Full performance schedule announced for Richmond’s 2nd Street Festival

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The full performance schedule has been announced for the free 2nd Street Festival, which returns to Richmond's Jackson Ward neighborhood in October.

The 2nd Street Festival will be held from Saturday, Oct. 4, through Sunday, Oct. 5, for its 37th year.

According to organizers, the two-day festival is free and will feature three stages of live music and entertainment.

"Each year, thousands visit historic Jackson Ward to reminisce about the days when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond's African American community and was known as 'the Harlem of the South,'" said a spokesperson for Venture Richmond. "Today, Jackson Ward continues to be a thriving neighborhood and community."

2nd Street Festival (Photo: Venture Richmond)

2nd Street Festival (Photo: Venture Richmond)

2nd Street Festival (Photo: Venture Richmond)

2nd Street Festival (Photo: Venture Richmond)

2nd Street Festival (Photo: Venture Richmond)

2nd Street Festival (Photo: Venture Richmond)

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In addition to live music, attendees will be able to enjoy a Kidz Zone, local food vendors, a marketplace and Artists Row.

The Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club will return, and new this year, SheJeepsRVA will have Jeeps on Leigh Street next to the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site.

This year's festival will feature headliner The Chuck Brown Band on Saturday, Oct. 4, as well as MC Choco on Sunday, Oct. 5.

The following schedule is set for the two-day event:

Saturday, Oct. 4

Waverly R. Crawley Main Stage

• 11:40 to 11:48 a.m. -- Miliani Hopkins - “Lift Every Voice and Sing” & “Oh Happy Day”
• 11:50 to 12:40 p.m. -- Brother Blues Band
• 1 to 1:30 p.m. -- Richmond Urban Dance
• 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. -- Mike Gayles Band
• 3:15 to 3:50 p.m. -- Kemel Line Dance King of RVA
• 4:20 to 5:20 p.m. -- Art of Noise RVA
• 5:50 to 7 p.m. -- The Chuck Brown Band

Joe Kennedy Jr. Jazz Stage

• Noon to 1 p.m. -- Mike Hoggard, Harry Wilson & Friends
• 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. -- Fabian Lance Band
• 3 to 4:15 p.m. -- Melinda Ford Quartet
• 4:45 to 6 p.m. -- Nathan Mitchell & Mo’Horns

Eggleston Hotel Community Stage

• Noon to 12:40 p.m. -- Drums No Guns
• 1 to 1:40 p.m. -- Alexander Mack
• 2:10 to 2:40 p.m. -- Ezibu Muntu
• 3 to 3:50 p.m. -- DJ Milk D
• 4 to 5 p.m. -- Line Dancing with Rhonda

Sunday, Oct. 5

Waverly R. Crawley Main Stage

• 1 to 1:30 p.m. -- Black Awakening Choir at VCU
• 2 to 2:30 p.m. -- GMWA Goochland VA & Vicinity
• 3 to 3:50 p.m. -- Klaxton Brown
• 4:15 to 4:40 p.m. -- Style to Empower with Dr. Bert - spoken word
• 5 to 6 p.m. -- DJ Drake & MC Choco

Joe Kennedy Jr. Jazz Stage

• 1 to 1:45 p.m. -- RJS presents Trin ft. The Nucleus Trio & Nathan Fussel
• 2:15 to 3 p.m. -- The Few
• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. -- Henry Harris Quartet
• 5 to 6 p.m. -- The Happy Band Tribute to Debo Dabney

Eggleston Hotel Community Stage

• 1:25 to 1:45 p.m. -- Style to Empower with Dr. Bert - spoken word  
• 2 to 2:30 p.m. -- 40+ Double Dutch Club - Richmond, VA Subclub 
• 2:33 to 2:40 p.m. -- Renaissance Roll Call - Gary Flowers 
• 2:50 to 3:40 p.m. -- Gene Pendleton & Friends 
• 4 to 4:50 p.m. -- Rick Elliott  

For more information about the festival, visit Venture Richmond's website.