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New Kent County every year?
It is September 23, 2026, and this page rounds up the verified festivals, farmers markets, community gatherings, air shows, military appreciation events, vineyard concerts, and family-friendly activities happening across New Kent, Quinton, Providence Forge, Lanexa, and the nearby region over the next 30 days. The New Kent Farmers Market returns for its bonus fall date on September 26, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe's 74th annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow returns to Providence Forge on September 26-27, and Jolene Family Winery hosts a hands-on cheese making workshop in Quinton on September 27. Good Shot Judy plays Vineyard Live concerts at New Kent Winery on September 25 and October 3, Holly Fork Farm's pumpkin patch and corn maze are open for the season in Barhamsville, and the State Fair of Virginia runs through October 4. October opens with the West Point Crab Carnival, Helicopter Day at the Williamsburg airport, and An Occasion for the Arts in Colonial Williamsburg on October 3-4, followed by the Culpeper Air Fest on October 10, a lakefront pop-up market and live music at Jolene in Quinton that same day, and the Pumpkin Carve-Out at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in New Kent on October 11. Richmond fall farmers markets keep Saturdays vibrant through the month, the free Richmond Folk Festival follows on October 9-11, and the Yorktown Victory Weekend and Yorktown Day Parade close out the window on October 19 as part of the America250 commemoration. A Taste of New Kent and the New Kent Parks & Recreation Fall Festival are also expected in mid-October, with their 2026 dates to be confirmed. Each event below is dated, located, and linked to an official or local source, and this page is refreshed as new community events are confirmed. If you know of a gathering that should be listed here, let us know. Whatever brings you to New Kent County this season, there is something here to gather your family around.
Last updated: September 23, 2026
New Kent Farmers Market
A producers-only market featuring local farms, artisans, and makers every Saturday morning through the season. Stock up on fresh seasonal produce, farm-raised meats, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, handcrafted goods, and fresh-baked treats. Live acoustic music and local food trucks make it a weekly community gathering spot. After the summer season wound down in late August, the market returns for two bonus fall dates: Saturday, September 26 and Saturday, October 31, 2026. Fall dates bring the best of the harvest, including late apples, pumpkins, winter squash, and crisp mornings at the pavilion.
Learn MoreNew Kent Winery Vineyard Live Concert: Good Shot Judy
The Vineyard Live series continues into early October with Good Shot Judy, the acclaimed swing and vintage jazz ensemble. An evening of lively, danceable music on the vineyard grounds as the fall colors begin to arrive. Estate wine and fresh craft beer from Talleysville Brewing Company are available alongside the seasonal kitchen. Wine, beer, and food available for purchase. This concert doubles as New Kent Winery's 12th anniversary and Talleysville Brewing Company's 6th anniversary, kicking off Virginia Wine Month; the winery closes at 3 PM and reopens at 3:30 PM for concertgoers.
Learn MoreNew Kent Winery Vineyard Live Concert: Good Shot Judy (Friday Show)
Good Shot Judy plays a Friday evening Vineyard Live concert at New Kent Winery before headlining the October 3 anniversary show. Swing and vintage jazz under the open sky as the harvest season unfolds, with estate wine and Talleysville Brewing Company craft beer available for purchase. A relaxed late-September date night right in New Kent.
Learn MoreBusch Gardens Howl-O-Scream
Virginia's signature Halloween event returns to Busch Gardens Williamsburg this September. With haunted houses, terror-tories, themed shows, and the park's famous coasters under the lights, Howl-O-Scream offers a thrilling seasonal night out for those who like their entertainment with a scare. Included with separate admission. The October portion is family-favorite seasonal fun just 25 minutes east of New Kent.
Learn MoreBusch Gardens Halloween Spooktacular
The park's family-friendly daytime Halloween celebration runs on weekends through November 1, with Sesame Street Forest of Fun trick-or-treat trails, costume parades, kid-friendly shows, and pumpkin-themed fun for little ones. Included with regular park admission. It is the perfect warm-up for the season before Howl-O-Scream takes over the park at night, about 25 minutes east of New Kent.
Learn MoreFiends Frenzy 5K at Busch Gardens
A Halloween-themed 5K race through the park grounds at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, with costumed runners, spooky décor, and a festive finish. A fun, family-friendly way to earn your treats on a late-September Sunday, about 25 minutes east of New Kent. See the park's events page for registration details.
