From music to culture, there are plenty of festivals for you to check out around Northern Virginia this summer. Here’s a selection you should consider adding to your calendar.

June

Columbia Pike Blues Festival | Saturday, June 13 | 12-8 p.m. | Penrose Square, Arlington | Free

Herndon Pride | Saturday, June 27 | 12-5 p.m. | Arts Herndon | Free

Annual ALX Jazz Fest | Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14 | Times vary | Waterfront Park, Alexandria | Free

Cider + Beer Festival | Saturday, June 13 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bear Chase Brewing Company, Bluemont | $50

July

Alexandria + USA Birthday Celebration | Saturday, July 11 | 6-9:45 p.m. | Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria | Free admission

Loudoun County Fair | Tuesday, July 21-Saturday, July 25 | Times vary | Loudoun County Fairgrounds, Leesburg | $14+

Festival Peruano Gastronomico de Virginia 2026 | Sunday, July 26 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Prince William County Fairgrounds, Manassas | $45+

Fairfax County Carnival + Fair | Thursday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 2 | Times vary | Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon | Free admission

August

Manassas African American Heritage Festival | Saturday, Aug. 1 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Metz Middle School, Manassas | Free admission

Arlington County Fair | Wednesday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 16 | Times vary | Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Arlington | Free admission