Festival season is around the corner, and tons of events are being held all over the state, from Blue Ridge to Tidewater. The key ingredient to any good festival? The food & drinks! Read on for our lowdown on Virginia’s food festivals, and see how many you can hit up in 2025!

April

Tom Tom Founder’s Festival – Charlottesville: April 16-20, 2025

This citywide celebration around Thomas Jefferson’s birthday (aka Founder’s Day) includes forums, workshops, film screenings, and loads of live music. Between 60 diverse bands and 200 inspiring speakers, you’re spoiled for cultural choices here. Food‘s at the heart of the Tom Tom proceedings.

The free concert block parties at Lee Park come with food trucks and a craft beer garden, while Charlottesville’s best eateries offer prix fixe dinners during the festival’s Farm to Table Restaurant Week. From their downtown chili showdown to their community picnic, you won’t be short on foodie activities to partake in. And if you’re into watching some friendly competitions, keep an eye on their craft cocktail competitions and iron chef competitions!

More April festivals:

• Stratford Hall Brews & BBQ Festival – April 5, 2025
• Clarksville Lake Country Wine Festival – April 12, 2025
• International Food and Drink Festival – April 13, 2025 (Manassas)
• Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival – April 25 – May 4, 2025 (Winchester)

May

Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival – Williamsburg: May 3, 2025

The tenth annual Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival is a fun afternoon of craft beer, great local food, and live music, all for a good cause. 100% of the Festival’s proceeds benefit non-profits in the Williamsburg area. 

More May festivals:

• ¿Qué Pasa? Festival of Virginia – May 3, 2025 (Richmond)
•  Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival – May 3, 2025 (Yorktown)
• Chincoteague Seafood Festival – May 3, 2025

June

A Taste of the DMV– Washington, DC: June 14, 2025

The 4th annual Taste of the DMV returns to the district with a beer garden, four stages, unique food, and endless music. The event features the best local food, music, and culture festivals that MD, DC, and VA have to offer!!

More June festivals:

• Brews, Brine & Wine – June 6, 2025 (Gloucester)
• Virginia Black Bear Festival – June 7, 2025 (Stanardsville)
• Seawall Festival – June 13-14, 2025 (Portsmouth)

July

FloydFest– Floyd: July 23-27, 2025

Bringing sounds and stylings from all over the world to the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, FloydFest is a beloved music festival tucked into the woods. Besides all the great tunes going down on multiple stages, you’ve got some excellent food vendors and plenty of libations (as in the Pink Floyd Beer and Wine Garden) to keep those clapping hands and grooving feet fueled up.

More July festivals:

• Hanover Tomato Festival – July 11-12, 2025 (Mechanicsville)
• Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival – July 24-26, 2025 (Chincoteague Island)
• Virginia Lake Festival (LakeFest) – July 18, 2025 (Clarksville)

August

JamPacked Craft Beer & Music Festival– Richmond: August 9, 2025

The JamPacked Craft Beer & Music Festival is a lively event featuring craft beer from local and regional breweries, live music, and a fun outdoor atmosphere. With food vendors, games, and a diverse lineup of bands, it’s a must-visit for beer lovers and music fans alike.

More August festivals:

• Taste Leesburg – August 9, 2025 
• Carytown Watermelon Festival – August 10, 2025 (Richmond)
• Virginia Bourbon and Beer Festival – August 16, 2025 (Fredericksburg)
• 14th Annual Labor Day Wine & Music Fest – August 30, 2025 (Amherst)

September

28th Annual Fall Wine Festival– Virginia Beach: September 12-13, 2025

Come out to the 28th Annual Fall Wine Festival and taste more than 60 wines while you meet fascinating people who are forging Virginia’s reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like by the bottle and case.

More September festivals:

• Virginia Cider Festival – September 6, 2025 (Fredericksburg) 
• Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival – September 6, 2025 (Lexington)
• DMV Street Food Festival – September 28, 2025 (Manassas)

Be sure to keep an eye on our monthly events calendars for more delicious events!