Richmond Events

Annual Events

Address: Colonial Downs, Richmond, VA Dates: April 11, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held annually in April, these horse races are exciting and fun. The races involve more than just horses though. The "races" consists of a week of events held for the purpose of raising money for local charities. Events include auctions, carriage rides through Richmond, a 5K run, dog races and a golf tournament.

Address: Various locations, Richmond, VA 23219 Category: Fair / Festival - Garden / Flower Dates: April 18 - April 25, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Blooming azaleas, flowering dogwoods, manicured grounds and cheery cherry blossoms greet visitors at Richmond's loveliest gardens during Historic Garden Week. Celebrated statewide, the event features tours of about three dozen of the state's most impressive gardens. Call ahead for specific tour information and...

Address: Brown's Island, on the James River, Richmond, VA 23219 Dates: May 1 - June 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

It's a block party for the entire city! Locals and visitors alike relax after a long day's work and kick back at these weekly events held every Friday in May and June. Regionally acclaimed bands play their hearts out to a supportive crowd of merrymakers. The festivities take place on the banks of the lovely James...

Address: 13111 Dawn Blvd, The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA 23047 Category: Fair / Festival - State / County Dates: September 24 - October 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Come join in the fun at this annual state fair held in Richmond each September. Events include competitions, horticulture and crop exhibitions, livestock shows, horse shows, and arts and crafts displays. You'll be tapping your feet, and maybe even singing, to the sounds of the live music carried across the fairgrounds...