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Feast on the Festivals! Best Summer Festivals near Lexington VA

After this rough winter, we cannot wait for summer, and we are sure you are too. Summer means festivals, and we are lucky to have a summer filled with them all within the nearby area to us. Whether it be food, music, 4th of July, or wanting to partake in a Renaissance Fair, we’ve got you covered. Listed below in month order are the different festivals happening in and around the Sugar Tree Inn. After a fun filled day, Sugar Tree Inn is the perfect place to come back to unwind and relax! 

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Red Wing Roots Music Festival

The Red Wings Root Festival celebrates all things Folk and Bluegrass, this music festival features nearly 50 artists across three days. Located in Mount Solon, only an hour north of us, makes this festival a great option for those who want to get a real Appalachian feel. 

Location: 94 Natural Chimneys Ln, Mt Solon, VA 22843

When: June 20th-22nd, 2025

 

 

 

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Fae Festival

Hear ye, hear ye! The urban Renaissance Faire is back once more to Charlottesville from June 28th to the 29that the IX Art Park. Magic and medieval markets await you, while you float through the vendors and hear a twinkle in your ear from the live music. Come dressed either whimsically or your casual clothes, either way you will be welcomed.

Location: IX Art Park, 522 2nd St SE D, Charlottesville, VA 22902

When: June 28th3pm—9pm, June 29th 10am—6pm 

 

 

 

Freedom Food Festival

The Freedom Food Festival fundraiser is an annual festival held in Lexington, Virginia in the evening of July 3rd. Admission is free and family friendly, with live music, beer and wine tents (for purchase), and the ability to purchase meal tickets for the food made in the cook-off competition from local chefs and restaurants paired with those from non-profits.

Location: Main St., downtown Lexington, VA

When: evening time of July 3rd, 2025

Be sure to stay with us on July 4th! We always have a little surprise for our guests. ;) 

 

 

 

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Balloons Over Rockbridge 

What’s better than driving through the Blue Ridge Mountains? Flying above them! This Fourth of July weekend, Balloons Over Rockbridge is back, happening at the Oak Hill Property of the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. Jump in a hot air balloon and see a panoramic view of the mountain ridge we call home. Heights not your thing? That’s okay, the festival will also include local musicians, food and merchandise vendors, beer tents, and activities for the families. Admission is free but there is a fee for the balloon rides. You can find prices and information on their website (https://www.balloonsoverrockbridge.com).

Location: Oak Hill Property of the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington

When: July 4th and 5th, 2025

Be sure to stay with us on July 4th! We always have a little surprise for our guests. ;) 

 

 

Logo for Rockbridge Community Festival in Lexington VA

Rockbridge Community Festival

Happening since 1976, this annual festival celebrates the local community be featuring Rockbridge vendors, artists, local organizations, and musicians! The festival is family friendly and free admission. Held in downtown Lexington, Virginia, you can attend this festival on August 23rd from 9am to 3pm.

Location: downtown Lexington, VA

When: 9am—3pm on August 23rd, 2025

 

 

The Shenandoah Valley is lucky to have such unique experiences and community get-togethers throughout the summer months. Each of these festivals are located an hour or less from us, so be sure to think of us when booking your tickets to one of these events!

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