The 2nd Street Festival returns this fall, Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5, marking its 37th year. The FREE annual festival celebrates the rich culture of Downtown Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. Produced by Venture Richmond Events, the 2nd Street Festival is an annual celebration over two days that features three stages of live music and entertainment.
Each year, 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.
Showcasing a Kidz Zone, popular local food vendors, and a marketplace and Artists Row to shop, each year the 2nd Street Festival is an annual homecoming for the community. Back by popular demand is the Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club. And new this year, SheJeepsRVA will have elaborate Jeeps on Leigh Street next to the Maggie L Walker National Historic Site.
This year’s festival features headliner The Chuck Brown Band on Saturday, October 4, DJ Drake and MC Choco on Sunday, October 5 and many other talented artists showcased over the two-day event.“Each year we produce an event that allows everyone to come home to the Jackson Ward community for the music, food, and fellowship. It’s also a time for remembrance,” said Sharon Bassard, events and booking manager for Venture Richmond. “The Chuck Brown Band’s energy will keep the party going and have everyone dancing!”
For updated information about the 2nd Street Festival, please visit: https://venturerichmond.com/our-events/2nd-street-festival/