Learn MoreRVA Black Farmers Market
A community farmers market in Richmond featuring Black-owned farms and food vendors selling fresh produce, prepared goods, and crafts. A welcoming, family-friendly market that supports local growers and small businesses. About a half hour from New Kent via I-64 west. A wonderful way to support regional agriculture as the harvest season peaks.
Learn MoreSouth of the James Farmers Market (Fall Season)
Richmond's beloved South of the James Farmers Market keeps its Saturday run going at Forest Hill Park through October 25. Shop fresh local produce, breads, pasture-raised meats, eggs, prepared foods, and handmade goods from area farms and makers in one of the city's loveliest park settings. A welcoming, dog-friendly market about 30 minutes west of New Kent via I-64, and a wonderful fall tradition for families who like to cook with the season.
Learn MoreRVA Big Market at Bryan Park
The RVA Big Market gathers Richmond-area farms and food producers at Bryan Park every Saturday morning through the end of October. Expect fresh seasonal produce, local meats and cheeses, baked goods, coffee, and prepared food vendors in a relaxed park setting with plenty of room for kids to roam. A family-friendly stop about 35 minutes west of New Kent, and a great way to stock up on late-season harvest as the leaves change.
Learn MoreWilliamsburg Pancake Festival
A weekend celebrating Williamsburg's title as the "Pancake Capital of Virginia," with a Pancake Trail Pass and community events across the historic city. A quirky, family-friendly festival perfect for a day trip east of New Kent County. Warm pancakes, local vendors, and small-town charm as fall begins.
Learn MoreWest Point Autumn Market
A seasonal autumn market in the historic river town of West Point at the picturesque Riverwalk Park Pavilion. Browse local vendors, farms, and makers along the waterfront as the seasons turn. Just a short drive from the New Kent area — a laid-back way to welcome fall with the community.
Learn MoreState Fair of Virginia
Virginia's classic state fair returns to Meadow Event Park in Doswell, about 35 minutes west of New Kent. Agriculture exhibits, farm animals, midway rides, carnival games, live concerts, and every fried fair food you can imagine. An all-day family tradition that runs through the first weekend of October, and a wonderful way to welcome the season. Check the fair website for daily gate hours, ticket pricing, and the concert lineup.
Learn MoreHunt Club Farm Harvest Fair
A beloved fall family tradition at Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach, with a pumpkin patch, petting farm, pony rides, hayrides, corn maze, jumping pillow, and a towering treewalk through the woods. Running from late September through the first weekend of November. About an hour and fifteen minutes east of New Kent along I-64, it is a perfect day trip for families eager to kick off the fall season together.
Learn MoreHolly Fork Farm Fall Season (Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze)
New Kent County's own fall farm tradition is open in Barhamsville, with its fall season typically running from mid-September into early November. Pick pumpkins straight from the vine on a hayride to the U-pick patch, wander the corn maze, feed the farm animals, launch a pumpkin from the pumpkin launcher, and let the kids explore the play area complete with straw toss and corn sensory boxes. Fall produce like sweet potatoes and butternut squash are available in the farmstand. Weekend hours are typically Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM – 2 PM; check the farm's website or Facebook page to confirm the daily schedule before you go. It is the heart-of-the-county way to welcome the season.
Learn MoreNeptune Festival & Poseidon's Playground
The 52nd annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend returns to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a weekend of sand sculpture contests, live music, and the family-friendly Poseidon's Playground Fun Zone packed with activities for kids. About 80 minutes east of New Kent via I-64, it is a lively coastal outing as summer gives way to fall on the oceanfront.
Learn MoreChickahominy Indian Tribe 74th Annual Fall Festival & Pow-Wow
One of the region's most significant cultural events returns to Providence Forge for its 74th year. This two-day festival features Native American dancers in full regalia, drum groups, flute music, artisan craft vendors, cultural demonstrations including backwoods survival skills, historical and educational exhibits, and tribal Chiefs and members on site. The event draws 3,000 to 5,000 visitors annually and offers a rare opportunity to experience the living heritage of Virginia's indigenous Chickahominy people. Food vendors serve tribal-inspired cuisine. Gates open at 10 AM Saturday and 11 AM Sunday. Free parking and admission. A must-attend Providence Forge event.
