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Upcoming Events on the Island. When it comes to catching some good music under the stars, Brown’s Island wins hands down! There is plenty of room to spread out and shake your groove thing. If you just want to see friends, the far end of the Island serves up beverages where you socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information on ...
- Admission - Free
- How to Get to The Richmond Folk Festival
- Site Accessibility and Handicap Parking
- Live Festival Broadcast Available
- Bike Parking
- Methods of Payment For Beverage and Merchandise Sales
- No Pets
- FAQ: What Can’T I Bring with Me?
- Bucket Brigade
- In The Event of Rain
The Richmond Folk Festival is a FREE event – you can enjoy the performances, the Virginia Folk Life Area & Stage, and the Family Area at no cost. Food, drink, and merchandise are available for sale.
See our Directions/Parkingpage for directions to the riverfront, GRTC bus routes, ride-share information and event parking.
Handicap parking is available in the Federal Reserve Parking Deck located on the corner of 5th and Byrd Streets. A traffic control officer will be at the intersection to allow properly identified vehicles through. During the festival, an ADA shuttle will run from the Federal Reserve Parking deck to 5th & Tredegar St. There will not be onsite transp...
The Richmond Folk Festival will be broadcast live on Virginia Public Media (VPM) throughout the weekend. If you are unable to attend in person, tune in to Richmond public radio VPM onlineor over the air in the Richmond area at 107.3 and 93.1 FM to hear the live performances.
Bike parking is available near 2nd and Spring Street. These areas will not be staffed, so please make sure to bring a bike lock.
There are NO CASH SALES on site for beer, sodas, or festival merchandise. Debit and credit cards are accepted. Food vendors do accept cash and credit cards.
DO NOT BRING PETS (other than service animals) to the festival. We expect very large crowds and your pets will be more comfortable at home.
Items that are notpermitted include, but are not limited to: 1. Pets (service animals are permitted) 2. Coolers 3. Large Backpacks 4. Alcohol 5. Bottles/glass containers 6. Contraband (drugs and weapons) 7. Laser pointers 8. Bikes, skateboards, inline skates 9. Flying objects (drones, kites, Frisbees, footballs, etc.)
Help keep the Richmond Folk Festival a FREE event! A group of community volunteers carrying orange buckets will be circulating the festival asking for your support. All donations made through the bucket brigade help directly cover the costs of the festival. The suggested donation is $10 per person per day. Thank you in advance for your support!
The Richmond Folk Festival will go on, rain or shine. In the event of rain, please visit information booths located throughout the festival to receive an updated performance schedule. There are 5 tented stages: The Dominion Energy Dance Pavilion, the CoStar Group Stage (both on Brown’s Island), the CarMax Stage, the Family Stage, and the Virginia F...
Some say it’s THE festival in Richmond. The Richmond Folk Festival brings together more than 200,000 people to celebrate great music along the James at Brown’s Island. As the east coast’s largest folk festival, it’s got an impressive lineup of performers, food, beer, wine, and activities. Don’t miss it!
Radio One Richmond presents the return of Stone Soul Music and Food Festival! This summer Sat. June 22nd , 2024, back on Brown's Island. Save the date to see some of your favorite artists, food trucks, and local vendors. More information is coming soon! To stay up to date visit the Stone Soul website.
September 27th, 2024 - September 29th, 2024. @ Brown's Island. Save the Dates! September 27-29, 2024. The Richmond Folk Festival will return this fall, live and in person, to celebrate its 20th anniversary the weekend of September 27-29, 2023.
Sat, Jun 15 • 12:00 PM. 305 Mountain Top Rd. From $35.00. Redirect Foundation. Eventbrite - HOSEA PRODUCTIONS presents Southern Soul Music Festival - Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Brown's Island, Richmond, VA. Find event and ticket information.
Katherine Lutge. Jun 7, 2022. Friday-Sunday. It’s high time to pre-rip some jeans and find your straw fedora! Thirty-plus artists from around the globe converge on six stages dotted around...
