Festivals & Fairs

Thu, Aug 13

James River District Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off!

Thu, Aug 13

The Wellness Advantage: Thriving Beyond Your Title

Thu, Aug 13

Safe Sleep

Thu, Aug 13

PHH Level 1: Active Threat Awareness for Churches - Colonial Heights, VA

Thu, Aug 13

Throat Punch Thursday - Summer MTB Short-Track (XCC) Series

Fri, Aug 14

FREE CE FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS!

Fri, Aug 14

Forever A JEWL Powder Room Conference

Fri, Aug 14

i2k.live

Fri, Aug 14

That Handsome Devil 20th Anniversary Tour at Canal Club

Fri, Aug 14

County Officials' Summit

Fri, Aug 14

Richmond Curious: Black Business Month

Fri, Aug 14

Skylar Spence, Luxury Elite, Yuni Wa, and 14 others

Sat, Aug 15

Mid-August Rocking at the Park!

Live music in the park—family-friendly rocking in Henrico.

Sat, Aug 15

Introduction to Home Flour Milling

Sat, Aug 15

Jewelry Club: A Monthly Workshop: Tila Bead Bracelets

Sat, Aug 15

4th annual lake Chesdin glow party

Glowing lakeside party at Lake Chesdin with family-friendly vibes.

Sat, Aug 15

Josh Grigsby and County Line at Pocahontas Premieres Mini Bluegrass Festival

Live bluegrass music at Pocahontas State Park mini festival—outdoor fun for all ages.

Sat, Aug 15

Good Shot Judy

Sat, Aug 15

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Sat, Aug 15

House of Heavy at Canal Club

Sat, Aug 15

The Sneaker Ball

Sneaker culture celebration—fun for families who love shoes and style.

Sat, Aug 15

CARIBBEAN JERK FEST

Caribbean food, music, and culture at downtown Richmond's jerk fest.

Sat, Aug 15

tailgating in richmond

Sat, Aug 15

Educators in Faith Conference 2026

Sat, Aug 15

Electrics & Espresso

Electric vehicles, coffee, and family fun at this Richmond street festival.

Sun, Aug 16

[Open] Fire: The Kallax Element Open Game Day

Sun, Aug 16

2026 Green Dogs Unleashed 5k/10k

Sun, Aug 16

Living Succulent Driftwood Centerpiece Workshop

Sun, Aug 16

The Travelin’ McCourys

Sun, Aug 16

Butterfly Pinning 101

Sun, Aug 16

Meet Your Match

Mon, Aug 17

Sound Bath & Reiki at Divine Spark

Tue, Aug 18

Virginia CDFI Summit 2026: Collective Power, Bold Action

Wed, Aug 19

SummerSupperSomm • Acid Trip Wine Dinner at Dover Hall

Wed, Aug 19

26 Paint and Sip

Thu, Aug 20

My business turns 15!

Thu, Aug 20

Best Fest

Community festival on East Broad Street with activities for all ages.

Thu, Aug 20

Todd Murray At Two Drummers Smokehouse w/ Kudlz

Fri, Aug 21

Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop August 21, 2026

Fri, Aug 21

Senior Program: Still-Life Drawing

Fri, Aug 21

Staycation 2026-Carnival Retreat

Fri, Aug 21

Pet Sounds Live - A Tribute to The Beach Boys

Sat, Aug 22

Embrace the Break: A Kintsugi Workshop with Amparo Rojas

Sat, Aug 22

Just Fine - The Ultimate Mary J. Blige Tribute Band

Sat, Aug 22

Richmond Gun Show 2026

Sat, Aug 22

Monthly Civic Association Membership Meeting

Sat, Aug 22

Vinyasa & Vino- Wind Vineyards

Sat, Aug 22

2nd Annual David Jay Benfield, Jr Memorial Golf Tournament

Sat, Aug 22

Living The Pledge Workshop

Sat, Aug 22

Wine and Design

Sat, Aug 22

OBC| 2026 African Mass

Sat, Aug 22

VENDORS Needed: VFW Post 622 Petersburg Greater Community Event

Sat, Aug 22

August Beginner French Conversation meet-up

Sat, Aug 22

FLUMERI PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: The Historic 1892 J*il & Chesterfield Museum

Sat, Aug 22

7th Annual Crabs,Beer & Spirits by the James

Sun, Aug 23

Blood, Sweat and Years

Tue, Aug 25

safeTalk Training

Wed, Aug 26

Janie McCraw - Inside the Mind of a Killer

Thu, Aug 27

Your Social Security Game Plan- How to Maximize Your Benefits & Avoid Costly Mistakes

Fri, Aug 28

BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE at Canal Club

Fri, Aug 28

Chesterfield County Fair

Classic county fair with rides, animals, exhibits, and family fun.

