Here in Virginia, festivals are a serious business. For proof of this, look no further than the annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival. A celebration of all things seafood on the beautiful Eastern Shore, this springtime festival is one that’s been a tradition since 1968. Festival-goers can look forward to live music, entertainment, and, of course, some of the best seafood in the country. It’s by far one of our favorite things to do in Virginia in spring. Here’s more on this spring festival in Virginia that’s worthy of your bucket list..

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Have you ever attended the Chincoteague Seafood Festival? Have you heard of this incredible spring festival in Virginia? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you! For more information, you can check out the Chincoteague Seafood Festival online. We recommend that you get your tickets to this spring festival soon!

Also, after your day of festivities, why not stay and enjoy the town some more. We have even found a great hotel in Chincoteague that’s right on the bay.

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What are some more spring festivals in Virginia that belong on my bucket list?

We are lucky to have so many spring festivals in Virginia and all are worth a visit. But here are some of the ones that we like the best:

  • St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival
  • The Highland County Maple Festival in Monterey
  • Festival of Spring at Burnside Farms, Nokesville
  • Clarksville Lake Country Wine Festival, Clarksville 
  • Wildflower Weekend, Shenandoah National Park
  • Strawberry Festival, Roanoke
  • Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Winchester
  • Gloucester's Daffodil Festival, Gloucester
  • The Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival, Axton
  • Candytopia, Tysons Corner

Visit our website to discover more spring festivals in Virginia that’s worthy of your list.

Aside from festivals, what are some more things to do in Virginia in spring?

If you’re searching for things to do in Virginia in spring, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of fun attractions in Virginia that come alive during springtime:

  • Norfolk Botanical Garden, Norfolk 
  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico
  • State Arboretum of Virginia, Boyce
  • Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna
  • Hungry Mother State Park, Marion
  • Bull Run Regional Park's The Bluebell Trail, Centreville
  • Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Loudoun County
  • First Landing State Park's Osmanthus Trail, Virginia Beach
  • Great Falls Park, McLean
  • Red Wing Park, Virginia Beach

Read our previous article telling you more about fun things to do in Virginia during the spring

What are some cool day trip ideas in Virginia in springtime?

Here are some day trip ideas in Virginia in spring that we recommend:

  • Light Of Truth Universal Shrine, Buckingham
  • Van Gogh Bridge, Reston
  • Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg
  • Westmoreland Berry Farm, Colonial Beach
  • Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Roanoke
  • White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard, Harrisonburg
  • Bear Mountain Ziplines, Luray
  • Skyline Caverns, Front Royal
  • Dinosaur Land, White Post

Check out our previous article to learn more about these fun springtime day trip ideas in Virginia.

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