September 2025: RVA Events and Things to Do

Be sure to check the Pastore Properties of Richmond website every month for updated events.

RVA Duck Race @ Brown's Island

• Dates: September 6th, 2025

• Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Price: Free

• Location: 500 Tredegar Street

• Please come out to The Autism Society of Virginia's Duck Race event! The Festival of Inclusion is a free, sensory-friendly festival designed to accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Open to the public, the festival will feature live music, local vendors, delicious food, and so much more! Zoned areas throughout the festival will offer fun activities for the whole family, and highlight the incredible work that local organizations are doing to make Richmond a more inclusive city. This event is occurring on September 6th at 11am-4pm at Browns Island in Richmond VA presented by CoStar. For more information please visit this link.

Popup Market @ The Diamond

• Dates: September 13th, 2025

• Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Price: Free

• Location: 3001 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

• Popup At The Diamond is one of Richmond’s newest community market experiences, bringing together local vendors, food trucks, small businesses, and creatives for a day of shopping, food, and fun at The Diamond, home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. This family-friendly event showcases unique products, handmade goods, and delicious eats while highlighting the vibrant culture of RVA’s local entrepreneurs. With a Live DJ, community vibes, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, Popup At The Diamond is more than a market—it’s where Richmond comes together to support local and discover something new.

Iron Blossom Music Festival @ Midtown Green

• Dates: September 20th and 21st, 2025

• Time: 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

• Price: Varies

• Location: Midtown Green (formerly Bon Secours Training Center)

• The highly anticipated Iron Blossom Music Festival has released its most ambitious lineup yet. Happening Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21 2025, the festival will see headlining sets from Americana giants The Lumineers and indie mainstays Vampire Weekend. They will share the stage with psychedelic rockers Khruangbin and indie folk phenoms Rainbow Kitten Surprise along with sets from Teskey Brothers, Watchhouse, Futurebirds, Medium Build, Dexter & The Moonrocks, The 502s, Paper Kites, Butcher Brown, Kate Bollinger, Hazlett, Friko, Palmyra, Improvement Movement, Holy Roller, Jack Stepanian and Catie Lausten. The festival takes over the grounds of the Midtown Green (formerly Training Center on Leigh) and offers an end of summer celebration with an eclectic lineup of artists, incredible local and regional eats, plus an artisan bazaar from the regional maker community that highlights the unique spirit of Iron Blossom Music Festival.

  
  

  “We’re thrilled to bring Iron Blossom back to Richmond for its third year,” said festival organizers. “The energy and love from the community has made this festival something truly special. Year three is all about bringing the very best to Richmond and setting the new standard for the region. We can’t wait to create an unforgettable experience for fans, old and new.”

  
  

  Tickets are available now at www.ironblossomfestival.com.

Bier-Garden @ Maymont

• Dates: September 20th and 21st

• Time: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM

• Price: $10 Adults; Free for Maymont members

• Location: 1700 Hampton Street

• Hoist a stein with friends and family at Bier-Garden, a two-day German-style festival on the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont! Join in the fun in a beautiful outdoor setting, savoring authentic Bavarian fare and Munich’s own Paulaner beer or local craft brews, while enjoying lively music, lawn games and a Marketplatz of local artisans. Bring the whole family — kids can enjoy games, crafts and more in the Kinderzone all afternoon!