Celebrate Maymont’s 100th Anniversary With a Weekend of Outdoor Concerts, Free Family Fun & Festivities, June 5-6!

 

Richmond, Virginia – Maymont invites the community to kick off the summer with a once-in-a-century celebration of all things Maymont!

On Friday, June 5, Maymont presents the Summer Kickoff Concert, featuring popular local bands, Full Moon Fever playing Tom Petty classics, followed by “America’s favorite yacht rock band,” Three Sheets to the Wind. Gates open at 5 pm, and the music begins on the CoStar Group Main Stage at 6 pm. A variety of local food vendors will be on site with a range of cuisines, along with craft beer, cider and wine for purchase. Event proceeds help care for Maymont all year-round.

On Saturday, June 6, Maymont opens at noon for Cheers to 100 Years, a free community festival with games and activities, a farmers market and food trucks, and a live band playing MTV hits from the ‘90s and 2000s. The entire 100 acres will be filled with free activities: Explore the newly reopened wildlife trail, tour the historic mansion and gardens, catch animal keeper talks, or just relax and soak it all in with a picnic under a majestic tree. The weekend wraps up with a Carbon Leaf concert on Saturday evening at 6 pm (tickets sold separately).

“Maymont is a unique public treasure thanks to 100 years of community love and support that has been poured into this cherished public space, so we are toasting this milestone anniversary with a feel-good community festival,” said Parke Richeson, Maymont President and CEO. “We want everyone to come out and explore this unique historic landscape, get reacquainted with our rescued native wildlife and farm animals, and perhaps discover something new, too.”

Appearing on the CoStar Group Main Stage:

Full Moon Fever is a Tom Petty cover band that pays tribute to the iconic rock musician and his band, the Heartbreakers. The band is made up of experienced musicians who are dedicated to accurately recreating the sound and energy of Tom Petty’s music. Playing hits from Petty's solo career and his time with the Heartbreakers, Full Moon Fever is known for its high-energy live shows and its ability to capture the spirit of Petty’s timeless music.

Three Sheets to the Wind performs “yacht rock” with energy and an irresistible appeal. The classic pop hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s are beloved by the band’s fans, who know these songs by heart from the party soundtrack of the era. Even new fans discovering the catchy, well-crafted tunes for the first time will find it hard to resist dancing.

On Saturday afternoon, the band Sold Separately will take to the CoStar Group stage to deliver sets of ‘90s and early 2000s hits with energy and authenticity. A powerhouse four-piece band, Sold Separately prides itself on transporting the audience to the MTV era with the ultimate throwback soundtrack, blending grunge, pop-punk and alternative hits from artists like Blink-182, Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Advance reservations for Friday’s concert offer a discount from day-of ticket pricing. Maymont members enjoy further discounts. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Maymont.org/skc. Tickets to Friday’s Summer Kickoff Concert may also be purchased at the entrance. Saturday’s Cheers to 100 Years event is free and open to all, no registration is required.

Saturday evening, Maymont will close at 5 pm to set up for a Music at Maymont concert by local band, Carbon Leaf (tickets sold at MusicatMaymont.com).

Museums for All participants: Anyone with a SNAP/EBT card may purchase up to four adult tickets for $3 each, and accompanying children are admitted free. These tickets may be purchased in advance in person at The Robins Nature Center or Stone Barn Welcome Center (visit website for days and hours of operation, or call 804-525-9000). Tickets will also be for sale at the gate on the evening of the show.

Ride-sharing and public transit are strongly encouraged. Free event parking is available by all three entrances, Hampton Street, The Robins Nature Center and Maymont Farm. Please note: On June 5, Maymont’s grounds will close to the public at 3 pm to allow for concert setup, and reopen Saturday from 12 to 5 pm.

For full details on these and other events, visit the calendar.

About Maymont

Maymont, located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, celebrates its 100^th anniversary this year as a 100-acre public space where all are welcome to connect with history, nature, wildlife and each other. Built as a Gilded Age estate overlooking the James River, Maymont opened to the public in 1926 and today offers free admission to explore its miles of walking paths through rolling hills, beautiful landscaped gardens, with farm animals and the Virginia Wildlife Trail with habitats for rescued native animals. In addition, Maymont offers staff-guided and self-guided tours of the 1893 Maymont Mansion, historic estate buildings and gardens, plus The Robins Nature Center, with 30,000 gallons of aquaria showcasing the remarkable James River ecosystem. Since 1975, the nonprofit Maymont Foundation has been entrusted to care for this unique place, galvanizing community support around its mission to delight, educate and inspire. Maymont annually welcomes more than a million guests and is consistently ranked among the top regional attractions by travelers and locals alike.

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