Annual Events in Fairfax, VA

 

All year round, Fairfax, Va has an array of events and festivities happening. It does not matter if you are a local, a frequent visitor or a first-time visitor; there is definitively something for you. Feel free to attend or even take part in the art festivals, music concerts, holiday events, parades, and so many more events that Fairfax has to offer. Here are just some of the notable Annual events in Fairfax, VA:

Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival. Chocolate has remained a true delicacy and the love for it dates way back to 2000 BC, an era that saw its cultivation for the first time in Central America. Over the years, this heavenly product from the cacao plant has evolved from just an invigorating drink to a delicacy that is in itself a $4 Billion industry. The only way to satisfy your crave and experience an array of flavors is by attending a chocolate festival.

Fairfax understands this perfectly well and the Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival is here for you. This event goes on for two days, and it is no wonder that it among the community’s favorites.  It features an art contest full of amazing art that is made of chocolate. The Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast treats you to some nicely made chocolate pancakes. There are children activities too, so feel free to bring the kids and thank yourself later.

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. This right here is the largest family-friendly annual community festival in Northern Virginia. It features carnival rides, lots of music, a community market place, kids’ activities, nightly fireworks, Fairfax County Karaoke Championship, a craft beer garden, local wineries (featured by the Hub), food vendors, Greenology, the Fairfax County DockDogs Competition and so much more. The weekend-long event sees to it that you are well entertained throughout.

Celebrating Independence Day in Fairfax. Since 1967, Fairfax, VA has always had their own special kind of way of celebrating Independence Day. A charming parade early in the morning sets the mood just right, and the evening fireworks close the day in style. Look out for the special events including the Superhero fest, a fireman’s competition and the largest parade ever in Northern Virginia. The parade features civic floats, marching bands, Shriner’s little cars and huge motorcycles, horses, old fire engines, gymnasts, clowns, inflatable parade balloons and so much more.

Fall for Fairfax Festival. This festival is the biggest fall festival in Northern Virginia, and it is quite a family-friendly event offering you a myriad of interactive activities and exhibits for some family fun. There are special education programs on fitness, public safety, personal health, and the environment. Get to enjoy a scarecrow competition, carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, live music entertainment, a train ride and so much more.