Richmond Folk Festival

About

Free 3-day festival on Downtown Richmond's riverfront and Brown's Island, presented by Venture Richmond Events with the National Council for the Traditional Arts. 200,000 attendance, 6 stages, 30+ performing groups from around the world. Celebrates American culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and food. Art & Craft application deadline April 1, 2026. Food vendor fee starts at $1,800 (20'x20' footprint), $40 application fee, due April 1.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Oct 9–11, 2026

Venue

Brown's Island / Downtown riverfront

Tags

• music
• traditional-crafts
• food
• 200k-attendance
• 6-stages
• riverfront
• annual
• free