Food
Dank Eats
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Dank Eats is a fan-favorite RVA food truck serving funky fresh pitas from lime green trucks since 2015, earning them the #1 spot on Yelp.
Pulp Fiction
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Pulp Fiction is a company inspired by a revelation of empowerment. We want to make the process to a better self and health-based goods available to everyone in the community. Pulp Fiction originated as a smoothie and food truck and recently expanded into a coffee cafe located at 5411 Lakeside Avenue. We also have a cold pressed juice subscription program called The Juice Society. We enjoy collaborating with and supporting local businesses and organizations.
Our goal is to give, to inspire, to watch and grow. Pulp Fiction brings a new age vibe along with instilling values of feeling good and whole, acceptance, and self advocacy. It's about loving yourself, growing in who you are, and letting it be. Change is the only constant, and we embrace it.
Our goal is to give, to inspire, to watch and grow. Pulp Fiction brings a new age vibe along with instilling values of feeling good and whole, acceptance, and self advocacy. It's about loving yourself, growing in who you are, and letting it be. Change is the only constant, and we embrace it.
Two and a Half Irish-Men
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Traditional Irish baking recipes still are used every day throughout Ireland! We bake the best local ingredients to bring a little taste of Eireann to Richmond!
Urban Hang Suite
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Urban Hang Suite is Richmond's only social cafe connecting people over coffee organically creating a new culture! 304 E. Broad Street in historic Jackson Ward. Come HANG in the SUITE!
Vendors
Awaken Massage
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Richmond, VA
Awaken is wellness studio in Richmond, VA that exists to help people feel nurtured, balanced, educated and restored. Awaken believes in the power of body awareness, breath, and touch. Massage is a sacred practice that will provide a natural means of healing for whole body wellness.
Awaken is wellness studio in Richmond, VA that exists to help people feel nurtured, balanced, educated and restored. Awaken believes in the power of body awareness, breath, and touch. Massage is a sacred practice that will provide a natural means of healing for whole body wellness.
Blue Dragon Publishing, LLC
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Williamsburg, VA
Blue Dragon Publishing, LLC is an independent publishing house that was established to help writers get a jump start on their careers and realize their dreams. Whether it’s for a personal family project or worldwide distribution, we can help launch your books to the next level.
Blue Dragon Publishing, LLC is an independent publishing house that was established to help writers get a jump start on their careers and realize their dreams. Whether it’s for a personal family project or worldwide distribution, we can help launch your books to the next level.
Blue Fortune Enterprises, LLC
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Historic Triangle, VA
Filling the world with dreams, one book at a time…
Blue Fortune Enterprises strives to bring quality books that will entertain, educate and transform lives for our readers. We were founded with the idea that books can have a profound impact on our hearts, and we are focused on growing and cultivating stories that will enrich our world. Our three imprints reflect a “garden of books” from various genres.
Filling the world with dreams, one book at a time…
Blue Fortune Enterprises strives to bring quality books that will entertain, educate and transform lives for our readers. We were founded with the idea that books can have a profound impact on our hearts, and we are focused on growing and cultivating stories that will enrich our world. Our three imprints reflect a “garden of books” from various genres.
Diode Editions
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Richmond, VA
Diode Editions' mission is to beautifully craft books and fanatically support their our authors.
Diode Editions' mission is to beautifully craft books and fanatically support their our authors.
Fountain Bookstore
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Richmond, VA
Opened in 1978, the Fountain Bookstore is an independent, general, full-service bookstore serving the Richmond metro area and the world!
Fountain hosts more author programming than any other entity in the state of Virginia. Check it out! We also ship these autographed copies worldwide.
You will find enthusiastic booksellers happy to talk about their favorite books at Fountain and you will also find a quirky selection of cards, gifts, and more!
Opened in 1978, the Fountain Bookstore is an independent, general, full-service bookstore serving the Richmond metro area and the world!
Fountain hosts more author programming than any other entity in the state of Virginia. Check it out! We also ship these autographed copies worldwide.
You will find enthusiastic booksellers happy to talk about their favorite books at Fountain and you will also find a quirky selection of cards, gifts, and more!
Life in 10 Minutes Press
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Richmond, VA
At Life in 10 Minutes Press, they've made it their mission to publish the books they want to see in the world.
