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Fall Pickle & International Food Festival
A dozen pickle vendors, two dozen cultural food trucks, 60+ local vendors.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17–Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Sat & Sun: VIP 10-11 AM, GA 11 AM-6 PM
WhereCrooked Run Fermentation, 22455 Davis Dr Suite 120, Sterling
CostGA $5 + CC fee at door; VIP online
Photo: Crooked Run Fermentation / organizer via crookedrunfermentation.com
Heritage India Festival (Northern Virginia)
Diwali-season South Asian cultural, arts and shopping festival.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24–Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Sat Oct 24 12-9 PM; Sun Oct 25 12-7 PM
WhereDulles Town Center Expo Center, 21050 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Dulles Town Center Expo Center / organizer via hifestival.com
Nation's Gun Show
1,200 tables at the DTC Expo Center at Dulles Town Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30–Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Fri Oct 30 1-8 PM; Sat Oct 31 9 AM-5 PM; Sun Nov 1 10 AM-5 PM
WhereDTC Expo Center, 21050 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling
CostFriday Pass $15; 3-Day $25; Adults $19 (Sat & Sun); Teens 12-17 $10; under 12 free with supervising adult
Photo: DTC Expo Center / organizer via showmastersgunshows.com
Loudoun & Fairfax County Home Show
Home improvement show at the DTC Expo & Event Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Fri Nov 6 10 AM-9 PM; Sat Nov 7 10 AM-9 PM
WhereDTC Expo & Event Center, 21050 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling
CostAdults $10 at the door; children free; free passes online
Northern Virginia Christmas Market
200+ artisans from 30+ states, handcrafted Made-in-America goods.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6–Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Fri Nov 6 10 AM-6 PM; Sat Nov 7 10 AM-6 PM; Sun Nov 8 10 AM-5 PM
WhereDulles Town Center Expo Center, 21050 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Dulles Town Center Expo Center / organizer via emgshows.com
DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival (Virginia)
Live chocolate sculpture by Paul Joachim, 'The Chocolate Genius'.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14–Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Sat Nov 14 10 AM-5 PM (VIP hour 9-10 AM); Sun Nov 15 10 AM-4 PM
WhereDulles Town Center Expo Center, 21050 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling
CostKids under 12 free; see organizer website for ticket prices