The Commonwealth knows how to throw a party, and this summer some of the best celebrations are single-crop festivals where the humble tomato, the perfect peach, the bodacious blueberry, and worth-the-wait watermelon get their moment in the sun. Here are produce festivals to add to your calendar this season:
Hanover Tomato Festival
July 10–11 • Hanover
Tomatoes take center stage this July at the Hanover Tomato Festival. Enjoy tomato-themed games, vendors, tastings, and more at this family-friendly event. HanoverCounty.gov
Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
July 23–25 • Chincoteague Island
The ultimate blueberry extravaganza awaits you this summer on Chincoteague Island. Fresh local blueberries, muffins, pancakes, ice cream and more are combined with non-stop live music all weekend long. ChincoteagueIslandBlueberryFestival.com
Marker-Miller Orchards Peach Festival
August 8 • Winchester
This one-day peach-forward festival at Marker-Miller Orchards celebrates all things peachy. MarkerMillerOrchards.com
Carytown Watermelon Festival
August 9 • Richmond
Join over 100,000 attendees on Cary Street for the 44th Watermelon Festival, featuring local vendors, shopping, and plenty of watermelon. CarytownWatermelonFestival.com
This article originally appeared in the August 2026 issue.
