Richmond has so many great festivals, especially in the fall when leaves are changing and weather is finally cooling down. There’s something going on every weekend from now until Thanksgiving so there are plenty of opportunities to get the family outside and have some fun!
To save you time figuring out your fall calendar, we’ve compiled a list below of Richmond’s fall festivals. All of these are also listed on our calendar too, with additional details there. Happy Fall y’all!

September 6-8 Armenian Food Festival
September 13-15 Richmond Tattoo, Art & Music Festival
September 14 Richmond Veg Fest
September 14 43rd Street Festival of the Arts
September 21-22 Festival of India
September 21 Richmond Dog Festival
September 20-22 St Benedict Oktoberfest
September 20-22 Field Day of the Past
September 26-October 6 State Fair of Virginia
September 28 Virginia Pride Fest
September 28-29 Fall Festival at The Pumpkin Patch
October 4-5 Richmond Oktoberfest
October 5-6 2nd St Festival
October 5 Oystoberfest
October 11-12 Richmond Zine Fest
October 11-13 Richmond Folk Festival
October 12 Mac & Cheese Festival
October 19 Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival
October 21-27 Richmond Restaurant Week
October 26 Richmond Zombie Walk
October 26-27 Central VA Celtic Festival and Highland Games
October 27 Harvest Stew & Stout Festival
October 31 Halloween on Hanover
October 31-Nov 1 Fire, Flour, & Fork
November 9 Richmond Cider Celebration
November 15-16 InLight Richmond

Know of a festival that’s great for families, but not included in the list? Let us know! Email us at [email protected], leave a comment below, or use the email form on our website. Thanks!
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