Discover the Best Fall Festivals to Experience in Virginia
Sep 10, 2024 06:10PM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren
Best Fall Festivals to experience in Virginia
As the crisp autumn air arrives and the trees don vibrant colors, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the best fall festivals in Virginia. From Oktoberfest celebrations to harvest festivals, there are plenty of events for everyone to enjoy. Check out these top fall festivals happening across Virginia.
1. Scarecrow Fall Fest - First Fridays
Head to Downtown Fredericksburg for some festive fun for the whole family including games, activities, and much more.
Meet at the VRE Park and Ride Lot B for donuts, Photo-ops,games, and family fun before we line up in our costumes to "stroll" down Caroline Street, Families and friends of all ages will leisurely stroll from the VRE parkinglot and end at Market Square. Strollers and wagons are welcome (Bikes are not. Need a trick-or-treat bag to gathercandy and goodies? We got you covered! This event it completely FREE and has been generously sponsored by Robert B. Payne Heating & Air as well as Lets Smile Dental, and Nest Realty Fredericksburg.
Residents of the Canal Quarter will present us with their cats as we stroll through the streets of the Canal Quarter. Please feel free to bring your Cats and Kittens on leashes, in backpacks, or carriers.
Kick off the fall season with a fun-filled day of live music, dancers, food, and beer at Adventure Brewing. This family-friendly event offers free admission, making it a perfect way to enjoy the autumn festivities.
Experience an open-air cultural celebration at the Alpine Chef Oktoberfest, where old-world traditions meet modern festivities. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and great beer in a lively setting.
Join this vibrant festival on Main Street featuring over 150 vendors, artisan crafts, food trucks, live entertainment, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, car shows, and more. It's a full day of family fun.
Get ready for an aviation-themed fall festival with vintage aircraft, a candy drop, trick-or-treating, and the first-ever Haunted Hangar Tour. There are activities and food for the whole family to enjoy.
Pick your own apples, watch cider pressing demos, and enjoy farm activities like a corn maze and jumping pillows. This festival celebrates the best of apple season.
Explore hayrides, face painting, pumpkin patches, sunflower walks, and even a visit with "The Great Pumpkin" at Braehead Farm's family-friendly weekend events.
Take a self-guided driving tour through Culpeper County farms. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of farm life with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Bring the family for fun activities like a reptile petting zoo, local Corvette clubs, a bounce house, and over 70 vendors offering crafts and food trucks.
Celebrate the harvest with live music, vendors, food, and lawn games. Bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy a relaxing day at Mountain Run Winery.
Enjoy historical demonstrations, a straw bale maze, and 18th-century activities at the Fall Harvest Festival at Mount Vernon’s Pioneer Farm.
This fall festival has it all, from pig races and pumpkin picking to corn mazes, hayrides, and marshmallow roasting by the bonfire.
Enjoy live blues and spectacular views of the Potomac River while sampling wine from Virginia Wineries! Ticket prices may vary.
Explore a mix of handmade crafts, home décor, and custom jewelry from over 200 artisans. Find unique treasures and one-of-a-kind pieces.
Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, live music, and a beer garden at this family-friendly fall event.
Head to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for pumpkin carving, face painting, and live music amidst beautiful fall colors. This event offers seasonal foods and activities for the whole family.
From giant pumpkins to prize-winning apple pies, the State Fair of Virginia offers 10 days of fun, food, and entertainment for the whole family.
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring talented artisan vendors,delicious food trucks, live music, and so much more.
When: September 29 from 1-6pm
Where: 500 William Street, Fredericksburg VA 22401
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21. Messick’s Farm Market Fall Festival
Lots of fun things to do at our Annual Fall Festival. Corn maze, bounce pillows, hayrides, pumpkin patch,zipline, and so much more.
Featuring carnival rides,games,a petting zoo, Sheriff demonstrations,vendors, food trucks, and more. Vendor Registration and Sign-ups for the Miss Stafford County Pagent are open online. Free admission and parking.
