Summer has officially arrived in Richmond, and the city is turning up the heat with a packed calendar of events. Whether you’re into live music, outdoor markets, food and drinks, or community gatherings, something is happening in every corner of RVA this June. Below you’ll find our roundup of this month’s can’t-miss happenings — plus a running list of the recurring events that make Richmond such a vibrant place to live year-round.
📅 Friday, June 5th
- Summer Kickoff Festival | 5 pm to 10 pm |📍 Maymont Carriage House Lawn
📅 Saturday, June 6th
- Maymont: Cheers to 100 Years! | 12 pm to 4 pm | 📍 Maymont
- RVA Eid Fest 2026 | 12 pm to 7 pm | 📍 Richmond Raceway | FREE Tickets | an afternoon of food, shopping, entertainment, and community celebration
- The Ashland Strawberry Faire | 10 am to 5 pm | 📍 Randolph-Macon College | Grab a free trolley and visit 300+ vendors
- Viva Ashland Festival | 4 pm to 7 pm | 📍 Center of the Universe Brewing Co | A celebration of Latin food & flavor
📅 Sunday, June 7th
- 8th Annual Rocking for RACC | 12:30 pm to 7 pm | 📍 Main Line Brewery | Musical guests, food trucks and of course, dog friendly!!
- RVA RIMBY Festival | 12 pm to 3 pm | 📍 Hardywood Brewery | A free outdoor festival highlighting all of the incredible and unique outdoor activities right in the backyard of Richmond.
📅 June 12th – 14th
- Richmond SailFest | Times Vary Daily | 📍Dock Street Park & Intermediate Terminal | FREE Event | family-friendly, weekend-long festival will feature ship tours, live music and performances, historical re-enactors, exhibitions of history and art, and much more
- Dream Asia Festival | Times Vary Daily | 📍Meadow Event Park | Tickets Required | The Largest Asian Food and Culture Festival in the U.S
- VMFA Shop Tent Sale | 9 am to 3 pm | 📍VMFA | Deals on books, exhibition-themed items, jewelry, home décor, and seasonal finds—all at deeply discounted prices.
📅 Tuesday, June 16th
- MooseTracks 10k Scoop Challenge | 11 am to 3 pm |📍 Monroe Park | Every FREE scoop of ice cream you eat generates a $1 donation to charity!
📅 Thursday, June 18th
- Cozy Ol’ Bluegrass Festival | 6 pm to 9 pm | 📍Riverside Outfitters | Sold Out – Join Wait List
📅 June 19th – 20th
- Revenge Roughstock Rodeo | Gates open at 6 pm | 📍Meadow Event Park | bull riders, barrel racers, and more
📅 Saturday, June 20th
- Henrico Juneteenth Celebration| 4 pm to 10 pm |📍Dorey Park | an immersive experience of music, art, and community
- Cookout Comedy Bash | Doors open at 7:30 pm |📍Benchtop Brewing | Tickets Required | A night packed with laughs, cold brews, and cookout vibes.
📅 Sunday, June 21st
- Summer Artisan Market | 1 pm to 5 pm |📍Main Line Brewery | local artisans, live music, food, drinks, and games
📅 Saturday, June 27th
- Henrico Multicultural Festival | 1 pm to 8 pm |📍Richmond Raceway | featuring live music, international food vendors and culinary experiences, cultural displays and vendors, children’s activities, and more
📅 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
