America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, the iconic Norfolk Harborfest® enters its 49th year in 2025. For three memorable days along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 6-8, Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk & Hampton Roads a historic maritime & Naval community. On both land and sea, thrilling activities and live music take center stage at Harborfest, including the annual Parade of Sail featuring international tall ships, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, a mesmerizing drone show, interactive family games and activities, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, artisan foods and beverages, national and regional live entertainment, and much more. Mark your calendars for Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, 2025 for one of Hampton Roads’ biggest summertime events!

America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, the iconic Norfolk Harborfest® enters its 49th year in 2025. For three memorable days along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 6-8, Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk & Hampton Roads a historic maritime & Naval community. On both land and sea, thrilling activities and live music take center stage at Harborfest, including the annual Parade of Sail featuring international tall ships, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, a mesmerizing drone show, interactive family games and activities, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, artisan foods and beverages, national and regional live entertainment, and much more. Mark your calendars for Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, 2025 for one of Hampton Roads’ biggest summertime events!

America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, the iconic Norfolk Harborfest® enters its 49th year in 2025. For three memorable days along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 6-8, Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk & Hampton Roads a historic maritime & Naval community. On both land and sea, thrilling activities and live music take center stage at Harborfest, including the annual Parade of Sail featuring international tall ships, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, a mesmerizing drone show, interactive family games and activities, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, artisan foods and beverages, national and regional live entertainment, and much more. Mark your calendars for Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, 2025 for one of Hampton Roads’ biggest summertime events!

We are happy to announce that St. Stephen’s 2025 Strawberry Festival will be held on the church grounds the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 24, rain or shine.

This popular event has been in existence for more than 140 years and continues to be a much anticipated tradition on the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia. For the past number of years, this event has drawn more than 5,000 people! 

The event features more than 100 vendors exhibiting a wide range of of original arts and crafts items. There will be food, a large plant sale and bake sale, live music, St. Stephen’s silent auction, and -- of course -- the ever-popular homemade strawberry shortcakes and fresh local strawberries for sale by the quart.

The 35th annual Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music & Food Festival in Norfolk, VA, will take place at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on May 16-18, 2025, offering a celebration of Cajun culture with music, food, and art. 

The 35th annual Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music & Food Festival in Norfolk, VA, will take place at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on May 16-18, 2025, offering a celebration of Cajun culture with music, food, and art. 

The 35th annual Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music & Food Festival in Norfolk, VA, will take place at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on May 16-18, 2025, offering a celebration of Cajun culture with music, food, and art. 

Street Fair(Free admission to all ages of people and their well behaved pets) of over 180 unique artisans, musicians, street performers, food vendors, food & dessert trucks & a beer/beverage garden near Stryker Main Stage (412 N Boundary) in 6 Blocks of downtown Williamsburg, Virginia along N. Boundary Street from Richmond Rd to Lafayette Street, along Scotland from Boundary to N. Henry and in the 400 & 500 blocks of Prince George Street in Williamsburg, VA on the 2nd Sunday of each Month (March- December)!

Consistently recognized as one of the top art shows in the country featuring over 350 artists displaying everything from fine art paintings, metal crafts, and pottery to jewelry and weavings.  Make a whole day of it because Arts in the Park features local food vendors too!

Consistently recognized as one of the top art shows in the country featuring over 350 artists displaying everything from fine art paintings, metal crafts, and pottery to jewelry and weavings.  Make a whole day of it because Arts in the Park features local food vendors too!

xperience the vibrant heart of Chesapeake at our Spring Art Festival, where over 170 artists bring the city to life with their creativity.

The Rotary Club of Chesapeake, in conjunction with the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission, is having our fifth annual Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival April 26th and 27th, 2025. Voted 9th in the Nation by our artists in Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2024, this show is one not to be missed!

Immerse yourself in a day of exquisite art, live music, and culinary delights. Discover the magic of glass blowing, woodturning, and more. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, craft beer, and fine wines, all set against the backdrop of Chesapeake’s beautiful spring scenery. Don’t miss the premier art, beer, and food festival that’s perfect for families and art lovers alike.