Artisans, hayrides, inflatables ,hay tower, toddler town, food trucks, games, crafts, pumpkin derby, and special music entertainment. FREE
When:October 5 from 11am - 3pm
Where: 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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24. Treats on the Streets
Get in your Halloween Costumes and Head to downtown Fredericksburg for the annual Costume Stroll and Treats on the Streets, Head down early to participate in teh annual Costume Stroll. Line-up starts at 9am
B101.5 and Tour Stafford are proud to co-present Via Colori Stafford, the modern-day version of a centuries’ old street painting festival.
When: September 29-29 from 10am-5pm
Where: 95 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
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26. Wilderness Fall Festival
Enjoy moon bounces, hay rides, games, vendors, food trucks,and more at the Wilderness Presidential Resort. Day and Activity passes are available, Free Admission.
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Enjoy trick-or-treating at vendor booths, and cars, a moon bounce, games, Hay rides, a car show, food trucks, and more. Free Admission
For a Fall Festival Map Click Here
As the crisp autumn air arrives and the trees don vibrant colors, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the best fall festivals in Virginia. From Oktoberfest celebrations to harvest festivals, there are plenty of events for everyone to enjoy. Check out these top fall festivals happening across Virginia.
1. Scarecrow Fall Fest - First Fridays
Head to Downtown Fredericksburg for some festive fun for the whole family including games, activities, and much more.
- When: October 4 from 5pm-9pm
- Where: Downtown Fredericksburg
- Click Here For More Information
Meet at the VRE Park and Ride Lot B for donuts, Photo-ops,games, and family fun before we line up in our costumes to "stroll" down Caroline Street, Families and friends of all ages will leisurely stroll from the VRE parkinglot and end at Market Square. Strollers and wagons are welcome (Bikes are not. Need a trick-or-treat bag to gathercandy and goodies? We got you covered! This event it completely FREE and has been generously sponsored by Robert B. Payne Heating & Air as well as Lets Smile Dental, and Nest Realty Fredericksburg.
- When: October 26 2024 at 9:30 am
- Where: Meet at the VRE Lot B (Caroline and Frederick Streets at 9:00am) for line-up.
- For More Information Click Here
Residents of the Canal Quarter will present us with their cats as we stroll through the streets of the Canal Quarter. Please feel free to bring your Cats and Kittens on leashes, in backpacks, or carriers.
- When: Saturday October 12 from 1pm-4om
- Where: Meet at Haley’s Honey Meadery
- Click Here For More Information
Kick off the fall season with a fun-filled day of live music, dancers, food, and beer at Adventure Brewing. This family-friendly event offers free admission, making it a perfect way to enjoy the autumn festivities.
- When: September 21 from 12-10pm
- Where: 33 Perchwood Drive, Unit 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
- Click Here For More Information
Experience an open-air cultural celebration at the Alpine Chef Oktoberfest, where old-world traditions meet modern festivities. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and great beer in a lively setting.
- When: October 12 2024 from 12-9pm
- Where: 200 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Click Here For More Information
Join this vibrant festival on Main Street featuring over 150 vendors, artisan crafts, food trucks, live entertainment, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, car shows, and more. It's a full day of family fun.
- When: October 19 from 9am-4pm
- Where: Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
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Get ready for an aviation-themed fall festival with vintage aircraft, a candy drop, trick-or-treating, and the first-ever Haunted Hangar Tour. There are activities and food for the whole family to enjoy.
- When: October 26 from 10am-4pm
- Where: 3380 Shannon Airport Circle, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
- Click Here For More Information
Pick your own apples, watch cider pressing demos, and enjoy farm activities like a corn maze and jumping pillows. This festival celebrates the best of apple season.
- When: September 1-30
- Where: 34355 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA 20135
- Click Here For More Information
Explore hayrides, face painting, pumpkin patches, sunflower walks, and even a visit with "The Great Pumpkin" at Braehead Farm's family-friendly weekend events.
- When: September 28- October 27 (weekends)
- Where: 1130 Tyler Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Click Here For More Information
Take a self-guided driving tour through Culpeper County farms. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of farm life with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
- When: September 21-22 from 10am-4pm
- Where: Begin at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises on Route 29
- Click Here For More Information
Bring the family for fun activities like a reptile petting zoo, local Corvette clubs, a bounce house, and over 70 vendors offering crafts and food trucks.
