Festivals and Events
Venture Richmond Events Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is there parking available?
  2. Where can I stay overnight?
  3. It's raining. Does the show go on?
  4. What can I bring with me?
  5. Can I bring a blanket or lawn chair?
  6. Is there an ATM on the site?
  7. Are there bathrooms?
  8. Is smoking allowed?
  9. Can I leave the event and come back?
  10. Will I have fun?

 

  1. Is there parking available?

    Yes. Check out each festival’s special section on this site for specific information on parking.

  2. 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) 788-0900

    Richmond Marriott Hotel
    500 East Broad Street
    Phone: (804) 643-3400

    Doubletree Hotel Richmond Downtown
    301 West Franklin Street
    Phone: (804) 644-9871

    Linden Row Inn
    First and Franklin streets
    Phone: (804) 783-7000

    The Jefferson Hotel
    101 West Franklin Street
    Phone: (804) 788-8000

    Quality Inn & Suites
    201 East Cary Street
    Phone: (804) 788-1600

    Omni Richmond Hotel
    100 S. 12th Street
    Phone: (804) 344-7000

    The Berkeley Hotel
    12th and Cary streets
    Phone: (804) 780-1300

    Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel
    901 Bank Street
    Phone: (804) 343-7300

  3. It's raining. Does the show go on?

    Our events go on, rain or shine. Bring your rain poncho and enjoy the festivals.

  4. 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).

  5. Can I bring a blanket or lawn chair?

    Yes, please make yourself comfortable.

  6. 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.

  7. Are there bathrooms?

    Yes, there are portable toilets located throughout event sites, including handicapped bathrooms and hand sanitizers.

  8. 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.

  9. Can I leave the event and come back?

    Yes. Re-entry is acceptable at all free events.

  10. Will I have fun?

    Absolutely! Enjoy all that downtown Richmond has to offer.