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SUMMARY:Richmond Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Folk Festival\nOctober 9-11\, 2026\nThe Richmond Folk Festival will return October 9-11\, 2026. Over 22 years\, the festival has become one of Virginia’s largest\, drawing fans each year to downtown Richmond’s riverfront to celebrate the roots\, richness\, and variety of American culture through music\, dance\, traditional crafts\, storytelling\, and food. Featuring six stages and showcasing music and dance from more than 30 artists from around the nation and the world\, the Richmond Folk Festival promises\, as always\, to return with a culturally diverse and impressive program. \nThe free\, three-day event is presented by Venture Richmond Events\, in partnership with the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA)\, the Center for Cultural Vibrancy\, Virginia Humanities\, the Children’s Museum\, and the City of Richmond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival open hours:\n\n\nFriday\, October 9 — 6:30pm – 10:00pm \n\n\nSaturday\, October 10 — 12:00pm – 9:30pm \n\n\nSunday\, October 11 — 12:00pm – 6:00pm \n\n\nADMISSION – FREE!\nThe Richmond Folk Festival is a FREE event – you can enjoy the performances\, the Virginia Folk Life Area & Stage\, and the Family Area at no cost. Food\, drink\, and merchandise are available for sale.
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/richmond-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Brown’s Island\, Brown's Island\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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SUMMARY:City of Fairfax 50th Annual Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:What started out as a small market for artisans to display their wares has grown into a festival with more than 400+ art and craft vendors\, informational vendors\, food vendors\, children’s activities\, multiple stages of entertainment\, beer gardens\, and more! Even though this event has grown immensely since its inception\, it still holds that same hometown festival feeling. We look forward to hosting you in our historic downtown area!
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/city-of-fairfax-50th-annual-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Fairfax\, 10415 North Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ferrum College Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts and Crafts Show
DESCRIPTION:For 52 Years…\nOn the fourth Saturday of October\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has presented musicians\, moonshiners\, craftspeople\, cooks\, motorheads\, mule jumpers\, horse pullers\, coon dog racers\, antique tractor buffs\, and old-time gamers for a celebration of the rich heritage and traditions of the region. \nOur festival participants are the real thing\, sharing folk traditions that have been a part of their families and/or communities for years. The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival is the largest regional event of its kind in Virginia\, and there’s nothing like it in the Commonwealth. We feature performers\, artisans\, foods\, and activities not found at typical craft shows\, fairs\, and festivals. \nThe Blue Ridge Institute & Museum of Ferrum College\, the official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore\, produces the festival. The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival was awarded first place in Blue Ridge Country‘s Top Ten Fall Festivals Readers Poll for 2022\, as well as a top three finalist of Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia: Southwest Virginia Festival awards. \nCovering much of the Ferrum College campus and the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum’s living history farm museum\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has something for everyone. It’s a family friendly affair. Rain or shine\, the festival will go on. As always\, parking is free. Proceeds from the festival help to fund the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum and all of its programs. \nHorse Pulls\, Mule Jumping Contests\, Coon Dog Contests\, Traditional Crafts\, Country Foods\, Blue Ridge Roots Music\, Moonshiner Still & Storytelling\, Kids’ Folk Games\, Custom & Vintage Cars\, Threshing & Baling Demos\, Vintage Tractors & Engines\, Log Skidding Contests and More!
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/ferrum-college-blue-ridge-folklife-festival/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Drive\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
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