Ah, Summer in Virginia. Whether you’re just kicking back on the sands or working up a genuine sweat, you’re going to want to stay cool throughout these dog days of summer. To that end, we here at Virginia Foodie have put together a feast of summertime delights for locals and visitors alike. Read on to find out the perfect sustenance for sizzling fun all across the state!
The month of August is full of Summer foodie events in Virginia. Don’t miss out on these fun activities, and drop us a line if you have any other foodie events to add to the calendar!
Celebrate the Nation’s Independence this Tuesday with Triple Craft in Alexandria & Honor Brewing Company‘s 4th of July get together! Enjoy beers, music, food & shakes all while supporting a great cause.
Here in Virginia, we’re lucky to have a truly world-class seafood resource right at our big, briny doorstep. But today we’re specifically talking that bodacious bivalve, the Virginia oyster: delectable raw or cooked, longtime quarry of the legendary Chesapeake Bay watermen, and a vital player in the Bay’s precious ecosystem.
There’s treasure in store for Bedford, Virginia. Beale’s, the first brewery in the town of Bedford, announced today that it will open its doors to the public on June 24 at 510 Grove Street.
June 2 is National Donut Day and we are celebrating by giving you the best donut deals around Virginia!
Eating local has never been so easy, especially when Virginia is full of great farmers’ markets. We’re giving you the lowdown on peak season at Virginia farmers’ markets, with a handy cheat sheet to download and use!
The Sixth Annual Tom Tom Founders Festival kicked off this week in Charlottesville with over 60 bands, 300 speakers, and 400 community organizations. From block parties to food truck rallies, you won’t go hungry during all the festivities.
Monticello will mark the 274th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth with a celebration and ceremony on the West Lawn with a pre-ceremony performance beginning at 9:45 a.m., featuring a keynote address by Chef Alice Waters, the 2017 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership.
The height of festival season in Old Dominion is fast approaching, and we want our foodies to be ready. Check out our handy breakdown of festivals in Virginia, from the Tom Tom Founders Festival to FloydFest. We’ll tell you where to go to celebrate the summertime—and, of course, where to answer to your appetite!
