PHOTO POST: The 2012 Richmond Folk Festival

by | Oct 18, 2012 | MUSIC

Over the last several years, The Richmond Folk Festival has grown into a local musical institution, drawing amazing lineups and huge crowds to the banks of the James River to enjoy three days of fun and music. This year, RVA correspondent Sandra Whittington was in attendance, capturing the sights of the fifth Richmond Folk Festival for your viewing pleasure. See what she saw after the jump:


Over the last several years, The Richmond Folk Festival has grown into a local musical institution, drawing amazing lineups and huge crowds to the banks of the James River to enjoy three days of fun and music. This year, RVA correspondent Sandra Whittington was in attendance, capturing the sights of the fifth Richmond Folk Festival for your viewing pleasure. See what she saw after the jump:


Matt Lively, a local artist and Professor at VCU, working on an interactive sculpture.


Kid contributing to the sculpture.


Apple cider-making demonstration by Albemarle CiderWorks. Cider was free and delicious!


Apple cider-making demonstration, Part 2.


Wang Li playing Chinese jaw harp and calabash flute. He was AMAZING. To get a taste of what he sounds like, click here.

Photos and captions by Sandra Whittington
Introductory text by Andrew Necci

Marilyn Drew Necci

Marilyn Drew Necci

Former GayRVA editor-in-chief, RVA Magazine editor for print and web. Anxiety expert, proud trans woman, happily married.




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