Festivals and Events
Venture Richmond Events Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there parking available?
- Where can I stay overnight?
- It's raining. Does the show go on?
- What can I bring with me?
- Can I bring a blanket or lawn chair?
- Is there an ATM on the site?
- Are there bathrooms?
- Is smoking allowed?
- Can I leave the event and come back?
- Will I have fun?
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Is there parking available?
Yes. Check out each festival’s special section on this site for specific information on parking.
Where can I stay overnight?
There are many hotels downtown; here are just a few located within a mile or two of the Canal Walk and Brown's Island:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
555 East Canal Street
Phone: (804) 788-0900Richmond Marriott Hotel
500 East Broad Street
Phone: (804) 643-3400Doubletree Hotel Richmond Downtown
301 West Franklin Street
Phone: (804) 644-9871Linden Row Inn
First and Franklin streets
Phone: (804) 783-7000The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street
Phone: (804) 788-8000Quality Inn & Suites
201 East Cary Street
Phone: (804) 788-1600Omni Richmond Hotel
100 S. 12th Street
Phone: (804) 344-7000The Berkeley Hotel
12th and Cary streets
Phone: (804) 780-1300Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel
901 Bank Street
Phone: (804) 343-7300It's raining. Does the show go on?
Our events go on, rain or shine. Bring your rain poncho and enjoy the festivals.
What can I bring with me?
Items that are not permitted include, but are not limited to:
- Pets (service animals are permitted).
- Large backpacks, bags, coolers, etc.
- Alcohol
- Bottles/glass containers
- Contraband (drugs and weapons)
- Laser pointers
- Bikes, skateboards, Inline skates.
- Flying objects (kites, Frisbees, footballs, etc.).
Security is on site at each festival and all items are subject to search at anytime.
Recording Equipment (audio and video), cameras (video and flash) may be restricted at certain events at the request of the artist(s).
Can I bring a blanket or lawn chair?
Yes, please make yourself comfortable.
Is there an ATM on the site?
Not usually, the closest ATM to Brown’s Island is in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located near the corner of 5th and Canal, about 5 blocks away. There also is an ATM located at First Market Bank, near the Canal Turning Basin at Virginia and Canal streets.
Are there bathrooms?
Yes, there are portable toilets located throughout event sites, including handicapped bathrooms and hand sanitizers.
Is smoking allowed?
Yes, but please help us keep the event site clean, remember to dispose of cigarette butts and other trash in the proper receptacles.
Can I leave the event and come back?
Yes. Re-entry is acceptable at all free events.
Will I have fun?
Absolutely! Enjoy all that downtown Richmond has to offer.
