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5 Yearly Events in Richmond, Virginia You Won’t Want to Miss!

The Traditions of America active-adult community coming soon to the Richmond, Virginia area is only a short drive from the rich history and bustling activity of the popular downtown. This means residents will have easy access to Richmond’s most popular year-round events, like these:

 

Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont
Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont

1. Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont

The Richmond Jazz Festival is known as one of the East Coast’s best Jazzfests—and it’s no wonder why! This festival brings thousands of people together to listen to top jazz, funk and blues artists. In fact, over 10,000 fans visit this event in beautiful Maymont Park each year.

 

Zach Mahone, Dominion Energy Riverrock
Zach Mahone, Dominion Energy Riverrock

2. Dominion Energy Riverrock

As the nation’s largest outdoor sports and music festival, Dominion Energy Riverrock offers rock climbing, trail running, yoga, live music and more. Here you can spend three full days watching or participating in every outdoor sport imaginable. In addition, it’s all set in Richmond’s stunning urban riverfront.

 

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3. Historic Garden Week

Each spring, Virginia’s Historic Garden Week welcomes guests to over 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during “America’s Largest Open House.” This is an unforgettable way to see gardens in Richmond and the surrounding locale at the peak of Virginia’s springtime color.

 

Richmond Shakespeare Festival
Richmond Shakespeare Festival

4. Richmond Shakespeare Festival

Located on Agecroft Hall’s magnificent back lawn with stunning views of the James River, the Richmond Shakespeare Festival brings the poet’s most famous stories to life. Enjoy dinner and drinks on the lawn while watching one of these summer performances.

 

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5. Broad Appetit

The last on our list of yearly events in Richmond, Virginia that our active-adult resident won’ want to miss is Broad Appetit. As the state’s largest food festival, you’ll find this is a delicious way to “eat your way” down famed Broad Street. Here, local restaurants serve small plates for just $4 each, so you can try a taste of everything! In addition, there’s always live music to enjoy.

 

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Never Miss Events in Richmond, Virginia When You Live Nearby in Chesterfield County!

There’s nothing quite like the active-adult lifestyle at a Traditions of America community. Inside the neighborhood, residents will find an array of resort-style amenities to enjoy. And just outside, they’ll have easy access to conveniences, entertainment, natural spaces, and events like these. Contact us today to learn more!