The biggie this weekend is the Richmond Folk Festival happening downtown, Friday through Sunday. It’s looking like good weather again!

Three days of music on seven stages with 30+ performing groups, Virginia Folklife Area demonstration area, Crafts Marketplace, ethnic foods and more.

I can’t begin to cover all the relevant details, so luckily there’s a website devoted to the subject where you can find the schedule, directions, performer info, etc. Last Sunday’s Times Dispatch also had a pull-out section about it. The best part is, it’s free!

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

West End Church of the Nazarene Fall Festival (free) – Food & live music, pony rides, face painting, petting zoo, bungee jumping, rock wall climbing & more
*9am-3pm, 591 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot

Centreville Pumpkin Festival (free) -

Offers fine art and crafts vendors, food, entertainment, activities for kids, prizes, and much more! Activities at the festival include yearly favorites like the pumpkin patch, hay maze, craft tables, bounce house, a professional massage therapist, and the 100 swag bags that are given out to the early birds
*10am-4pm, 33 Broad St Rd, Manakin-Sabot

Chesterfield Community Band Concert (free) – Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music of the Chesterfield Community Band as they perform on the front lawn of Magnolia Grange
*Noon-1pm, Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd

Chesterfield Car Show (free) – The Chesterfield Technical Center’s chapter of SkillsUSA will sponsor its 11th annual car show: Car clubs and individuals from across Virginia will display all types of vehicles, including classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, 4×4s and minitrucks
*10am-4pm, Tractor Supply Co, 6801 Lake Harbour Dr off Hull St

SUNDAY