Fantasy Faire Market
 

1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

 

April 11, 2026 12pm - 8pm​

 

Renaissance/fantasy faire season is right around the corner! Come browse our selection of local craft vendors peddling costumes, fantasy-inspired fashions, accessories and trinkets to take to the DMV's many festivals and faires.

Lost Arts Festival

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5498 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA 22655

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April 12, 2026 10am - 4pm

 

The Lost Arts Festival is a new gathering in the Shenandoah Valley devoted to the traditional skills and handmade knowledge that shaped generations before us. This is a celebration of makers and doers. Of the quiet wisdom passed from hand to hand. Of skills shaped by close relationships with land, animals, and community.

Richmond Renaissance Faire

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2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA23231

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April 18, 2026 10am - 6pm​

April 19, 2026 10am - 6pm​

 

The Richmond Ren Faire, is a one-of-a-kind grassroots celebration created by and for Richmond. Rooted in community, the Faire brings together local performers, merchants, artists, and cultural organizations that reflect the city’s vibrant creative spirit.

Big Gay Mom Market

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1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
1000 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 2322-

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May 10, 2026 1pm - 5pm​

 

Join us for an indoor and outdoor market to shop with over 50 LGBTQ+ makers and artists, enjoy local eats, and live music.

Bringing in the May

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Berkeley Springs State Park, Berkeley Spring, WV

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May 16 - May 17, 2026 12pm - 6pm​

 

Bringing in the May is a FREE Morgan Arts Council event meant to celebrate Spring and the return of flowers, fun, and ….fairies! Come join our revels… there will be much to rejoice, now on our third year! The State Park will be filled with music and other entertainment, and vendors will offer their art and craft wares inspired by the fae. Our shops will have fun things for all ages, and there will be bubbles and fairies everywhere. Wear your wings, or wear your horns, any kind of fairie creature is welcome. (Humans must be accompanied by a fairie!)

NorseForged Gathering

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44184 Cannon Rd, New London, NC 28127

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May 22 - May 24, 2026 12pm - 4pm​

 

NorseForged Gathering is an immersive fantasy faire where history collides with fiction, creating an unforgettable experience for cosplayers, gamers, and adventurers. This event is for all ages and those who still live with magic in their hearts.

Tavern & Dragon Fest

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2410 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220

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June 13, 2026 11am - 6pm​

 

Step into the tavern and begin your quest! Join us June 13 at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery – Richmond for a fantasy-inspired market filled with artisan vendors, cosplay, D&D one-shots, and a lively tavern atmosphere.

Browse unique fantasy goods, meet fellow adventurers, and enjoy great brews while exploring the market.

Big Gay Market
1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

June 14, 2026 1pm - 5pm​

Join us for an indoor and outdoor market to shop with over 50 LGBTQ+ makers and artists, enjoy local eats, and live music.

Frederick Pride

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44184 Cannon Rd, New London, NC 28127

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June 27, 2026 11am - 6pm​

 

Join us to enjoy drag performances, a food court of the best local food trucks, hand-picked musical guests, hundreds of local vendors and nonprofit organizations, a designated beverage garden with the top local breweries and wineries, a pride shop, a children’s area, and more!

Summerween

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5941 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435

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June 28, 2026 - 11am - 5pm

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Get ready for Summerween where spooky season comes early!

Join us for a fun, family-friendly market that mixes the magic of Halloween with the energy of summer. Browse unique vendors, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and celebrate the strange and spooky months before October even arrives.

Kids are invited to trick-or-treat with vendors throughout the market, collecting candy from participating booths while exploring all the creative shops and handmade goods.

Oakenmist Renaissance Festival

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706 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster, Maryland

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August 15, 2026 - 10am - 6pm
August 16, 2026 - 10am - 5pm

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Welcome to the Oakenmist Renaissance Faire, complete with local demonstrations, performances and a marketplace from the time of yore!  

We are in a covered, air-cooled facility – we shall proceed rain or shine!  If the weather be nice, some of our activities and vendors may be outdoors.

PickleStock

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 26 Fairgrounds Road  Front Royal, VA 22630 

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September 12, 2026 - 10am - 6pm

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The event will feature a variety of Artisan Vendors, music, contests, food trucks and pickles! The event is FREE to the public and will be open from 10a to 6p. Please, NO PETS. All service animals welcome.

The Haunted Masquerade

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5941 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435

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September 27, 2026 - 2pm - 7pm

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Step into an evening of mystery at The Haunted Masquerade Market

As the sun begins to set, New Realm Brewing transforms into a hauntingly elegant marketplace where masked vendors, mysterious treasures, and eerie creativity come together for a one-of-a-kind night market experience.

Browse unique vendors offering art, handmade goods, oddities, and spooky creations while enjoying the mysterious atmosphere of the masquerade.