Scenes from Training Camp, Week One

There is an estimated 30,000 possible visitors to Redskins Training Camp this coming Saturday!

 Here are some scenes we captured from the first week.

Our friend Sandra from Classic Party Rentals, brought her husband John and grandson, Ian.

Ian and the Washington Redskins Mascot.

File this under fun things to do at training camp - Redskins Photo booth locker! 

This crowd shot captured the beautiful day. Look how gorgeous those tents look!

Another crowd shot.  The cherry picker carries a film crew, filming practice.

Be sure to leave with your Redskins gear. Buy it all here!

Last, but certainly not least, our very own Phyllis pictured here with Hall-of-Famer, Art Monk! 

Great first week!

Richmond, Are you Ready for some Football?!

Finally, after much anticipation the day has finally arrived....

Open Day is here and it really has turned out to be the perfect day.  After just a little bit of rain over night and in the morning, the skies have cleared and it has become the coolest and least humid day that we have had in several weeks.  Check out this photo from the Richmond Times-Dispatch Redskins blog of the fans enjoying the festivities and the cooler weather. 

We don't have to wonder how excited some Richmonders are, there were crowds forming at 3:30 am this morning and according to this Diane Portee was first in line at 1:30 am.  That is dedication!

We have our own tent at camp and our very own Kim DeHart (who is a HUGE Skins fan) decorated it.  She claims she is not finished.  If there was an award for the most team spirit I think Kim would win it.

  This how our tent looked this morning, but Kim is thinking of adding more decorations.

Finally, we at Commonwealth Event Company are certainly not the only ones who are suffering basking in Redskins fever.  Look at what Kim spotted at the McDonald's on Broad 

(next to the CMOR):

We are happy to create a parking spot here in our lot, RGIII!

Washington Redskins Training Camp Almost Ready!

A week and counting to the opening of the Washington Redskins Training Camp...

It's been a very busy and fun partnership.  Last month John and Steve and their boys headed up to the Redskins Mini Camp at Redskins Park to watch and meet some of the players.

 RGIII was very generous with photo opportunities and autographs.

Here in Richmond, we are almost finished.  These are pictures of some of the smaller tents displaying Redskins pride with tent flags in team colors.

All around the grounds, small businesses from the area are busy making this a spectacular display for the Washington Redskins and the City of Richmond.

Head out starting July 25th and support the team and our fair city! 

Also check back here for more updates.

If you have any questions about training camping, this is a great source to answer them.

Commonwealth Event is Partnering with the Washington Redskins Training Camp!

Commonwealth Event Company is excited to announce our new partnership with the Washington Redskins.

We are honored to be named the Official Tent Provider for the Redskins Training Camp!

Yesterday was the grand opening of the Redskins Park site, you can read more about the festivities in this Times Dispatch article.

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Drop by and see us, (and the Redskins, of course)! 

More information about the Training Camp can be found here. 

The full calendar of Redskins Training Camp events is available here.

To receive your free admission ticket, sign up here. 

Parking information can be found here.

First Practice is July 25, hope to see you there!
Check back in here for regular updates.

Weekend Away at Wintergreen

This is the perfect time of year to escape to the mountains.  We are lucky in Richmond, as the air gets heavier, we can be in the Blue Ridge Mountains in a matter of an hour or two.

 Wintergreen Resort hosts a Summer Music Festival we have built a stage and tent for it. 

Finished inside and out!

Wintergreen Performing Arts boasts that there are 230 event in 28 days.  

The festival runs July 8 - August 4.  

The schedule of events can be found here.

Happy Independence Day!

While there are many activities in the Richmond area this Fourth of July week, why not try something different?

Join Commonwealth Event Company in Plains, Virginia for the July 4th Celebration at Great Meadow.

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Much more than just a tremendous Fireworks finale, from the moment the gates open at 4pm, there is jam-packed fun waiting for everyone in the family.

Some of activities at this year's 4th Celebration

Laser tag

Pony rides

Polo exhibitions

Helicopter air show and so much more....

You can buy your carload ticket on line, visit the Great Meadows website for all of the details.  

Of course, we've got this event covered!

Hope to see you there.