Venture Richmond Events
2007 previous events
National Folk Festival
October 12, 13, 14, 2007
Visit www.nationalfolkfestival.com.
Music, dance and culture from across America.
2nd Street Festival
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October 6-7, 2007
Saturday, Oct. 6: noon-10 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 7: noon-6 p.m.
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, approximately 45,000 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 and dance in the streets. Tenting support provided by Commonwealth Event Company. There is limited handicapped parking available on Leigh Street for properly identified vehicles. Please enter Leigh from 3rd Street.
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Admission
- Free and open to the public (donations accepted).
- No pets allowed on the festival site.
Friday Cheers
May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2007
(All shows free, 6 - 9:30 p.m.)
In its 23rd season Friday Cheers is a true Richmond end-of-week tradition. Join thousands of people each Friday evening (beginning May 11) during the months of May and June to relax on the banks of the beautiful James River at downtown Richmond’s Brown’s Island. Come after work, meet your friends and hear some of the nation’s top bands.
Friday Cheers is Richmond’s longest-running summer concert series in the Richmond Region. The events are free and draw 3,000 to 8,000 people a week to Brown’s Island. The event is sponsored by Coors Light and Yuengling.
In 2007 only, the May 25 event will be held in partnership with Fridays at Sunset at Richmond’s Intermediate Terminal location on the James River to help celebrate the “Rock the Boat” Godspeed Sail sponsored by Richmond Region 2007.Friday Cheers 2007 Line-Up
- May 11 - Carbon Leaf with Rachel Leyco Band
Richmond’s favorite Celtic fused rock. - May 18 - Lee Boys with DJ Williams Projekt
High energy gospel/funk group from Florida. - May 25 - The Roots
A special combination of Friday Cheers and Fridays at Sunset in commemoration of Richmond Region 2007’s Rock the Boat event. Hip-hop band icons, The Roots, will perform at the Intermediate Terminal, 3101 Water Street, Richmond, 23219. Directions [PDF]. Parking will be near the venue. Guests are welcome to bring chairs. Please note that The Roots concert is the only Friday Cheers concert to be held at the Intermediate Terminal. All other Friday Cheers concerts will be held at Brown's Island in downtown Richmond. - June 1 - Soulive with Existor
This jazz/funk trio recently signed to the famous STAXX records. - June 8 - Keller Williams with WMDS
They are playing a very special show with a full band, Williams, Moseley, Droll and Sipe. - June 15 - AAE with Crucial Elements
It’s reggae night on the Island featuring Richmond’s own AAE and Crucial Elements. - June 22 - Drive-By Truckers with Patty Hurst Shifter
They were named Best Rock-n-Roll Band in America by Blender magazine. - June 29 - The Slip with Bobby Bare Jr.
It’s Indie-Rock at its best. They are one of the new artists to watch.
Admission
- Free and open to the public (donations accepted).
- Driver’s license/government I.D. required for beer purchase. Must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol.
River City Beer and Seafood Festival
June 9, 2007
1 - 9 p.m.
Brown’s Island
The River City Beer and Seafood Festival is held every June on Downtown Richmond’s Brown’s Island. This free Richmond event features a gorgeous venue situated between the Canal Walk and the James River, five outstanding bands, great seafood and fabulous beer! Tenting support provided by Commonwealth Event Company.
Bands will include Mattie Phiffer on stage from 1 – 2 p.m., Richmond Afrobeat Movement from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Plunky and Oneness from 4 - 5 p.m., Kurt Stemhagen and Rockfish Willie on stage from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and FRENS from 7- 9 p.m.
There are a wide selection of distinct brews and array of food available including crabcakes, fish, shrimp, scallops, hushpuppies, soft-shell crabs, smoked salmon, catfish nuggets, crab dip, fried oysters and steamed shrimp.
Admission
- Free and open to the public (donations accepted). 8,000 - 10,000 people attend annually.
- Tasting mugs are available for purchase for people 21 and older.
The Roots with the Fuzz Band
“Rock the Boat” with Friday Cheers and Fridays at Sunset
Friday, May 25
Join us Friday, May 25 from 7 – 10 p.m. for a special combination Friday Cheers and Fridays at Sunset in commemoration of Richmond Region 2007’s “Rock the Boat” event. Hip-hop band icons, The Roots, will perform on the Banks of the James River, near Shockoe Slip, at the Intermediate Terminal, 3101 Water Street, Richmond, 23219.
The Godspeed has landed
Wednesday, May 23-Saturday, May 26
The Richmond Region is invited to commemorate the Godspeed’s historic journey from Jamestown to Richmond by visiting a replica of the 17th century vessel which will re-enact the famous landing of Christopher Newport in 1607 near Rocketts Landing with an appropriate ceremony and salute. All events are held at the city’s Intermediate Terminal, 3101 Water Street.
8th and 9th Street State Office Complex
April 11, 2007
Venture Richmond, Historic Richmond Foundation and the Virginia Center for Architecture will host a program to discuss the new 8th and 9th street state office complex. The presentation will be held in the SunTrust auditorium beginning at 6 p.m. The event is free but space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 643-7407 or e-mail csullivan@historicrichmond.com. >Learn more
Easter on Parade
April 8, 2007
This amazing street festival on historic Monument Avenue (from Davis Avenue to Allen Avenue) is one of Richmond’s favorite spring celebrations. More than 35,000 people come out to celebrate Easter with live music, clowns, jugglers, crafts, delicious food and first-rate people and pet watching. Tenting support provided by Commonwealth Event Company. >Learn more
Admission
- Free and open to the public (donations accepted).
- Parade map [PDF]
Annual Downtown Development Forum
March 14, 2007
Venture Richmond will host a morning and evening edition (7:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.) of the Annual Downtown Development Forum featuring 20 developers and more than 75 developments. The event is free and will be held at The Commons at Plant Zero. To reserve a space, e-mail rsvp@venturerichmond.com and let us know which time you plan to attend and the name of others attending with you.