Learn MoreJolene Family Winery Cheese Making Workshop
Learn the art of cheesemaking hands-on at Jolene Family Winery on Quinton's scenic 18-acre private lake. A cozy, instructional afternoon where you make your own cheese to enjoy alongside award-winning estate wine. Registration is through the winery — a wonderfully local, community-focused way to spend a late-September morning in Quinton as the leaves begin to turn.
Learn MoreJolene Family Winery Lakefront Pop-Up & Live Music: October 10
A full lakefront day at Jolene Family Winery in Quinton: the Beachy Keen pop-up artisan shop sets up on the grounds, Homegrown Yoga by the Lake leads a session by the water, the Rollin Eatz food truck keeps bellies full, and live music by CK Music plays through the afternoon. Sip award-winning estate wine or local craft beer on the veranda as the October light turns the lake gold. A wonderful Quinton way to spend a fall Saturday, and a great follow-up to the September 27 cheese making workshop.
Learn MoreJolene Family Winery Weekend Live Music & Food Trucks
Every weekend, Jolene Family Winery pairs live acoustic music with a rotating local food truck on the lakefront grounds. Fridays run the food truck from 4:30-8:30 PM with music 5:30-8:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays bring the truck from noon to 5 PM with music 2-5 PM. Sip estate wine or local craft beer on the veranda or greenhouse as the sun drops behind the lake. A relaxed Quinton gathering that feels different every week, and a wonderful way to catch the first cool fall evenings.
Learn MoreOld School Cider House Live Music & Cider Flights
A beautifully renovated 1920s schoolhouse turned restaurant and tap house, featuring Virginia craft ciders, beer, and wine alongside soups, sandwiches, flatbreads, and sharable plates. Live acoustic music fills the taproom on Friday evenings and Saturday–Sunday afternoons, and Thursday nights bring music bingo. As the days cool, the outdoor patio and hearty fall flatbreads make it a cozy Providence Forge gathering spot all season long. Try the rotating hard cider flights as autumn arrives.
Learn MoreSaudé Creek Vineyards Riverview Tastings & Weekend Music
Gather for live musical performances set against a scenic backdrop of the Pamunkey River when scheduled on select weekends. Savor exceptional wine, local cider, and delicious bites from rotating food truck vendors on the large chalet-style deck or the beautifully manicured hillside terrace. Open Mon, Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM (Sat–Sun from 11 AM; Fri until 8:30 PM; closed Tuesdays). A Lanexa favorite that shines even brighter as the sun sets earlier and the hillside turns gold in early fall.
Learn MoreGauthier Vineyard Live Music & Harvest Season
Enjoy live music and fall atmosphere on this veteran-owned estate and working farm and vineyard in the rolling Barhamsville countryside. Expect jazz classics, movie themes, and popular songs on select evenings, with grape harvest underway across the property as fall begins. Open Monday, Wednesday–Sunday (closed Tuesdays; Fridays until 8 PM) with estate wines, charcuterie, and beautiful countryside views. A peerless veteran-owned date-night spot near New Kent. As the evenings cool, the fire pits are lit for mulled wine, Friday and Saturday evenings bring wood-fired brick-oven pizza, and Cajun Sundays with the Gypsy Gourmet food truck return on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, including October 11 and 25.
Learn MoreEd Allen's Weekday Bass Tournament
Largemouth bass fishing continues strong on Chickahominy Lake as fall approaches. Ed Allen's Boats & Bait runs a Weekday Bass Tournament through December — launch a pontoon or motorboat, grab live bait and tackle, and hit the water. Open daily from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. As temperatures cool, daytime fishing becomes more comfortable and the evening bite stretches longer. A Lanexa tradition for serious anglers and casual fishermen alike.
Learn MoreMilitary Aviation Museum Summer of Flight (Final Saturday)
The last narrated flying demonstration of the season at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. Watch vintage warbirds take to the sky including P-51 Mustangs, B-25 Mitchells, and F4U Corsairs, all flown from the museum's own airfield. Docents explain the history and aerodynamics of each aircraft as they fly. This Saturday, September 26 wraps up the series. A must-see for military families and aviation enthusiasts stationed at or near Fort Eustis and Langley AFB. About 60 minutes from New Kent County via I-64 east.
