There are some major events downtown this weekend make sure you don’t miss anything! The Weekend Starts with more horse and carriage rides and concludes with The 25th Court End Christmas and a holiday house tour of Church Hill, one of Richmond’s oldest neighborhoods!

Friday – Sunday, December 9th- 11th
Horse & Carriage Rides
Pick up area at 10th and E. Cary Streets (James Center), $10 a person (children 4 and under sitting in your lap are free), Friday 7:00-10pm, Saturday 5-9pm, Sunday 5-8pm Clip-Clop Clip-Clop – the sound of horses’ hooves on the cobblestones, jingle bells ringing, the holidays are here in Richmond’s River District. We hope you and your family will join Oakley Farm Horse Drawn Carriages for this traditional holiday treat. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately 20 minutes. You must reserve your seat by calling 804-769-4580 or 804-514-4767.

Saturday, December 10th
19th Annual James River Parade of Lights
Libby Hill Park, corner of 28th and E. Franklin Streets, entertainment at 4:30 pm, parade viewing at 6pm; and the Intermediate Terminal Dock, at Dock and Water Streets, parade viewing at 6pm
This year’s parade features festively decorated boats that cruise the parade course from Richmond to Chesterfield and Henrico counties with spectators from throughout the region that gather at several official viewing locations. The event has become a cherished holiday tradition for people from throughout the region. Sponsored by the James River Advisory Council. For more information call 804-717-6681 or visit jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com.

(more…)

The Richmond Folk Festival continues the three-year tradition established by the successful National Folk Festival, celebrating the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional craft and food. The FREE festival, will feature more than 30 performing groups on seven stages, along with a Virginia Folklife demonstration area, children’s activities, a folk arts marketplace, ethnic foods and more. Approximately 190,000 attendees are expected.

Top 5 Things You Should Do at the Richmond Folk Festival

More Information on the Festival

The hands of time are turned back to the past when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond’s African-American community. Each year thousands of people come to Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward to hear live music on four stages, enjoy children’s activities, taste delicious food, shop in the marketplace, dance in the streets and renew old friendships. For more information, call (804) 788-6466.

2011 Festival Lineup

More Information

After last week’s earthquake and Hurricane Irene, we all deserve to get out and have some fun. The weather looks like it will be nice for all three days of Labor Day Weekend, so below are some activities you may enjoy:

Harvest Wine Festival
James River Cellars; 11008 Washington Highway
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
(804) 550-7516
$15

Listen to live music, taste wine from four different wineries, attend a 101 wine seminar take tours, and visit with craft vendors. Picnickers are welcome.

Rocketts Red Glare – Labor Day Fireworks

Summer’s going out with a bang at Rocketts Landing. So bring a blanket, a picnic basket and the whole family for an evening of music and fireworks this Labor Day. The Richmond Symphony will be here in concert, and then, once it gets dark, you can ooh and ahh as the fireworks burst over the James River in step with the 1812 Overture. It’s co-sponsored by Richmond.com and The Boathouse, in the city’s coolest new riverfront community.

Visit our Facebook page to RSVP and share this fabulous event with you friends and family!

Event Website

This year the Richmond Jazz Festival *  will be at Maymont on August 13th and 14th. With 2 stages full of jazz and R&B this promises to be a hoppin’ event. See below for a schedule of artists.

Saturday, August 13
Verizon Stage #1 Front

• 12:15-1:15 Joye B. Moore
• 1:30-2:45 Maestro J
• 3:00-4:15 Down to the Bone
• 4:30-5:45 Simone
• 6:00-7:15 Earl Klugh
• 7:30-8:45 Kirk Whalum
• 9:00-10:15 Aaron Neville

Dominion Stage #2 Rear

• 1:15-2:30 Soul Rebels Brass Band
• 2:45-4:00 Spyro Gyra
• 4:15-5:30 Christian McBride and Inside Straight
• 5:45-7:00 Soul of Summer
• 7:15-8:30 The Rippingtons feat. Russ Freeman
• 8:45-10:00 Chrisette Michele (more…)