Saturday, September 26
"Burning up the Bottom" Firefighter's Festival
17th Street Farmers' Market, Free admission, 11am-8pm
This new festival is a celebration of the spirit, passion and dedication of the men and women who provide the valuable services of fire protection and emergency medical care to citizens throughout the Richmond region. Enjoy the Fire Apparatus Parade at 12pm, firefighter demonstrations at 1pm, Firefighter Olympic Games at 3pm, a Firefighter Charity Auction - where the ladies have a chance to bid on their very own hometown hero at 5pm, and the live headlining band Speed 8 Limit takes the stage at 6pm. The Lil' Sparks children's fun area will be open from 11am-6pm. Shockoe Bottom restaurants will be selling food on the market all day! Free parking at 18th and Franklin until 8pm.
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Virginia is for Lovers Celebration
Wednesday, September 23
12:15 p.m.
Virginia State Capitol
Capitol Steps
Please join the Virginia Tourism Corporation and Governor Tim Kaine as they celebrate Virginia is for Lovers induction into the National Advertising Walk of Fame.
This is a huge honor for Virginia's tourism industry and something for all of us to celebrate. Many of you voted and they want to thank you in person as the award touches down on Virginia soil after the NYC celebration. We hope to see you there, the more the merrier!
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9.22.2009 