The titles they seek out are brave, beautiful, raw, heartfelt, and vital. Life in 10 Minutes Press is especially passionate about finding memoirs by women and under-represented voices, non-fiction that challenges the status quo, and boundary-breaking books of all genres. All books published with Life in 10 Minutes Press are carefully chosen to support their mission and reflect their commitment to promoting fresh, engaging, high-quality storytelling.
At Life in 10 Minutes Press, they've made it their mission to publish the books they want to see in the world.
The titles they seek out are brave, beautiful, raw, heartfelt, and vital. Life in 10 Minutes Press is especially passionate about finding memoirs by women and under-represented voices, non-fiction that challenges the status quo, and boundary-breaking books of all genres. All books published with Life in 10 Minutes Press are carefully chosen to support their mission and reflect their commitment to promoting fresh, engaging, high-quality storytelling.
Love of Learning
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Richmond, VA
Love of Learning is a local nonprofit that improves central Virginia, one book at a time! Originally founded by local elementary school teachers, Love of Learning performs read alouds and donates high-quality, age appropriate books to low-income children living in shelters, subsidized housing, and that are assisted by social service agencies. They'll have free face painting and balloons for the kids so come by their booth and learn more about what they do for the community.
Love of Learning is a local nonprofit that improves central Virginia, one book at a time! Originally founded by local elementary school teachers, Love of Learning performs read alouds and donates high-quality, age appropriate books to low-income children living in shelters, subsidized housing, and that are assisted by social service agencies. They'll have free face painting and balloons for the kids so come by their booth and learn more about what they do for the community.
Nerd Squad
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Richmond, VA
Founded in 2016, Nerd Squad is a literacy program for students of all ages. During their sessions, an inspiring, fun, engaging, and thought-provoking book is selected. Nerd Squad’s mission is to bring out the book-based superpowers in all students. From day one, we want all students to know they have superpowers that get stronger when they exercise the power of their brilliant young minds. Nerd Squad is 100% donation and grant-funded. All proceeds go toward providing new books for each child, as well as journals, school supplies, snacks, activities, and field trips.
Founded in 2016, Nerd Squad is a literacy program for students of all ages. During their sessions, an inspiring, fun, engaging, and thought-provoking book is selected. Nerd Squad’s mission is to bring out the book-based superpowers in all students. From day one, we want all students to know they have superpowers that get stronger when they exercise the power of their brilliant young minds. Nerd Squad is 100% donation and grant-funded. All proceeds go toward providing new books for each child, as well as journals, school supplies, snacks, activities, and field trips.
Podium
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Richmond, VA
Podium will be hosting the Stephanie's Kindness Corner kids' stage! Be sure to catch their open mic at 12 pm.
Since its founding in 2008, Podium has served over 5,000 youth and received recognition from the Richmond City Council, Richmond School Board, and VA General Assembly. Podium has been featured as a “Best Practice” in US Mayor, a national publication—the only non-profit in Richmond to ever receive this distinction.
Podium’s mission is to provide under-served youth, ages 10-19, with the skills to become confident and capable writers and communicators in school, career, and life. Programs increase self-esteem, creative reach, and strengthen the cooperative talents and skills youth use in transition to college and the professional world. Programs are organized into three tiers: 1) Foundational Education, 2) Crafting the Inner Communicator, and 3) Understanding the Professional Self. Programs conclude with a showcase and publication of youth writing. Annually, Podium serves over 500 youth and provides over 400 hours of service.
Podium will be hosting the Stephanie's Kindness Corner kids' stage! Be sure to catch their open mic at 12 pm.
Since its founding in 2008, Podium has served over 5,000 youth and received recognition from the Richmond City Council, Richmond School Board, and VA General Assembly. Podium has been featured as a “Best Practice” in US Mayor, a national publication—the only non-profit in Richmond to ever receive this distinction.
Podium’s mission is to provide under-served youth, ages 10-19, with the skills to become confident and capable writers and communicators in school, career, and life. Programs increase self-esteem, creative reach, and strengthen the cooperative talents and skills youth use in transition to college and the professional world. Programs are organized into three tiers: 1) Foundational Education, 2) Crafting the Inner Communicator, and 3) Understanding the Professional Self. Programs conclude with a showcase and publication of youth writing. Annually, Podium serves over 500 youth and provides over 400 hours of service.
