The Richmond Folk Festival is one of Virginia's largest events, drawing visitors from all over the country to downtown Richmond's historic riverfront. The Festival is a FREE three-day event that got its start as the National Council for the Traditional Arts’ National Folk Festival, held in Richmond from 2005-2007. The Richmond Folk Festival features performing groups representing a diverse array of cultural traditions on seven stages.
The Richmond Folk Festival will celebrate its 16th anniversary the weekend of October 9-11 with a “virtual” event that will bring together the community through a special television program, radio broadcasts and online streaming. The show will go on—a virtual event celebrating the roots, richness, and variety of American culture.
How to enjoy the Richmond Folk Festival – a virtual celebration:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9:
6:00-10:00pm
LISTEN to Richmond public radio VPM Music stations 107.3 FM & 93.1 FM for great musical memories from past festivals.
6:30-8:30pm
VIEW LIVESTREAM at RichmondFolkFestival.org, the Richmond Folk Festival’s Facebook page, and the Richmond Folk Festival on YouTube.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
12:00-6:00pm
LISTEN to Richmond public radio VPM Music stations 107.3 FM & 93.1 FM for great musical memories from past festivals.
1:30-5:45pm
VIEW LIVESTREAM at RichmondFolkFestival.org, the Richmond Folk Festival’s Facebook page, and the Richmond Folk Festival on YouTube.
6:00-8:00pm
WATCH All Together Now, a special television program celebrating Virginia artists, to be aired on VPM Plus Channel 57.1 WCVW digital HD transmitters, and other VPM TV stations found on our website, as well as livestreamed on VPM’s Facebook page and VPM’s YouTube page.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
12:00-6:00pm
LISTEN to Richmond public radio VPM Music stations 107.3 FM & 93.1 FM for great musical memories from past festivals.
2:00-6:00pm
VIEW LIVESTREAM at RichmondFolkFestival.org, the Richmond Folk Festival’s Facebook page, and the Richmond Folk Festival on YouTube.
6:00-8:00pm
WATCH All Together Now, a special television program celebrating Virginia artists, to be aired on VPM Plus Channel 57.1 WCVW digital HD transmitters, and other VPM TV stations found on our website, as well as livestreamed on VPM’s Facebook page and VPM’s YouTube page.
