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Find Summer Fun at These 7 August Festivals in Northern Virginia

These events are family-friendly, perfect for date night, or a fun idea for a weekend activity with friends.

By Kate Oczypok August 3, 2026 at 7:00 am

Round out your summer with these local August festivals. There are events celebrating food, ones featuring kites, and a weekend devoted to peaches to add to your calendar.

Prince William County Fair

Now through August 8, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (some days vary)

Special events during the August portion of the fair are a two-day rodeo, monster truck event, color works display, a tractor pull, and a demolition derby. The family-friendly fair also has a petting zoo on the premises and camel and pony rides. 10624 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, general admission is $26.50, advance tickets and packages available

Taste of Leesburg

August 8, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The food festival features local farmer’s markets, food trucks, and local restaurants, all showcasing their best fare. Local beer and wine, cider, and mead are offering tastings for those age 21+. There are plans for live entertainment and exhibits featuring local shops, artisans, and merchants too. West Market St., Leesburg, free admission

Hogfest 2026

August 15, noon

Smoked barbecue, local vendors, and more will be at the first annual Hogfest BBQ and Music Festival. Local acts, including Custer Flock, the Robert Ray Band, and Tiny Hands will be performing. There are also plans for live improvisational painting inspired by the music at the festival, and of course plenty of food and drinks. 10470 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, $11.20

2026 Winchester Greek Festival

August 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and August 23, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

A tasty Greek festival will be at Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church the weekend of August 22 and August 23. In addition to traditional Greek food like gyros and moussaka, there will be lots of Greek music and dancing. The festival will take place rain or shine. 1700 Amherst St., Winchester, free admission

Leesburg Festival of Crafts & Kites

August 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ida Lee Park is playing host to this family-friendly festival. Arts and crafts stations, as well as for-sale handmade goods will be part of the afternoon. Of course, kites in all colors of the rainbow will be dotting the sky. The event is pet friendly and will be held rain or shine. 60 Ida Lee Dr., NW, Leesburg, free

KidsFest

August 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reston Town Center is hosting a family-friendly festival all about kids. There are plans for live music, interactive games, and entertainment throughout the day. The festival is part of Reston Town Center’s busy summer events schedule, which includes outdoor concerts, pups in the pavilion nights, exercise classes, and more. 11900 Market St., Reston, free

Around the World Cultural Food Festival

August 29, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The festival’s 10^th anniversary is this year, and it will be celebrated at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria. There will be traditional dishes and drinks from all over the world to purchase, as well as artisans and crafters selling their wares. Folk show singers and dancers from various countries will be performing throughout the day. 100 Madison St., Alexandria, free admission

Feature image courtesy Around the World Cultural Food Festival

Kate Oczypok

Contributing Writer

Kate Oczypok has been a freelance writer since 2011, and is proud to be a regular contributor to Northern Virginia Magazine in digital and print since 2020. Her bylines have appeared in The New York Times, People.com, Better Homes and Gardens, and locally The Georgetowner and Washingtonian Magazine, among others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism from American University and a M.Ed. in Education from Penn State. She also teaches virtual piano lessons in the after school hours and does portrait photography on weekends.