2013 Richmond Folk Festival FAQ

Thinking of going to this weekend’s Folk Festival? Here’s what you need to know.

October 7, 2013; 7:42 AM • by Nathan Cushing

When and where is the Richmond Folk Festival?

The Richmond Folk Festival is a three-day event that takes place along Richmond’s downtown riverfront (PDF):

  • Friday, October 11th • 6:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 12th • 12:00 – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday, October 13th • 12:00 – 6:00 PM

Who’s playing?

Artists from all over the world. We have a full list of performers and music clips here.

Where are the stages?

Here’s a full map of this weekend’s festivities (click to enlarge):

Folk Fest 2013 map

What not to bring

  • Pets (aside form service animals)
  • Coolers and large backpacks
  • Alcohol
  • Bottles and glass containers
  • Laser pointers
  • Bikes, skateboards, inline skaes
  • Flying objects (kites, Frisbees, footballs, etc.)

How can I get there if I don’t want to drive?

Free shuttles and free parking are available from Spring Rock Green (7202 Midlothian Turnpike) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (2015 Staples Mill Road):

  • Friday • 6:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday • 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday • 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Buses leave every 20 minutes and will stop at both 2nd and 5th streets.

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Richmond 2015 will provide free bike valet at 2nd and Canal streets during festival hours. Bikers take note: there’s no need to bring a lock with you.

Where do I park if I’m driving?

There are multiple parking lots available downtown:

Central Parking • $5 and $6

  • Shockoe Bottom, 100 Virginia Street • $5
  • Crowne Plaza, 555 E. Canal Streets • $5
  • 801 E. Cary Street (Lot between 8th & 9th on Cary) • $6
  • 1200 E. Byrd Street (along the flood wall) • $6

City Parking • $5

  • Main & Foushee
  • 1st & Canal
  • 3rd & Cary
  • 4th & Canal
  • 5th & Canal, 5th & Cary
  • 6th & Canal
  • 8th & Cary

Standard Parking • $5

  • 410 E. Franklin Street

Lanier Parking • $5

  • Riverside on the James, 1001 Haxall Point
  • Riverfront Plaza, 901 E. Byrd Street

Mayo Island • $3

501 S. 14th Street

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Nathan Cushing

Nathan Cushing is a writer, journalist, and RVANews Editor.

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