I had an incredible time at the Chesterfield County Fair last night! I went with my fiancé and a…read morefriend. We decided to do an engagement photoshoot at the fair for some unique photos. They allowed me to bring in my camera, but know that you can only bring in clear bags or small purses. Entry for adults was $12. We went on a Wednesday around 8pm. On weeknights they are open until 11pm. I had really low expectations and was pleasantly surprised, this fair was amazing! We stayed until closing. We caught the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show which was a bit cheesy, but still fun. We then caught an incredible circus show with acrobats, stuntmen, and more. We were in awe after their performances. We got a lot of fun photos on the rides and at one of the games. We had fun riding the merry go round and the ferris wheel. In between rides we got a really yummy fried cheesecake. We played my favorite fair game, the water race. Everyone who worked the fair was extremely kind. It was such a nostalgic and fun evening. We closed our evening with some hot dogs and fried oreos. The fair is great fun for all ages! Like most fairs and carnivals, do know that it can get expensive with games, rides, and food, but it's a blast. Their is free parking right across the street from the main entrance. There were women and men restrooms in indoor spaces. They even had fair prize winners on display in certain rooms. I loved this fair and can't wait to go again next year.

As long as I've lived in Richmond, I can't believe this was my first time to the CCF…read more Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. Primarily because it's so small! Not a lot of rides. Not a lot of vendors. Not a lot of games. Not a lot of food options. Long, slow lines to get in. We two adults and three kids managed to have a fun time regardless. I liked the butterfly exhibit. Appreciated the clean bathrooms in the exhibit area. Convenient parking at L.C. Bird right across the street. If you're going to ride rides, find your wristband for half price ($12.50) online or... we got ours at a bank. It'll still cost you $10 (adults) to just get in. Doubtful I go again, but it does seem like a fun place to be if you live nearby. It felt like a small, community event.

This is the second time that we have come to this event. It is a great time. Family friendly and…read moreplenty to drink. Held at the Pocahontas State Park amphitheater. There are about 20 different craft beer breweries present. As well as a bud light truck. There is only 1 place to eat this year. Last time there were 3 different places. I guess food trucks didn't want to come. There has been a jump house both times we came. Bring a chair if you want to have a seat. If not there is seating real close to the band. It can get loud down there.

I'd give it 0 if I could. The Rotary and merchants abound be ashamed. Paid $200 for 2 VIP tickets…read more They had no VIP wrist bands or lanyards when we checked in. They had to go gwt us some. Never did find VIP reserved parking lot so we just parked on the street. One of the origanizers told me there was 1 sign on some street. Should have been a sign pointing to parking on every major street. They have no band, just a DJ playing crap like the cha cha slide. There is no bourbon or spirits except for one distillery and they give you little thimble tastings. 90 degrees, so sorry but I don't want to stand in the sun and drink bourbon shots. No ginger ale or ice available. Almost every beer offering is a damn IPA. 90 degrees and not one light crisp lager. The VIP food is a smattering of frozen gorcery store tub bbq on a bun with a spoonful of slaw and a spoonful of beans. The VIP tent is small with very limited seating, most of it in the sun. My group of 6 VIP ticket holders arrived at 1PM and left at 2PM. We all agreed it sucked. It was not well attended. Not surprising.

Definitely one of my favorite festivals! I love this place because its in beautiful downtown…read morePetersburg, VA and SO many vendors come out from all over. Also, you get to taste beer and wine... which is always a huge plus. I tasted so many I don't even remember them all but I know my favorite this year was one from Chesapeake, VA called Ingleside Vineyards. They had this wine with a blue crab label that was out of this world!! It was their Blue Crab Red... and it was phenomenal! I have to say, VA is starting to become a pretty large competitor in the wine community... this vineyard in my opinion is rated as one of the higher end ones that I've tasted. The food options were nice... I was a bit disappointed that Saucy's wasn't there but Wabi Sabi was and that was quite tasty. Over all, this was definitely a fantastic event and I can't wait to go again next year!