- When: September 21 from 11am-4pm
- Where: 2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Click Here For More Information
Celebrate the harvest with live music, vendors, food, and lawn games. Bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy a relaxing day at Mountain Run Winery.
- When: October 19 from 12-7pm
- Where: 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701
- Click Here For More Information
Enjoy historical demonstrations, a straw bale maze, and 18th-century activities at the Fall Harvest Festival at Mount Vernon’s Pioneer Farm.
- When: October 19-20 from 9am-5pm
- Where: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
- Click Here For More Information
This fall festival has it all, from pig races and pumpkin picking to corn mazes, hayrides, and marshmallow roasting by the bonfire.
- When: October 1-31
- Where: 34355 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA 20135
- Click Here For More Information
Enjoy live blues and spectacular views of the Potomac River while sampling wine from Virginia Wineries! Ticket prices may vary.
- When: October 4-6 from 6-9pm
- Where: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
- Click Here For More Information
Explore a mix of handmade crafts, home décor, and custom jewelry from over 200 artisans. Find unique treasures and one-of-a-kind pieces.
- When: October 12-13 times may Very
- Where: 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, live music, and a beer garden at this family-friendly fall event.
- When: October 12 from 11-6pm
- Where: 13580 Ashland Road, Ashland, VA 23005
- Click Here For More Information
Head to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for pumpkin carving, face painting, and live music amidst beautiful fall colors. This event offers seasonal foods and activities for the whole family.
- When: October 27 from 10-2pm
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228
- Click Here For More Information
From giant pumpkins to prize-winning apple pies, the State Fair of Virginia offers 10 days of fun, food, and entertainment for the whole family.
- When: September 27- October 6
- Where: 13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, VA 23407
- Click Here For More Information
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring talented artisan vendors,delicious food trucks, live music, and so much more.
When: September 29 from 1-6pm
Where: 500 William Street, Fredericksburg VA 22401
Click Here For More Information
21. Messick’s Farm Market Fall Festival
Lots of fun things to do at our Annual Fall Festival. Corn maze, bounce pillows, hayrides, pumpkin patch,zipline, and so much more.
- When: September 21- October 27 (weekends and october 14)
- Where: 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton, VA 22712
- Click Here For More Information:
Featuring carnival rides,games,a petting zoo, Sheriff demonstrations,vendors, food trucks, and more. Vendor Registration and Sign-ups for the Miss Stafford County Pagent are open online. Free admission and parking.
- When: October 17-20
- Where: 121 University Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22406
- Click Here For More Information
Artisans, hayrides, inflatables ,hay tower, toddler town, food trucks, games, crafts, pumpkin derby, and special music entertainment. FREE
When:October 5 from 11am - 3pm
Where: 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Click Here For More Information
24. Treats on the Streets
Get in your Halloween Costumes and Head to downtown Fredericksburg for the annual Costume Stroll and Treats on the Streets, Head down early to participate in teh annual Costume Stroll. Line-up starts at 9am
- When: October 26 from 9am - 12 om
- Where: Downtown Fredericksburg
- Click Here For More Information
B101.5 and Tour Stafford are proud to co-present Via Colori Stafford, the modern-day version of a centuries’ old street painting festival.
When: September 29-29 from 10am-5pm
Where: 95 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Click Here For More Information
26. Wilderness Fall Festival
Enjoy moon bounces, hay rides, games, vendors, food trucks,and more at the Wilderness Presidential Resort. Day and Activity passes are available, Free Admission.
- When: September 22 from 11am-4 pm
- Where: 9220 Plank Road, Spotsylvania,VA 22553
- Click Here For More Information
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Enjoy trick-or-treating at vendor booths, and cars, a moon bounce, games, Hay rides, a car show, food trucks, and more. Free Admission
- When: October 26 from 11am- 4pm
- Where: 9220 Plank Road, Spotsylvania,VA 22553
- Click Here For More Information
For a Fall Festival Map Click Here