Things That Just Feel Like Fall in Richmond
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer, so if you’re looking for one more excuse to get out and enjoy it, Richmond and the surrounding area have plenty going on.
From wine and oysters to live jazz, horse racing, and the Chesterfield County Fair, here are a few things to check out over the holiday weekend.
Wine & Oyster Field Day at James River Cellars
September 6 | 12 PM to 5 PM
James River Cellars Winery
11008 Washington Highway | $10
Spend your Sunday afternoon on the lawn at James River Cellars Winery with a glass of wine, fresh oysters, live music, and plenty of food.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for an easy afternoon with friends and family. Food trucks will include Greggorys Grill, El Guapo, and King of Pops, along with local vendors and live music throughout the afternoon.
It’s the kind of Labor Day weekend event where you can show up without much of a plan and stay for a few hours.
Geno Marriott & The Spirit of Jazz at New Kent Winery
September 6 | 2 PM to 5 PM
New Kent Winery
8400 Old Church Road | $20
If live music is more your speed, head out to New Kent Winery on Sunday afternoon for Geno Marriott & The Spirit of Jazz.
Wine, beer, and food trucks will be available throughout the afternoon, so grab a glass, find a spot to sit back, and enjoy some live jazz. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle, and beer will be available by the glass or pitcher.
A pretty good way to spend a Sunday afternoon before the long weekend wraps up.
Live Thoroughbred Racing at Colonial Downs
September 6 | 11:30 AM to 5 PM
Colonial Downs Racetrack
10515 Colonial Downs Parkway | Free admission
Looking for something a little different? Head to Colonial Downs for an afternoon of live thoroughbred racing.
Admission is free on most race days, making this an easy option if you want to get out of the city and do something different without spending a lot. Bring the family, grab some food, and spend the afternoon watching the races.
Chesterfield County Fair
August 28 through September 5
10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield | Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
The Chesterfield County Fair is back just in time to close out summer.
Running through September 5, the fair has all the things you expect: rides, games, fair food, and plenty of entertainment for the whole family.
The fair runs Monday through Friday from 5 PM to 11 PM, with Friday, September 4, and Saturday and Sunday hours from 11 AM to 11 PM.
If you’re looking for a classic end-of-summer outing, this one is an easy choice.
One Last Summer Weekend
Whether you want to spend the weekend on a winery lawn, listen to live music, watch the races, or eat your way through the fair, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of Labor Day weekend around RVA.
Summer may be winding down, so get out there and enjoy it while you can.
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