{"id":343,"date":"2023-03-06T17:03:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T17:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-pc.flywheelstaging.com\/?page_id=343"},"modified":"2025-07-03T09:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:20:05","slug":"family-friendly-festivals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitpatrickcounty.org\/family-fun\/family-friendly-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Family-Friendly Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Appalachian culture comes alive through Patrick County\u2019s vibrant music and arts scene. Celebrate Appalachian culture through music, art, food, and storytelling at one of our family-friendly festivals held throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No matter the season, there is always something to celebrate in Patrick County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick County is home to some of the most unique festivals in the Blue Ridge. From the Halloween happenings of the Stuart Spooktacular to the music-and-arts celebration of Front Porch Fest, you and your family can find an adventure any time of year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  • Stuart Strawberry Festival <\/em><\/strong>– This single-day festival takes place in May. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Memorial Day Gospel Music at Dominion Valley<\/em><\/strong> – This two-day festival occurs in May. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The First Fridays Summer Concert Series <\/em><\/strong>– First Fridays is located at the Stuart Farmers Market. It runs from May till August. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Front Porch Fest<\/em><\/strong> – This multi-day festival occurs on Labor Day Weekend each year. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    • Labor Day Music at Dominion Valley Park <\/em><\/strong>– Annual two-day gospel music event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Patrick County Agricultural Fair<\/em><\/strong> – This multi-day event usually occurs in mid-September.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The Apple Dumpling Festival <\/em><\/strong>– This single-day event takes place in October. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Spooktacular<\/em><\/strong> – This single-day event takes place on Halloween. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hometown Christmas <\/em><\/strong>– Usually occurs the first weekend of December. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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