50th Annual Fall Festival

Next date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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About Fall Festival

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What started out as a small market for artisans to display their wares has grown into a festival with more than 400+ art and craft vendors, informational vendors, food vendors, children's activities, multiple stages of entertainment, beer gardens, and more! Even though this event has grown immensely since its inception, it still holds that same hometown festival feeling. We look forward to hosting you in our historic downtown area! 

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General Information and Event Map

Festival Information

Rain or Shine Event

(No reschedule date)

FREE Admission

(Fees apply for children's rides and activities)

Important Locations

  • ATM
    Intersection of University Drive and Sager Avenue
  • Parks and Recreation Tent/Show Officials
    Space #112 on University Drive and South Street
  • First Aid Location
    Fire Station #3 on University Drive

Please Note: Pets are kindly discouraged at the festival, except for service animals.

Event Map - Coming in September! 

Vendor List and Booth Space Locations

FF Vendors Cover Photos

Apply to be a Vendor!

MORE INFORMATION COMING IN SEPTEMBER! 

Space Vendor Name
2025 FALL FESTIVAL VENDOR LIST
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Space Vendor Name
FOOD COURT 1
097/098  
099/100
101/102  
103/104
105-108  
109/110  
111/112  
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115/116  
117/118  
119  
Space Vendor Name
FOOD COURT 2
020/021  
025/026  
028/029  
032/033  
036/037  
040  
405/406
409/410
413/414
417/418  
Space Vendor Name
CHILDREN'S AREA FOOD VENDORS
C08  
C09  
Space Vendor Name
OLD TOWN SQUARE FOOD VENDORS
OTS 1  
OTS 2  
OTS 3  
OTS 4  
Space Vendor Name
MAIN STAGE FOOD VENDORS
MS1  

 

Entertainment

FF Entertainment Cover Photo

Main Stage Entertainment

Sponsored by: Fair City Mall

Location: 4103 Chain Bridge Rd. (Parking Lot)

10 a.m. - Noon  
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.  
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.  
Fair City Mall Logo

Old Town Square Stage Entertainment

Location: 10415 North Street

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.  
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.  
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.  
 

Children's Stage Entertainment

Location: 4020 University Drive (Parking Lot)

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  
1:15 p.m.  
1:45 p.m.  
2:15 p.m.  
2:45 p.m.  
3:15 p.m.  
3:45 p.m.  
4:15 p.m.  
 

Children's Area 

Children's Rides

Important:

  • Rides depend on weather conditions
  • May require specific age, height, and weight minimums/maximums
  • Payment, signed waiver, and wristband required to ride
Ride Ticket Pricing

$30 - "All-You-Can-Ride" Wristband

$5 Ticket Rides

  • Coming in September! 

$3 Ticket Rides

  • Coming in September! 

My Gym Children's Fitness Center

My Gym Children's Fitness Center will be running an exciting outdoor agility obstacle course where kids aged 2-10 years can balance and dash through fun challenges. Plus, our awesome coaches will be there to teach and help your child try out cool tumbling moves in a safe, playful way!

Fall for the Book

FREE EVENT

   

Sparky's Harvest Bash

FREE EVENT

An educational event on fire prevention and safety for kids! Check out our city's fire truck, meet our volunteer firefighters, and grab your selfie with Sparky!

Open House

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Fire Station #3 - 4081 University Drive, Fairfax

Free Open Houses and Tours

FREE EVENTS

City of Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center

Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: 10209 Main Street, Fairfax

Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House

Guided Tours

Time: Noon - 3 p.m.

Location: 10386 Main Street, Fairfax

Beer Gardens

FF Beer Gardens Cover Photo

Enjoy a variety of craft beers and wine as you kick back and enjoy the fall vibes! Local non-profits will be working each beer garden, so feel free to show them some gratitude and leave a tip!

BEER GARDENS OPEN AT 10:30 A.M.

LAST TICKET SOLD AT 4:30 P.M.

LAST POUR AT 4:45 P.M.

Featured Beers

Bud Light

$6

Craft Beer Option 1

$7

Hazy Like a Fox

$7

Featured Wines

All wines are $8

Red Option Cabernet

TBD

White Option

TBD

Beer Garden Locations

Main Stage Beer Garden

Location: 4103 Chain Bridge Rd. (entrance along University Dr.)

Non-Profit Serving:TBD

Old Town Square Stage Beer Garden

Location: 10415 North St.

Non-Profit Serving:TBD

Sager Beer Garden and Food Court

Location: Corner of University Dr. and Sager Ave.

Non-Profit Serving:TBD

Special thanks to our Beer Garden Cup Sponsor, Monster Organics, for providing the compostable beer cups!

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Plan Your Visit

Road Closures

IN EFFECT: 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

(Includes buses, e-scooters, and bicycles)

  • Route 236/Main Street between West and East streets
    Traffic detoured to North Street
  • University Drive between North Street and Armstrong Street
    Traffic detoured to Route 123/Chain Bridge Road via North Street
  • Sager Avenue between Route 123/Chain Bridge Road and South Street
    Traffic detoured to North Street

CUE Bus Detour

CUE Buses will detour from George Mason Drive and University Drive to Route 123/Chain Bridge Road.

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle Bus Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Shuttle Bus Locations:

George Mason University Rappahannock Parking Deck

Address: 4393 University Drive, Fairfax

(Closest address to the parking deck)

FREE PARKING during Fall Festival

View GMU Parking Deck Map →

Fairfax High School

Address: 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax

Parking

Accessible Parking Locations

  • Old Town Plaza Parking Garage
    3925 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
  • City Hall
    10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax
    (Access via Route 123/Chain Bridge Road)

Public Parking Locations

  • Old Town Plaza Parking Garage
    3925 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
  • The Judicial Center Parking Garage B
    10553 Page Avenue

Free Bike, Scooter and Stroller Valet

FREE SERVICE

Drop off your bike or stroller in a secure location while you enjoy the festival!

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Valet Location: University Drive and Armstrong Street (located inside the festival grounds)

Note: The city is not responsible for what happens to any remaining items left after 5 p.m.

When

  • Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Location

Downtown Fairfax, 10415 North Street, 22030, View Map

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