May Foodie Events
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Events are back, baby! May has got a lot going on. It’s National Salad Month, National Barbecue Month, and National Strawberry Month. Whew! It’s also got Cinco de Mayo, National Wine Day, and Memorial Day. As the weather gets warmer, foodies all over the Commonwealth are itching to get out and enjoy good food and drink with friends and family. Outdoor events are slowly coming back and the CDC has recently updated recommendations for outdoor gatherings for vaccinated and unvaccinated people which is great news for folks looking to safely celebrate the season.
Check out the list to get the skinny on all the food events in the Commonwealth this month!
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May 1: Tacos & Tequila Festival 2021 (Prince George)
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May 1: Mayday Urban Market (Alexandria)
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May 1-2: Orange Uncorked Wine Festival (Somerset)
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May 2-8: National Teacher’s Week
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May 4: National Homebrew Day
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May 5: Cinco De Mayo/Nat’l Teacher’s Day
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May 8: Oyster Fest at Solace Brewing (Sterling)
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May 9: Mother’s Day
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May 11: American Craft Beer Week/National Eat What You Want Day
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May 13: National Apple Pie Day
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May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
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May 15: 7 Year Anniversary Party at Adventure Brewing (Fredericksburg)
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May 17: National Pizza Party Day
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May 20: National Pick Strawberries Day
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May 21: Stony Point Wine Festival (Richmond)
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May 22: Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival (Tysons)
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May 22: Wine & Roses Spring Festival (Fincastle)
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May-25: National Wine Day
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May-28: National Hamburger Day
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May-29: National Biscuit Day
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May 29: Woodbridge Beer Fest (Woodbridge)
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May 29: Jammin’ Foods Fest (New Market)
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May 31: Memorial Day
