الأحد، 16 يونيو 2019

Some Virginia Festivals You Should Consider

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 first notable festival that tourists should consider is the Daffodil Festival held sometime in the last weekend of May. It is usually a springtime event and celebrates the spring. Activities include live music, parades, dog shows, and even a 5k fun run marathon. It also provides sales of plants and bulbs and great barbecue and seafood as well. This festival is in Gloucester County.

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 are at a lost how to complete Christmas gift giving list, then you should consider the Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Show in Richmond. Held every month of December, it features over 500 vendors and sellers offering Christmas themed goods and gift ideas. In addition they do have special events and activities which may require you to buy tickets in advance if you want to attend.

In sum these are the most notable events and festivals in Virginia, but not necessarily the only ones. Further research should net you more result which you can choose from if the ones in this article does not suffice. In any case, to have a really good vacation, it is always best to keep all bases covered and all your options open by researching on all the information you need beforehand.




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