August Foodie Events
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Although it doesn’t feel like it, summer is on the downhill slope for 2021. But for foodies, this summer is going out with a bang. This month is stuffed with killer events like food truck feasts, heritage festivals, and our favorite fruit fete is back, y’all–The Carytown Watermelon Festival! So check out the full list of events below and have yourself an August full of fun, food, and family.
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August 1: Brunch on the Plaza (Richmond)
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August 2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
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August 3: National Watermelon Day
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August 3: National White Wine Day
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August 4: Nat’l Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
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August 5: Food Truck Fundraiser — St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (Woodbridge)
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August 5: National Oyster Day
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August 6: Rums of the Caribbean | Cocktail and Food Pairing Event @ Trademark (Alexandria)
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August 6: Steppin’ Out – 40th Anniversary (Blacksburg)
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August 7: Music & Makers: Craft & Beer Festival (Abingdon)
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August 7: Island Vibes in Danville (Danville)
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August 7: Food Truck Festival (Fairfax)
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August 7: Hanover Tavern Craft Beer Festival (Hanover)
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August 7: Norfolk Mac & Cheese Festival (Norfolk)
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August 7: Brewhaha 2021 Beer Festival (Richmond)
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August 8: Carytown Watermelon Festival (Richmond)
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August 11: Northern Virginia Foodies Empanada Tasting and Beer Pong Tournament (Sterling)
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August 13: Filipino Festival (Richmond)
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August 14: Taste Leesburg 2021 (Leesburg)
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August 14: National Creamsicle Day
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August 14: Winchester Greek Festival (Winchester)
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August 15: 75th India Independence Day Celebrations (Centreville)
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August 15: Nat’l Lemon Meringue Pie Day & Julia Child’s Birthday
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August 19: National Potato Day
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August 20: National Lemonade Day
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August 20-21: 38th Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival (Norfolk)
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August 21: National Sweet Tea Day
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August 21: 2021 Bourbon & Beer Festival (Fredericksburg)
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August 21: World Heritage Festival & Kite Festival (Leesburg)
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August 21: 6th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival (Virginia Beach)
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August 24: National Waffle Day
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August 26: Summer House: Food Trucks and Live Music (Arlington)
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August 27: Virginia Cantaloupe Festival 2021 (South Boston)
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August 28: House of Mercy 15th Anniversary Food Truck Festival (Manassas)
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August 28: Belle Grove Wine Fest (Middletown)
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August 28: 16th Annual Virginia Caribfest 2021 (Norfolk)
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August 28: Crabs, Beers & Spirits by the James (Richmond)
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August 28: Trish’s 4th Annual Fish Fry (Roanoke)
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August 28: Wing Fest (Roanoke)
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August 28: National Red Wine Day
