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

   Our events go on, rain or shine. However, Friday Cheers may occasionally be canceled if torrential rain is occuring and the forecast calls for massive amounts of rainfall throughout the evening. Events may also be postponed or interrupted if lightening occurs or appears to be dangerous.
   
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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).
   
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5. Can I bring a blanket or lawn chair?

   Yes, please make yourself comfortable.
   
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6. Is there an ATM on the site?

   Yes, there is an ATM on Brown’s Island.
   
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7. Are there bathrooms?

   Yes, there are portable toilets located throughout event sites, including handicapped bathrooms and hand sanitizers.
   
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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.
   
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9. Can I leave the event and come back?

   Yes. Re-entry is acceptable at all free events. For Friday Cheers, re-entry will be permitted with a hand stamp.
   
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10. Will I have fun?

    Absolutely! Enjoy all that downtown Richmond has to offer.
    
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