Fall is coming up quickly, and while the kids probably aren’t looking forward to getting back to school, we’re looking forward to cooler, less humid weather. While the summer may be the perfect time for barbecues and fireworks, fall is the perfect time for festivals. The weather’s perfect and by then, we all need the break from work and school. So get out your calendars, call your friends and family, and prepare to celebrate the fall at these three festivals across Virginia.
LOCKN’ Festival
What better way to welcome in the fall then by celebrating in the beauty of nature? Starting August 24th and running through the 27th in Arrington is the LOCKN’ Festival. While this festival only started in 2013, it’s quickly become a local favorite. Come here to listen to local and famous bands in a positive atmosphere and surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But the LOCKN’ Festival is much more than just music. Get your fill and expand your palate with a wide array of food and try out the nearby food trucks.
While you’re at the festival, get a fresh start to every morning with Opal Yoga. Don’t worry, you can still sleep in. The yoga doesn’t start until 9:30 a.m. If you plan ahead, you can also reserve a spot on the shuttle taking festival goers to swim at a reserved spot in the Tye River.
St. Benedict Oktoberfest
Are you really celebrating the fall if you don’t attend at least one Oktoberfest? On September 15 through the 17, Richmond is hosting the St. Benedict Oktoberfest, which has been entertaining residents and visitors every year since 2005. Come here to enjoy authentic German music, dancing, food, and of course, beer. Shop for things you couldn’t find anywhere else at the Christkindlmarkt.
Just because most people associate Oktoberfest with lots of alcohol doesn’t mean there aren’t kid-friendly activities. In fact, there’s a kid area designated just for them, and it even has a moon bounce for hours of entertainment. Just don’t leave without a commemorative stein!
Paquoson Seafood Festival
Take a trip to the coast and enjoy some of the best seafood in the state by coming to the Paquoson Seafood Festival in Paquoson on October 20 through the 22. While there’s plenty of great seafood to enjoy, this festival is about more than eating fish, it’s a salute to the hard workers of Chesapeake Bay. The festival kicks off with the famous Workboat Races followed by a party.
Throughout the festival, you can get a taste of a variety of music genres and performers across the festival’s two stages. Don’t forget to check out the many arts and crafts vendors while you’re there.
These three festivals only scratch the surface of everything you’ll find across Virginia during the fall. So no matter what you enjoy, there’s a festival out there for you. You know how quickly this summer has slipped by, so don’t let the fall be the same. You deserve to take a break, escape, and have some fun with friends and family.
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