August is packed with reasons to get out and explore Richmond! From beloved local traditions like the Carytown Watermelon Festival and 804 Day to live music, family-friendly festivals, farmers’ markets, and outdoor events, something is happening nearly every weekend. Here are a few of the can’t-miss events and recurring favorites to add to your calendar this month.
📅 Saturday, August 1st
- JamPacked Festival | 4 pm to 11 pm |📍 Kanawha Plaza
- Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival | 6:45 am to 11:15 am |📍 Robious Landing Park
- 804 Day | 12 pm to 6 pm | 📍17th St Market
📅 Tuesday, August 4th
- National Night Out: EHRC 2026 | 6 pm to 8 pm | 📍 Eastern Henrico Rec Center
📅 Saturday, August 8th
- RVA Children’s Book Festival | 11 am to 4 pm | 📍 Richmond Diversity Center
📅 August 8th – 9th
- Richmond Jazz and Music Festival |📍 Maymont | Tickets required
📅 Sunday, August 9th
- Carytown Watermelon Festival | Starts at 10 am |📍 Carytown
📅 Sunday, August 16th
- Summer Madness Market | 11 am to 3 pm |📍 6110 Lakeside Avenue
📅 Saturday, August 22nd
- 7th Annual Crabs, Beer, & Spirits by the James | 12 pm to 7 pm |📍 Kanawha Plaza | Tickets required
📅 Sunday, August 23rd
- Brunch on the Plaza | 3 pm to 7 pm | 📍 Kanawha Plaza
📅 Saturday, August 29th
- Richmond Comedy & Music Festival | 7 pm to 11 pm |📍Imani Catering-Conference Center | Tickets Required
📅 August 28th – September 5th
- Chesterfield County Fair | Times Vary by Day | 📍Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
📅 Ongoing Events
- Silent Reading Party | Day and location vary month to month
- Flying Squirrels Baseball Games | Days and times vary
- Shows at the Allianz Amphitheater
- Wine and Watercolors with Shop Made in Virginia
- Shows at The Altria Theater
- Sunday Artisan Market at Brambly Park | Sundays from 1pm to 5pm
- Trivia Night RVA at Benchtop Brewing Co. | Wednesdays from 7pm t0 9pm
- BINGO Night at Benchtop Brewing Co. | Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm
- Comedy Shows at the Funny Bone
- Music and Events at Hardywood Brewery | 📍Richmond | 📍West Creek
- South of the James Farmers Market | Sundays from 10am to 1pm | 📍4021 Forest Hill Ave
- RVA Big Market | May-Oct: Saturdays from 8am to 12pm | 📍Bryan Park
