Dominion Energy Riverrock, an annual outdoor sports and music festival, returns this week with a new layout and an expanded footprint. This year’s festival, based at Brown’s Island, also will include Kanawha Plaza.

“As Richmond evolves, the Dominion Energy Riverrock landscape does too,” said Meghan Keogh, event director for Dominion Energy Riverrock. “This keeps us on our toes, and we think the yearly changes are part of what makes this iconic festival fun!”

The plaza will be the site of popular events such as Boulder Bash, Speed Comp, and Slackline Trickline, alongside food and beverage vendors. Organizers cited Kanawha Plaza’s proximity to Brown’s Island and the James River as enhancing the festival experience.

The festival, held May 17 through 19, also will feature over 40 outdoor vendors and sponsor activations, including Bold Rock and Athletic Brewing offering free beverage sampling and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery brewing a special beer, Hardywood Riverrock Pale Ale.

Some of this year’s performers include Sam Reed and Love Jones, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Night Ideas and Rumble Trio, among others.

Since its inception in 2009, Dominion Energy Riverrock has grown to become a prominent outdoor sports and music festival, drawing attendees to Richmond’s urban riverfront. The event aims to promote outdoor recreation opportunities in the region and foster appreciation for outdoor activity.

Organized by nonprofit groups Sports Backers and Venture Richmond, Dominion Energy Riverrock 2024 is free for all spectators. More information, including the full music schedule, can be found on the festival’s website, riverrockrva.com, or social media.