Festivals and Events

2026 Events Line-Up

With so many events, we have a lot of great sponsorship opportunities! Check out our Sponsorship page for more information. Sponsorship Opportunities!

Community Easter Egg Hunt - March 28th- hunt starts at 9:30 a.m.
Come to the New Market Community Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Lots of eggs filled with goodies to find, fun crafts, and meet the Easter Bunny! The hunt will start at 9:30 a.m., so you will want to arrive early to get into starting positions. Please make sure to bring your own basket for collecting eggs. This event is for ages 1-12.
(crafts while supplies last)
Sponsored by the Town of New Market, MVHS Interact Club, and New Market Rotary.

New Market Fire & Rescue Department Spring Fling- More to come!

Jammin’ Foods Fest - Saturday, May 16th from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
New Market’s annual food truck fest is held in the New Market Community Park. There will be a selection of food trucks, live music, vendors, fun things for the kids to do. Admission is FREE. There is overflow parking at the New Market Fire Department.  Bring chairs/blankets for comfort. Pets are allowed on leashes only and not in the food truck area.

Live Entertainment: with Girl Meets Boy from 4:00-5:30 & Cazhmiere from 6:30-9:00

Food Truck Vendors needed: Application
Retail Vendors needed: Application

Movie Nights in the Park 2026
Come to the New Market Community Park to enjoy a FREE movie in the stars with family and friends! For your viewing comfort, we encourage you to bring chairs and/or blankets. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks (no alcoholic beverages allowed). All movies will begin at sundown.

May 23rd- Zootopia 2
June 27th- Hook
August 22nd- How to Train Your Dragon
September 5th- Moana 2

Cross Roads Music Fest 2026
The Town of New Market presents its 12th annual Summer Music Series: Cross Roads Music Fest. This event will be held at Rebel Park on selected dates from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Admission is FREE!  Food and drink are available for purchase. Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy an evening of local music, food, and brews. Follow our Facebook page to stay informed.

This event would not be possible without our wonderful local sponsors. If interested in being a sponsor, check out our sponsorship page.

June 12th-
August 14th-
September 18th-
October 9th-

We are always looking for new food vendors! If you are interested in being a food vendor at Cross Roads Music Fest complete our application and submit it to s.frazier@newmarketvirginia.com

Food Vendor Application

Independence Day Celebration - Friday, July 3rd, from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
The New Market Fireworks Committee brings a fun community celebration to the New Market Community Park to celebrate Independence Day. The celebration activities start at 5:00 p.m. with a fireworks display showing around 9:20 p.m. Mark your calendars and come visit with your family, friends, and neighbors. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the evening. (NO PETS ALLOWED).

Live Entertainment with Prime

This community celebration is brought to you by: New Market Independence Day Celebration Committee. If interested in sponsoring, funds can be made payable to NMIDCC and mailed to PO Box 1103 New Market, VA 22844 or if you would like to discuss sponsorship benefits, we would be happy to discuss. For more information, you can contact Jim Douglas at 540-630-1503 or Savannah Frazier at 540-740-3432.

National Night Out - Tuesday, August 4th from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The New Market Police Department is excited to be hosting its annual National Night Out event on August 4th in the New Market Community Park! Join them in the park for a fun evening of activities/games, free hot dogs/chips/drinks, cotton candy, face painting, resource tables, and more! Admission is FREE.

Annual Rt. 11 Yard Crawl - Saturday, August 8th starts at 7:00 a.m.
Shop until you drop at 40 miles of yard and business sales along The Old Valley Pike. This is a rain-or-shine event. For more information about the Rt. 11 Yard Crawl visit the Yard Crawl Facebook page.

Summer’s End Puppy Pool Party - Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
A day to celebrate your furry loved one! Bring your dog to socialize and play in the New Market Community Pool from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Cost is $3.00 per dog. Registration is highly recommended. Proof of up-to-date rabies vaccination is required.

Sign up link to come!

New Market Fire & Rescue Department Fall Fling -More to come!

New Market Fall Festival - Saturday, September 26th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Come to our annual Fall Festival located in historic Downtown New Market! Come enjoy treasures crafted by local vendors, taste local food, and sing along and dance to local musicians! A fun day for all ages! We invite people from all communities, as well as interested vendors.

Trick or Treat on Congress Street -Saturday, October 31st, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
RAIN OR SHINE!!!
The New Market Merchants Committee and the Town of New Market will be hosting their annual Trick or Treat on Congress Street. Visit various downtown businesses that have left their light on for trick or treaters and you will leave with a special treat!  While collecting candy, be sure to browse our stores for upcoming holiday gifts. Come on out and have a spooky safe time in the New Market downtown businesses!

‘Tis the Season Holiday Celebration - Saturday, December 5th, 2026
*Open Houses with participating downtown businesses
*Shop Local Passport Game- Complete to win this year's New Market Ornament
*Festive music while strolling downtown
*Tis the Season Parade on Congress Street in the evening
*And so much more! Stay tuned for updates.

‘Tis the Season Holiday Celebration Parade - Saturday, December 5th, 2026
The parade will start at 5:00 p.m. and travel south on Congress Street. (Lineup starts at 4:00 p.m.)
Don't forget to stop by the New Market Library after the parade to see Santa & Mrs. Claus and pick up your goody bag (while supplies last).

Sign up link to come!

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt - Saturday, December 12th, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Join us for the hunt for candy canes and other goodies that are hidden in the park! Children ages 1 to 14 are invited to participate in a Flashlight Candy Cane hunt in the New Market Community Park. Special prizes to be found! Come bundled up to brave the cold, and come prepared with a flashlight to see in the dark! There will be hot chocolate, and other fun activities to participate in as well.

Registration IS REQUIRED and LIMITED spots available.

Registration will open on November 1st