Virginia Food Festivals And Events In July
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Get ready to enjoy some of the tastiest experiences Virginia has to offer this July! Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just love exploring new flavors, our events calendar is packed with exciting festivals, cooking classes, and special food events that celebrate everything from fried chicken to fresh blueberries.
Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to this month:
- July 3: Freedom Food Festival (Lexington)
- July 3: Summertime Grilling Cooking Class at Pippin Hill (North Garden)
- July 6: National Fried Chicken Day 🍗
- July 6: The Bridgerton Tea Affair (Richmond)
- July 6: Julia Child Highlight Tour at the VMHC (Richmond)
- July 6: Cheesology at the Inn at Little Washington (Washington)
- July 10: Pick Blueberries Day
- July 12: Cow Appreciation Day 🐮💕
- July 12-13: Hanover Tomato Festival (Mechanicsville)
- July 13: LobsterPalooza at DuCard Vineyards (Etlan)
- July 13-14: Norfolk Taco Festival (Norfolk)
- July 14: Summer Somm Series Tomato Brunch (Richmond)
- July 14: Focaccia Bread Decorating (Middleburg)
- July 14: First Ladies Fine Dining (Arlington)
- July 14: Wine Bootcamp at the Inn at Little Washington (Washington)
- July 14: National Mac & Cheese Day
- July 14: Chalkboard Hot Sauce and Pickle Festival (Alexandria)
- July 14: Swine & Vine Festival (Reston)
- July 14: Virginia Beach Mimosa Festival (Virginia Beach)
- July 14: Blues Brunch @ Sage Bird Ciderworks (Harrisonburg)
- July 17: Summer Supper Somm at Shagbark (Richmond)
- July 19: Supper Series with Adam Bean of Veritas (Afton)
- July 20: Lobster Festival at Keswick Vineyards (Keswick)
- July 20: Purcellville Wine & Food Festival (Purcellville)
- July 21: Pasta Cooking Class at Sprezzina (Richmond)
- July 24: Good Food for All: An Institutional Dining Revolution (Richmond)
- July 24: Barboursville Tomato Dinner (Barboursville)
- July 26: Virginia Cantaloupe Festival (South Boston)
- July 27: Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ (Richmond)
- July 27: 4th Annual Botetourt Tomato Festival (Buchanan)
- July 27 – 28: Peach Fuzztaval (Bluemont)
- July 29: Summer Supper Somm at Acacia (Richmond)
- July 29: National Chicken Wing Day 🍗
- July 31: National Avocado Day 🥑
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