River City Poets
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Richmond, VA
River City Poets is a community in Richmond, Virginia whose aims are to give every poet the confidence and the opportunity to share their voice and to bring poetry into greater prominence in the central Virginia region. Through bi-weekly critiques and monthly workshops, they encourage poets to become more deeply involved in their craft. Their regular monthly reading events and open mics highlight poetry within the Richmond/Tri-Cities area and allow every poet a chance to have their say in a safe, supportive environment. They believe poetry can bridge worlds and worldviews, and is therefore ever more necessary in a tumultuous contemporary society.
River City Poets is a community in Richmond, Virginia whose aims are to give every poet the confidence and the opportunity to share their voice and to bring poetry into greater prominence in the central Virginia region. Through bi-weekly critiques and monthly workshops, they encourage poets to become more deeply involved in their craft. Their regular monthly reading events and open mics highlight poetry within the Richmond/Tri-Cities area and allow every poet a chance to have their say in a safe, supportive environment. They believe poetry can bridge worlds and worldviews, and is therefore ever more necessary in a tumultuous contemporary society.
Ten Thousand Villages
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Richmond, VA
Ten Thousand Villages is more than a store. We're a global maker‑to‑market movement. We're a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced wares — and to share in the joy of connecting with makers in ten thousand villages.
As a pioneer of fair trade, we do business differently, putting people and planet first. That means you can trust that every handmade purchase you make from us directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country.
Ten Thousand Villages is more than a store. We're a global maker‑to‑market movement. We're a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced wares — and to share in the joy of connecting with makers in ten thousand villages.
As a pioneer of fair trade, we do business differently, putting people and planet first. That means you can trust that every handmade purchase you make from us directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country.
Usborne Books
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Usborne Books distributes books through thousands of independent consultants who sell directly to the consumer via home shows, direct sales, book fairs, and web sites. Usborne and Kane Miller books are the most exciting, engaging, and educational books on the market today. They are high-quality, innovative, lavishly-illustrated, and best of all, they are the books kids love to read.
Waxy Wenches Candle Company
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Yorktown, VA
Waxy Wenches Candle Company offers beautifully crafted, hand-poured soy wax candles with Renaissance flair. Inspiration for our products comes from a variety of sources, including Shakespearean plays, Medieval folklore, fantasy fiction, and our own imaginations. We delight in finding exciting ways to design and make candles, as well as utilizing natural waxes. We love traveling to Renaissance faires and festivals along the Eastern Coast, and we are always excited to discuss our candle and candle-making process with others.
Waxy Wenches Candle Company offers beautifully crafted, hand-poured soy wax candles with Renaissance flair. Inspiration for our products comes from a variety of sources, including Shakespearean plays, Medieval folklore, fantasy fiction, and our own imaginations. We delight in finding exciting ways to design and make candles, as well as utilizing natural waxes. We love traveling to Renaissance faires and festivals along the Eastern Coast, and we are always excited to discuss our candle and candle-making process with others.
The Writer's Den
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Richmond, VA
Created by Richmond native, author, and National Poetry Slam Champion Douglas Powell/Roscoe Burnems, The Writer's Den Poetry Slam became an event for new and seasoned poets to sharpen their skills, broaden their reach as artists, and revive the spoken-word culture on a competitive level. We conduct writing and performance workshops with non-profits and schools, perform at community events, and host an open mic for artists of all genres.
Our mission as an organization is always to provide an outlet and a voice for all people who haven't found theirs, are working on theirs, or echoes our own; using our craft to make statements, open minds, heal hearts, use art as therapeutic process, service our community, and grow the culture of spoken-word/poetry in Virginia and abroad.
Created by Richmond native, author, and National Poetry Slam Champion Douglas Powell/Roscoe Burnems, The Writer's Den Poetry Slam became an event for new and seasoned poets to sharpen their skills, broaden their reach as artists, and revive the spoken-word culture on a competitive level. We conduct writing and performance workshops with non-profits and schools, perform at community events, and host an open mic for artists of all genres.
Our mission as an organization is always to provide an outlet and a voice for all people who haven't found theirs, are working on theirs, or echoes our own; using our craft to make statements, open minds, heal hearts, use art as therapeutic process, service our community, and grow the culture of spoken-word/poetry in Virginia and abroad.