Virginia Outdoor Festivals Offer Arts, Crafts, Foods, Collectibles and Gifts

Author: J.C. Banks

Types of Festivals

Virginia outdoor festivals may be specialized, or cover a range of topics. Most outdoor festivals offer a variety of foods, drinks, artwork, gifts, collectibles and entertainment. Specialized festivals cover subjects such as seafood, regional interests, history, holidays and other categories.

What to Expect

When attending a festival for the first time, the best way to learn about what to expect is to read about past events, check reviews of festivals or other first hand accounts of past experiences.

What to Bring

When planning for a Virginia festival it is a good idea to pack a few items even if you don't expect to need them. Items to bring include lightweight collapsible chairs, layered clothes, sunglasses, sun block, sunglasses, hats, water, ice, snacks and a camera. Virginia weather can change suddenly and is not predictable, so having more than you expect can save the day if rain or wind sets in.

Festival Shopping

Nearly all festivals offer at least some shopping opportunities. Many events will have a large selection of crafters and other vendors. As the festival season enters Autumn, festivals offer more and more items related to Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Kwanza, Christmas and other celebrations.

How to Choose the Best Festivals

Virginia festival enthusiasts can find out about the top festivals in their area by visiting news portals and regional blogs such as Chincoteague Island Virginia News, Virginia Beach Virginia and Chesapeake Bay News.

Other sources of festival information include newspapers, specialty shops, clubs, newsletters, online searches and word of mouth recommendations. Social media can be an excellent source of information. In addition, many festivals now have a presence on one or several social media sites. These can include Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media sites.

About the Author:

The author is an outdoor enthusiast, web designer and owner of several outdoor websites including Hampton Roads Virginia, Nautical Art and Hunting Trips.

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