Whether you enjoy music, arts, outdoor recreation or history there is a festival for you in Martinsville - Henry County, Virginia! Check out this line-up of annual festivals featuring events for all ages to enjoy.
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Earth Day Celebration
Held the week of Earth Day each April at the Smith River Sports Complex
Join the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) and Community Partners for fun Earth Day games and activities! Discover creative ways to be green and take care of our planet the way it takes care of us! Fun for the whole family.
Free Admission
Annual Ridgeway Springfest
Held the first Saturday of May in Ridgeway, Virginia
Girl Scout Troop 387 and the town of Ridgeway invite you to Ridgeway Springfest, a day packed with fun and excitement for all. Bring your lawn chair, kick back and listen to live music. Join in the 1 mile fun run or enjoy inflatables and kiddie rides.
Free Admission
Fieldale Heritage Festival
Held the third Saturday of May in Fieldale, Virginia
Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society!
Visit the Village of Fieldale, established in 1917 by Marshall Field & Co. to enjoy arts and crafts, food, music, tours of historic homes, reenactments and more.
Free Admission
Rooster Walk 5 Music & Arts Festival
Held Memorial Day Weekend at Blue Mountain Festival Grounds
Named one of the BRO 100 top adventures to check out in 2012 by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine!
Musical genres include bluegrass, roots rock, jazz and jam bands. In addition to music, there will be food, arts & crafts as well as children activities.
On-site Camping Available
3rd Battle of Martinsville Civil War Reenactment
Held the first weekend in June each year at the Smith River Sports Complex
Sons of Confederate Veterans Stuart-Hairston Camp 515 invite you to join them for a Civil War reenactment, encampment and living history weekend. You'll have the opportunity to see sutlers, artillery, horses and more. Meet Colonel Keith Cornelius, commander of the Confederate Forces and Colonel Lance Dawson, commander of the Federal Forces. Reenactors for both the cavalry and artillery make the battle truly come to life. Battles will be held both days with full size guns, artillery, infantry and cavalry.
Held the second Saturday of August at the Smith River Sports Complex
Free Admission
Bassett Heritage Festival
Visit the home of the Bassett Furniture World Headquarters, established in 1902, to celebrate the rich heritage of this community. Festival participants will enjoy vendor booths, kids activities, live music, a parade and more!
Free Admission
Oktoberfest International Arts & Culture Festival
Held the first Saturday of October in Uptown Martinsville
Offers two streets of vendors. "Little Germany" offers a beer garden selling craft beer as well as traditional German foods like delicious bratwurst. Loaded with amazing crafters and talented artisans, this street fair has something for everyone. A variety of food vendors will be on site. The Big Chair stage will showcase an assortment of talent as well.
Free Admission
Find more events and reasons to visit at the VisitMartinsville calendar.









