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🗓️ Your Richmond festival guide

Your ultimate guide to Richmond festivals
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The Folk Festival takes place each fall on the riverfront. | Photo via Richmond Folk Festival
In the River City, you can find a party for every season and interest thanks to our lively festival scene. Here are a few of our picks for the events coming to town in 2024.

Richmond Beer Fest | Feb. 17
Get your tickets for this craft beer festival at Stone Brewing featuring 10 breweries.

African American Book Festival | April 13
Diversity Richmond will host this free fest celebrating African American literature — including author talks, books signings, giveaways, and kids activities.

Riverrock | May 17-19
Rock out at one of the best outdoor sports and musical festivals in the country.

Caribbean American Heritage Festival | June 29
Head to Dorey Park for a celebration with music, food, art exhibits, and traditional crafts.

Festival of Arts
Held each summer over several months, the city’s Festival of Arts features free concerts and events on most weekends. Most events are held at Dogwood Dell.

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Festival of Arts events are typically held at Dogwood Dell.

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804 Day | Aug. 2
The plans for the second official 804 Day are still in the works, but the party will be held on Aug. 2.

Iron Blossom Music Festival | August
This music festival kicked off last year. Organizers have been asking for input for 2024, so a follow-up is anticipated — although not officially on the calendar.

Pridefest | September
Put on by VA Pride, this festival takes Brown’s Island by storm each September.

Richmond Folk Festival | Sept. 27-29
Enjoy performing groups from around the world as well as food, drinks, a marketplace, and more at this free festival.

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The 2nd Street Festival fills the streets of Jackson Ward with art, vendors, and music.

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2nd Street Festival | October
This Jackson Ward street festival promises two days of performances, vendors, art, and markets.

Powhatan Festival of the Grape | Oct. 5
Tickets for this local fest in the historic Courthouse Village go on sale March 19.

See dozens more festivals by clicking the link below.
Full festival guide
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A. Riverrock
B. Folk Festival
C. Watermelon Festival
D. Other
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Events
Wednesday, Jan. 17
  • Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | VMFA, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Groove in the Cochrane Atrium with local drummer Kofi Shepsu.
Thursday, Jan. 18
  • Good For Her Films: “Ready or Not” | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-10 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | There’s a vendor market before the film begins at 8 p.m.
  • Fireside Collective | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $16 | The Asheville mountain rockers will play with Airshow.
  • Sam Reed Sings | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | $15-$20 | This month, the local talent will sing tunes from 1983.
Friday, Jan. 19
  • The Blizzard of ’96 is Back | Friday, Jan. 19 | 6-10 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2410 Ownby Ln., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Jam out at this alt-rock night remembering the mighty snowstorm of the 1990s.
  • VCU Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Louis | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., Richmond | $30-$35 | The Rams continue A10 play with a game against St. Louis.
Saturday, Jan. 20
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Drink

Sip, sip, hooray
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These alcohol-free drinks can raise your spirits this new year. | Photo provided by Six & Main
We’re mixing up the new year with tasty mocktails perfect for hosting a party, enjoying a night at home, or simply quenching your thirst in a new delicious way.

For the inspiring mixologists, we suggest the Hibiscus Cardamom Syrup by Portland Syrups. Want to practice your bartending skills? We’ve got you covered with this Cherry Limeade by Simple Times Mixers — all you have to do is add your favorite soda water. If you’re more of a pour-and-go type of person, choose any of these flavors from Sarilla.

Join us in raising a glass (or can) and toasting to tasty, alcohol-free indulgence.
Try these recipes
News Notes
Closed
  • Carytown Burgers & Fries will be closed for an undetermined amount of time after a fire last week damaged parts of its Carytown building. The burger joint recently came under new ownership. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Sports
  • Some of the nation’s best runners will head to Pole Green Park this weekend for the USA Track & Field National Cross Country Championships. Athletes will compete for a spot on the national team to race in the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
Open
  • A new indoor playground is open at Stony Point Fashion Park. Parents can book time for their kids to enjoy the ball pit, slides, games, and toys for $20 per two-hour session. Owner Dan Jenkins plans on adding a toy store and cafe in the future. (Richmond BizSense)
Arts
  • A new exhibit opens at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery this Friday, Jan. 19. “Black Card Abstracted” is a group exhibition featuring works by eight artists. Come to the opening reception from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday or check it out through March 4.
Eat
  • Sunday Bagel is hosting a pop-up at CobbleStore this Saturday, Jan. 20. Head to the Oregon Hill vintage shop starting at 9 a.m. Sales will continue until bagels are sold out.
Film
  • Calling all horror fans. The Winter Horrorland Film Festival will take place on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 12 to 8 p.m. at Main Library. Hosted by local nonprofit Victims and Villains, the free event will feature screenings, panels, and discussions surrounding mental health and media.
 
Outdoors

🔮 The future of Mayo Island

What do you want for the future of Mayo Island?
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Mayo Island will soon be part of the James River Park System. | Photo by RICtoday
The city recently closed the deal to purchase Mayo Island through a partnership with Capital Region Land Conservancy.

The $15 million deal brings the city one step closer to converting the island into a public park. Back in April when the city announced its intentions to buy the island, we asked readers and followers what they wanted to see on Mayo Island.

Ideas ranged from recreational opportunities to community resources to natural refuges.

We heard wishes for a skate park, a disc golf course, or a paved trail for walking, running, biking, and rolling. A space for a farmers market, a play ground, a nature walk, a small stage, and a community garden were also suggested.

Keep sending your ideas by hitting the button below.
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From the editor
I love this Richmond-inspired LEGO skyline. It was shared on RVA Reddit by Ben Edlavitch, who competed alongside his grandfather on the TV competition “LEGO Masters” this year.
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