Friday, June 7, 5pm–10pm
Saturday, June 8, 11:30am–10pm

Carriage House Lawn (1700 Hampton Street)

Kick off Richmond’s outdoor music season with a weekend of hometown favorites at Maymont! The Summer Kickoff Festival, June 7-8, is the perfect excuse to round up some friends, grab some portable chairs or picnic blankets, and check out the breadth of Richmond’s eclectic music scene. Friday evening features Full Moon Fever, a Tom Petty tribute band, and a set by Richmond’s favorite yacht rockers, Three Sheets to the Wind.

Five groups take the CoStar Group Builds stage on Saturday starting at 1 pm: Leading off is Fiesta del Sol, a Latin dance performance by Latin Ballet of Virginia; followed by a progressive soul set by Shera Shi; then Weekend Plans play a unique blend of funk, hip hop and jazz; followed by the pioneers of indie-salsa revival, Bio Ritmo; and the night ends with a set of neo-traditional blues fusion by Justin Golden and the Devil’s Coattails.

Between sets, enjoy a craft beer or cider, wine and a diverse line-up of local food vendors. On Saturday, check out the Richmond Represents Tent and Stage to participate in interactive performances, engage with performance- and culture-focused organizations, and more!  Learn a new dance step, make crafts and create, and splash around at the Goldfish Swim School water play station.

Things to bring: small umbrellas, chairs, blankets and a reusable water bottle.
Things to leave at home: tents, coolers, pets, and outside food/beverages.