* * * February 2012 Events * * *
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Hampton, Virginia
February 4th and 5th
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
The excitement of an Intergalactic bead show comes in finding the perfect beads to create your unique jewelry design. But it is not just about the beads it is about seeing the new color selections, learning new techniques and making new friends with similar interests.
At the Intergalactic show you will find a spectacular array of precious and semi- precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, fantastic freshwater pearls, beautiful hand blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas and so much more.
All Intergalactic Bead shows are wholesale/retail. If purchasing wholesale please bring copies of your sales tax license. For more information and a $2 off admission coupon visit www.beadshows.com or call 888-729-6904. Join us for this limited time offer to find a unique selection of beautiful beads in one easy shopping location.
Richmond’s Premier Home & Garden Event of the Year
Richmond, Virginia
February 9th to 12th
Richmond’s Premier Home & Garden Event of the Year
The MAC Events Home Show Richmond, featuring the Maymont Flower & Garden Show, Virginia’s long standing harbinger of spring, will offer you the latest in horticulture, gardens, seminars and a marketplace filled with goodies that will have you dreaming of spring.
The Maymont Flower Show attracts thousands of flower and garden enthusiasts annually form throughout Virginia, highlighting fabulous display gardens, the Garden Marketplace, top quality seminars and so much more!.
Annual Richmond Camping RV Expo
Richmond, Virginia
February 10 to 12
Annual Richmond Camping RV Expo
Recreational vehicles dealers from several states bring tent campers, travel trailers, hi line motorcoaches, park models, 5th wheels, motorhomes, truck camper and vans in a variety of floorplans to meet every budget and camping style.
Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show
Virginia Beach, Virginia
February 10th to 12th
Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show
If you’re looking for FAMILY FUN then come to the boat show. There will be face painting for the kids, anglers clubs to teach you how to cast a net or tie a fly. Bring the FAMILY and learn how easy and affordable boating can be. Why spend lots of money on amusement parks and other expensive family outings. A day on your boat is a relaxing way to reconnect with your family and is more affordable than you might think. Come to the MID-ATLANTIC SPORTS & BOAT SHOW and see just how easy it is to buy your boat today.
Fredericksburg Pet Expo
Fredericksburg, Virginia
February 11th and 12th
Fredericksburg Pet Expo
Get your summer started at the Annual Fredericksburg Boat Show and Water Lifestyle Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. At the Fredericksburg Boat Show the dealers have additional promotions and deals to offer you from the Manufacturers. They can not offer some of these deals at their own showroom.
Annual Richmond Boat Show
Richmond, Virginia
February 17 to 19
Annual Richmond Boat Show
For years the Richmond Boat Show has been
recognized as one of the best boat shows in Central Virginia. Covering nearly 110,000 square feet in four buildings, it attracts dealers from throughout Virginia. Boats on display from 18 dealers include runabouts, saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, jet boats, PWCs, motor yachts and bass boats. Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment
The Greater Virginia Sports & Big Game Show
Harrisonburg, Virginia
February 17th thru 19th
The Greater Virginia Sports & Big Game Show
We are excited to have Jim Shockey be on hand at our show Saturday and Sunday! Not to mention each time Randy Oitker comes to town her ends up breaking a new Guinness World Record it seems later that year. Maybe Harrisonburg will be good for him again! Plus Check in with Virginia’s original outdoor hunting show Just Kill’n Time they are in their 7th year representing Virginia on the Sportsman Channel there is so much going on this year!
Virginia Women’s Expo
Richmond, Virginia
February 18th and 19th
Virginia Women’s Expo
Take some time from your busy life to enjoy the best of your area from manicures to makeovers, haircuts to massages, fashion shows to inspiring seminars and everything in between! The Virginia Women’s Expo will showcase the area’s very best products, services, seminars and attractions created especially for women!
Annual Big Day Bridal & event expo
Fredericksburg, Virginia
February 19th
Annual Big Day Bridal & event expo
Start planning for your Special Event at The Big Day Bridal & Event Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo Center with the area’s best wedding and event professionals. Smell the flowers, taste the cakes, see the photos, hear the music as you enjoy a leisurely day with all the experts under one roof.
