Spring Kickoff Festival
Christiansburg
March 14: Enjoying being outdoors again means spring has arrived—and this charming town in the Blue Ridge Mountains wastes no time. Kick off the season with an outdoor movie, a bonfire, games, and tasty food and drinks. Christiansburg.org
Virginia Derby Day at Colonial Downs
New Kent
March 14: What says festivity more than a good old-fashioned horse race? This year, test your luck at the Virginia Derby, aka the “win and you’re in” race on the road to the Kentucky Derby. No matter who wins, drinks, music, and joy will flow. RosiesGaming.com
Maple Festival
Highland County
March 14–15 & 21–22: It’s officially time to “open” the maple trees in the unblemished wilderness of Virginia’s Little Switzerland—meaning sugar camp tours, pancakes, donuts, arts and craft fairs, and sweet, sweet fun abound. HighlandCounty.org
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Arlington
March 20–April 12: Spring’s cherry blossoms aren’t exclusive to D.C. Just across the Potomac, Arlington blooms from Long Bridge Park to the National Cemetery, celebrating the tide of florals with a series of pink-themed events in National Landing. StayArlington.com
Daffodil Festival
Gloucester
March 28–29: Gloucester’s 40th annual Daffodil Festival coincides with America’s 250th anniversary, making this year a celebration of milestones. Over 200 vendors line Main Street with local food and art, keeping the town’s beloved tradition alive. DaffodilFestivalVa.org
Springtime Baskets
Richmond
April 3: Richmond’s renowned horticulturist David Pippin leads guests through the curation of a radiant springtime basket arrangement. Set at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a sea of the most exquisite flowers is right at hand, ready to wow. LewisGinter.org
Bluebell Festival
Bentonville
April 4: Picture a scenic walk along a riverbend, accompanied by local artisans, food trucks, and live music. It’s a perfect way to spend a spring day in the mountains, made even better with beautiful bluebells filling Shenandoah River State Park. DCR.Virginia.gov
Blossom Fest
Springfield
April 11: Can’t get enough of the cherry blossom boom? Bloom on at Springfield Town Center’s fourth annual family-friendly affair, where vendors, music, magic shows, and more take over the sprawling parking lot under the sun. KojamEvents.com
Redbud Festival
Honaker
April 18–19: Blink and you’ll miss it! Redbud trees display their lush, pink flowers for just a few weeks until green takes over. Celebrate the beauty with canoe racing, live music, games, and bloom-peeping in the Redbud Capital of the World. HonakerRedbudFestival.com
Earth & Arts Festival
Suffolk
April 25: Mark the season of renewal by immersing yourself in Suffolk’s environmental stewardship and unique arts scene. The town’s appreciation for both local creativity and nature makes for a lively, passion-filled festival each year. SuffolkArtLeague.com
Featured photo by Laura Honaker Photography. This article originally appeared in the April 2026 issue.
