Whatifcreditunion.com Dragon Boat Festival

Every Richmonder knows that hanging out on the banks of the James River  is a great way to mix things up and beat the heat during the "dog-days" of summer, and the 2011 Whatifcreditunion.com Dragon Boat Festival is the perfect opportunity to do exactly that. Last year the Richmond Sports Backers introduced the ancient sport of dragon boat racing to Richmond. Professional crews, local clubs, and corporate teams brought crowds by the hundreds to Richmond's newest and most unique festival held at Rocketts Landing.

So if you are looking to mix it up this weekend with something new and fun to do, head on down to Rocketts Landing to expirence the new sensation of dragon boat racing.  

More Information: Richmond Sports Backers

Mark Your Calendars!! Upcoming Events

Looking for things to do around Richmond?  Here is a list of some upcoming events to keep you busy.

Keep checking back for more updates!

July

McDonald's Mid-Atlantic Clay Court Championships (July 9-16)

Hanover Tomato Festival (July 9)

Chesapeake Ruritan Crab Feast (July 23)

Whatifcreditunions.com Dragon Boat Festival (July 30)

August

 Henricus Dauber Dash (August 6)

28th Annual Watermelon Festival (August 7)

2nd Annual Richmond Jazz Festival (August 11)

Filipino Festival (August 12-13)

Anthem Moonlight Ride (August 13)

20th Annual Hanover Crab Feast (August 19)

Patrick Henry Half-Marathon (August 27)

September

Chevy Rock & Roll 400 (September 10)

7th Annual Oktoberfest (September 16-18)

Juvenile Diabetes Walk (September 18)

Maymont Cross-Country Festival (September 23-24)

The Family Peace Festival (September 25)
Virginia State Fair (September 29-October 9)

October

2nd Street Festival (October 1)

Carytown Wine Festival (October 9) 

Richmond Folk Festival (October 14-16)

Art Affair (October 15-16)

Powhatan Festival of the Grape (October 22)

North of Richmond

Virginia Scottish Games and Festival (September 3-4) The Plains, Va

The Wine Festival at The Plains (September 10-11) The Plains, Va

International Gold Cup Races (October 15) The Plains, Va

West of Richmond

Bluefield Coal Show (September 14-16) Bluefield, Va

4th Annual Chocolate Festival (October 16) Charlottesville, Va

Virginia Beach Area

34th Annual Suffolk Peanut Festival (October 6-9) Suffolk, Va

U.S. 9-Ball Championships (October 16-22) Chesapeake, Va

Still want more? Visit these great links!

Richmond Sports Backers

Venture Richmond

Three One-One Productions

River City Rapids

New 2011 Slide Shows Added

2011 Beat the Heat Summer Special

Planning a family reunion? Maybe that summer BBQ or neighborhood party? Well we have just what you need to do it all while saving some money! Our 2011 Beat the Heat Summer Special!  We are offering 15% off everything for your event in July or August!  Call today to reserve!

You Have Rain, We Have Tents

A little rain isn't going to spoil this party

The water gives a nice shine to our Cherry Wood dance floor

The calm after the storm proves to be a perfect night for a wedding

Photos courtesy of Tasha Tolliver.

100'x200' Losberger for Private Event

Setting up a private event for 1,200 people in the middle of downtown Richmond is no easy task. But when our client started planning their event, they knew just who to call. So we loaded up our trucks with tents, flooring, tables, chairs, and linens, and jumped on 95 headed for Richmond Center Stage.

The first step is lining up and leveling the baseplates to make
sure everything else runs smooth.

As if the tent itself wasn't enough, we laid down over 20,000 sq. ft. of flooring along with numerous other catering and entrance tents. 

We made custom sidewall to allow the gable 15x20 connecter
to flow seamlessly into the Losberger

 When the client wanted A/C, we knew that Aggreko would have exactly what was needed to do the job

The Finished Product

We couldn't help ourselves from making our way to the
top of the building across the street for some prime pictures.

Nice view down Broad Street

40x75 E-Span

Here is a quick video of us setting up a 40'x75' E-Span at what seems like a second home , the VCU Student Activities Center.

April Showers Bring BIG TENTS?????

Here is a clip of the setup we did for a private event in downtown Richmond last month.  We were racing against the rain during the entire set-up but we still managed to finish this massive tent on-time.

Old Fashioned Wedding at an Old Fashioned Farmhouse

The Bride arrives in a classic horse drawn carriage, giving
this wedding that old-time feel

A perfect day for a late April wedding

Black and White theme

A casual fire keeps guests warm as the night approaches

Our crystal clear gable ends allow for ample sunlight and
a feeling as if you are outside

Early Summer Fever? We Got You Covered!

Look, you know it's still to cold to go swimming in your pool.  But who says you can't still throw that pool party you have been dreaming of?

40x50 MOD1 Structure with LED lights for that special touch

We have the perfect solutions to cover you and your guests as you prepare for the upcoming summer season

2011 Chili Cook-Off

Due to some severe weather and a late Friday decision, the Cook-Off was moved from the Raceway Lot to the Amphitheater.  Despite the game-time decision to move, we still managed to get some awesome arial shots of this years Chili Cook-Off presented by 102.1 The X.   

The pictures don't actually do the job justice.  It's over 45 10x10's, several 20' wides, and a few 30' wides.
See which ones you can find

2011 Monument Ave. 10k

It's not easy getting 40,000 people through this space!
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The Monument Ave 10k Race hosted by the Richmond Sports Backers has been named by USA Today as one of the best running races in the country.  Whether you are participating in the always exciting race for competition or gunning for the glory of winning the "Times-Dispatch Dress Up & Run prize,"  the 10k has always been a highlight of the beginning of the outdoor season here in Richmond.  With over 40,000 participants in this year's dash, the 10k reached a new level ensuring that it will not soon give up it's spot as one of America's Best Running Races.  

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The day begins with the 

Virginia 529 Kid's Run

Anything and everything VCU seemed to be popular attire this year,
and for obvious reasons (Source)

We provided the tents for the Party Stops that were always rockin
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MATRA Tent Renters Spring Training A Home Run!

Yesterday Commonwealth Event Company hosted the 2011 MATRA Tent Renters' Spring Training, and what a success it was!  Topics covered included: Truck Leasing, Insurance, Employee Handbooks, and Inventory Management.  There were also roundtable discussions covering: Upselling, Social Media, Delivery Costs, Permits, and Utility Marking.  There was amazing turnout of both vendors and members alike, with everyone leaving a little more educated about the topics.  

Commonwealth was glad to host this event and we hope that everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.  

Here are some highlights of yesterdays show.

Touring The Facility 

Vendors

Round Table Discussions