Festival of Leaves
- Dates
- Expected October 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Historic Downtown Front Royal (Chester & Main Streets)
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 27, 2026
Festival of Leaves returns to Front Royal, VA, Expected October 2026. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Festival of Leaves on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport IAD.
How do I get to Festival of Leaves?
By car
Most people drive to Festival of Leaves. The nearest major airport is IAD, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
IAD is 57 miles / ~1hr drive from Front Royal via I-66, the most realistic fly-in mode for this small downtown festival given no rail/transit link (see below).
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost free, informal street/lot parking.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at IAD
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
Historic Downtown Front Royal (Chester & Main Streets)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Festival of Leaves?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 4
Short drive from Historic Downtown/festival footprint.
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates10 South Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates111 South Street, Front Royal, VA 22630
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates533 South Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
Short drive from downtown, extended-stay style rooms.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesBudget option, positions the trip toward Shenandoah NP as well.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates541 South Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
A few miles from downtown, resort-style property with golf course.
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
45020 Aviation Drive, VA 20166
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, VA 20171
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Front Royal is a Shenandoah-gateway town with a meaningful Airbnb/cabin-rental market year-round for park visitors; peak fall-foliage weekends (which this festival's October date coincides with) are a well-known regional high-demand period for Shenandoah-area lodging generally.
Search AirbnbFront Royal sits at the northern gateway to Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive corridor, an area with real private-land camping/glamping inventory on Hipcamp given the surrounding rural Blue Ridge terrain.
Search HipcampSearch all hotels near Historic Downtown Front Royal
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Festival of Leaves 2026?
Expected October 2026. The organizer has not announced the dates yet.
How much are Festival of Leaves tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Festival of Leaves held?
Historic Downtown Front Royal (Chester & Main Streets), Front Royal, VA.