Multicultural Festival 2026 planned June 27 at Richmond Raceway
Henrico County, the City of Richmond and ReEstablish Richmond are joining to sponsor and host Multicultural Festival 2026 at Richmond Raceway Expo Hall 1 on Saturday, June 27, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The event is designed as a celebration of National Immigrant Heritage Month and is free for attendees. The raceway is located at 600 East Laburnum Avenue.
The event will include activities, authentic food and music, live performances and dances, arts, crafts, local vendors and community resources, according to organizers. The city's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Engagement is leading the efforts for the event and partnering with Henrico's Multicultural Engagement Division and ReEstablish Richmond, a nonprofit that supports immigrants and refugees throughout the region.
According to the US Census American Community Survey, foreign-born residents make up about 14% of Henrico County's population and nearly 9% of Richmond’s population, helping to drive the region’s cultural evolution, population growth, and economic vitality.
"The face of Richmond has changed over the last twenty years, and we have seen immigrants become a much bigger part of our story,” said Richmond Mayor Danny Avula. “We want to ensure they feel welcomed, because it is important not only for their lives, but for the identity of our city. It has been remarkable to witness this growth and the emergence of so many new immigrant voices. It is because of their presence, resilience, and the opportunities so many of our immigrant neighbors pursue that we are a much more vibrant city."
“The Multicultural Festival presents a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, neighbor to neighbor, to celebrate the cultural richness of our region,” Henrico Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III said. “We know that our youth, families and communities are stronger, healthier and happier when everyone feels welcomed, connected and encouraged to fully engage in civic life. Whether you’re a longtime resident of our region or a newcomer, the festival offers the perfect backdrop to enhance our appreciation of each other’s experiences while also recognizing our shared humanity.”
ReEstablish Richmond officials are helping mobilize volunteers for the event.
“What makes this festival so special is that while the Richmond region has a ton of cultural events, rarely can you come to one spot and experience the true breadth of diversity that is our multicultural community,” says Will Cumbia, outreach and volunteer manager of ReEstablish Richmond.“Where else can you nibble on empanadas while chatting with folks at the Sudanese display with a Chinese choir serenading you from the stage? This festival is for everyone--a unique display of mutual hospitality. We want longtime Richmonders to show up, connect, and celebrate their newcomer neighbors, inviting one another into a deeper experience of being here at home.”
Event sponsors includ Dominion Energy, Sheetz, Virginia Housing, Virginia Humanities, Super Radiator Coils, Dyer Immigration Law Group, and Ultra Radio Richmond.
For details, visit the event's homepage online.
