09/17/2026
๐ **THIS WEEKEND IN RVA**
September 18โ20, 2026
Fall festival season is officially kicking into gear in Richmond! ๐ From local food favorites and Oktoberfest fun to live music and a celebration of Virginiaโs native pawpaw, here are **5 events worth checking out this weekend!** ๐
๐ฅ **66th Annual Armenian Food Festival**
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Friday, September 18 โ Saturday, September 19
๐ St. James Armenian Church
One of Richmondโs longest-running food festivals is back with Armenian favorites like kebabs, cheese boreg, stuffed grape leaves, pastries and moreโplus traditional music and dancing. **Free admission!**
๐บ **St. Benedict Oktoberfest**
๐
Friday, September 18 โ Sunday, September 20
๐ 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!**
๐ธ **Iron Blossom Music Festival**
๐
Saturday, September 19 โ Sunday, September 20
๐ Midtown Green
One of RVAโs 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. ๐ถ
๐ **Pawpaw Festival**
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Saturday, September 19 | 11 AMโ3 PM
๐ Powhatan State Park
Celebrate Virginiaโs unique native pawpaw fruit with a day at the park! Itโs a fun excuse to get outside, explore and learn more about this seasonal Virginia favorite. ๐ฟ
๐จ **Ren Faire Market**
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Saturday, September 19 | 12โ5 PM
๐ 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! ๐งโ๏ธ
โจ **Which one are you adding to your weekend plans?**
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