jeudi 13 juin 2019

Virginia Festivals To Consider Attending

By Douglas Jackson


There is a high probability that you are on this article right now because you are planning a trip to the southern states soon. You are most interested in knowing what Virginia festivals will be held so you can plan properly. If this is so, then do read on for more information which may help you out in choosing.

The festivals in Virginia are quite varied and plentiful. You can basically categorize them as either being culture related, food related and general purpose festivals where it is a mix of everything. Some last as short as one day and others several days or more. In sum though, there should be something for everyone if one just looks.

A notable first festival to consider on your Virginia visit is the spring celebration called the Daffodil Festival. The county of Gloucester celebrates this every springtime, usually towards the ending days of May. Activities are varied with parades, a 5k run, dog shows and friendly competitions. Do expect sales of flowers and bulbs also. An open food court with live music is available alongside good barbecue and seafood.

Frostfest is something that avid shoppers should look forward to. This is usually held in February in Richmond and is said to be the biggest indoor flea market featuring hundreds of sellers. It is guaranteed that you will enjoy good discounts on a plethora of goods, whether these be persona in nature or even computers and gadgets.

Lovers of chocolate will definitely be interested in the Chocolate Lovers Festival held in Fairfax scheduled in months of the first half of the year. The festival celebrates everything chocolate, from taste tests, cooking competitions, and much more. It may be a good time to indulge your sweet tooth by attending.

Seafood lovers will enjoy a one day festival called the Chincoteague Oyster Festival held in Chincoteague every October. Sponsored by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce to promote local industry and commerce, it is a family friendly affair. It features an all you can eat buffet consisting of a variety of seafood, including oysters. Hot dogs and clam chowder are also on the menu. Local handicrafts industries also showcase their wares and there are vendor booth competitions and the like to enjoy also. Live music is also made part of the festivities to make it fun for all.

If you want to finish off your Christmas gift list at one go, then visit the Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Show in Richmond in December. This festival features 500 local vendors and entrepreneurs all selling Christmas themed goods and the like. They also have special activities during this event but you may have to buy advance tickets.

The events and festivals covered in this article are not the only ones that exist in Virginia. There are plenty of others that you may be interested in, but this will definitely involve a bit more research from your side.




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