Artists are coming from all over the east coast and mid-west and including a plethora of local talent, this show will have fantastic works of art for sale. All the popular mediums will be represented from wood and paintings to glass and ceramics! Artists are vying for $5,500 in various awards including one $1,500 Best In Show winner! There will also be a children’s craft activity tent.

Popular entertainment groups are scheduled to perform all weekend.  The wildly popular ‘80s cover band, The Deloreans, on Saturday from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Craft beer from regional breweries and a selection of fine wines will be for sale by the glass.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 27th, 2025, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320

xperience the vibrant heart of Chesapeake at our Spring Art Festival, where over 170 artists bring the city to life with their creativity.

The Rotary Club of Chesapeake, in conjunction with the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission, is having our fifth annual Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival April 26th and 27th, 2025. Voted 9th in the Nation by our artists in Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2024, this show is one not to be missed!

Immerse yourself in a day of exquisite art, live music, and culinary delights. Discover the magic of glass blowing, woodturning, and more. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, craft beer, and fine wines, all set against the backdrop of Chesapeake’s beautiful spring scenery. Don’t miss the premier art, beer, and food festival that’s perfect for families and art lovers alike.

Artists are coming from all over the east coast and mid-west and including a plethora of local talent, this show will have fantastic works of art for sale. All the popular mediums will be represented from wood and paintings to glass and ceramics! Artists are vying for $5,500 in various awards including one $1,500 Best In Show winner! There will also be a children’s craft activity tent.

Popular entertainment groups are scheduled to perform all weekend.  The wildly popular ‘80s cover band, The Deloreans, on Saturday from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Craft beer from regional breweries and a selection of fine wines will be for sale by the glass.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 27th, 2025, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320

The Easter Decoy & Art Festival is held to celebrate the history and craft of decoy carving and where local and national decoy carvers and artists of all kinds; fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, etc. exhibit and sell their work at this Chincoteague Island tradition. Exhibitors carve and create on site and are eager to talk about the love of their work. Come eager to learn from the finest and purchase some of their works to treasure yourself or to give as a gift. 

The Easter Decoy & Art Festival is held to celebrate the history and craft of decoy carving and where local and national decoy carvers and artists of all kinds; fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, etc. exhibit and sell their work at this Chincoteague Island tradition. Exhibitors carve and create on site and are eager to talk about the love of their work. Come eager to learn from the finest and purchase some of their works to treasure yourself or to give as a gift. 

Street Fair(Free admission to all ages of people and their well behaved pets) of over 180 unique artisans, musicians, street performers, food vendors, food & dessert trucks & a beer/beverage garden near Stryker Main Stage (412 N Boundary) in 6 Blocks of downtown Williamsburg, Virginia along N. Boundary Street from Richmond Rd to Lafayette Street, along Scotland from Boundary to N. Henry and in the 400 & 500 blocks of Prince George Street in Williamsburg, VA on the 2nd Sunday of each Month (March- December)!

Enjoy nature, exhibits, art, food, music, children’s activities, and of course the majestic ospreys who arrive in March each year!

The 35th annual Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music & Food Festival in Norfolk, VA, will take place at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on May 16-18, 2025, offering a celebration of Cajun culture with music, food, and art. 

Free Parking at the raceway- RVA

Free Parking at the raceway- RVA

Free Parking at the raceway- RVA

Outstanding FREE Festival in the heart of Williamsburg!

SHE Said Yes: Wedding Expo – Your Ultimate Bridal Experience!

If you’re planning your dream wedding, SHE Said Yes: Wedding Expo is the one-stop shop that you cannot miss! Whether you’re just starting your journey down the aisle or putting the final touches on your celebration, this is the event that will make every detail come to life. Conveniently located in Fredericksburg, right between Washington, DC, and Richmond, it’s the perfect central spot for brides, grooms, and planners from all over the region.

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