10 Summer Events Virginia Residents Should Get On Their Calendars

The long Fourth of July weekend keeps Virginia families busy with local fireworks and parades, but residents are also looking for events to fill out the rest of the summer.

July sits at the center of summer and is often a busy time for families before they shift to back-to-school mode in August.

Here are 10 events taking place in Virginia this summer worth getting on your calendar.

The Great American Dance Party

July 2, 2026, 7-10 p.m. at Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg. Celebrate Independence Day weekend with live swing music, dancing under the stars and patriotic entertainment.

Prince William County Fair

July 31-Aug. 8, 2026, at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas. The fair features carnival rides, livestock, grandstand events, rodeos, fireworks and classic fair food.

Black Pride RVA

July 16-19, 2026, at locations across Richmond. The multi-day celebration highlights Black LGBTQ+ culture with community gatherings, educational programs, entertainment and parties.

Spotsylvania In The American Revolution: A Virtual Exhibit

Available year-round online. The virtual exhibit explores Spotsylvania County’s role in the American Revolution through photographs, documents and historical interpretation.

America’s 250th Passport At Fairfax City Museum & Visitor Center

Available during museum hours at the Fairfax City Museum & Visitor Center. Visitors can collect an America’s 250th commemorative passport stamp while learning about Fairfax City’s Revolutionary War history.

Arlington County Fair

Aug. 12-16, 2026, at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington. The fair includes carnival rides, live entertainment, midway games, vendors and family-friendly activities.

High Knob Outdoor Fest

Summer 2026 at the High Knob Recreation Area in Norton. The outdoor festival showcases Southwest Virginia’s mountains with hiking, biking, paddling, nature activities and live entertainment.

Sinkland Farms 5th Annual Sunflower Festival

Late July-August 2026 at Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg. Visitors can walk through blooming sunflower fields, take photos, enjoy farm activities, food vendors and family entertainment.

Sounds Of Summer Concert Series Featuring Band Of Oz

Summer 2026 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Band of Oz headlines this outdoor concert as part of Virginia Beach’s Sounds of Summer series.

90th Annual Galax Old Fiddlers Convention

Aug. 3-8, 2026, at Felts Park in Galax. The convention is a major old-time and bluegrass music festival featuring competitions, concerts, camping and jam sessions.

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