Bestival 2026 on The Downtown Mall 8/29

Best of C-VILLE expands the celebration of Charlottesville’s excellence with Bestival 2026. This brand-new community festival offers opportunities to engage with local businesses while enjoying amazing food and entertainment. Stop by an “ask-the-expert” table for some sage advice on a variety of topics. Get down to the sounds of tracks on wax spun by WTJU DJs. Join a drum circle, and get your photo taken in a pop-up portrait session with readers’ pick for best family photographer. No matter your interests, there’s plenty to see and do in support of the superlative scene that is C-VILLE. Free, 10am. Third Street SE, Downtown Mall. c-ville.com

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