Events

Hanover and the Richmond region are teeming with seasonal events and activities. There’s something for everyone, from food festivals to NASCAR racing to college hoops to live music to horse races and more.

Events in Hanover

The Ashland Strawberry Faire and Hanover Tomato Festival celebrate Hanover’s rural roots and agricultural delights, and bring a festive atmosphere to the local community.

Hanover Tomato Festival

The pride and joy of Hanover citizens is the annual Hanover Tomato Festival, and attendance to this popular event increases every year.  The Festival is a strong tradition and recognizes the importance of one of the county’s most valuable assets: the Hanover tomato.

Ashland Strawberry Faire

The Ashland Strawberry Faire in historic Ashland, Virginia, is a traditional celebration to promote the community and feature the strawberry harvest. The Faire is usually on the first Saturday in June, held on the streets adjacent to the Randolph-Macon College campus. The Faire is a free, community and family-oriented event. There are vendors selling arts, crafts, plants, and antiques to the many thousands who attend the event.

Use our Here in Hanover, VA App for links to more events.

Events in the Richmond Region

Whatever’s your passion, you’ll find it all in the Richmond region. Below is just a small sample of what Richmond has to offer. For a full list of events, check out www.VisitRichmondVa.com.

Virginia Wine Expo

The best of the grape in Virginia on display at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Carytown Watermelon Festival

Enjoy sidewalk sales, live music and all the watermelon you can eat.

Bizarre Bazaar’s Spring Market

Nationally known crafters and artists present innovative gifts, antiques and garden accessories.

Historic Garden Week in Virginia

Historic homes and gardens, including several plantations, are open for tours.

Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K

It’s a race along Monument Avenue, but with nearly 25,000 participants, it’s also a party with bands and other family-friendly activities.

NASCAR Weekend

Get revved up for the NASCAR Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series at the Richmond Raceway. The raceway complex also hosts various events and festivals throughout the year.

To learn more, visit www.VisitRichmondVa.com or browse through the Richmond Region Visitors Guide.