September in Richmond is the perfect mix of lingering summer fun and the first hints of fall. From food + wine festivals and live music to markets, cultural events, outdoor adventures, and plenty of Oktoberfest celebrations, something is happening nearly every weekend. Here are a few of the events we’re looking forward to around Richmond this September—plus some ongoing favorites to keep on your radar throughout the month.
📅 Saturday, September 5th
- History Hike on the VA Capital Trail | 9 am to 11:30 am |📍 Capital Trail Richmond Trailhead at Great Shiplock Park
- All American Boat Parade | 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm | 📍 Riverside Vines
📅 Sunday, September 6th
- Wine & Oyster Festival | 12 pm to 5 pm | 📍 James River Cellars Winery
- Plant A Park Fest | 11 am to 8 pm | 📍 Brambly Park | Tickets Required
📅 Friday, September 11th – Sunday, September 13th
- Lebanese Food Festival | Fri & Sat – 11 am to 10 pm; Sun – 10 am to 8 pm | 📍 St. Anthony Church
- Pups, Plates, and Pours | Times vary by day and location | 📍 Locations vary – Kick-off @ Final Gravity Brewing | Explore participating locations throughout the weekend in support of the Richmond SPCA.
📅 Saturday, September 12th
- EcoFest | 11 am to 3 pm | 📍 James A. Buzzard River Center | 3rd annual community celebration of nature, sustainability, and the local community
- VA Pridefest 2026 | 12 pm to 8 pm | 📍 Midtown Green
- The Healing Garden Market | 12 pm to 5 pm | 📍 Agecroft Hall & Gardens | Shop wellness-focused vendors, body-warming food, and yoga on the grass
- Paperback Parlor Book Truck Grand Opening | 1 pm to 5 pm | 📍 Brambly Park
- RAMSFEST | 2 pm to 4:30 pm | 📍 Stuart C. Siegel Center | VCU Athletics annual block party kick-off event for the 2026-27 season
- Blue Crab Festival 2026 | 12 pm to 3 pm | 📍 Child Savers – The Overlook | 🎟️ Tickets Required
📅 Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th
📅 Sunday, September 13th
- Lakeside Fall Fest | 11 am to 3 pm | 📍 Lakeside Farmer’s Market
📅 Friday, September 18th – Saturday, September 19th
- 66th Annual Armenian Food Festival | 11:30 am to 9 pm | 📍St. James Armenian Church
📅 Friday, September 18th – Sunday, September 20th
- East Coast Expo: Antiques, Art, & Design | Times vary daily | 📍Old Dominion Building | 🎟️ Tickets Required
📅 Saturday, September 19th – Sunday, September 20th
- Iron Blossom Music Festival | 1 pm to 11 pm |📍Midtown Green
📅 Saturday, September 19th
- RVA Soul House Fest 10th Annual Celebration | 1 pm to 7 pm | 📍 Taylor Farm Park
📅 Tuesday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 27th
- Broadway in Richmond: Dirty Dancing | Showtimes vary | 📍 Altria Theater | 🎟️ Tickets Required
📅 Saturday, September 26th
- Luck Stone’s 4th Annual Run the Rock | Rockville 5k | 9 am to 12 pm |📍Luck Stone – Rockville Plant
- 2026 East End Festival | 11 am to 7 pm | 📍 17th Street Market
- Richmond VegFest 2026 | 12 pm to 6 pm | 📍 Bryd Park
📅 All things Oktoberfest
- Saturday, September 12th
- Sunday, September 13th
- OktoberForest Fest@ Fine Creek Brewing Company
- Thursday, September 17th
- Friday, September 18th – Sunday, September 20th
- Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th
- Saturday, September 26th
- October 3rd
- October 16th
📅 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
