Local Event Guide

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, 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

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.

NOVEMBER NOV 5 - 8 | FIRE, FLOUR & FORK Fire, Flour & Fork combines more than 40 dinners, events, behindthe-scenes tours and talks, throughout our food-fest of a region. Get behind the doors of 100-year-old purveyors. Listen to kitchen secrets from Richmond chefs and their friends from around the country. And leave room for dessert. For more info visit: fireflourandfork.com

Nov 14 | STONY POINT BEER FEST This 3rd Annual event will have local and regional breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries offering samples of everything with your souvenir sample glass. Food from on-site restaurants and other local vendors, fun and unique games from River City Sports & Social Club, live music & more! For more info visit: rivercityfestivals.com

NOV 21 | BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL This Annual affair offers up all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3hDjgiB

DECEMBER Dec 3 - 6 | BIZARRE BAZAAR The Bizarre Bazaar’s Christmas Collection features more than 500 juried exhibitors in four contiguous buildings. The 45th Christmas Collection will feature talented artisans of varied media, unique new shops, boutiques, small businesses, exciting new gift lines, holiday decorations, gourmet foods, jewelry, clothing, accessories, toys, quality crafts, fine art and much more! For more info visit: thebizarrebazaar.com

Dec 5 | Winter Wine Fest Get out of the COLD and enjoy some amazing Virginia Wines in our heated buildings. Great Music, Food, Fun and of course VIRGINIA WINE! For more info visit: fredericksburgwine.com

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.

JANUARY JAN TBA | JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL Get your fill of corned beef, schwarma, knish, and more at what is possibly the tastiest winter festival in Richmond. And if you’d like to try more food than you can stomach, trust us you probably will, you can take it to go! For more info visit: richmondjewishfoodfestival.com

JAN 18 | WINTER ICE FESTIVAL Ready to chill out? Join us for our Winter Ice Festival and Mega Block Ice Carving Competition. You’ll see six world-renowned ice carvers create amazing sculptures as they compete for prizes. Join us. This is going to be cool. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2W1CF4S

FEBRUARY FEB 23 - 29 | JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2RC4wG2

FEB 27 | SHIVER IN THE RIVER Jumping in an ice cold body of water – on purpose? We’re guessing that some of you this think it’s a crazy idea, and some of you think it sounds awesome. If you’re among the latter, know that you’ll have two chances this winter to take an icy plunge. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2RFzzRm

MARCH MARCH 2- 7 | VIRGINIA WINE EXPO You’ll get to meet the owners and winemakers behind Virginia’s emergence as an international wine destination. Plus you can check out dozens of wine events, like the legendary Walk-Around Grand Tasting. For more info visit: virginiawineexpo.com

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

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MARCH 18 -21 | FRENCH FILM FEST If the International Film Festival doesn’t have enough movies for you, or you missed all the films coming out of France, you’ll get a second crack at it at the end of March. For more info visit: frenchfilmfestival.us

APRIL APRIL TBA | FRENCH FOOD FEST Do you love French food? Do you long to stroll the streets of Paris? We can’t help you get to the real thing, but you’ll feel transported straight to France and all its food and drink with Richmond’s French Food Festival. For more info visit: rvafrenchfoodfestival.com

APRIL 29 - 30 | STEVESTOCK We are making history this year with the help of DeVault Vineyards in beautiful Concord, VA. We will be camping out all weekend enjoying music & art. If you have an RV you can bring that too! Get the best savings when you buy early and grab a weekend pass for the music.For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3hFufIt MAY MAY 1 - 2 | WINE & FOOD FEST Join in the excitement of the 11th Annual National Wine and Food Festival at National Harbor; bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of Metro DC’s foodies. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/35KKOQR

MAY 4 - 9 | INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Over several days in April, two Richmond theaters will show quality flick after quality flick. In between screenings, you can catch panels, awards, musical performances, and more at both the modern Bowtie Movieland and the historic Byrd Theatre. For more info visit: rvafilmfestival.com

JUNE JUNE 6 | BROAD APPETIT With small plates from the best local restaurants in the Richmond region, this event will have you grazing your way down Broad Street. And it’s all for a really great cause, since proceeds go to local nonprof-

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.

it food bank, Feed More. And of course, where there’s food, there’s beer and wine, too. For more info visit: broadappetit.com

JUNE 12 | TASTE OF WOODBRIDGE The Stonebridge Taste of Woodbridge Feast-ival is a seasonal celebration of good food, exhibitors, performances and LIVE music. This family-friendly event allows you to stroll through the beautiful Stonebridge at your leisure while sampling some of the delicious offerings of local restaurants and chefs. Entertainment for ALL AGES! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3c73j3b

JUNE 19 | JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration is Virginia’s flagship Juneteenth holiday commemoration. It is reflective of Richmond and Virginia’s particular and poignant stories of enslavement and emancipation, and it highlights the resolve and resilience of Africa’s children in America. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3mDTHSv JULY July 24 | Virginia Spirits Roadshow Come join us for the Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow at Building Momentum Co-Op. Tickets will include all samples of artisan spirits as well as craft cocktails from 11 Virginia distilleries; while guests can mix, mingle and engage with Virginia distillers firsthand! For more info visit: virginiaspirits.org

AUGUST AUG 3 - 8 | ANASTASIA From the Tony Award®-winning creators, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/33CGO2k

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.

AUG 9 | RICHMOND JAZZ FEST This is a world-class jazz event that’s worth traveling for. Every year, the Richmond Jazz and Music Festival lines up some of the best names in jazz, funk and blues. Along with the main festival at Maymont - the HippodromeTheater, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery also take part in showcasing the genre’s best local and national talent. Make plans now to be here! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3hIRUYD

SEPTEMBER SEPT TBA | RVA STREET ART FEST The festival will offer the community a chance to watch and participate in the live art transformation of the concrete floodwall, featuring acclaimed national and international artists alongside some of the most popular and up and coming local artists. For more info visit: rvastreetart.com

SEPT 24 - 30 | STATE FAIR When the entire freaking state puts on a week-long shindig, it’s practically your duty as a resident to check it out. The State Fair of Virginia kicks off the fall season with deep-fried everything, dozens of other fair-favorite foods, loads of carnival games and rides, farm animal exhibits and plenty more activities that you can’t possibly accomplish in just one visit. For more info visit: statefairva.org