2-year-old Decloration of Independence, Dec for short, flies high May 17 in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs competition at the 16th Annual Dominion Riverrock as owner Fred Eaker watches in anticipation.

The Williams sisters — Kennedy 10, holdings sister Madison 6, on her shoulders while their sister, Mackenzie, 8 — enjoy the Air Dogs show. The festival kicked off Friday evening once again welcoming thousands of people to Brown’s Island for the three-day event. Organized by Venture Richmond and Sports Backers, Dominion Riverrock is one of the largest outdoor sports and music festival in the United States.

Tonika Shackleford of Jackson Ward takes advantage of spring temperatures to read Iyanla Vanzant’s “Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want.”

Kacie Boone, 20, crosses the finish line of the Belle Isle Blitze 5K trail running race during the 16th Annual Dominion Riverrock last weekend.

Appomattox River Company and Waterfront RVA recreational kayaks provide for festival-goers to paddle around in the canal and Tredegar Boat Ramp.

The Sam Grisman Project performs during the music portion of Dominion Riverrock last weekend.

Belle Isle Southern Access Bridge over the James River