Learn MoreHeritage Public Library Story Time Tales
A weekly storytime program for young children at the Heritage Public Library, which serves New Kent County. Little ones enjoy interactive stories, songs, and crafts in a welcoming community setting. A wonderful way to introduce preschoolers to the joy of reading and meet other families in the area. Call (804) 966-2480 for the current schedule.
Learn MoreNew Kent County Parks & Rec Fall Programs
New Kent County Parks and Recreation transitions to its fall program lineup throughout September. Look for mat yoga, chair yoga, muscle conditioning, and gentle cardio classes for adults, along with children's after-school nature programs at county parks. Country line dancing continues weekday evenings. As the weather cools, it is a wonderful time to get outside at county parks and trails. Check the county calendar for class times, locations, and registration information.
Learn MorePumpkin Carve-Out at St. Peter's Episcopal Church
A New Kent County fall tradition straight from the county calendar: an afternoon pumpkin carve-out on the grounds of historic St. Peter's Episcopal Church, whose 1701 sanctuary is one of the county's most beloved landmarks. Bring the family, pick out a pumpkin, and carve it together as the leaves turn. Check the church or county website for start time and any suggested donation, then wander the historic grounds while you're there.
Learn MoreRichmond VegFest (23rd Annual)
A free, family-friendly festival at the Carillon in Byrd Park featuring over 100 vegetarian and vegan vendors, live music, cooking demos, and kids' activities. A great late-September outing about 30 minutes west of New Kent. Rain date is Sunday, September 27.
Learn MoreSavor Shalom Harvest Festival
Shalom Farms' annual farm-to-table evening celebrates the harvest with Richmond chefs and a meal that supports healthy food access across the region. A community-focused, family-friendly evening about 30 minutes from New Kent. See the website for ticket and event details.
Learn MoreWest Point Crab Carnival (44th Annual)
One of Virginia's most popular and longest-running fall festivals sits just a short drive from New Kent in the historic river town of West Point. Fresh local seafood, live music, a fireworks display, vendors, and family fun along the waterfront over two days. Free admission, a wonderful way to welcome October with the community.
Learn MoreMilitary Aviation Museum Living History Weekend
The Military Aviation Museum hosts a special living history weekend with vintage aircraft on display, re-enactors, and docent-led tours on the museum grounds. The traditional Warbirds Over the Beach air show has been postponed to fall 2027, but this weekend still offers families a memorable visit with veterans and history. About 60 minutes from New Kent via I-64 east.
Learn MoreGreater Williamsburg Fall Craft & Vendor Show
A large indoor craft and vendor show at the Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center, just east of New Kent County. Browse handmade goods, crafts, and vendor booths from across the region with plenty for the whole family. A convenient, weather-proof October weekend stop whether you are shopping for the season or just looking for a fun outing close to home.
Learn MoreAn Occasion for the Arts
A free fine-arts and music festival filling Historic Duke of Gloucester Street with juried visual artists, live music on multiple stages, kids' art activities, and food vendors. One of the region's most beloved autumn traditions, set in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg about 25 minutes east of New Kent. Park once and stroll the mile-long arts village at your own pace.
Learn MoreHelicopter Day at Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport
The Virginia Helicopter Association's 20th anniversary Helicopter Day brings military, police, medical, and utility helicopters up close at the Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport. Climb aboard cockpits, meet the flight crews, and watch helicopters take off and land throughout the afternoon. An engaging, family-friendly event for aviation lovers and military families about 30 minutes from New Kent.
Learn MoreCulpeper Air Fest
Virginia's big October air show takes to the skies at Culpeper Regional Airport with military and vintage aircraft, aerobatic performances, ground displays, and STEM activities for kids. Family-friendly, with plenty of open grass to spread out a blanket along the flight line. About an hour and a half west of New Kent via I-64, it is worth the drive for aviation-loving military families who miss the big base open houses this season. Check the official site for the schedule, ticket prices, and the confirmed performer lineup.
Learn MoreColonial Williamsburg Military Encampment: To Heed Washington's Call
Colonial Williamsburg presents a living-history military encampment, "To Heed Washington's Call: Virginians Prepare to March North," recreating the mustering of Virginia soldiers ahead of the Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War re-enactors, camp life demonstrations, and period drills bring the founding era to life. A meaningful, family-friendly history outing about 25 minutes east of New Kent, and a wonderful way for military families to connect with Virginia's deep service tradition.
