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It’s Fall in Virginia, time for an amazing array of festivals. Crab, apple, and pumpkin are the biggies, of course. But here are some others likely not as well-known but are within easy driving distance.

 

Suffolk Peanut Fest: It’s the 44th annual event, a four-day affair that features a parade, amusement rides and concerts. Here’s something you don’t see every day: A peanut butter sculpting contest. Times are 4-10 p.m. on October 6, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 8, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9. Festival grounds are at the Suffolk Executive Airport, 1410 Airport Road, Suffolk. Tickets start at $5. For more information, visit this website: suffolkpeanutfest.com or phone 757-539-6751.

 

Mac and Cheese Festival: No, seriously, there is such a thing. This version features more than 15 vendors serving more than 40 styles of every kid’s favorite meal (kids at heart, too). There’s a cheese fry bar, a giant beer garden, and an actual contest to see who does it better than the rest. Tickets start at $14.99. The event takes place from 2 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 8, on Norfolk’s Waterside Drive, 333 Waterside Drive in downtown. For more information, visit this website: tinyurl.com/macandcheesefest or phone 757-426-7433.

 

 

Oyster Fest: I’m not an oyster-eating guy, but I’m smart enough to realize I’m in the distinct minority. That makes the upcoming Oyster Crush Charity Fundraiser hosted by the Cape Henry Rotary Foundation a big deal. The menu includes oysters and barbecue, Orange Crush and beer. Dance the afternoon away to get rid of the extra calories. Tickets are $75; for people 21 and older. The event takes place Oct. 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Ballyhoos, 2865 Lynnhaven Drive, Virginia Beach. For more information, visit this website: oystercrush.com, or phone 757-412-4441.

 

Norfolk Fall Beer Fest: Noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 8. at Cogans Pizza North, 4311 Colley Avenue. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit this website: cogansbeerfest.com or phone 757-627-6428.

 

Yorktown Market Days’ Fall Festival: The event takes place on Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water St., Yorktown. For more information, visit this website: tinyurl.com/yorktownfallfest, or phone 757-890-5900.

 

Oktoberfest Celebration: The event takes place on Oct. 8 from noon to 9 p.m. at The Bier Garden, 438 High St., Portsmouth. It is an attempt at an authentic German beer hall, at least as authentic as you’re going to get in this neck of the woods. OK, yes, Busch Gardens, but that’s not the point here. Tickets start at $5. For more information, visit this website: tinyurl.com/biergardenfest, or phone 757-393-6022.

 

Bier Garden Portsmouth