Richmond weekend events: Iron Blossom, Oktoberfest
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The view of Iron Blossom from the Ferris wheel last year. Photo: Sabrina Moreno/Axios
It's another packed September weekend in Richmond, with Iron Blossom, Armenian food and Oktoberfest taking over.
Thursday, Sept. 17
🤠 Country singer Jon Pardi brings his Gamblin' Man Tour to Allianz. 7pm. Tickets start at $121.
🛍️ Browse antiques, art, vintage finds and home decor from over 70 vendors at the East Coast Expo at Richmond Raceway through Sunday. Times vary. General admission is $22.
⚾️ The Pair Club is hosting a baseball singles night at CarMax Park. A ticket gets you access to a private bar. 5:30pm. $43.
Friday, Sept. 18
🇦🇲 The Armenian Food Festival returns for its 66th year with chicken shish kebabs, cheese boreg, stuffed grape leaves, pastries and more at St. James Armenian Church. Friday and Saturday, 11:30am-9pm. Free.
🍺St. Benedict Oktoberfest takes over the Museum District with German food and beer, live music, dancing and a Christkindlmarkt through Sunday. Times vary. Free.
🪩 Dance to Queen and ABBA hits performed by a string ensemble at Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA at the John Marshall ballrooms. 8:45pm. Tickets start at $25.
Saturday, Sept. 19
🎸 Iron Blossom music festival returns to Midtown Green for two days of live music, headlined by Jack White and LCD Soundsystem, with Dijon, Geese, Portugal. The Man and more. Saturday-Sunday. Times vary. Tickets start at $122 for a one-day ticket and $212 for the full weekend.
🥳 Celebrate the 30th annual Glen Allen Day at Meadow Farm and Crump Park with a parade, more than 100 vendors and kids activities. 9:30am-3pm. Free.
⚽️ The Richmond Kickers are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at City Stadium with performances from Salsa Guy Richmond and Tradición Dance Company. 6pm. Tickets start at $18.
Sunday, Sept. 20
💃🏻 The Richmond Carribean Wine, Food & Music Festival brings Caribbean food, vendors and reggae, soca, dancehall and Afrobeats to Kanawha Plaza. Noon-6pm. Tickets start at $28.
🎨 Shop local artists at Hardywood's Fall Artisan Market on Ownby Lane with art, jewelry, children's toys and more. Noon-5pm.