Annual Western Virginia Sport Show
Fishersville, Virginia
February 24th to 26th
Annual Western Virginia Sport Show
Our show is a truly unique event. After a quarter century of success, we continue to proudly feature more outdoor celebrities, displays and vendor categories than any show in the region.
Richmond Kids Expo & Babies Too
Richmond, Virginia
February 25th
Richmond Kids Expo & Babies Too
The Richmond Kids Expo and Babies too! is the largest event that is designed to provide parents with a fun trade show environment. While spending the day with the kids, parents can shop, and learn about products and services offered at each of the exhibitor’s booths.
Central Virginia ParaQuest 2012 Conference
Lynchburg, Virginia
February 25th
Central Virginia ParaQuest 2012 Conference
Central Virginia ParaQuest 2012 Conference - A ParaPSIence Emporium! Join us on February 25th at the Holiday Inn Select in downtown Lynchburg, VA, for this unique event featuring speakers from various fields of metaphysical and paranormal studies, ranging from hauntings to UFO's to cryptozoology, animal communication and beyond. In addition to a full schedule of seminars, there will be vendors, book signings, demos, and networking with others of similar interests. The event offers something for even the most cynical participant. Expand your reality. We dare you! Friday evening Meet 'n Greet, 7pm-10pm. Saturday from 9am-5pm. $40 pre-registration by February 15th; $50 after that date. Conference fee includes lunch on Saturday. For additional information, visit http://www.vaparaquest.com .
* * * March 2012 Events * * *
33rd Annual Arts and Craft show
Fishersville, Virginia
March 10th and 11th
33rd Annual Arts and Craft show
The Annual March Art’s and Craft Show will be held on March 10 and 11 2012 at Augusta Expo in Fishersville, Virginia. This show has over 100 vendors with crafts. From country primitive items, to jewelry and much more. This show happens twice a year, once in March and again in November.
"Roll With Cole" Car, Truck, & Bike Show
Mechanicsville, Virginia
March 17th
"Roll With Cole" Car, Truck, & Bike Show
"Roll With Cole" Car, Truck, & Bike Show at Atlee High School, 9414 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, Va 23116. Time 10:00am-3:00pm registration / roll-in starts at 9:00am. Cost is $20.00 per entry spectators free!!! This event is open to any make and model. Come out and support Cole Sydnor, a 16yr old student at Atlee High School, who over the summer was in a diving accident in which he broke his neck and is now a quadriplegic. 100% of the proceeds will go to Cole in assisting him any way possible. I ask that we make this a BIG event not only to start the car & bike show season off but to also show him and his family that there is always love around from all points. Let’s help this family out and show Cole that’s he’s more than welcome to ROLL with us. For more info contact Justin Spurlock (804)514-5407 or by email at cntwlk@yahoo.com. For a more detailed run down of the show visit the event page
The Bizarre Bazaar 20th Spring Market
Richmond, Virginia
March 30th
The Bizarre Bazaar 20th Spring Market
We are celebrating our 20th year of this upscale retail gift show featuring decorative and home accessories, clothing, jewelry, children's items, furniture, gardening items, and gourmet foods. Two exhibition buildings with 250 + exhibitors. The Bizarre Bazaar® has been recognized in many prestigious publications including The Crafts Report Magazine and in Sunshine Artists Magazine as one of the 200 Best Shows in the Country for over ten years. More specifically, this year Sunshine Artists awarded us the 6th Best Gift Show in the country. Locally, Richmond Magazine has recognized The Bizarre Bazaar®’s Christmas Collection as “Richmond’s Best Annual Shopping Event” and “Richmond’s Best Church or Community Event”.
Come join us at this Richmond Tradition!
* * * April 2012 Events * * *
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Richmond, Virginia
April 21st and 22nd
Website www.beadshows.com
The excitement of an Intergalactic bead show comes in finding the perfect beads to create your unique jewelry design. But it is not just about the beads it is about seeing the new color selections, learning new techniques and making new friends with similar interests.
