#RockTheOutdoors at Dominion Energy Riverrock This May!

Dominion Energy Riverrock is the nation’s premier outdoor sports and music festival, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to #RockTheOutdoors in Richmond during the weekend of May 20-22! From yoga classes to trail runs, group art installations to mountain biking, sustainability projects to music, fishing and paddling on the James, and more…it’s all happening right here in Richmond!

Richmond just landed in the no. 10 spot on Southern Living’s list of Best Cities 2022 and The James River has been nominated in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Urban Kayaking Spot”! Come spend the weekend in the capital city of Virginia and see what all the fuss is about! With a unique urban riverfront, Dominion Energy Riverrock puts Richmond’s charm on display. Enjoy scenic views, rich history, a booming restaurant scene, world-class art museums, an array of local artisans, and, of course, outdoor adventure. You might just decide you don’t want to leave!

Highlighted by the James River, surrounding trail network, and numerous parks, we are lucky to have so many options for outdoor adventure! Whether you are an experienced outdoor enthusiast or just getting started in the outdoors, you’ll be sure to discover new ways to experience Richmond’s amazing outdoor scene. Don’t take our word for it—professional rider Jeff Lenosky thinks so too!

Whatever your interest, you’ll find it at Dominion Energy Riverrock. No matter your ability, there’s an in-person event for you to take part in and challenge yourself on the river, on the trails, or even with your pup in the Ultimate Air Dogs competition. With a return to the much-loved in-person festival format, we have plenty of events to choose from, including:

If a pop-up event is more your speed, we’ve teamed up with local organizations who share our commitment to celebrating the outdoors and making it accessible to all to bring you pop-up art installations, service projects, river clean ups, bike meet ups, and more! Keep your eyes open as you explore the outdoors because you never know where you’ll see us!

Maybe you’re looking to enjoy a cold beer and great live music? Dominion Energy Riverrock has you covered with three days of shows from well-known artists like the Futurebirds, Sierra Ferrell, and the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. Every concert is free and open to the public, and it’s your chance to hear a diverse array of music in a beautiful riverside setting. More information on the band lineup and schedule can be found at https://www.riverrockrva.com/event-categories/music/.

Sports Backers and Venture Richmond both work to make RVA a vibrant place to live. Bringing our two nonprofit organizations together to create one of the nation’s most beloved outdoor festivals was a no-brainer! Venture Richmond provides the entertainment, and Sports Backers brings the athletes. It all adds up to a great showcase of Richmond’s riverfront and all it has to offer.

And what really tops it all off? YOU! That’s right, you. We’re excited to return to downtown Richmond for this year’s festival and we can’t wait to celebrate with you from May 20-22. Check us out at www.RiverrockRVA.com or on social media @RiverrockRVA to start planning your ideal Riverrock experience, and we will see you in RVA in May!