The Richmond Folk Festival returns Friday-Sunday, October 13-15, celebrating its 19th anniversary, having become one of Virginia’s most significant and beloved events. The festival draws attendees to downtown Richmond’s riverfront each year to celebrate the roots, richness, and variety of culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling, and food. The festival features six stages and showcases music and dance from more than 30 performing groups around Virginia, the nation, and the world.
Stream Live on VPM Music from your favorite app or device, or tune in on 107.3 FM and 93.1 FM Friday afternoon from 6:00 to 10:00, Saturday Noon to 5:00, and Sunday Noon to 6:00.
Friday: October 13 (Hosted by Shawn Evans)
- 6:30 – 7:30 Genticorum (Québécois)
- 7:45 – 8:45 Chuck Mead (rockabilly and honky-tonk)
- 9:00 – 10:00 Baba Commandant & the Mandingo Band (Manding)
Saturday: October 14 (Hosted by Mike Goldberg)
- 12:00 – 12:45 State of the Ozarks String Band (Ozark old-time)
- 1:00 – 1:45 Cheres (Ukrainian)
- 2:00 – 2:45 Stanley & the Ten Sleepless Knights (quelbe music)
- 3:00 – 3:45 Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas (zydeco)
- 4:00 – 5:00 Bio Ritmo (salsa)
Sunday: October 15 (Hosted by Shawn Evans)
- 12:00 – 12:45 Annie & the Caldwell Singers (gospel)
- 1:00 – 1:45 Grupo Mono Blanco (son jarocho)
- 2:00 – 2:45 Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper (bluegrass)
- 3:00 – 3:45 Lutchinha (Cabo Verdean)
- 4:00 – 4:45 Melody Angel (Chicago blues)
- 5:00 – 6:00 Cyril Neville with Omari Neville & the Fuel (New Orleans funk and R&B)
Additional Resources
Printable 2023 Schedule
2023 Pocket Guide
2023 Festival Map
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