Downtown news
Friday Cheers
Celebrating 28 years of music! Thousands of people come to Brown’s Island to relax after the work week and hear some of the nation’s hottest touring acts and region’s top bands. Next show is May 18-20: Dominion Riverrock, featuring Galactic, Travelin' McCourys feat. Keller Williams, JJ Grey and Mofro.
Farmers’ Markets downtown
Virginia Street Farmers Market
Thursdays, from 3-7p.m. until October 25
Located in the Shockoe Design District, in the area around the Virginia Street Gallery and near the Canal Walk and Turning Basin.
Support some of the area’s finest local farmers and artisans by shopping the Virginia Street Farmers Market on Thursdays. We will have fresh fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, seafood, prepared foods and of course local art and music! These farmers, artists and prepared food vendors will be there.
Created by GrowRVA (formerly The Market Umbrella), creators of The South of the James Market
Saturday Growers’ Market at 17th Street Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Located in Shockoe at 17th and East Main streets.
An eclectic mix of fresh homegrown produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, handmade and homemade products, vintage antiques, collectibles, jewelry, fine crafts and specialty vendors with cultural items for sale. Free parking. For more information, call (804) 646-0477 or visit the 17th Street Farmers’ Market website.
Dominion Riverrock
Friday-Sunday, May 18-20
Brown’s Island
Free for spectators, fee for participants
Dominion Riverrock unites the community through a unique mix of sports, music and fun, set against the backdrop of Richmond’s downtown riverfront. The party begins on Friday with live music, a Mud Run and an acrobatic freestyle bike competition. Then, join in the fun Saturday as athletes from around the region square off in high-adrenaline activities both in and around the river — the James River Scramble trail run, mountain biking, kayaking and much more. With additional musical performances, spectator water sports like the highflying Ultimate Air Dogs, food, exhibits and more, Dominion Riverrock is Richmond’s premier river event. Produced by Venture Richmond and Sports Backers.
Full event information, including schedules and registration for individual events, can be found at www.dominionriverrock.com or by calling (804) 285-9495.