Carytown Watermelon Festival (And Tips to Avoid a Meltdown)

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It’s the 31st annual Watermelon Festival y’all! And while it may always feel like it’s on the hottest day of the year (that’s what happens when you have a festival in August) it’s worth it for some absolutely mouth-watering watermelon (over 3000 watermelons actually), lots of vendors and entertainment and some really great deals from […]

Hanover Tomato Festival is July 12

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Celebrate Hanover’s famous fruit at the 36th annual Hanover Tomato Festival. The event is held at beautiful Pole Green Park and is a traditional celebration to promote the Hanover Community and features the famous Hanover Tomato. Held annually on the 2nd Saturday in July, the Hanover Tomato Festival is a free, family-oriented event with live […]

Arts and Culture Expo Saturday, June 28, 2014

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The Arts & Culture Xpo spotlights the Richmond region’s non-profit arts and culture organizations. It is a gathering for anyone who values arts and culture in our community! The Arts & Culture Xpo is an explosion of the arts, history, science, and family fun for the Richmond Region – all under one roof on one […]

Will Kate Hall Stumble and Fall?

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As moms, we all know how difficult it must be to experience the premature birth of a baby. The anxiety is overwhelming as tiny babies struggle to breathe and thrive. Premature babies are most often born due to idiopathic labor – or ‘labor with no known cause’. Stefanie and Karl Smith, who founded The Jack […]

2014 Richmond Summer Fun – What to Do With Your Kids This Summer in RVA

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Ahhh, summer time.  You’re so excited not to have to deal with the school day rush… and then you go a little bit stir crazy. Good thing Richmond has all sorts of fun stuff to offer and we’re here to list ‘em. We’ll constantly be adding to the list, so check back often, and if […]

RVA Burger Week is Back!!

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Wait. Don’t buy groceries.  You’re not eating at home this week. RVA burger week is back this year with mouthwatering burger specials for only $5! Burger lovers who visit 3 or more participating restaurants during the week and you can enter to win a $200 Visa gift card. Go classic at Burgerworks or take a […]

Father’s Day Events In Richmond

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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15! Here are some great activities and events in and around Richmond great for celebrating dad.  Things to do before Father’s Day: Celebrate Fatherhood Free event with fun and games for the whole family. Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 1-4 p.m. at Ukrop Park 5300 Ridgedale Parkway Richmond, VA 23234 […]

Would You Like Bacon With That? The Bacon Festival Is Back

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An absolutely record-breaking bacon hungry crowd came to the first annual Bacon Festival at 17th street last year.  Bacon obsessed RVA was distraught as the festival was not prepared for all of Richmond to check their diets at the door and feast on bacon and drink craft beer. But, bacon lovers, do not fret, you […]

Class-A-Roll is Not Your Average Food Truck

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Bon Secours has combined food truck with classroom in the new Class-A-Roll. Class-A-Roll,  a 20-ft-long, 13-ft-tall trailer, is actually a fully equipped kitchen built specifically to be able to provide hands on demonstrations and cooking classes. “For years, Bon Secours has been dedicated to improving the health and economic vitality of Richmond’s Church Hill and […]

Summer Concert Line up at Busch Gardens

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Busch Gardens®  announced the remaining artists performing in the Busch Gardens® LIVE and Glory at the Gardens concert series presented by Coca-Cola®.  With a lineup featuring rock, country and Christian music, there’s something for everyone this summer.   2014 Summer Sechedule July 4 Lee Greenwood Busch Gardens LIVE July 5 The Romantics Busch Gardens LIVE […]