We attended the 2017 event because it was close to us. Tickets-$ 45.00 for my wife and I. Much…read morehigher than another local festival and what festivals we have attended charge. Nice people, 5 wine vendors with maybe of 30 wines total to try. Sample pours (based on other tastings in VA and in other areas of the country) appeared less. One, in my opinion, would do better going to the individual wineries- they were all within a 15 minute drive of this location. Prices of the host winery wines were out of line with other VA wineries I have visited in the last 2 years. Their price point for all of their wines was $29.00. This wine festival attracted a vendor who sold a 'tannin reducer' product sums it up. Even though it has very close proximity to where I live, I will not return to future events

From the owner: The Doswell Food and Wine Festival is happening May 14th and is hosted by Castle Glen Estates…read moreWinery. Just 6 mins from Kings Dominion. Come and enjoy 5 wineries, 40 vendors, 3 pet adoption agencies, live music, and much more! Bring a chair, your family, and your dog! Buy tickets on-line before you arrive and get a nice discount. Use coupon code WINEFEST

To quote the song, "I love a parade" and even better, a parade of boats on the water all decked out…read morein Christmas lights. This is one of my favorite holiday activities, although I have to admit, sometimes when our winter weather is foul, I wish I was doing it in Florida. Boat owners go all out to create holiday themes with lights, props, costumed riders, music...you name it and it's probably been done. A yacht pulled by reindeer, a speedboat turned into a moving Christmas tree, elves, and snowmen glide down the river. At Libby HIll Park (my home watching turf), they have a bonfire with marshmallow roasting and serve hot chocolate and hot cider, but you can watch from several locations throughout the city and surrounding counties. This is an annual event run by the James River Advisory Council, who also sponsor the river clean up day, and there's a list on their website of where to watch.

We went to pick berries today, not realizing the official opening is tomorrow. They let us pick…read moreanyway! We picked 8 quarts in about 30 minutes. A quart is $2.99. They have several festivals happening over the next month, complete with hay rides and music. They also have a ton of outdoor play equipment for kids to play on. They also sell drinks and honey during the Spring/Summer. It is a must do for families in Richmond.

This place is so cute! Just a short drive from Richmond with lots of variety of produce. My friend…read moreand I wanted to find some pumpkins for fall and we found that and so much more! They had all kinds of products like various kinds of flowers, pickled products, apple butter, and even ice cream! Definitely check out this place!

My family and I have been here a number of times, for both regular tours and festivals. Both have…read morebeen fun and informative. The tour guides have always been very knowledgable and were able to answer questions about the time period, history and family. The gift shop is wonderful. It has the usual history based goods as well as beautifully made china, mugs and pottery.

Lovely tour, a hidden gem! My ladies group went on a Saturday morning for a docent-led tour. A…read moreFederal style house, built in 1822 for a wealthy family that owned over 600 acres and a variety of local businesses, then through the years owned by other wealthy families until acquired by the county in 1984. Historical and archaeological research has restored much of the house and found the foundations for outbuildings, the kitchen, laundry, slave quarters, smokehouse. The house has a surprising variety of the owner's furniture, including the original 1822 family. Don't miss the "high chair" in the dining room - my personal favorite - and the detail in the crazy quilt made by one of the daughters and mothers. All the rooms are decorated and furnished to the time of the different residents, and are really well storied and restored. Although the roof clearly needs work and has damaged some of the second floor ceilings. Our docent was just superb, and led us though with plenty of stories of the owners and times, and pointed out many special furniture items. We took our time and were a larger group of 9, so the tour took about an hour. It was a $5 entry fee, $4 senior rate. Easy access off Ironbridge Road and located directly across from the old 1917 Courthouse and Courthouse Green, although I recommend driving over, not walking, if you continue your local history tour at the County Museum and Old Jail.

What a great experience it was visiting this center with my 96 year old mom today. Mom is Slovak…read moreand was enchanted by the Czech-Slovak displays especially. The highlight of our trip was a personally guided tour by Ms. Frye (not sure of that name). She was so knowledgeable and guided us through each of the exhibits enriching the experience with her own personal insights and pertinent facts. We have so much to thank her mom for too and it is worth the trip just to see her mom's watercolors and drawings as well as her extensive fossil collection. The Heritage Center is a hidden gem well worth a special trip.

This festival is held each year in June in the parking lot of a catholic church. They have a…read morevariety of local Italian-American restaurants that set up booths and sell food, and they have a few games for the kids. They do raffles and other games, from a stage where they have various shows throughout the festival, and they have a few Italian artists set up inside the church selling pictures. They also offer tours of the church and some lectures on Italian history. However, when I went last year I didn't think it was that great- it's small so it took longer to get there than it did to look around, and all the food vendors are not restaurants that make authentic italian food, so it almost seemed like a waste to bother eating there. It's nice to visit once, but I don't think we'll be attending on a yearly basis, as there are other festivals in town that are larger and more engaging.