09/17/2026
🌆 **THIS WEEKEND IN RVA**
September 18–20, 2026
Fall festival season is officially kicking into gear in Richmond! 🍂 From local food favorites and Oktoberfest fun to live music and a celebration of Virginia’s native pawpaw, here are **5 events worth checking out this weekend!** 👇
🥙 **66th Annual Armenian Food Festival**
📅 Friday, September 18 – Saturday, September 19
📍 St. James Armenian Church
One of Richmond’s longest-running food festivals is back with Armenian favorites like kebabs, cheese boreg, stuffed grape leaves, pastries and more—plus traditional music and dancing. **Free admission!**
🍺 **St. Benedict Oktoberfest**
📅 Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20
📍 St. Benedict Catholic Church | Museum District
Celebrate Oktoberfest RVA-style with German food, beer and wine, live music, dancing, a Christkindlmarkt and activities for the kids. **Free admission!**
🎸 **Iron Blossom Music Festival**
📅 Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20
📍 Midtown Green
One of RVA’s biggest music weekends returns with two days of live performances headlined by Jack White and LCD Soundsystem, plus local eats, drinks and an artisan market. 🎶
🍈 **Pawpaw Festival**
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Powhatan State Park
Celebrate Virginia’s unique native pawpaw fruit with a day at the park! It’s a fun excuse to get outside, explore and learn more about this seasonal Virginia favorite. 🌿
🎨 **Ren Faire Market**
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 12–5 PM
📍 Shop Made in VA + Planthouse
Step into a Renaissance-inspired afternoon featuring **50+ local makers**, live music, free DIY activities, fairy terrariums, flash tattoos and plenty of whimsical shopping. Costumes are encouraged! 🧚⚔️
✨ **Which one are you adding to your weekend plans?**
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