The Virginia Wine & Craft Festival is one the region's most anticipated annual events — a lively celebration of Virginia wine, Artisans and Crafters, and community held each year on the third Saturday in May.  The event will be held on Saturday, May 16th in 2026.

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Set against the charm of historic Main Street, the festival brings together Virginia wineries, cideries, meaderies, talented artisans, food vendors, live entertainment, and thousands of attendees for a full day of discovery, flavor, and fun.

Whether you’re coming to sip, shop, eat, or showcase your business, this is a festival designed to delight.

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Here's what you can expect at the festival:

• 🍷 Wine, Cider & Mead Tastings

       Sample an outstanding selection from Virginia wineries,               along with refreshing cider and locally crafted mead.

• 🎨 Artisans & Makers
  Shop a curated collection of handmade goods including jewelry, pottery, art, home décor, and more.

• 🍔 Food & Festival Fare
  Enjoy a wide variety of delicious eats — from BBQ and crab cakes to waffles, wings, and sweet treats.

• 🎶 Live Entertainment All Day
  Relax and enjoy live performances throughout the day from a lineup of talented regional musicians.

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Fun
  Cloud Street transforms into a Kids Zone, packed with activities and entertainment for our youngest festival-goers.

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A Premier Opportunity for Vendors

The Front Royal Wine & Craft Festival delivers exceptional exposure to a large, engaged audience — with more than 9,000 attendees welcomed last year. Vendors benefit from strong foot traffic, a thoughtfully curated marketplace, and a festive downtown setting where guests come ready to sip, shop, and support local and regional businesses. With robust marketing, live entertainment throughout the day, and an all-day festival footprint, the event creates meaningful opportunities for sales, brand awareness, and customer connection.

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The Festival, By the Numbers

🍷 9,000+ attendees welcomed last year
🎨 Nearly 200 artisan, craft, and food vendors
🍇 20+ Virginia wineries from across the Commonwealth
🎶 Live music all day
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly Kids Zone on Cloud Street
📍 Historic Downtown Front Royal festival footprint

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Festival Details

🗓 Saturday, May 16. 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🌦 Rain or Shine
📍 Downtown Front Royal, Virginia

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