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SUMMARY:2nd Street Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:A 2nd Street Festival banner hangs along a street in Richmond\, Virginia\, ahead of the annual festival celebrating Black culture\, music\, food and community in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. Photo by M. T. Bostic/The Cultural Current\n\n\n\nRichmond’s 2nd Street Festival returns to historic Jackson Ward on October 3–4\, 2026\, for its 38th year celebrating the neighborhood’s culture\, music\, and history. \n\n\n\nThe free\, two-day festival transforms an eight-block stretch of North 2nd Street into a community celebration featuring three stages of live music\, Artists Row\, a marketplace\, food vendors\, a Kidz Zone and the Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club. \n\n\n\nThe festival honors Jackson Ward’s legacy as the historic heart of Richmond’s African American community and the era when 2nd Street was widely known as the “Harlem of the South.” \n\n\n\nAcclaimed R&B artist Stokley headlines the Waverly R. Crawley Main Stage on Saturday\, October 3\, performing at 5:50 p.m. The former lead vocalist of Mint Condition has built a career spanning R&B\, soul and funk\, both with the group and as a solo artist. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, Richmond saxophonist\, songwriter and producer J. Plunky Branch and his band\, Plunky & Oneness\, close the Main Stage with a 5 p.m. performance. Branch has spent more than five decades blending jazz\, funk\, R&B\, house and go-go while maintaining deep roots in Richmond’s music community. \n\n\n\nBeyond the Main Stage\, the festival features performances on the Joe Kennedy Jr. Jazz Stage and Eggleston Hotel Community Stage\, along with local artists\, dancers\, spoken-word performers and community groups. \n\n\n\nVisitors can also explore Artists Row and the festival marketplace\, enjoy food from festival vendors\, participate in family activities at the Kidz Zone and take free guided walking tours exploring the history of Jackson Ward. \n\n\n\nFestival Hours \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.Sunday\, October 4: Noon–6 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\nHistoric Jackson WardNorth 2nd Street between East Broad and East Jackson streetsRichmond\, VA 23219 \n\n\n\nAdmission is free. Food\, beverages and merchandise will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\nThe festival takes place rain or shine. Folding chairs are recommended for enjoying stage performances. Pets are not permitted except for service animals.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/2nd-street-festival-2026/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Historic Jackson Ward\, 401 N 2nd St\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
CATEGORIES:Family + Kids,Family-Friendly,Festivals + Celebrations,Music
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SUMMARY:2nd Street Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:A 2nd Street Festival banner hangs along a street in Richmond\, Virginia\, ahead of the annual festival celebrating Black culture\, music\, food and community in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. Photo by M. T. Bostic/The Cultural Current\n\n\n\nRichmond’s 2nd Street Festival returns to historic Jackson Ward on October 3–4\, 2026\, for its 38th year celebrating the neighborhood’s culture\, music\, and history. \n\n\n\nThe free\, two-day festival transforms an eight-block stretch of North 2nd Street into a community celebration featuring three stages of live music\, Artists Row\, a marketplace\, food vendors\, a Kidz Zone and the Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club. \n\n\n\nThe festival honors Jackson Ward’s legacy as the historic heart of Richmond’s African American community and the era when 2nd Street was widely known as the “Harlem of the South.” \n\n\n\nAcclaimed R&B artist Stokley headlines the Waverly R. Crawley Main Stage on Saturday\, October 3\, performing at 5:50 p.m. The former lead vocalist of Mint Condition has built a career spanning R&B\, soul and funk\, both with the group and as a solo artist. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, Richmond saxophonist\, songwriter and producer J. Plunky Branch and his band\, Plunky & Oneness\, close the Main Stage with a 5 p.m. performance. Branch has spent more than five decades blending jazz\, funk\, R&B\, house and go-go while maintaining deep roots in Richmond’s music community. \n\n\n\nBeyond the Main Stage\, the festival features performances on the Joe Kennedy Jr. Jazz Stage and Eggleston Hotel Community Stage\, along with local artists\, dancers\, spoken-word performers and community groups. \n\n\n\nVisitors can also explore Artists Row and the festival marketplace\, enjoy food from festival vendors\, participate in family activities at the Kidz Zone and take free guided walking tours exploring the history of Jackson Ward. \n\n\n\nFestival Hours \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.Sunday\, October 4: Noon–6 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\nHistoric Jackson WardNorth 2nd Street between East Broad and East Jackson streetsRichmond\, VA 23219 \n\n\n\nAdmission is free. Food\, beverages and merchandise will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\nThe festival takes place rain or shine. Folding chairs are recommended for enjoying stage performances. Pets are not permitted except for service animals.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/2nd-street-festival-2026/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Jackson Ward\, 401 N 2nd St\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
CATEGORIES:Family + Kids,Family-Friendly,Festivals + Celebrations,Music
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SUMMARY:Soulful Sunday 2026 - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. \n\n\n\nHenrico County Recreation & Parks will host Soulful Sunday 2026\, an afternoon celebrating African American cultural traditions through dance\, gospel\, jazz and community activities. The program features African dance by Ezibu Muntu\, gospel music from The Cousins of City Church\, line dancing with Alma and jazz saxophonist James “Saxsmo” Gates. DJ Blu will provide music throughout the afternoon. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Mycah Richardson\n\n\n\nThe event also includes cultural and craft activities\, an Ezibu Muntu drumming demonstration\, community vendors and food trucks. A Kids Zone will feature inflatables\, a game truck\, train and lawn games. \n\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Henrico Recreation and Parks\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Henrico Recreation and Parks\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Henrico Recreation and Parks\n\n\n\n\nStage schedule: DJ Blu opens at 4 p.m.; Ezibu Muntu performs at 4:15 p.m.; The Cousins take the stage at 5 p.m.; line dancing begins at 5:30 p.m.; and James “Saxsmo” Gates performs from 6 to 6:45 p.m.\, followed by DJ Blu and freestyle dancing through 7 p.m. \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Henrico County Recreation & ParksInformation: (804) 501-7275Event page: Soulful Sunday 2026 — Henrico County
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/soulful-sunday-2026/
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