Warrenton, VA - Main Street in Historic Old Town Warrenton transforms with arts, music, crafters, strolling entertainment and festival food during the 30th Annual Old Town Warrenton Spring Festival, on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeastern United States* for three years in a row, this event is a perfect family day, offering something for everyone.

On Festival Day, this rural county seat opens its doors to over 250 artisans and crafters exhibiting and selling handmade jewelry, fine arts, candles, tee shirts, wood furniture and international goods from tents set up on Main Street. Many vendors appear in costume and period dress, adding to the unique Southern flavor.

Entertainment on the steps of the historic Old Courthouse include local bluegrass favorites the Shenandoah Travelers, and Peter & Laurie. The Banjo Man, Bingo the Clown and Terry Bender the Organ Grinder stroll and perform throughout the day.

Food vendors from around the region offer a full range of mouthwatering festival foods from kettle corn, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, hot dogs and funnel cakes, to crab cake sandwiches and ethnic treats.

Riding the kiddie-barrel train, provided for and driven by The Town of Warrenton Police Department, is as fun as a barrel of monkeys!

Rain or shine, the event draws from 25,000-30,000 people of all shapes and sizes. Admission is FREE. Bring the whole family and join us for the 30th Annual Old Town Warrenton Spring Festival on May 17th from 9AM to 4PM!

Generously sponsored by
Platinum: Hottle and Associates, Hughes Motorcars, and NorthernVirginia Magazine
Gold: Fauquier Hospital, Gary Spiggle - Jobin Realty Co, and Miller Brothers, Inc.
Silver: Dominion Construction Group

For more information, contact the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce at 540-347-4414 or mailbox@fauquierchamber.org

*Southeast Tourism Society 2004, 2005, 2006