Learn MoreYorktown Market Days Fall Festival
Yorktown's beloved farmers and artisans market hosts its annual Fall Festival along the waterfront at Riverwalk Landing. Expect seasonal produce, local crafts, live music, and family activities in one of the most historic small towns in Virginia, about 35 minutes east of New Kent via I-64. A perfect crisp-October outing on the York River.
Learn MoreYorktown Fall Festival
A family-focused fall celebration in Historic Yorktown with kids' activities, games, and seasonal fun alongside the Yorktown Market Days Fall Festival at the waterfront. Pumpkin season, crisp river air, and Revolutionary War history combine for a memorable day trip just east of New Kent County.
Learn MoreYorktown Victory Weekend & Yorktown Day Parade (America250)
A three-day America250 commemoration in Historic Yorktown marking the 245th anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown. The centerpiece Yorktown Day Parade steps off Monday, October 19 at about 10:30 AM on Main Street, led by The Fifes & Drums of York Town, with wreath-laying ceremonies, patriotic exercises at the Victory Monument, and living-history reenactors throughout the weekend. Historic homes, museums, and waterfront sites open to visitors from 9 AM to 5 PM. A meaningful, family-friendly history weekend about 35 minutes east of New Kent, and a perfect way to honor Virginia's service tradition.
Learn More2nd Sundays Williamsburg
Williamsburg's free monthly community market and arts gathering returns for its October edition with artisan vendor tents, live music, and food trucks on the LoveLight Placemaking campus at 401 N Boundary St. A lively, family-friendly afternoon just east of New Kent County and a wonderful way to browse local makers and soak up a sunny October Sunday. The 2026 season runs the second Sunday of each month through December.
Learn MoreWilliamsburg Farmers Market
A signature Saturday market drawing more than 40 Virginia growers and makers to the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. Shop seasonal local produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and handcrafted items every Saturday morning from 8 AM to noon. As fall arrives in the next few weeks, the market fills with apples, pumpkins, late-season vegetables, and warm morning baked goods. An easy, charming drive east of New Kent County, and a lovely breakfast stop before the rest of your day.
Learn MoreMilitary Aviation Museum: TUSKEGEE
An immersive theatrical experience honoring the Tuskegee Airmen at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, telling the story of the nation's first Black military aviators. This final run plays Thursday through Saturday, September 24-26. A moving, family-appropriate history program about an hour from New Kent County via I-64 east. Check the museum for performance times and tickets.
Learn More2nd Street Festival
Richmond's 38th annual celebration of Black culture in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. Live music across multiple stages, dance, art, food, and a warm street-festival atmosphere in one of America's most storied Black communities. Free and open to the public, about 30 minutes west of New Kent via I-64.
Learn MoreRichmond Folk Festival
One of the country's largest free folk festivals returns to downtown Richmond's riverfront with six stages and more than 30 performing groups spanning folk, bluegrass, blues, jazz, and world traditions. Family-friendly, free, and open to all, it is a spectacular way to close the first full week of October about 30 minutes west of New Kent along I-64. Check the festival site for the full lineup and schedule.
Learn MoreA Taste of New Kent (16th Annual)
New Kent County's signature wine festival, presented by the New Kent Chamber of Commerce at Colonial Downs, brings local wineries, brewers and distillers, food trucks, craft vendors, and live music together for a relaxed community-wide day, with a Rotary Club car show alongside. The 16th annual edition historically falls on a Saturday in mid-October; check the official site for the confirmed 2026 date. A wonderful way to celebrate the county's wine country right here in New Kent.
Learn MoreNew Kent Parks & Recreation Fall Festival & Sheriff's Night Out
New Kent County Parks and Recreation's family-favorite fall celebration returns to Pine Fork Park with a costume party, food trucks, games, and activities for the whole family, alongside the New Kent Sheriff's Office Night Out. Recent years have landed on a Friday in mid-October; the 2025 edition ran October 17 from 5-8 PM. Watch the county calendar for the confirmed 2026 date. A warm Quinton gathering for neighbors, families, and military households alike.
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