Dominion Energy Riverrock Releases Full 2026 Festival Schedule

The nation’s premier outdoor sports and music festival returns to Richmond’s riverfront May 15-17

RICHMOND, VA – Dominion Energy Riverrock returns to Richmond’s riverfront May 15–17 for its 18th year of outdoor adventure, live music, riverside vibes, and adrenaline-fueled fun. Produced by Sports Backers and Venture Richmond, the free three-day festival transforms downtown Richmond into a celebration of everything that makes the region’s outdoor culture one of a kind.

From trail runs and mountain biking to dog competitions, yoga, climbing, paddling, and live concerts under the Richmond skyline, Dominion Energy Riverrock once again delivers a packed weekend of action for both participants and spectators alike. Registration for participatory events remains open through the weekend at www.riverrockrva.org.

This year’s festival footprint may look a little different due to the Brown’s Island Improvement Project, but the energy and experience fans expect from Dominion Energy Riverrock remains bigger than ever. Festival programming will stretch across Tredegar Street, Tredegar Green, The Foundry, the Belle Isle parking lot, along the riverfront, and the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.

Evenings at Dominion Energy Riverrock are guaranteed to be showstopping, with free concerts taking place all weekend long at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront. Concertgoers may enter and exit the venue throughout performances, though security screening will occur upon each re-entry in accordance with Allianz Amphitheater policies. Dogs will not be permitted inside the amphitheater. More venue information is available at https://www.riverrockrva.com/know-before-you-go/.

The weekend lineup includes:

• Friday, May 15
  • Bucko – 6:30 p.m.
  • Clay Street Unit – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 16
  • SNACKTIME – 6:15 p.m.
  • Circles Around the Sun – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 17
  • Illiterate Light – 3:30 p.m.

Additional local and regional performers will take the stage throughout the weekend. The complete music schedule is available at riverrockrva.com/event-categories/music.

Dominion Energy Riverrock officially kicks off Friday evening with a mix of competition, exploration, and entertainment. Highlights include the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs competition, Belle Isle Blitz 5k, MTB Time Trial, Boulder Bash, and the debut of the K9 Super Wall, a high-flying canine competition near the intersection of Tredegar and 5th Streets.

The festival will also introduce Riverside Chats presented by WRIC ABC 8News , a new speaker series hosted inside The Foundry featuring conversations focused on outdoor culture, conservation, accessibility, adventure, and the future of Richmond’s riverfront. Programming is scheduled throughout the weekend. Dogs are not permitted inside The Foundry.

Saturday ramps up the action with events including the James River Scramble 10kish, Kayak Boatercross, SUP Cross, Yoga, the Boulder Bash Finals, and the debut of the Fit-X Experience, a high-energy outdoor workout class blending music and movement. Adventure Zones across the festival footprint will also feature free hands-on activities and demos, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, skateboarding, bouldering, skimboarding, guided group hikes, and a collaborative Community Mural project. These activities are open to all ages.

Sunday keeps the momentum going with the Bust the Banks Half Marathon, Downriver Paddle, Women’s Mountain Bike Clinics, Boulder Blitz climbing competition, Skimboarding, Yoga, and a variety of Adventure Zones. Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs, Dog Agility, and K9 Super Wall competitions will continue throughout the day before the festival wraps at 5:00 p.m.

A diverse selection of regional food trucks will be on-site, featuring popular vendors such as Strawberry Street Events, International Grill, Mark’s Airborne Kettle Corn, Westray’s Finest, Island Noodles, Mimi’s Ice and Custard, Gelati Celesti, Aunt Betty and Uncle Bubbas Chocolate Chip Cookies, JiJi’s Frozen Custard, Goatocado, Flavor Fusion, Espresso A GoGo, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, Pretty and Proud, and American Fruity Smoothies.