At the Intergalactic show you will find a spectacular array of precious and semi- precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, fantastic freshwater pearls, beautiful hand blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas and so much more.
All Intergalactic Bead shows are wholesale/retail. If purchasing wholesale please bring copies of your sales tax license. For more information and a $2 off admission coupon visit www.beadshows.com or call 888-729-6904. Join us for this limited time offer to find a unique selection of beautiful beads in one easy shopping location.
* * * May 2012 Events * * *
Chincoteague Seafood Festival
Chincoteague, Virginia
May 5th
Website www.chincoteaguechamber.com
Held At: Tom’s Cove Park 8128 Beebe Rd. Chincoteague VA 23336
It’s a tradition
A spring festival has been held here on Chincoteauge Island for more than four decades. "Little Neck" clams, oysters, fish and a variety of sides will be featured the first Saturday in May at Tom’s Cove Park from noon to 4 p.m. Beer may be purchased separately and soft drinks are included in the ticket price.
Live entertainment will play for your listening enjoyment all afternoon.
The festival provides a venue to sample the best-of-the-best local seafood. It is a spring tradtion here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.. be part of it.
Tickets go on sale soon stay tuned!
The Woman in you expo
Woodbridge, Virginia
May 5th and 6th
Located AT: Potomac Mills
Who is the woman in you. ? She is busy , she is a mom and in charge. Women spend $80 billion each year in their homes and families. They multi-task and are responsible for making 95% of major purchasing decisions for the home, along with smaller everyday branding choices..
Vendors from different categories offering everything for the woman of today. Health & Wellness,financial,business and career,children services,fashion, skin care and much more
* * * June 2012 Events * * *
Covington Cork and Pork Festival BBQ competition
Covington,, Virginia
June 29th and 30th
Covington Cork and Pork Festival BBQ competition
Join us in the Alleghany Highlands June 29 and June 30, 2012 as we bring competition BBQ to the mountains. This first Covington Cork and Pork Festival BBQ competition is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event. While the barbeque will stand front and center as the centerpiece of this festival, there will be entertainment, a wine tasting event, and children activities.
Herndon Festival
Herndon, Virginia
May 31st to June 3rd
Website www.herndonfestival.net/
The 32nd annual Herndon Festival is not only our biggest and best event, drawing over 80,000 people year after year, but also the largest free festival in Northern Virginia. We invite you to be a part of this community celebration.
This four-day festival features national level entertainment, a carnival, two fireworks displays, business expo, children’s art activities, 10K and 5K races and fitness expo, a K-9 fun walk and doggie expo, arts and crafts show, and a wide variety of food vendors.
* * * October 2012 Events * * *
2012 Oyster Festival
Chincoteague, Virginia
October 6th
Website www.chincoteaguechamber.com
Held At: Maddox Family Campground 6742 Maddox Blvd. Chincoteague, VA 23336
All you can eat from Noon to 4 p.m. Oysters, Oysters, Oysters..... on the half shell, steamed, single fried, fritters, clam chowder, clam fritters, steamed crabs, salad bar, french fries, hush puppies, hot dogs, and Coke.
* * * Weekly Events * * *
The MarketPlace
Clifton Forge VA
Fridays
May 13 - October 7r
www.cliftonforgemainstreet.org
Fresh, locally grown vegetables and flowers and other surprises !!
Shenandoah Valley Cloggers
Luray, VA
Tuesday’s
April 7 thru November 1
www.visitshenandoah.com
Cloggers have been providing lively entertainment to the Park visitor for many years. Join this popular local dance group as they perform a variety of dances to traditional and current country music. Performances held 8:00 to 9:00pm at Skyland Resort in the Mountain Room (unless otherwise posted). Free.
Virginia Wine Tasting
Luray, VA
Thursday’s
April 7 thru November 10th
www.visitshenandoah.com
Sample the fine wines of a selected vineyard at Skyland Resort and Big Meadows Lodge. One Virginia winery is featured weekly beginning at 3pm. A minimal charge of $15.00pp includes assorted cheeses plus a handcrafted glass to take home. Must be 21 to attend. Check website for specific dates at each property. Call for reservations. 1-800-999-4714
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