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SUMMARY:Richmond Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Folk Festival\nOctober 9-11\, 2026\nThe Richmond Folk Festival will return October 9-11\, 2026. Over 22 years\, the festival has become one of Virginia’s largest\, drawing fans each year to downtown Richmond’s riverfront to celebrate the roots\, richness\, and variety of American culture through music\, dance\, traditional crafts\, storytelling\, and food. Featuring six stages and showcasing music and dance from more than 30 artists from around the nation and the world\, the Richmond Folk Festival promises\, as always\, to return with a culturally diverse and impressive program. \nThe free\, three-day event is presented by Venture Richmond Events\, in partnership with the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA)\, the Center for Cultural Vibrancy\, Virginia Humanities\, the Children’s Museum\, and the City of Richmond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival open hours:\n\n\nFriday\, October 9 — 6:30pm – 10:00pm \n\n\nSaturday\, October 10 — 12:00pm – 9:30pm \n\n\nSunday\, October 11 — 12:00pm – 6:00pm \n\n\nADMISSION – FREE!\nThe Richmond Folk Festival is a FREE event – you can enjoy the performances\, the Virginia Folk Life Area & Stage\, and the Family Area at no cost. Food\, drink\, and merchandise are available for sale.
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/richmond-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Brown’s Island\, Brown's Island\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:City of Fairfax 50th Annual Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:What started out as a small market for artisans to display their wares has grown into a festival with more than 400+ art and craft vendors\, informational vendors\, food vendors\, children’s activities\, multiple stages of entertainment\, beer gardens\, and more! Even though this event has grown immensely since its inception\, it still holds that same hometown festival feeling. We look forward to hosting you in our historic downtown area!
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/city-of-fairfax-50th-annual-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Fairfax\, 10415 North Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
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SUMMARY:La Práctica: Community Plena Percussion Workshop
DESCRIPTION:La Práctica is an Afro-Puerto Rican Music Community of Practice. Our mission is to preserve\, promote\, and keep the traditions of Plena and Bomba alive through music\, learning\, and community participation. We offer free monthly community workshops to anyone willing to learn\, share\, and be part of the tradition. \nLa Práctica es una Comunidad de Práctica de Música Afro-Puertorriqueña. Nuestra misión es preservar\, promover y mantener viva la tradición de la Plena y la Bomba a través de la música\, el aprendizaje y la participación comunitaria. Ofrecemos talleres comunitarios mensuales gratuitos para toda persona dispuesta a aprender\, compartir y ser parte de la tradición.
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/la-practica-community-plena-percussion-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Univeristy of Richmond-Modlin Center for the Arts\, Room M104\, 453 Westhampton Way\, Room M104\, Richmond\, VA\, 23173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Maurice 'Tito' Sanabria":MAILTO:tito@kadencia.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T163000
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SUMMARY:World Singing Day NOVA Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:Ninety minutes of songs you already know\, in the middle of a shopping mall. Bring the family. Sing one song or sing all of them. Come early\, stay late.
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/world-singing-day-nova-sing-along/
LOCATION:Fair Oaks Mall\, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Singing
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SUMMARY:Fiddlin Mark Campbell and friends concert
DESCRIPTION:Raised in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley\, award winning fiddler Mark Campbell has spent decades traveling throughout Virginia and neighboring states\, learning directly from traditional old time musicians and collecting the fiddle tunes\, songs\, and stories that have been passed from generation to generation.  \nFor this special program\, Mark Campbell and Friends will present fiddle tunes\, ballads\, and old-time string band music from Virginia and the surrounding region. The concert will feature treasured family songs\, lively dance tunes\, and even a few musical reflections on the joys (and occasional challenges) of marital bliss! Joining Mark are his daughter\, singer Mauren Campbell\, guitarist George Frick\, and banjoist Bruce Blizard\, bringing together a warm and wonderful celebration of one of America’s richest musical traditions.
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/fiddlin-mark-campbell-and-friends-concert/
LOCATION:Congregation Or Ami Richmond\, 9400 W Huguenot Rd\, Richmond\, Va\, 23225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T190000
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SUMMARY:RVA Squares SPOOKY Square Dance
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ghosts\, ghouls\, and goblins! The time is once again upon us to don our spookiest and silliest attire for some square dancing! We’ll have Halloween themed calling by McEver Dugan and the incredible band Jukebox Charlie. See you there… if you dare
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/square-dance-3/
LOCATION:Studio Two Three\, 109 W 15th St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dances
ORGANIZER;CN="RVA Square Dance":MAILTO:rvasquaredance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
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SUMMARY:Ferrum College Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts and Crafts Show
DESCRIPTION:For 52 Years…\nOn the fourth Saturday of October\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has presented musicians\, moonshiners\, craftspeople\, cooks\, motorheads\, mule jumpers\, horse pullers\, coon dog racers\, antique tractor buffs\, and old-time gamers for a celebration of the rich heritage and traditions of the region. \nOur festival participants are the real thing\, sharing folk traditions that have been a part of their families and/or communities for years. The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival is the largest regional event of its kind in Virginia\, and there’s nothing like it in the Commonwealth. We feature performers\, artisans\, foods\, and activities not found at typical craft shows\, fairs\, and festivals. \nThe Blue Ridge Institute & Museum of Ferrum College\, the official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore\, produces the festival. The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival was awarded first place in Blue Ridge Country‘s Top Ten Fall Festivals Readers Poll for 2022\, as well as a top three finalist of Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia: Southwest Virginia Festival awards. \nCovering much of the Ferrum College campus and the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum’s living history farm museum\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has something for everyone. It’s a family friendly affair. Rain or shine\, the festival will go on. As always\, parking is free. Proceeds from the festival help to fund the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum and all of its programs. \nHorse Pulls\, Mule Jumping Contests\, Coon Dog Contests\, Traditional Crafts\, Country Foods\, Blue Ridge Roots Music\, Moonshiner Still & Storytelling\, Kids’ Folk Games\, Custom & Vintage Cars\, Threshing & Baling Demos\, Vintage Tractors & Engines\, Log Skidding Contests and More!
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/ferrum-college-blue-ridge-folklife-festival/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Drive\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Bread and Puppet Theater Shape Note Singing School
DESCRIPTION:We will have a short singing school followed by open singing in the Gordon Art Gallery at ODU to accompany their exhibit about the Bread and Puppet Theater. We’ll definitely be singing “Captain Kidd\,” a signature tune that accompanies the Bread and Puppet performances.
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/bread-and-puppet-theater-shape-note-singing-school/
LOCATION:ODU Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Gallery\, 4509 Monarch Way\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Singing
ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Shape Note Singers":MAILTO:adrienne.e.robertson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
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SUMMARY:"An Evening With Nat Turner"\, Presented by the Virginia Folklore Society
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for “An Evening With Nat Turner”\, presented by the Virginia Folklore Society\, October 29\, 2026\, 7-8:30PM as Turner descendant Bruce Turner\, and Southampton County Clerk of the Circuit Court Rick Francis\, share their knowledge of the life\, legend\, and legacy\, of Nat Turner.\n\n\nThis is an online event. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eD3K_NHrTyiXBtwcoblOTQ#/registration
URL:https://virginiafolkloresociety.org/event/an-evening-with-nat-turner/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Folklore Society":MAILTO:virginiafolkloresociety@gmail.com
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