s most recognized cultural events. Today, the Virginia Highlands Festival brings together art, music, food, history, and outdoor experiences—drawing visitors from across the country while staying deeply connected to Appalachia. Rare finds, timeless pieces, and one-of-a-kind treasures waiting to be discovered. Handcrafted work from talented artisans across the region and beyond. Flavors, techniques, and food traditions rooted in Appalachian culture. Local gatherings, workshops, and experiences that bring people together.
The 90th annual Old Fiddler's Convention runs August 3 through 8, 2026, in Galax, Virginia, billed by organizers as the world's oldest and largest gathering of its kind.
The Craft Village at the Old Fiddlers' Convention opens Monday, August 3, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, during the 90th annual convention running August 3 through 8, 2026, in Galax. The gathering is billed as the world's oldest and largest Old Fiddlers' Convention.
Steppin' Out features over 250 artists and crafts people from around the United States selling unique handcrafted items – jewelry, pottery, textiles, metal work, basketry, stained & fused glass, yard art, fine art, furniture, toys, artisan foods and so much more! Downtown Blacksburg merchants also hold their much-awaited final clearance sidewalk sales during Steppin' Out. The festival foods you love are provided by downtown restaurants. Listen to over 25 excellent musical acts all afternoon and well into the evening, both Friday and Saturday. Steppin' Out is Southwest Virginia's premier street celebration! Admission is free! Town of Blacksburg metered parking is all free and Blacksburg Transit has a route that runs from the UPPER CHICKEN HILL LOT to the VT NEWMAN LIBRARY. bUS RUNS 9:30AM TO 10PM. Bring your friends! Bring your family! The Main Stage provides continuous live music on C...
The Leesburg Festival of Kites and Crafts is an outdoor summer craft fair at Ida Lee Park, run by Chic Events DC. Vendors get a 10 by 10 foot space and must provide their own tent, tables and chairs, with setup starting two hours before the event and finishing 15 minutes before it begins. The 2026 edition sold out, so organizers say they will see vendors again in 2027.
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The Around The World Cultural Food Festival is a flagship event organized by Chic Events DC held at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria, VA. The festival celebrates culture and traditions of different countries through food and cultural performances. It attracts thousands of visitors each year and features ethnic food vendors from around the world. Vendor registration for the 2027 edition is open.
City guides with the venues that host festivals, who issues the permits, what the weather does to an outdoor season, and the local vendors worth calling.
