Fair weekend is here, Little Texas is closing out the Louisa County Fair, and the lake calendar is packed through next weekend. Here's everything happening around Lake Anna, July 31 through August 9.
It's the biggest event week of the Lake Anna summer. The Louisa County Fair wraps up with a national country act, the wineries and breweries are stacked with live music, and there's everything from a rodeo to a reptile show within an easy drive. Here's your hand-picked list, day by day.
One note before you head out: local venues post events across Facebook, Instagram, and everywhere in between, and details change fast. Always double-check with the venue before making the drive.
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Friday, July 31
Louisa County Fair, Walton Park, Mineral | 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Day two of the fair: 4-H livestock, petting zoo, pony rides, more than 70 vendors, live music on two stages, food vendors and a beer truck. $10 admission, kids 12 and under free. New this year: a tram route through Mineral to help with parking.
California Bob at Callie Opie's Orchard, Mineral | 6:30 p.m. | Live music with dinner at the orchard.
Game Night with DJ Himmy at The Cove at Lake Anna | 8 p.m. | Music bingo on the patio.
Krossroads at Lake Anna Taphouse | 6 p.m. | Live band to kick off the weekend.
Saturday, August 1
Louisa County Fair, final day, Walton Park, Mineral | 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. | The big one: 90s country hitmakers Little Texas take the main stage at 8 p.m. to close out the fair, 35 years after their debut single. $10, kids 12 and under free. Get there early.
Farmers markets | Louisa (213 E Main St) and Mineral (81 Louisa Ave), both 8 a.m. to noon | Local produce, baked goods, and the best people watching of the week.
Cheap Comfort at Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing, Mineral | 4 to 7 p.m. | Live music at the vineyard.
James Harris Duo at Tim's at Lake Anna | 7 to 10 p.m. | Live music on the water.
Live music at The Cove at Lake Anna | Evening | Check their page for the night's lineup.
Sunday, August 2
Duane Mitchell at Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing, Mineral | 3 to 6 p.m. | Sunday afternoon music at the vineyard.
Whiskey Bizzness at Lake Anna Taphouse | 2 p.m. | Afternoon live music.
Aubrey Diggers at Tim's at Lake Anna | 6 to 9 p.m. | Close out the weekend on the deck.
Thursday, August 6
Jazz night with the Pena Verde Trio at Callie Opie's Orchard, Mineral | 6 p.m. | Jazz with Thursday dinner service at the orchard.
Wines and Spines at Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing, Mineral | 7 to 9 p.m. | Wine plus books, ticketed event.
Trivia night at Prospect Draft House, Mineral | Weekly Thursday trivia.
Friday, August 7
Music & Wine with Faron Hamblin at the Louisa Arts Center terrace | 6 to 8 p.m. | Free outdoor concert with food by Country Boys BBQ, no registration required. The Artist's Choice gallery exhibit opens the same evening, also free.
DJ Dannis at The Cove at Lake Anna | Evening | DJ night on the patio.
Family Feud Game Night at Southern Revere Cellars, Louisa | 5 to 7:30 p.m. | Team trivia, winery style.
Saturday, August 8
Reptiles Alive! at Lake Anna State Park | 3 to 4 p.m. | Hands-on reptile program with animal ambassadors and feeding demos. Great for kids.
Made in the USA Band at Callie Opie's Orchard, Mineral | 7:30 p.m. | Live band with dinner.
Crowded Minds at Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing, Mineral | 4 to 7 p.m. | Live music at the vineyard.
Glow Party with Dave McKinney at Tim's at Lake Anna | 7 to 10 p.m. | Glow night with live music on the water.
Live music and karaoke at Prospect Draft House, Mineral | Evening | Second-Saturday karaoke.
Farmers markets | Louisa and Mineral, both 8 a.m. to noon.
Sunday, August 9
Chris Grigg at The Cove at Lake Anna | Noon to 3 p.m. | Afternoon acoustic set.
Old Age and Treachery at Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing, Mineral | 3 to 6 p.m. | Sunday music at the vineyard.
Lance-On Permanent Vacation at Tim's at Lake Anna | 6 to 9 p.m. | Live band to wrap the week.
Worth the Short Drive
Shakespeare at the Ruins: Much Ado About Nothing at Barboursville Vineyards | Friday and Saturday, July 31 and August 1, 6 to 10 p.m. | Outdoor Shakespeare by the Four County Players at the historic ruins. $25.
Louisa-Gordonsville Flyer Train Ride | Friday, July 31, 1 to 4 p.m. | Historic train excursion from Louisa to Gordonsville with time to explore the shops and restaurants. $75.
BLM Bull & Rodeo at Oakland Height Farm, Gordonsville | Saturday, August 8, 5:30 to 10 p.m. | Professional bull riding and rodeo entertainment.
Gordonsville Pool Movie Night: The Incredibles | Saturday, August 1, 8:30 p.m. | Family movie night at the community pool with concessions. $10.
Make the Lake Your Every Weekend
This is what a random two weeks at Lake Anna looks like: a county fair with a national act, live music seven nights across a half dozen venues, farmers markets, and a state park doing reptile shows. If you're still commuting to the lake for weekends like this, maybe it's time to talk about making it permanent. Start with our buyer's guide to Lake Anna, or reach out at [email protected] or 540-870-0437.
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Event details compiled July 30, 2026 from venue websites and calendars including the Louisa County Fair, Visit Louisa, Lake Anna Life, Lake Anna Connections, Visit Orange Virginia, Louisa Arts Center, and individual venue pages. Details can change; always confirm with the venue before heading out.
