The 2nd Street Festival returns this fall, Saturday-Sunday, October 5-6, marking its 36th anniversary year. The FREE annual festival celebrates the rich culture of Downtown Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward neighborhood and is produced by Venture Richmond Events
Over the years, it has grown to be one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest street festivals as thousands visit historic Jackson Ward to reminisce about the days when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond’s African American community and was known as “the Harlem of the South.” Today, Jackson Ward continues to be a thriving neighborhood and community.
The 2nd Street Festival is an annual celebration over two days that features three stages of live musical entertainment along with a Kidz Zone, popular food vendors, a marketplace and Artists Row to shop, and the Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club.
As Jackson Ward has grown and evolved over the past 36 years, so has the 2nd Street Festival,” said Sharon Bassard, events and booking manager with Venture Richmond Events. “One of the festival’s goals is to attract more people to the historic downtown neighborhood, and with this brings added interest in the small businesses that are located there. Over the years we have seen exciting growth in the community.”
This year’s festival features headliner Arrested Development on Saturday, October 5, Desirée Roots on Sunday, October 6 and many other talented artists showcased over the two-day event.
For more information about the 2nd Street Festival, please visit: https://venturerichmond.com/our-events/2nd-street-festival/