Finally! The weather is getting warmer, events are filling the calendars, and everyone waiting patiently (or impatiently) for the return of festival season is about to have big ol' smiles back on their faces! Fairfax County has community festivals all around the county from late April through the summer. So put on your shorts, grab your sunscreen, and get ready for rides, food, and fun!
There are lots of different types of festivals like music festivals, street festivals, and farm festivals in the fall but here are several key Fairfax County festivals you won't want to miss this spring and summer as festival season begins in Northern Virginia.
Use this article as a guide to see which festivals are near you today, this week, and this weekend all summer long.
Taste of Vienna
April 26, 2025
I've been going to Taste of Vienna since it began nearly a decade ago and kind of view it as my own personal kickoff to festival season – I look at it as my reward for surviving the cold of winter. My personal challenge: devour as much food as humanly possible like a bear coming out of hibernation. Besides being an awesomely convenient way to sample all the best restaurants in the Town of Vienna, it's also a brilliant way to thank and support the first responders who work for the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department – the organization that hosts the event. Oh, and there's also local wine and beer for purchase. New this year: Join Carnegie Diner at Taste of Vienna for the first-ever OMG 24-Layer Cake Eating Contest. Only one winner will be named!
Taste of Tysons Corner
May 3, 2025
Image courtesy Taste of Tysons Corner
Taste of Tysons Corner is back this year to allow you to taste your way through Tysons Corner Center. Taste of Tysons Corner gives you the ability to experience a wide array of food & beverage offerings with food samplings, cooking demos, chef appearances, live music & entertainment, raffles, and more! Sample 40+ bites from Tysons Corner Center eateries and enjoy live music and cooking demonstrations on the plaza. Head over to the Tysons Corner tent to receive a digital "Passport to Delicious: Eatery Guide" to visit every sampling table!
Hot Tip: A purchase of a $30 VIP ticket grants you access to the exclusive VIP lounge, complete with complimentary pairings from various full-service restaurants.
NVA Thai Street Food Market
May 11, 2025
Get ready for a fun day of flavors, creativity, and community vibes! The NVA Thai Street Food Market is making a special stop in Annandale this year! Bring your appetite as you explore rows of food vendors serving authentic dishes, a variety of street food, and homemade treats. In addition to skilled bakers and cooks, find local makers selling handmade gifts and souvenirs to make sure you leave with something extra special!
Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival
May 16 - 18, 2025
Enjoy scenic views of the Potomac while relaxing on the East Lawn of President George Washington’s home at the popular Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival. A ticket gets you unlimited samples from Virginia’s finest wineries, including Fairfax County’s very own two vineyards. Listen to live music by Island Time, enjoy concessions by the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, and get an exclusive peek at the Estate’s Historic Area after hours!
McLean Day
May 17, 2025
McLean Day is festival season's perfect first taste of rides, exhibitor booths, entertainment stages, and everything else you'd expect a community festival to be. The large and small ticketed carnival rides will give the kids thrills while the food, music, and exhibitors keep the grown-ups entertained. This year marks its 110th Birthday, so this one festival you won't want to miss.
Tephra ICA Fine Arts Festival
May 17 - 18, 2025
Image credit Charlotte Geary for Tephra ICA
Lovers of fine arts will rejoice to hear that Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art will be hosting its annual festival at Reston Town Center this May. This year, more than 200 artists will travel from approximately 30 states across the U.S. to showcase their handmade works of art. The festival comprises one-on-one experiences, a special performance by artist Claire Ashley, and interactive art installation inviting all attendees to contribute to its creation. Also be on the lookout for a special interactive art installation from Capital One Hall that will eventually be displayed at the Capital One Center campus in Tysons as a celebration of this community partnership.
Northern Virginia Tea Festival
May 18, 2025
Looking for the ultimate celebration of all things tea? Take this as your sign to attend the Northern Virginia Tea Festival, hosted by Elden Street Tea Shop at Lake Anne Plaza. This tea-centric weekend is perfect for both tea aficionados and curious beginners eager to immerse themselves in tea drinking, learning from local experts, and enjoying the company of other tea lovers. The festival offers something for everyone, with a variety of tea classes and demonstrations that explore both the art and science of tea preparation.
