Special Events in Richmond

February is a busy month in Richmond with the Camping/RV Show early in the month, the Boat Show mid-month and the Home and Garden Show rounding out February; all three events take place at the Richmond Raceway Complex. The Maymont Flower and Garden Show is held in the middle of the month at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

The Strawberry Hill Races are held in early April and feature a steeplechase race. Historic Garden Week takes place throughout the state at various times in April. During this special event, special homes and gardens are opened up to the public for viewing.

The Virginia State Horse Shows take place in mid-April, late June and August. In early May Byrd Park is home to Arts in the Park, one of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast.

Mid-July brings the Big Gig music festival held at various locations downtown and the World Gardenfest for Children in Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Confederate sailors and Marine troops portray life at Fort Darling at the height of the Civil War during the Living History Encampment at Drewry's Bluff in mid-October. In November the Richmond Centre presents the Hand Workshop's Craft and Design Show where more than 200 craftspeople display their wares.