There’s a lot more to explore beyond the main attractions. Centreville Day’s marketplace brings together local artists and makers, small businesses, community organizations, nonprofits, churches, service providers, and Fairfax County agencies throughout the historic district. Some booths are here to shop, some to discover, and others offer activities, giveaways, demonstrations, information, or a chance to meet the people behind organizations you may already know from around the community.

As you wander the marketplace, you’ll find handmade art and gifts, home and family services, pet-related businesses and rescues, wellness providers, local authors, community groups, and plenty of unexpected finds. Many exhibitors also participate in the Trick or Treat Trail, so keep an eye out for the orange pumpkin signs if you’re visiting with kids.

Several groups of exhibitors are gathered into their own themed areas, including the Pet Village for animal lovers (sponsored by VEG), the Zen Zone for wellness and a quieter break from the festival (sponsored by Stretch Zone), the Safety Expo (sponsored by SYA) featuring first responders and public-safety organizations, and the Eco Expo (sponsored by Luck Stone) with environmental education and hands-on activities.

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Mia (5th grade) and Brie (7th grade) make beaded keycharms, bookmarks, stirrers, dishwasher signs, bracelets, and and host a charm bars. 

bees and butterflies

Irena, 4th grade, makes botany-themed resin trinkets and native seed packets.

Golden leaf

Riona, 4th grade, makes all-natural skincare products like lip balm, lotion bars, and cuticle creams.

be kind and rise

Himani, 12th grade, creates handmade earrings, bookmarks, and art pieces.

green greets

Riya, Mhika, Mahati, and Nithya, 8th grade, create handmade jewelry trays, plantable seed cards, and creatively repurposed glass jars.

beans trinkets

Bennett, 4th grade, creates beaded bracelets, necklaces, key chains, and plushie collars.

Traveling with Mom 

Hayden, 6th grade, shares his adventures as a co-author of Traveling with Mom, a children’s book about travel, volunteering, and making a difference at home and around the world.

Emma's studio art shop

Emma Lynn, 9,  creates jewelry, crochet hats and hearts, and autumn art with buttons.

The classics.

Garlic base with black pepper, mozzarella, Montamore white cheddar, roasted green apple, shredded Virginia country ham, caramelized onions, fresh goat cheese, hot honey, and a garlic-butter crust.

Chicken salad on a brioche slider bun with sliced green apple, dried cherries, candied pecans, baby spinach, and honey mustard.

Two warm pretzel sticks with your choice of beer cheese or deli mustard.

A tart cherry mocktail created for the celebration.