Bonus: Find the ideal Mother's Day gift among the 50 tea vendors at the festival. Shop for everything from loose-leaf teas and tea blends to tea sets, teapots, and infusers. For even more tea-centric ideas and afternoon tea programs, click here.
Asian Festival on Main
May 18, 2025
The 5th Annual Asian Festival on Main is a one-day, outdoor family event right on Main Street and University Drive in the historic Old Town Fairfax City. It's a celebration that showcases Asian heritage, featuring food, arts and crafts, educational activities, and performances, all while embracing themes of love and diversity.
Viva! Vienna!
May 24 - 26, 2025
Viva! Vienna! is three days full of rides, food, exhibitors, ongoing entertainment, and thousands of revelers. My favorite things to check out at Viva! Vienna! are all the great festival cuisines, those hidden gem items found in the exhibitor booths, and the kid-friendly entertainment which keeps my youngster in the festival mood for hours at a time. I look forward to strolling down Church Street during this event every year – just to take it all in.
Reston Pride Festival
May 31 - June 1, 2025
Reston puts on a community-wide event each June, celebrating and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community featuring dance and vocal performances, keynote speakers, an awards ceremony, and more. The 2025 Reston Pride Festival: RISE! takes place at Lake Anne Plaza. New this year: Rising Voices Community Concert from 6-9 pm to end the evening on a good note!
Hot tip: This year, WorldPride will be celebrated in Washington, DC - celebrating 50 years of Pride in the District. For a list of community-wide and regional events, parades, hotel packages, and special offers, bookmark our WorldPride landing page for all the details!
Bull Run Wine Festival
May 31 - June 1, 2025
The inaugural Bull Run Wine Festival makes its debut on May 31 & June 1 on the bucolic vineyard property at The Winery at Bull Run. Festival-goers will not only get access to a diverse selection of wines from 16 regional wineries, as well as beer samples from Fairfax County brewery Ono Brewing Co. , but can enjoy daily live music performances, an artisan vendor market, and gourmet offerings from a variety of food trucks.
Virginia Wine Festival
May 31 - June 1, 2025
The Virginia Wine Festival is kicking off a new era, bringing 30+ wineries to the heart of Tysons in an urban outdoor festival environment. Located at Lerner Town Square, steps from the Tysons Corner Center Metrorail station, Virginia Wine Festival attendees can enjoy unlimited wine samples, a complimentary glass, and live music. Food will be available for purchase on site.
Taste of Springfield
June 7, 2025
Bust out the stretchy waistband! The Taste of Springfield Feastival is a community celebration of good food, exhibitors, performances and LIVE music! This family-friendly
Mount Vernon District Summer Palooza
June 7, 2025
Photo Courtesy of Fairfax County
Looking for some fun in the sun to kick off the start of summer? Mark Summer Palooza on your calendar for the ultimate summer kick-off event to celebrate the start of summer vacation with the Mount Vernon community.
Pride Festival
June 14, 2025
Mosaic's annual Pride Celebration kicks off with a parade, followed by colorful drag performances, live music, and family-friendly events, including a performance by Starfire Aerialist.
For more Pride events, keep tabs on WorldPride 2025.
Philippine Independence Day Festival
June 21 - 22, 2025
The Mosaic District, L&L, and Your Soul Shall Net Work are proud to host the annual Philippine Independence Day Festival at Mosaic! Food, vendors, special performances, and more all weekend long!
Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival
July 31 - August 3, 2025
One of summer's most iconic events returns to Frying Pan Farm Park. The Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival brings rides, games, food trucks, educational opportunities, farm demonstrations, and of course, lots of baby animals. This is one summer tradition you won't want to miss!
Be sure to keep checking back for more information as more festivals are constantly being added to our calendar of events! For the full rundown of festivals this summer, click here. Where will you celebrate festival season in #FXVA?
