Your Spring 2026 Festival Roundup
THE RVAX TEAM
What we’ve all been waiting for is just around the corner — warmer weather! And with it comes a plethora of spring events to enjoy the new season and everything in bloom. We’re ready to spring forward with these to-dos, happening March through June.
PS: Did we miss one? This guide includes some of the classics and our favorites, but if there’s something you think we should add, let us know here!
March
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Shamrock the Block
Shamrock the Block considers itself the official start to outdoor festival season in RVA, celebrating its 20th year with live bands, food, adult bevs, and more. Get there early if you can; the lines get long throughout the day. Also, look for a dedicated kids’ space with face-painting, bounce structures, games, and more.
Location: On Leigh St between Movieland and Bon Secours Training Facility (Scott’s Addition)
Date & time: Saturday, March 14 | 12 - 6 pm
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The Church Hill Irish Festival
This annual weekend-long Irish celebration benefits many amazing local orgs and features food, music, and dozens of Irish vendors. The opening-day parade kicks things off on Saturday, and The Hill Topper 5K starts the day on Sunday. There are free shuttles all weekend picking up from marked locations, so you don’t have to fight traffic, and it’s a kid-friendly event, but pets are not allowed.
Location: 215 N 25th St (Church Hill)
Dates & times: March 21 - 22 | 10 am - 6 pm
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April
Image Source: David Morton for Richmond Fringe Festival
Dominion Energy Family Easter
Head to Maymont on Easter weekend to enjoy games, fun activities, hands-on crafts, live entertainment, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Typically, advance reservations are recommended, but everyone can stay and play all day. In the past, admission has included activity tickets, which get guests a fun activity or prize —bring an Easter basket to carry them home!
Location: 1700 Hampton St (Maymont)
Date: April 4 (time TBD)
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Richmond Fringe Festival
Says Fringe itself, “This culture and arts event is a boutique sized, multi-vector, curated, profit-sharing festival aiming to cross pollinate people in Richmond, Virginia. It is shepherded by the local creative haus, SPECTACLE & MIRTH.”
Locations: Vary
Dates: April 11 - 13 (times TBD)
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Herbs Galore
This major one-day plant sale features dozens of vendors, specialized nurseries, and artisans, giving you the perfect opportunity to ~spruce~ things up at home with a wide variety of herbs, perennials, trees, and gardening accessories. Plus, there’s live music, food trucks, and educational activities.
Location: 1700 Hampton St (Maymont)
Date: April 25 (time TBD)
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May
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¿Que Pasa? Festival
Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce annually hosts this celebration of the diversity and beauty of Richmond’s Hispanic and Latin American cultures. Come hungry — the festival will have lots of food trucks and vendors dishing out delish cuisine throughout the day.
Location: TBD
Date & time: TBD
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Arts in the Park
With past iterations bringing together more than 400 artisans, this art show is consistently recognized as one of the top collections in the country. Stop by for fine art paintings, metal crafts, pottery, jewelry, weavings, and plenty more.
Location: 1300 Blanton Ave (Carillon)
Dates & times: May 2 - 3 | 11 am - 5 pm
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Fan Arts Stroll
There are few better ways to spend a spring evening in Richmond than wandering one of the city’s best neighborhoods and scoping out many of the city’s best artists. Do just that and enjoy live music, refreshments, and lots of joyful feelings while you’re at it.
Location: 2000 - 2500 blocks of Hanover Ave + 2200 - 2500 blocks of Grove Ave (The Fan)
Dates & times: May 14 - 15 | 4 - 8 pm
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Dominion Energy Riverrock
Venture Richmond and Sports Backers come together to showcase the outdoor beauty of the River City with a fun mix of athletic events and entertainment. This event involves lots of fresh air and opportunities for physical activity — mountain biking, running, fishing, kayaking, and more — so dress comfortably and pack that sunscreen.
Locations: Vary
Dates: May 15 - 17 (times vary)
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Lebanese Food Festival
Saint Anthony Church invites Richmonders to indulge in the rich flavors of Lebanon at its annual Lebanese food festival, “where every dish is made with love and care,” from pies to shawarma. Performances happen at throughout the weekend, so be sure to plan your visit around one (or more) of those.
Location: 4611 Sadler Rd (Glen Allen)
Dates: May 15 - 17 (times vary)
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Richmond Greek Festival
Voted by many local publications as one of the best festivals in the city, Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral aims to raise the visibility of the Cathedral and introduce Richmonders to Greek food and culture and the rich spirituality of the Orthodox faith.
Location: 30 Malvern Ave (Mary Munford)
Dates: May 28 - 31 (times vary)
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June
Image Source: Ashland Strawberry Faire
Summer Kickoff Festival
Maymont kicks off Richmond’s outdoor music season with an afternoon of hometown favorites.
Location: 1700 Hampton St (Maymont)
Date: June 5 (time TBD)
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Ashland Strawberry Faire
When there’s a trolley to Berry Ln involved, how could you not go? Ashland Strawberry Faire supports local non-profits, provides scholarships for Hanover County students, and, of course, celebrates strawberries, all with Randolph-Macon College’s gorg tree-lined campus in the background.
Location: 114 College Ave (Ashland)
Date: June 6 | 10 am - 5 pm
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