Well Richmond, just like that summer is coming to an end as we head into the Labor Day weekend! Can you believe it?! But before we put our forbidden after Labor Day clothing away, check out what’s happening in the Hopewell area this weekend. This week we are looking at the Ryan Homes subdivision, Blalock at Rivers Bend in Chester VA. Blalock at Rivers Bend is a town home community that starts in the $230’s.

On Friday evening, Routes of Rhythm: Mini Bluegrass Fest at Pocahontas Premieres. From the website, “You will be lucky enough to hear 3 of Virginia’s finest Bluegrass bands tonight. Opening will be County Seat, followed by Appalachian Express, and the headliner will be Code Blue. Food and adult beverages will be available for purchase; please bring your ID. No Pets Please. Tickets available at Park office or http://www.ticketstobuy.com.

4:30 PM – Gates Open,” www.petersburgarea.org. This event is approximately a 25 minute drive from Blalock at Rivers Bend. 

Saturday, make sure to check out the Prince George’s Farmer Market. Starting at 8am and lasting until noon, the farmers market is a great place to check out all the local foods that are available for purchase. This event is approximately a 15 minute drive from Blalock at Rivers Bend. For more information on this event please visit www.visithpg.com

On Sunday, the band Old Dominion will be performing at the Colonial Downs at 7pm. Colonial Downs is a racetrack that also has a casino so a lot to do even when the band is not performing. This event is approximately a 30 minute drive from the Blalock at Rivers Bend. For more information on this event and Colonial Downs please visit www.bestthingsva.com

Thank you for reading and we hope you have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend with family and friends. If there is ever a subdivision and area that you’d like to suggest to our writers to feature one week please feel free to reach out to us at enjoyrichmond.com. For more information on Ryan Homes and the Blalock at Rivers Bend please also visit us at enjoyrichmond.com.