Craft beverages will also be available, including Hardywood beers (featuring the exclusive Riverrock Pale Ale), Bold Rock Hard Seltzer, and a Hardywood nonalcoholic IPA. Most sponsor activations and vendors will be located on Tredegar, in the Tredegar parking lot, and at The Foundry, but additional offerings can be found throughout the festival footprint. A detailed festival map is available at riverrockrva.com/venue.

Online registration for all participatory events will remain open throughout the weekend. Participants can register online and pick up their packets on-site at the start area for each respective event. All registrants will receive an event T-shirt and a drink ticket.

For a full schedule of events and more information, visit riverrockrva.com/schedule.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Thursday, May 14

6 p.m.                               FREE MTB Group Ride with Jeff Lenosky at Forest Hill Park

Friday, May 15

5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.           Festival Open (vendors close at 8 p.m.)

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.                Adventure Zones Open (water sports close at 7 p.m.)

5 p.m. – 9 p.m.                Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs

5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.           Boulder Bash

5:30 p.m.                         Dog Agility

6 p.m.                              Belle Isle Blitz

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.                Home On The James by the RHODA Project Film Screening & Panel Riverside Chat presented by WRIC ABC 8News

6 p.m.                              K9 Super Wall

6:30 p.m.                        MTB Time Trial

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.     Bucko

8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.          Clay Street Unit

ALL DAY                         Photo & Video Contest

Saturday, May 16

7 a.m. – 1 p.m.                Monsters of the James Fishing Tournament

8 a.m.                           James River Scramble (10kish)

9 a.m.                           Yoga

10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.       Festival Open (vendors close at 8 p.m.)

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.             Adventure Zones Open

10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Dog Agility Competition

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fit-X Experience

11 a.m. – 9 p.m.              Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs

11 a.m.                            Kayak Freestyle

11 a.m.                         Guided Hike with Urban Hike Life

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.             Brown’s Island Improvement Project Riverside Chat presented by WRIC ABC 8News

11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.       Boulder Bash

1 p.m.                          Kayak Boatercross

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.               Going the Distance (and Then Some): Ultra Running with Michael Wardian and Kyle LaFerriere Riverside Chat presented by WRIC ABC 8News

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.             Skimboarding Exhibition

2 p.m.                            K9 Super Wall

3 p.m.                          SUP Cross

3 p.m.                          Guided Hike with Trail Kids RVA

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.             What It Means to Be a Creative in the Outdoor Space Riverside Chat presented by WRIC ABC 8News

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.             Accessible Adventure Riverside Chat presented by WRIC ABC 8News

5:30 p.m.                      Teva Shakeout Run

6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.    SNACKTIME

8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.        Circles Around the Sun

ALL DAY                       Photo & Video Contest

Sunday, May 17                       

7 a.m.                           Bust the Banks Half Marathon

8 a.m. – 9 a.m.             Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic              

9 a.m.                           Yoga

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic #2

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.             Festival Open

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.             Adventure Zones Open

10 a.m.                           FREE MTB Group Ride with Jeff Lenosky at Pocahontas State Park

10 a.m.                           Guided Hike with Trail Kids RVA

10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.       Dog Agility

11 a.m.                           Guided Hike with Urban Hike Life

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.            Women’s Mountain Bike Group Ride

11 a.m.                            K9 Super Wall

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.            Preserving Our Riverfront Together Riverside Chat presented by WRIC ABC 8News

12 p.m. – 3 p.m.            Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs

12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.        Dog Agility Competition

1 p.m.                             Downriver Paddle

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.               Brown’s Island Improvement Project Riverside Chat presented by WRIC ABC 8News

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.              Skimboarding Exhibition

3 p.m.                            Guided Hike with Trail Kids RVA

3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.         Home On The James by the RHODA Project Film Screening Riverside Chat presented by WRIC ABC 8News

3 p.m.                             K9 Super Wall Finals

3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.          Illiterate Light

4 p.m.                             Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs Finals

ALL DAY                        Photo & Video Contest

ALL DAY                         Boulder Blitz