# Festivals in Bristol, VA | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Bristol, Virginia. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Bristol

- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Bristol Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: A popular food and drink event returns to downtown Bristol as Discover Bristol hosts the fourth annual Bristol Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26, from 2-6 PM.

The fun event allows attendees to stroll through Bristol’s historic downtown district as th
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/5th-annual-bristol-oktoberfest/200029041408937
  - **Venue**: Downtown Bristol TN/VA
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  - **Categories**: contests, festivals
- **Event Name**: Celtic Thunder at Paramount Center for the Arts - TN
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Celtic Thunder at Paramount Center for the Arts - TN, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Paramount Center for the Arts - TN in the heart of Bristol,
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/celtic-thunder-at-paramount-center-for-the-arts-tn/2400029817198706
  - **Venue**: Paramount Center for the Arts - TN
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Saucers Over Appalachia Festival
  - **Description**: Saucers Over Appalachia is an annual free UFO festival held in downtown Bristol, celebrating the region’s connection to the 1973 UFO wave and the broader mystery of the unexplained. The event brings together researchers, artists, vendors, and curious m
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/saucers-over-appalachia-festival/80002864054478
  - **Venue**: Cumberland Square Park, Lee Street, Bristol, VA, USA
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- **Event Name**: Appa-Latin Festival
  - **Description**: Sigue en Español 
Bristol is home to a diverse group of people. 🎉 Let's celebrate the cultures that make us unique during Hispanic Heritage Month in Bristol with our festival, Appa-Latin. Open to the entire community to experience history 📚, music 🎶, danc
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/appa-latin-festival/200029977087424
  - **Venue**: Cumberland Square Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, dance, art, business
- **Event Name**: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026
  - **Description**: Bristol, get ready to PARTY!!! Get your tickets TODAY!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/bristol-rhythm-and-roots-reunion-2026/200030038637321
  - **Venue**: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, 416 State Street, 37620, Bristol, TN
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: State St. Tattoo Fest 2026!
  - **Description**: 7th Annual Tattoo Fest!! Over 70 tattooers from all over the country tattooing all weekend!
**Tickets are sold at the door ONLY! Don't buy from anyone online!**
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1861
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/state-st-tattoo-fest-2026/200029944014342
  - **Venue**: 801 State St, Bristol, VA 24201-4143, United States
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- **Event Name**: 3rd Thursday Festival
  - **Description**: With their blues-inspired sound and classic rock energy, Junction 4961 brings a unique experience to the stage, drawing audiences in with their soulful melodies and captivating live shows  .
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 38
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/3rd-thursday-festival/200029862828101
  - **Venue**: Cumberland Square Park
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## Trending Events in Bristol

- **Event Name**: Parking Bass Pro Shops Night Race - NASCAR Cup Series
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway
🏠 Address: 151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
🌆 City: Bristol
📍 Location: 36.5157, -82.2569🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Parking Bass Pro Shops Night Race - NASCAR Cup Series, the most anticipated gathering
  - **Venue**: Bristol Motor Speedway
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- **Event Name**: Gabriel Iglesias
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Gabriel Iglesias, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in vibrant Bristol, VA transforms into
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
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- **Event Name**: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series - Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series - Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bristol Motor Speedway in dy
  - **Venue**: Bristol Motor Speedway
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- **Event Name**: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series & ARCA Menards Series: UNOH 250 & Bush's Beans 200
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series & ARCA Menards Series: UNOH 250 & Bush's Beans 200, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Bristol Motor Speedway nestled i
  - **Venue**: Bristol Motor Speedway
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- **Event Name**: NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Bristol Motor Speedway in the heart of Bristol, TN f
  - **Venue**: Bristol Motor Speedway
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- **Event Name**: Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol in the
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol
- **Event Name**: Bass Pro Shops Night Race
  - **Description**: Please Note: Everyone needs a ticket regardless of age. No refunds or exchanges.Popular in BristolNASCAR Cup Series which is specially known for Sports, Motorsports/Racing.Bristol Motor Speedway
  - **Venue**: Bristol Motor Speedway
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- **Event Name**: Jo Koy at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Jo Koy at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol in Bristol,
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol
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- **Event Name**: Brantley Gilbert in Bristol
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Brantley Gilbert Experience LIVE at Hard Rock Live Bristol—This Saturday, June 13, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Brantley Gilbert is
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live Bristol
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Bristol?
  - **A:** 5th Annual Bristol Oktoberfest (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 02:00 pm at Downtown Bristol TN/VA), Celtic Thunder at Paramount Center for the Arts - TN (Tue Sep 29 2026 at Paramount Center for the Arts - TN), Saucers Over Appalachia Festival (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 am at Cumberland Square Park, Lee Street, Bristol, VA, USA), Appa-Latin Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Cumberland Square Park), Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026 (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, 416 State Street, 37620, Bristol, TN).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Bristol in May 2026?
  - **A:** State St. Tattoo Fest 2026! (Fri May 15 2026 at 02:00 pm at 801 State St, Bristol, VA 24201-4143, United States), 3rd Thursday Festival (Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cumberland Square Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Bristol?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Bristol on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Bristol?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Bristol include Downtown Bristol TN/VA, Paramount Center for the Arts - TN, Cumberland Square Park, Lee Street, Bristol, VA, USA.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Bristol include Discover Bristol, Vivid Events, Saucers Over Appalachia Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Bristol.

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