Stock up on your favorite tomatoes at the annual Hanover Tomato Festival, it’s Saturday, July 11 from 9am – 4pm at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. Enjoy music, rides, games, a petting zoo and shop from over 200 vendors. Free and open to the public. Details visit http://www.hanovercounty.gov/Events/Tomato-Festival/Hanover-Tomato-Festival/ or call 804-365-6000.
8th Annual Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival, Saturday, July 11, from 3pm – 8pm at Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park. The event features Carlos Mojica, Michael Stuart, Wito Rodriguez, for more information call 804-337-0750, 410-350-5459 or 804-304-9590. This event is free. https://www.facebook.com/events/1440993779539656/.
Shop, learn, play, adopt at The Richmond Pet Expo, Saturday, July 11, 10am -6pm at Richmond Raceway Complex. Learn About Pet Care, Volunteerism, Grooming, Pet Behavior & Training, Micro-chipping and Heartworm & Flea preventative. Prize Giveaways & Fun for both the Two-Legged AND Four-Legged, Dozens of Rescue Groups and a Mega-Adoption on hand and Free Nail Trims, Live Entertainment, Obedience Demonstrations, Author Readings/Book Signings, for details visit http://richmondpetexpo.com/.
The 3rd annual Smoke and Vine Wine Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 15. It will take place at 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Ticket’s purchased for July 11 will be honored on August 15. For more information visit http://www.SmokeAndVineFestival.com or call 804-986-2902 or 804-727-7951.
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Annual Gospel Fest Weekend, Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12, Kicks off 11am Saturday, July 11th with the 3rd Annual East Coast Gospel Music Summer Fest, at 5th Baptist Church, 1415 West Cary Street. Special Workshop, Master Class, M.I.C. Check. Leadership Round Table and @ 6.m. From 6-9pm the Praise Party featuring Alexis Spight, Peggy Britt & Unison, Almeta Ingram, Lisa Winn, Chiquita Cross, AsOne, Half Mile Home, Donte’ McCutchen, Dr. Larry Reid, Zion’s Voice, Mel Holder, Kim Robinson and this list is STILL growing.
Sunday, July 12, starting at 5p.m. One of the largest outdoor Gospel Concerts on the East Coast, The 6th Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle! At Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park. With Gospel legend Dorothy Norwood, Larry Bland and the Volunteer Choir Reunited, featuring Promise, The Brooklyn Allstars, AsOne, James Johnson and the Voices of Cedar Street, Minister Earl Bynum, the Virginia Aires, Petula Beckles and Half Mile Home. FREE to the Public. For more information visit http://www.thebellereport.com.
2015 Bass Pro Shops Northern Open, James River, through July 11, get more details at http://www.bassmaster.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/1503825033226129 or call 804-980-1669. Mini series tournament is Wednesday, July the 22nd. Remaining Schedule for the year is: 7/22/, 8/22/, 8/19/ and the classic is 9/6 from 7am to 3pm. Tournament for the Richmond Fire Department on October 4th, this will be a Charity Bass Fishing tournament supporting Old Dominion Burn Foundation out of Osborne Boat Landing on the James River in Henrico County. Entry fees are $120 including Big Fish pot and a charitable donation of $30 to the Foundation. Ten dollars of each entry goes towards the Big Bass pot. Registration ends September 28th, for more information visit Ol Hookers Fishing Club Home page or call Tripper Foreman at 804 980 1669.
The 9th Annual Petersburg Music Festival On The Ave – formerly Halifax Jazz and Blues Festival, kicks off Friday July 10, 7pm- Midnight. Friday for the Arts on the Avenue; Jamming on the Ave Saturday, July 11, 7pm- Midnight and Holy Ghost Party on the Ave Sunday, July 12, 3pm-7 PM. For more information call (804) 404-3335 or visit http://www.halifaxjazzfestival.com/.
Maymont Glow Run RVA, is Saturday, July 11, 7pm, This is an exclusive opportunity to see the beauty of Maymont in a whole new light, or glow…this non-timed, 3-mile run/walk is for families and people of all ages who love glow sticks, laid-back fun and of course, Maymont. Race date is Saturday July 11…the party starts at 7 and the race gets underway at 8:30pm with prizes and more… a DJ will be spinning your favorite tunes under the stars. Proceeds benefit Maymont. For details visit http://www.glowrunrva.com/.
Future Events: Sisters Network Central Virginia, Inc., Celebrates 10 years of Survivor-ship & Service Education Forum Saturday, July 18, 2pm featuring Dr. Susan Love, Breast Health Advocate & Author, event held at Virginia Union University Coburn Hall, 1500 North Lombardy Street, the forum is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://sistersnetworkcentralva.org/.
