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The one place in Henrico to see fireworks on July 2

Posted at 11:31 AM, Jun 30, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-30 11:42:15-04

HENRICO, Va. — There are fewer fireworks displays this year, but there is a new food festival that will have bonus fireworks, on Saturday, July 2.

The Innsbrook Foundation and Innsbrook Rotary have teamed up to present the “Innsbrook Taste of Virginia.”

The food festival will showcases dishes from local restaurants, and each will compete for the honorary “Taste of Virginia” title, as well as awards for other significant categories.

Tastings and portion-sizes will be offered.

The food vendors will be Continental Divide, Boka Tako, Grapevine, Halligan’s, JEM’s Catering, Tarrant’s West, The Chili Forum, Cooper’s Hawk, Nacho Mama’s, Richmond Marriott Short Pump, and Two King’s Concessions.

The dessert vendors will be Gelati Celesti, Kona Ice, and Mrs.  Yoder’s Kitchen.

It wouldn’t be a taste of Virginia without regional brews. Varieties of beer from Hardywood, Strangeways, Steam Bell, Ardent, Isley, Legend, Devils Backbone, Bold Rock, Devils Backbone, Starr Hill, Midnight Brewery will be sold.

And of course Virginia wine and glasses will be available for purchase.

The festival starts at 3:30 p.m., a later in the day than most festivals but that’s because the event culminates with a 20-minute fireworks display that starts around 9:10 p.m.

Live music will accompany the dining, drinking and general hullabaloo.

Three Sheets headlines at to the Wind, Jackass Flats and Main Street Station will perform.

3:30pm-4:30pm – Main Street Station plays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Jackass Flats performs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Three Sheets to the Wind headlines in the 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., ahead of fireworks.

Tickets are just $5 in advance (Innsbrook.com and Capital Ale house, processing fees may apply); $8 at Gate, kids 12 & under are free.

There is a  $2 beer/wine tastings charge, $3 for sample plates, $6 for full beer and wine pours.

Parking is a $5 donation to FeedMore. Parking will be monitored by parking attendants on Lake Brook Dr., Cox Rd.  (north of Nuckols Rd.), Markel Building at 4600 Cox Rd, and Overlook buildings on Sadler Road.

Proceeds help support FeedMore.

The rain date for this event is July 3.

The trend this year is more fun places from which to watch fewer firework displays.

The beloved RVA Fireworks on the James has been canceled over the lack of sponsorship and the popular Genworth Family fireworks and concert event has transformed to a laser light show at Meadowfarm Crump Park.

But because balance is everything, this year there are heaps of opportunities to watch fireworks from one of the many breweries around the city – or from one of the three rooftop bars.

The two big fireworks displays in Richmond are from Dogwood Dell and The Flying Squirrels at The Diamond. This means that most spots in Scott’s Addition are hosting an event around the display, even if they are typically closed. Most events run until 10 p.m. or until fireworks have ended.

BREWERIES

Ardent Craft Ales at 3200 W. Leigh St. will be open from  4 p.m. to 10 p.m. so that folks can watch the fireworks from their outdoor beer garden.

Buskey Cider has a Red, White and Blue Ciderbration planned that spans the weekend, starting July 1 and culminates in a dazzling fireworks display from the Diamond. There will be free hot dogs on Sunday and Monday. Also, they will have red, white and blue ciders. Details here. 2910 W. Leigh Street, Richmond. Details here.

Castleburg Brewery and Taproom at 1626 Ownby Lane will open at 2 p.m. and introduce their Battering Ram Rye Ale for the occasion. The beer is basically a dunkelweizen made with rye rather than wheat, but with a greater body and light finishing hops.  CheeZilla Gourmet Grilled Cheese Food Truck will be on site from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Details here.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery at 2408 Ownby Lane will be open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will six bands at the free-to-enter event. Beer tickets cost $6 and can even be bought the day before! Genius!  There will be a smattering of food vendors. And of course, the fireworks display from the Diamond. Details here.