Fri, Aug 28

CAC DST 8th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

Fri, Aug 28

Exposing Spiritual Roots of Disease Conference – Richmond, VA

Fri, Aug 28

Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Tribute

Fri, Aug 28

R&B FIT FEST WEEKEND

Fri, Aug 28

Lucky Leaf Expo Richmond, VA 2026

Sat, Aug 29

Afrofest 2026 7th edition

Celebration of African and African-American culture, food, and entertainment.

Sat, Aug 29

Football Fest Four - GAMETIME

Family-friendly festival with games and activities on Myers Street.

Sat, Aug 29

Gaffer, Hippie Love Party, Becoming

Sat, Aug 29

The 4 Queens – A Tribute to Tina, Aretha, Whitney, and Donna

Sat, Aug 29

AAJAH’S HOUSE PRESENTS 4TH ANNUAL RICHMOND RNB FESTIVAL 2026

Sat, Aug 29

VAL: ATTRITION 2026

Sat, Aug 29

SMALL BUSINESS EXPO

Mon, Aug 31

Departure - The Journey Tribute Band

Tribute band festival featuring Journey covers in Chesterfield.

Tue, Sep 1

The Goo Goo Dolls and Neon Trees

The Goo Goo Dolls and Neon Trees at Allianz Amphitheater festival.

Fri, Sep 4

The Tams- Beach Party Night

Fri, Sep 4

Chesterfield County Fair

Classic county fair fun at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds.

Fri, Sep 4

Commonwealth Sound Exchange 2026

Fri, Sep 4

Joey Davis & Kailyn Kole @ Jammin on the Point Summer Concert Series in West Point, Va ~ Sept 4th

Live music at Jammin on the Point Summer Concert Series in West Point.

Sat, Sep 5

Africa Fest

Celebrate African culture and arts at Africa Fest in Colonial Heights.

Sat, Sep 5

Book Discussion & Book Signing with Gina Bennett

Sat, Sep 5

"OIL DOWN" POWDER IN DA MAWNIN(PIDM)

Sun, Sep 6

Waves: A Practice of Being

Sun, Sep 6

Chrissi Poland – Forever Muscle Shoals

Sun, Sep 6

Abrams Bridge @ James River Winery

Sun, Sep 6

Lakeside Collaborative Market Sundays

Tue, Sep 8

RVA Sew It All - September meeting

Tue, Sep 8

Profile Power-Up: Mastering Google Business Profiles

Tue, Sep 8

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Wed, Sep 9

Where I'm From: The Experience - Richmond Book Launch

Thu, Sep 10

FPA of Central Virginia Membership Meeting- 9/10/26

Thu, Sep 10

Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference

Thu, Sep 10

The Taste: Celebrate the Chesapeake in Virginia

Celebrate Chesapeake cuisine and culture at this riverside festival.

Thu, Sep 10

Whiskey Bizness at JJ's Grille

Thu, Sep 10

Rev. Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ's 80th Birthday Fundraiser Concert

Fri, Sep 11

Ninja Open Gym Fri. 9/11

Fri, Sep 11

The Notorious Byrds (A Byrds Tribute Band)

Fri, Sep 11

41st Annual Lebanese Food Festival

41 years of Lebanese food, music, and culture in Glen Allen.

Sat, Sep 12

13th Annual BrewJAM Craft Beer & Music Festival

Sat, Sep 12

ECD Workshop and Dance with Anna Rain

Sat, Sep 12

Forty-Third Street Festival of the Arts

Richmond arts festival on West 43rd Street with local art, music, and culture.

Sat, Sep 12

River City EV Expo

Sat, Sep 12

Country Jam II Music Festival

Country music festival in Ashland with family-friendly vibes.

Sat, Sep 12

Books & Bites - Author Signing with Melany Slaughter & Brewed Awakening

Sat, Sep 12

Vinyasa & Vino- River Dog Winery

Sat, Sep 12

Vendor Festival

Sat, Sep 12

Crooked Level at Midnight Brewey

Sat, Sep 12

Nu Lambda Alphas 4th Annual Seafood & Music Festival

Sat, Sep 12

Concealed Carry Class

Sat, Sep 12

Goochland County Ag Fair

County agricultural fair with livestock, exhibits, and family fun.

Sat, Sep 12

Country Jam III Music Festival - Larry Fleet, John Morgan, Kelsey Hart, Aaron Nichols, DANJO

Music festival with live bands and family-friendly atmosphere.

Sat, Sep 12

Manchester Lancers Class of 1986 40th Reunion

Sat, Sep 12

Bdam Brew Jam 2026

Sat, Sep 12

Craig Conant

Sun, Sep 13

Lakeside Fall Fest

Fall festival on Lakeside Avenue with seasonal family activities.

Sun, Sep 13

Whiskey Bizness at New Kent Winery & Talleysville Brewing Company

Sun, Sep 13

OKTOBERFOREST FEST!

Oktoberfest celebration in Powhatan with family-friendly fun.

