Arts & Crafts, Beer & Bourbon, Dogwood & Columbine: Weekend Fairs With Local Flavor

ALEXANDRIA, VA – With spring fully arrived in the region, local craft fairs are beginning to bloom. Over the weekend of May 2 and 3, a number will be popping up in Northern Virginia.

Alexandria: The Made in ALX makers market returns to Port City Brewing this weekend. This year, according to organizers, the market will have more than 25 vendors and the opportunity not only to shop but to make your own crafts.

Organizers tell Patch that they get upwards of 500 people at each event. This year, visitors can participate in a live, custom hat styling with Bespoke Brims, make a quick pickle with The Spicy Grasshopper, make charm earrings with Paloma Clay Designs, and take part in more creative play themselves.

And, of course, guests can sample Port City’s award winning beers and try tacos from in-house food partners La Tingeria.

Learn more about the market here.

When and where: May 2, 3950 Wheeler Avenue, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Woodbridge: The Woodbridge Art Show and Spring Craft Fair promises dozens of local artists and craftsmen, plus opportunities to meet local small businesses. Come rain or shine, there will be art, jewelry, clothing, home decor and more to be delighted in.

Learn more here.

When and where: May 2, Potomac Town Center, 15201 Potomac Town Place, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vienna: Vienna's annual native plants sale is for anyone who wants a more natural garden, or who just wants to talk native plants. The sale, organized by the Vienna town government and Hill House Garden, features flowering perennials, native shrubs and small trees, plus the chance to get gardening tips and enter into raffles for garden supplies.

Learn more here.

When and where: May 2, Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Manassas: This weekend, the Prince William County Fairgrounds will celebrate the three Bs: beer, bourbon and barbeque. This traveling festival is stopping in Manassas to treat visitors to smoked meats in all forms, including whole hogs, as well as beer and bourbon tastings, live music, and vendors selling cigars, hot sauces and more. Look for offerings from local distiller KO Distilling! This is the fifth annual homage to pigs and pigging out. There are a variety of admission packages. Admissions only tickets at the door are $25.

Learn more here.

When and where: May 2, 10624 Dumfries Road, general admission from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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