Discover the Magic.
Explore downtown Staunton and connect with the community at Virginia's most magical free festival.
0k+
Annual visitors
100%
Volunteer-run
Free
Always free admission
September 26 & 27, 2026
Downtown Staunton, Virginia — free and open to all.
Official Festival WebsiteYour guide to the festival
QCMM.app is a free companion site to help you explore the festival, discover locations and learn about the characters you will meet along the way.
Explore the Map
Browse an interactive map of every festival location around downtown Staunton. Tap any pin to learn more about what is happening there.
Browse Collections
Locations are grouped into themed collections. Find every Hogwarts house block, every Oz landmark and more, all in one place.
Meet the Characters
Get to know the characters appearing at the festival before you arrive. Learn who they are and where you might find them during the event.
A festival built on
magic & community.
Queen City Mischief & Magic is a free, volunteer-run festival celebrating magic across all forms and fandoms held every fall in the heart of historic downtown Staunton, Virginia.
QCMM turns downtown Staunton into the venue. Every alley, storefront, and street becomes part of the adventure.
A few things about the festival.
20k+ Visitors
100% Volunteer
Always Free
Staunton, VA