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RVA Wake N’ Sun Fest Is This Sunday

Post Date: 08-28-2013

The time has arrived, Richmond, for the first ever RVA Wake N' Sun Fest at Rocketts Landing! Our last big hoorah for the summer is set to make a huge splash along the banks of the James River, with plenty of live music, great food and cool drinks, and a slew of outdoor river sports. As an inaugural Labor Day weekend event, we're thrilled to serve as the location host this year and can't wait for the family-friendly fun to begin!

What to Expect

RVA Wake N' Sun Fest, Rocketts Landing, Richmond, Virginia, James River
Event Happenings

  • When: Sunday, September 1
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children 12 years old and younger are free.

Music

RVA Wake N' Sun Fest, Rocketts Landing, Richmond Virginia
Because you can’t have a rockin' festival without lots of live music, a great lineup of bands are scheduled to play this Sunday. Musical acts hail from Richmond and Washington, D.C., and will offer up a variety of beats and sounds. Scheduled bands include:

  • Long Jawns
  • The Handsmiths
  • The Rheinhold
  • DJ Williams Projekt
  • DJ Doddie
  • And more!

Food/Drinks

As a very RVA festival, you know the event has to have some of Richmond’s beloved food carts and beer/wine vendors on hand to satiate your appetites. With everything from Thai food to barbeque and beyond, we’re sure there’ll be something for everyone. And of course, our Rocketts Landing restaurants (The Boathouse, Conch Republic, and M Bistro & Wine Bar) are always ready to ensure you enjoy a delicious meal! Select vendors at the festival include:

  • Grate Pizza
  • Mosaic Restaurant
  • Richmond Chupacabra
  • Beagle’s BBQ
  • Paris Creperie
  • The Official Gelati Celesti Ice Cream Makers
  • And more!

Activities

If one thing’s for certain, the RVA Wake N’ Sun Fest leaves no room for boredom! A bunch of river and land activities will be take place throughout the day, so you can test out all the different ways RVA loves to play. From water jet packs to a half pipe and more, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy. Scheduled activities include:RVA Wake N' Sun Fest, Rocketts Landing, Richmond, Virginia

  • Kayaking and canoeing
  • Paddleboarding
  • Water pong tournament
  • Jet ski rentals
  • And more!

Vendors

Should you find yourself wanting to meander throughout the festival, around 50 vendors are lined up for you to peruse. From shopping to face painting, you’ll definitely find easy distractions for you and your family along the way! Scheduled vendors include:

  • Local art
  • Jewelry
  • Clothing
  • And more!

With only three days left until the RVA Wake N’ Sun Fest hits Rocketts Landing, we’re counting down the hours and minutes until we get our Labor Day river-groove on. We look forward to seeing you there!