Spring 2022 Events & Festivals In Richmond, VA

2022 Spring Events & Festivals In Richmond, VA

Spring is HERE. But unlike the holiday season, you have to do a little digging for things to look forward to in the early months of the year. Here, the hard work has been done for you with our list of the best Spring events and festivals in Richmond! Are we missing something? Let us know, and we’ll add it! Looking for other, non-festival things to do this season? Check out our list here!

RVA First Fridays

On the first Friday of every month, Broad Street in Downtown RVA lights up with art gallery openings, food, and entertainment. The typical gallery line-up is an impressive one! Walk the streets until you catch the fire dancers or find yourself exploring one of the many pop-up artist booths. Don’t forget to take a peek at Quirk Hotel, it might just make you feel like you are in a Wes Anderson movie. Check out RVA First Fridays’ Facebook page for full schedule and gallery list.

Richmond Black Restaurant Experience: March 6-13, 2022

The Richmond Black Restaurant Experience is a celebration of Richmond’s exceptional black-owned restaurants, food truck and cart operators, caterers, and local chefs. RBRE is a city-wide event, with 2022 participating restaurants sure to excite local foodies! Keep tabs on the website and RBRE Instagram to get updated information as it’s available.

Richmond Reptile Expo: March 19, 2022

If you’re looking for an offbeat activity on a Saturday, the Richmond Reptile Expo may be the way to go. The expo’s organizers are passionate about bringing together people who really care about the safety of their reptile, and attending the event can be a cool learning experience. If seeing a snake in the zoo is too tame, and one slithering across your backyard is too close, the reptile expo will provide you the perfect amount of interaction with these animals.

French Film Festival: March 24-27, 2022

If you missed all of the films coming out of France, you’ll get a second crack at it at the end of March. The Byrd Theatre will host the 28th French Film Festival, which has, since 2003, been recognized by no less than the French Ambassador to the US as the most important French Film Festival in the country.

Shamrock The Block: March 26, 2022

Perhaps Richmond’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Shamrock The Block is known for live music acts, plenty of food and drink, and lots of people wearing their greenest getups. Make sure to get out for the FREE 17th annual event, the start to outdoor festival season in RVA! This year’s event is back on Arthur Ashe Boulevard between Leigh and Broad Streets.

Church Hill Irish Festival: March 26-27, 2022

Want to feel like you’ve traveled straight to Ireland? Head to the 35th Annual Church Hill Irish Festival. What makes this St. Patrick’s Day celebration great is the balance between those 21+ traditions (looking at you, green beer) and the kid-friendly activities. This festival is one of the few that’s a good time for all ages.

NASCAR Cup Series: April 2-3, 2022

Feel the roar of the crowd at Richmond Raceway and the rumble of the engines as the cars fly past you at over 180mph. The April races are back under the lights on the weekend of April 2-3, and the Toyota Owners 400 (the main event) is on Sunday!

Flying Squirrels Home Opener: April 12, 2022

See Richmond’s home team open their season vs. the Altoona Curve The Diamond! You’ll be in good company as Richmond often leads the minor leagues in attendance. Not a huge sports fan? No matter. The Squirrels’ games are about more than just baseball – there is local craft beer, deep fried PB&J, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment (dancing umpires and pot-bellied pigs, anyone?). If you can’t make it to opening weekend, check out the themed nights, or find an evening game with a fireworks show on the 2022 Squirrel’s schedule.

Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k: April 23, 2022

Join one of the country’s best races – the Monument Ave 10K – back to the traditional in-person format this year! “Richmond’s biggest block party” will take place on April 23 this year, with 20,000 participants. You can run, you can walk, you can cheer – whatever you choose, you’re sure to have a great time! There’s also a race for the kids, plus a literal rocking post-race party with live music and entertainment!

Dominion Riverrock: May 20-22, 2022

Richmond’s river system, trails, and outdoor vibes are an integral part of the RVA culture – so much so that there’s a festival for it! And not just any festival, Dominion Riverrock is one of the world’s largest outdoor sports and music festivals. The weekend is packed full of events – mud runs, bike races, white-water kayaking, bouldering competitions, stand up paddle boarding, and more! And you know the high-flying Ultimate Airdogs are back! Anyone (or any dog) can participate in the amateur events, and for all the time between, you’ll find endless music and food!

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