The sixth annual Richmond Folk Festival will be held from October 11-13 on the downtown Richmond waterfront. The event is free.
- Abdoulaye “Djoss” Diabate and Super Mande • traditional music of Mali
- Alash • Tuvan throat singing
- Alex Meixner Band • polka
- Aurelio Martinez • Garifuna
- The Brotherhood Singers • African American a cappella gospel quartet
- The Chankas • Andean danza de las tijeras (Scissors Dance)
- Christine Salem • maloya
- Chuck Brown All Star Tribute Band • go-go
- The Dardanelles • Traditional music of Newfoundland
- Don Carlos • reggae
- James King Band • bluegrass
- Jesse Lége and Joel Savoy • Cajun dance hall music
- Khac Chi Ensemble • Vietnamese
- Lurrie Bell • blues
- Marshall Ford Swing Band • western swing
- Mighty Sam McClain • soul and R&B
- Nathalie Pires • Portuguese fado
- The Prusinowski Trio • traditional music from Central Poland
- Rhythm of Rajasthan • Rajasthani music and dance
- Spanish Harlem Orchestra • salsa dura
- Stooges Brass Band • New Orleans parade band
- Thomas Maupin and Daniel Rothwell with Overall Creek and guest dancer Kory Posey • Appalachian buck dance and string band
- Yves Lambert Trio • Québécois
