Chesapeake Bay Art Association Fall Art Festival: An October 3–4 Show Guide

Chesapeake Bay Art Association Fall Art Festival gives art-show visitors a timely reason to explore Norfolk, Virginia during October 3–4, 2026. The association’s 62nd fall festival is scheduled for 10 a.

At a glance

Dates: October 3–4, 2026
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
What to expect: Original art, direct conversations with makers and an event experience shaped by its setting.

See the Chesapeake Bay Art Association for current hours, admission, parking and access information before you go.

Why this show stands out

m. –5 p. m. Saturday and 10 a. m. –4 p. m. Sunday. Work in both two- and three-dimensional categories is eligible for festival judging, signaling a presentation built around original art rather than a general street market. Coastal weather can change quickly, so visitors should confirm the event plan and parking before leaving home.

The setting in Norfolk, Virginia is part of the experience, not just an address. Notice how the venue changes the way work is displayed, how people move between artists and how much time a visitor can comfortably give each stop.

How to plan your visit

When and where: October 3–4; Norfolk, Virginia. See the Chesapeake Bay Art Association for current visitor information. Save the organizer page on your phone and review last-minute notices on the morning of the event.

If you are visiting with children or a group, agree on a meeting point before entering the busiest area. Make a complete first pass before buying when the layout allows; it gives you useful context and makes the return to a favorite booth more deliberate.

Meet the artists, not just the objects

Use the first circuit to notice patterns in your own response. On the second, return to the work you remembered without looking at your notes. Keep questions specific and let the maker set the pace if other visitors are waiting.

Before you go

Event schedules, venues, admission policies and weather procedures can change. Recheck the official source shortly before traveling, and use Art Show Magazine’s Upcoming Shows calendar to plan other stops. First-time visitors can also review our guide to planning an art-show visit.

This is an advance guide based on organizer information available September 28, 2026; it is not a review of the finished show. The featured header is an original conceptual editorial image and does not document the event.