Roanoke Fall Festivals – Fall 2024 VA Events

Stuart Apple Dumpling Festival - Stuart, VA - Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2023
Enjoy apple dumplings and more fun!

Craig County Fall Festival - New Castle, VA - Oct 14 to Oct 14, 2023
Visit The Old Brick Hotel for their fall festival on Main Street in New Castle. Six blocks of antique cars, local music groups, crafts, food, horse rides, and kids activities.

Mountain Day Festival - Buena Vista, VA - Oct 14 to Oct 14, 2023
Every October, on the second Saturday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Buena Vista is the location for Mountain Day, an annual celebration of the culture, traditions, history and natural beauty of our area , the surrounding mountains and the Shenandoah Valley. It is held in downtown Buena Vista on Magnolia Avenue between 20th & 22nd Streets. It focuses on the traditional “lost arts,” with live skill demonstrations & informational displays, as well as arts & crafts, continuous live music and entertainment, a local history exhibit, antique farm machinery, children’s activities, food, fun, and much more. Admission is free.

Newbern Fall Festival - Newbern, VA - Oct 14 to Oct 15, 2023
Traditional ham-cooked beans, cornbread and hot fogs served on the Museum lawn. Heirloom bake sale. Tours of museum and outbuildings. Books and cookbooks for sale. Scavenger hunt for kids of all ages. Cornhole games in the back yard. Arts & crafts, food vendors and entertainment showcase the historic circa 1860’s village of Newbern. Streets are closed to automobile traffic and guest are free to browse a variety of locally made arts, crafts and food, as well as entertainment thoughout this two-day festival.

Anthem Go Outside Festival - Roanoke, VA - Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2023
An annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor recreation. By combining the things outdoor enthusiasts love – camping, music, gear, races, and demos, and a beautiful outdoor setting – GO Fest is a celebration of everything outdoors

Martinsville Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Festival - Martinsville, VA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
Oktoberfest is a family friendly event, held annually for the past 40 years. This event has live music, craft and food vendors, a beer garden, and children’s activities

Boones Mill Apple Festival - Boones Mill, VA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
Vendors, live entertainment, apples and more!

Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival - Buena Vista, VA - Sep 21 to Sep 23, 2023
A lineup of special guests and the bluegrass band Nothin’ Fancy, held at Glen Maury Park. Bring your own chair and enjoy the food vendors on site!

Henry Street Heritage Festival - Roanoke, VA - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
The Henry Street Heritage Festival started in 1989 to life up and share the art, history & culture of the African American community of the Roanoake Valley with presentations of visual and performing arts, ethnic cuisine, plus health and human service displays and more!

Roanoke Greek Festival - Roanoke, VA - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Thousands celebrate Greek culture and heritage with Greek food, music and more.

Olde Salem Days - Salem, VA - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
An arts and crafts festival in Southwest Virginia. Enjoy a free shuttle from the Salem Football Stadium, and food and beverages from Salem Farmer’s Market!

ZooDo - Roanoke, VA - Oct 1 to Oct 1, 2022
This relaxing event will give guests the opportunity to see the animals and the view from the mountain while enjoying drinks and dinner. Musical entertainment will be provided as well, as well as animal related games, prizes, special animal encounters and more!

AmRhein’s Moonlight Stomp Festival - Bent Mountain, VA - Sep 24 to Sep 24, 2022
Wine tasting, live music, dancing, barrel rolling and riding competitions.