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Dominion Riverrock presented by Subaru features outdoor adventure sporting events and music May 18-20

The East Coast’s premier outdoor lifestyle festival now includes a third day of competitions

Spring has sprung which means outdoor enthusiasts are preparing for the East Coast’s premier outdoor lifestyle festival. Richmond, Virginia’s Dominion Riverrock, taking place May 18-20, has extended both its length and location, becoming a three-day festival on the grounds of Brown’s Island and the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar. Dominion Riverrock brings athletes, spectators, musicians, and even dogs to downtown Richmond’s urban riverfront for a high-energy festival of adventure sports and music. New events this year include slacklining, freestyle kayaking and a short-course mountain bike race. The Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express Downtown are offering visitors special Dominion Riverrock rates of $89 and $79 per night respectively.

The excitement begins on Friday, May 18 with performances by The Root Downs and The Travelin’ McCourys featuring Keller Williams, and the 5k Mud Run and Freestyle Bike competitions. The fun continues on Saturday with high-adrenaline activities in and around the river – like the James River Scramble 10k trail run, mountain biking, kayaking and Ultimate Air Dogs, which features canines competing for distance, diving from a dock into a 25 foot pool. GALACTIC and JJ Grey & Mofro take the stage Saturday evening. Sunday events include stand-up paddleboarding, a mountain bike race and the finals of many events. Music sets the events in motion all day long with performances by local groups like Farm Vegas and Beast Wellington. For more information and to register for events, please visit www.dominionriverrock.com.

As the only area in the U.S. with Class IV rapids running right through downtown, the Richmond Region offers outdoor enthusiasts an experience like no other. Take to the James River for some whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking or tubing. Rocks, rapids, meadows, and forests make for an area of unspoiled natural beauty – wilderness in the heart of the city – that can be enjoyed by jogging, biking, bouldering, tree-climbing or even sunbathing on the shore.  Riverside Outfitters offers visitors the chance to explore the James River and its shoreline through kayak, canoe, tube and river board rentals or guided trips. Riverside Outfitters also offers rafting trips and tree-climbing lessons. Adventure Challenge offers whitewater kayaking two-day beginner courses and private instructions for those looking for one-on-one training. At Peak Experiences, an introductory program allows novice climbers the chance to experience the sport of indoor rock-climbing on its 50 foot wall. Don’t miss theCanal boats & Kanawha Canal Walk, where visitors can embark on a historically-narrated bateau ride (April-October) or stroll along the 1.25-mile Canal Walk. Discover the Jamesoffers Bald Eagle tours on the James River, fishing trips and more.

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About RMCVB

The Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (RMCVB), the official destination marketing and tourism organization for the Richmond Region, is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Region to meeting planners, tour operators and leisure travelers. RMCVB operates three Visitor Centers located at the Greater Richmond Convention Center downtown, the Richmond International Airport and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Hanover County.

More than 6 million people visit the Richmond Region annually, contributing $1.75 billion to the local economy. Tourism generates nearly 20,000 jobs in the Richmond Region. For more information, visit www.VisitRichmondVA.com.

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