Dragon Festival at the Virginia Museum of Natural History: Martinsville, VA

Science, history and myth collide during Dragon Festival at the Virginia Museum of Natural History! Explore the lore of dragons, the impact these creatures have had on societies across the globe, and the science behind the growth and dissemination of their myth! All of the sights and sounds that make the myth of dragons so alluring will be in full-force throughout the day!

FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES INCLUDE…
Dragon Displays and Art
Full-Size Dragon Sculpture
Fire Performances
Blacksmith Presentations
Stilt Walkers
Medieval LARP Combat Performances
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors
Beer & Meade Garden (Noon to 6 pm | $5 per beer/meade ticket)
Ren Faire Marketplace
Games, Crafts and Activities
Food Trucks
Music
Much more!
*Schedules for presentations and performances will be announced in the coming weeks.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION
Due to the uncertainty of the current pandemic, please note that activities, presentations, offerings – or the festival itself – may have to be altered or canceled with little to no warning. Please keep an eye on this listing for any changes, postponements or cancelations. Currently, the museum STRONGLY encourages all unvaccinated visitors to wear face coverings.

FESTIVAL ADMISSION
$10 for ages 18-59
$5/Ages 3-17
$5/Seniors 60+
FREE for children under 3
FREE for museum members
FREE for members of ASTC participating institutions
FREE for EBT card holders who present their EBT card and official photo ID
Groupons are accepted!
Admission is available at the door.