Richmond weekend guide: Pride hoedown, barbecue and Dad beers

Thursday, June 12

🏳️‍🌈 Hoedown for Pride at Babe's and get your annual line dancing in, starting at 7pm. Free.

Friday, June 13

🪻 It's a bit of a hike but Amelia County, about an hour from Richmond, has its annual lavender festival with live music Friday-Sunday. Times vary. Tickets are $10 at the gate.

⛺️ The VMFA has its "Shop Tent Sale" where you can get books, home decor, jewelry and more — all discounted. Friday and Saturday, 9am-3pm. Free, unless you buy something.

Saturday, June 14

🌍 The Multicultural Festival is back at Dogwood Dell in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Day. 1-7pm. Free.

Elegba Folklore Society has a Juneteenth "Freedom Celebration" at the Manchester Dock (1-4:30pm) and along the Trail of Enslaved Africans (4:30-8:30pm). Free.

• Wearing white and bringing ancestral offerings like flowers are recommended.

🏎️ The Real Big Dog Cars Show promises classic cars and big rims at the Richmond Raceway. 1-7pm. $28.

🌅 Wilton House Museum in Richmond has swing music from the Grace Street Seven Quintet on the terrace overlooking the James River around sunset. 6-8pm. $5.

Sunday, June 15

🐷 Have a barbecue-centered Father's Day at Final Gravity Brewing Co. which has 191 Smokery serving up brisket egg rolls, pulled pork sandwiches and barbecue Mac n' Cheese. Noon-5pm. Free.

🍺 Fine Creek Brewing Company in Powhatan has a Father's Day cookout with live music and "a solid lineup of Dad beers." Noon-5pm. Free to attend.