Venture Richmond
Representing the
merger of Richmond Renaissance, City Celebrations, River District
Alliance and Richmond Riverfront Corporation.
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The 69th National Folk Festival is Presented by Richmond Region 2007
Friday-Sunday, October 12th-14th
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See you at the 69th National Folk Festival
This Weekend!
Friday-Sunday, October 12th-14th
We know you love the National Folk Festival, so here are a few tips to make your experience even better!
For the easiest route to the National Folk Festival this weekend
remember to carpool or use the FREE shuttle buses available at
Cloverleaf Mall and the Diamond. Please do not your bring pet. We
expect very large crowds and your pet will be more comfortable at home.
Also, please remember that no general vehicular traffic is allowed on the festival site for your safety. During the event 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
5th and 7th Streets will be closed at their intersections to Canal Street. Only attendees on foot will be allowed south of Canal Street
during the event.
Last year, nearly 100,000 people came down to downtown Richmond's
riverfront to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American
culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and
food. This year will offer the same overwhelming excellence you enjoyed
last year, with a whole new list of performers, artists and exhibitors!
Hours of Operation:
Friday, October 12th 6pm-10:30pm
Saturday, October 13th Noon-10:30pm
Sunday, October 14th Noon-7pm
FREE Remote Shuttles:
FREE parking and FREE shuttles are available from both Cloverleaf
Mall and the Diamond, for your convenience. All shuttles will stop at
two festival locations: one at 2nd and Byrd Streets and one at 5th and Tredegar Streets.
Shuttle hours are as follows:
Friday - 4:30pm-10:30pm
Saturday - 11:30am-10:30pm
Sunday - 11:30am-6:30pm
Shuttles will leave every 15 minutes.
Shuttle hotline: 804-358-4782
$5 Flat Rate Downtown Parking:
Parking at the festival is easy. Three parking lot management companies
have made multiple parking lots available during the festival for only
$5.
City Parking:
7th & Franklin
Main & Foushee
Central Parking:
Riverside on the James, 901 E. Byrd
Riverfront Plaza, 901 E. Byrd
Shockoe Bottom, 100 Virginia
Crowne Plaza, 555 E. Canal
Standard Parking:
212 E. Cary Street
300 E. Cary Street (between 3rd & 4th on Cary)
4th & 5th Cary and Canal Streets
6th & Cary Streets
6th & Canal Streets
5th & Canal Streets
8th & 9th Cary Street (Dominion lot)
824 E. Cary Street (between 8th & 9th on Cary)
FREE Handicap Parking:
Handicap parking is available in the RMA parking deck located
downtown on the block between 9th and 10th Streets and Byrd and Canal
Streets. Entrance to the lot is on Canal Street. A traffic control
officer will be on hand to allow properly identified vehicles into the
lot. Handicap accessible shuttles will be available at 9th and Canal
Streets for transportation to the site at 5th and Tredegar. For onsite
assistance, visit any of our four information booths. One is located
across from the shuttle stop at 5th and Tredegar.
In the Event of Rain Come Anyway!:
Though the weekend's forecast calls for clear and sunny skies, the
National Folk Festival will go on even if it rains. In the event of
rain please visit one of four information booths located throughout the
festival to receive an updated performance schedule. There are 3 extra
large tented stages: The Richmond Times-Dispatch Dance Pavilion and the
Genworth Financial Stage (both on Brown's Island), and the Comcast
Stage (in the American Civil War Center courtyard), so in the event of
rain you can enjoy the performances in a dry environment. The VA
Folklife Traditions and the Ten Thousand Villages Marketplace are also
under tents.
Seating:
Seating on the site is limited. Some stages provide a limited
number of chairs and others do not. You are encouraged to bring chairs
and/or blankets for seating.
Admission:
The National Folk Festival is a FREE event - you can enjoy the
performances, demonstrations, and family area at no cost. Food, drink
and merchandise are for sale.
For more information on how to make your experience the best it can be, see our website at
www.nationalfolkfestival.com.
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10.11.2007