Isley Brewing Company at 1715 Summit Ave. is open noon until 10 p.m. Thy will have a DJ and the back patio view of the Diamond fireworks display.  The Return of the Mac and Hollywood Cheesesteaks food trucks will be on site. Throughout the day Isley will tap special infusions:  S’Mores Porter, Kiwi Plain Jane and Bourbon Ginger. Details here.

FROM THE ROOFTOPS

The Hof at 2818 W. Broad Street will be the “Big Bang” hot spot from 7 p.m.-11 p.m., culminating in the Diamond fireworks. The party is hosted by Gallery5 and some proceeds from the $10 entry benefit the Gallery. There will be live music by Dharma Bombs and DJ Reinhold and a baton twirling circus performance act by Scarlet Starlet. Cash bar and light fare food (veg, vegan, gluten-free options).

Get your tickets here before they sell out. Details here.

The Quirk rooftop at 201 W. Broad Street will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight. Though the event isn’t billed as a “fireworks specific” event, Diamond fireworks can be seen from their roof, and likely the Dogwood Dell ones as well.

Admission is $20. There are a handful of tables/lounge spots available at $100/ticket.

There will be a DJ spinning music, and a limited food menu.

For the super swank there are 7th floor rooms with Diamond-facing terraces, for views of the fireworks. For $800 the day room lounge area comes with six passes, all-access to the hotel including rooftop, buckets of beer and snacks. These are day rooms only.

Kabana Rooftop, on the 20th flood at 700 E. Main Street, said that fireworks are visible from their rooftop. However, they are completely booked.

ACTUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

Busch Gardens

Fireworks on display July 2 -4.

Dogwood Dell

There is one big, free event in Richmond. It’s at Dogwood Dell, at 6000 S Boulevard, and has been for decades.

The Richmond Concert Band will perform, and the concert will conclude with The Stars & Stripes Forever which will entice the fireworks to begin. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and the 30-minute firework displays starts at dusk.

The rain date is July 5.

The Richmond City Stadium at 3201 Maplewood Ave. is where to find free parking and event shuttle. Street parking can be found if you arrive early enough, but will not be easy to navigate out of after the event.

The Diamond

Did you already buy tickets to the Flying Squirrels baseball game on July 4? If the answer is no, then better luck next year or on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the season, when they also have fireworks displays.

Chesterfield County

The county’s Fourth of July Celebration will be held at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds at 10300 Courthouse Road across from L.C. Bird High School. Gates open for the free event at at 5 p.m. and fireworks begin at dark.

Colonial Heights

Fireworks extravaganza off Charles Dimmock Parkway. Best viewing spots will be off Interstate 95, Exit 53 or 54 in the Southgate Square/Wal-Mart Area. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.  Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Event is at 116 Southgate Sq. Colonial Heights, Va.

Fourth at the Fort Lee, Independence Day Celebration

Features music from high-energy band Redneck Pool Party followed by the 392nd Army Band. There will be a bounce house in the KidZone. Food and beverages are sold on site. Coolers can be brought in if they are no larger than 6” x 6” x 12”.

Admission and parking are free and open to the general public. KidZone tickets are $1 each or $20 for an unlimited access armband. The event concludes with a spectacular fireworks show beginning at about 9:35 p.m.

To access Fort Lee for this event, drivers must be able to show a Driver’s License, current vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Adult passengers must show a Driver’s License or other government-issued photo identification. All vehicles are subject to search.

Goochland Fourth of July Fireworks

Bring the whole family and enjoy a night under the stars with Goochland’s fireworks. Park, picnic and watch the fireworks. No tailgating and alcohol prohibited. Admission is free. Goochland Sports Complex — 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland.

Hopewell Fireworks

The Hopewell fireworks will be held on JULY 2, at 9:30 p.m. at the Stewartstown Community Fairgrounds. The JC Fisher Band will perform at the fairgrounds from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  The rain date is July 3.

Kings Dominion

Star-Spangled Celebration on July 2 and July 4.  Military who qualify for the free admission ticket include but are not limited to active military, retired military, and veterans with honorable or medical discharge. Either a DD 214 or government issued ID will be accepted.

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