August Food Events in Virginia 2024
The dog days of summer are here but we’ve got a lineup of food festivals, events, and classes that’ll keep you loving this summer season! Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just looking to explore new spots, these local events are the perfect recipe for a deliciously fun time.
- August 1-6: Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair (Fredericksburg)
- August 1-3: Greene Farm & Livestock Show (Ruckersville)
- August 2: James River Post 354 51st Annual Crab Feast (Midlothian)
- August 3: Summer Fest, A. Smith Bowman Distillery (Fredericksburg)
- August 3: Wine Under the Stars at Star in the Valley Winery (Strasburg)
- August 3: Virginia Brews at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (Richmond)
- August 3-4: Blue Ridge Wine Retreat (Washington)
- August 3-4: Nomini Bay Oyster Fest at Dirt Farm Brewery (Bluemont)
- August 3-4: Peach Fuzztival (Bluemont)
- August 4-10: Farmers Market Week Celebration (Fredericksburg)
- August 4: Richmond Reggae Wine, Food, & Music Festival (Richmond)
- August 4: Brunch Charcuterie Workshop at Väsen Brewing (Richmond)
- August 7: Amuse Wine Dinner at the VMFA (Richmond)
- August 10-11: Street Food Festival (Virginia Beach)
- August 10: Cheesology at Little Washington (Washington, VA)
- August 10: Slush and Splash Watermelon Bash (Fredericksburg)
- August 11: Carytown Watermelon Festival (Richmond)
- August 14: Intro to the Art of Sushi (Washington, DC)
- August 15: Celebrate Julia Child’s Birthday at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (Richmond)
- August 15: Sober Happy Hour at Laura Lee’s (Richmond)
- August 17: Shrimp Fest at Decoy’s Seafood (Suffolk)
- August 17: Cocktail Masterclass at The Aspen Bar (Charlottesville)
- August 18: National Fajita Day 🌶️
- August 19: Omakase Experience at Wren (Tysons)
- August 19: National Potato Day 🥔
- August 20: World Honey Bee Day 🐝
- August 22: Julia Child & the Art of the Cocktail (Richmond)
- August 24: Blues, Brews + BBQ at Dirt Farm Brewery (Bluemont)
- August 24: Taste History at Jolly’s Mill Farms (Williamsburg)
- August 24: Watermelon Fest at at James Charles Winery (Winchester)
- August 24: Spotsy Crabfest (Spotsylvania)
- August 24: Roanoke Wing Fest (Roanoke)
- August 24: 9th Annual Neptune Craft Beer Festival (Virginia Beach)
- August 24: 5th Annual Crabs, Beer & Spirits by the James (Richmond)
- August 24: National Peach Pie Day 🍑🥧
- August 24: 2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival (Alexandria)
- August 25: Virginia’s SoulFULL Vegan Fest (Virginia Beach)
- August 27: Garden to Glass Cocktail Class at Lewis Ginter (Richmond)
- August 28: National Red Wine Day 🍷
- August 30: Farm to Batteau Dinner (Charlottesville)
- August 31: Pints & Plates Beer Pairing (Roanoke)
Are you organizing a food event or festival that you’d like featured in our calendar? Email the details to [email protected] by August 20 to be included in the September list of food events in & around Virginia.