Tue, Sep 15

Combichrist “The Venom in the Mouth of God Tour” at Canal Club

Wed, Sep 16

COVITS

Wed, Sep 16

Sababa

Wed, Sep 16

Taboo Topics: Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care

Wed, Sep 16

Sustainability & Resilience Commission - September 2026 Meeting

Thu, Sep 17

An Evening at Dover Hall with 28:19 Ministries

Thu, Sep 17

Annual Meeting & Convention

Fri, Sep 18

Field Day of the Past

Step back in time with old-fashioned games, crafts, and farm activities at this heritage event.

Fri, Sep 18

Mountain Mysteries Mabon - Sharing the Story of Our Community

Fri, Sep 18

22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Fri, Sep 18

Volumes: The Mirror Touch Tour at Canal Club

Fri, Sep 18

Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop September 18, 2026

Fri, Sep 18

Brandon Wayne and His Lonesome Drifters

Fri, Sep 18

66th Annual Armenian Food Festival

Celebrate Armenian culture with food, music, and crafts at this colorful community festival.

Fri, Sep 18

Friday Night Heavy on the West Coast Swing Dance (Sept. 18, 2026)

Fri, Sep 18

5th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sat, Sep 19 +1 dates

Iron Blossom Music Festival at Midtown Green

Sat, Sep 19

Festival of Grapes and Hops

Sat, Sep 19

18th Annual ScucciFest 2026

18th Annual ScucciFest—community festival fun in Midlothian.

Sat, Sep 19

Annual Mustang & Ford Car Show

Sat, Sep 19

HEALING AND DELIVERANCE CRUSADE

Sat, Sep 19

22nd Annual Recovery FEST!

Sat, Sep 19

Margins & Moonlight: Book Fair and Literary Ball

Sat, Sep 19

Original Rhondels Front Line Powhatan Clinic Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 19

Iron Blossom Music Festival 2026

Sat, Sep 19

The Silent Party

Sat, Sep 19

Shrimp Blast 2026

Shrimp Blast 2026 festival in Prince George with food & family fun.

Sat, Sep 19

Portugal. The Man, Phantogram, LCD Soundsystem, and 5 others

Multi-artist music festival with Portugal. The Man, LCD Soundsystem & more.

Sat, Sep 19

Richmond R&B Neo Soul Wine Food & Music Festival

Sat, Sep 19

The 2026 Southern Showdown

The 2026 Southern Showdown festival in Dunnsville.

Sat, Sep 19

2026 Heart of Virginia Bike Festival presented by Silverman Law Firm LC

Heart of Virginia Bike Festival with family-friendly cycling activities.

Sat, Sep 19

Sis Take Up Space: A Women’s Empowerment Experience

Sat, Sep 19

Greater Richmond Home Show 2026

Sat, Sep 19

RVA Soul House Fest – 10th Annual Celebration

Sun, Sep 20

West Point Children’s Business Fair

Sun, Sep 20

Chanze2star artist ticket sales

Mon, Sep 21

Virginia Brewers Conference

Tue, Sep 22

Strategic Networking Workshop: "Networking that Actually Works"

Tue, Sep 22

Treasury Management Symposium

Tue, Sep 22

Duct System Optimization & Air Balancing in Richmond, VA

Thu, Sep 24

One Voice For Liberties Conference

Thu, Sep 24

VPHA Annual Conference

Thu, Sep 24

Annual Mid-Atlantic C-Store Expo

Fri, Sep 25

Holy Convocation | Evangelism 2026 | Ekklesia Int'l Network of Churches

Fri, Sep 25

Highland Springs High School 40th Class Reunion Weekend

Fri, Sep 25

James River Writers Conference

Fri, Sep 25

Concert in the Community - Slate River Band

Free community concert with Slate River Band in Goochland.

Fri, Sep 25

State fair of Virginia

State Fair of Virginia—rides, food, animals, and entertainment for all ages.

Sat, Sep 26

JK & the Bill's band for Barkley & Tommy

Sat, Sep 26

Simply the Best: A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner

Sat, Sep 26

Chesterfest

Community festival with food, entertainment, and family activities.

Sat, Sep 26

Denim & Sneaker Day Party

Sat, Sep 26

51ST ANNUAL FOREST PARK FAIR

51st Annual Forest Park Fair in Petersburg—classic fair rides and attractions.

Sat, Sep 26

Woofstock

Dog-themed celebration with pets, vendors, and family fun.

Sat, Sep 26

Richmond Darkverse Color Run

Colorful fun run with a dark twist—a festive, active family outing.

Sat, Sep 26

Richmond VegFest 2026

Plant-based food, crafts, and wellness vendors at a community celebration.

Sat, Sep 26

ACMA Virginia Chapter Annual Case Management and Transitions of Care Conference

Sat, Sep 26

Enchanted - A Night of Stevie Nicks feat. Barbie Firooz & Friends

Sat, Oct 10

Richmond Folk Festival

Community folk music festival celebrating traditional culture.

Sat, Oct 10

Fall Capital Art and Craft Festival

Fall art and craft festival featuring local artisans and makers.