LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
RICHMOND PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 19 | ARTS DISTRICT FOOD TOUR Savor mouth-watering food and snacks from local restaurants and bakeries, meet the people behind these culinary destinations, and hear the stories of one of Richmond’s defining neighborhoods. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2RCYepG SEPT 26 | CARS & CORKS Cruise on over to Maymont for an afternoon of classic cars, tasty beverages, live music, food trucks, and tons of fun for families and auto aficionados! Stroll through a variety of cool cars on display on the expansive lawn, and enjoy live music throughout the day. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2FHFUJs
OCTOBER
OCT 3 - 4 | OKTOBERFEST Come celebrate at the only authentic Oktoberfest in central Virginia. The entertainment will be highlighted with the traditional march of the regional German Societies, 14
the crowning of the Oktoberfest Queen, and the popular Beer Stein Hoisting Contest.For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3hH9bB8 OCT 3 - 4 | 2ND STREET FESTIVAL The 2nd Street Festival is now a virtual event celebrating downtown’s Jackson Ward community. Venture Richmond Events will present new musical performances, favorite artists from past festivals, cooking demonstrations, virtual tours, neighborhood testimonials, fun family activities, and so much more! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2ZN7JqX OCT 9 - 11 | RICHMOND FOLK FEST This beloved event attracts people to downtown Richmond’s riverfront over three days to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through 30 different genres of music on seven stages, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and food. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3hMY9L2
