Social Media Update & Address Change

We have changed our physical address and mailing address: Our office is located at 1500 East Franklin St., Richmond VA 23219, upstairs in the Seaboard building.Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 25609, Richmond, VA 23260 17th Street social media update: As of July 1, 2019, the City of Richmond Dept. of Parks and Recreation has…

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Letter from the Executive Director: 17th Street Market

Dear Friends: Twenty-five years is a long time. That’s how long Enrichmond has been involved in the 17th Street Market. Back in 1994, we were among those sustaining and creating a vision for this historic market and public space and, over the years, we have had a hand in helping it come to life. Along…

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Community Yard Sale

Celebrate Earth Month with a community yard sale at the 17th Street Market in Richmond, VA on Sunday, April 14th from 10 AM – 2 PM! Sell items you no longer have a need for, or come out to shop for used and rare items. Reduce, reuse, and recycle with us!

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17th Street Market Beautification Day

Help plant up the tree wells at 17th Street Market on Saturday, April 13! Click Here to Volunteer The market has 22 tree wells which, with the help of volunteers like you, will be filled with native locally-sourced plants from TreeLab. This will help promote a beautiful space for all Richmonders to experience. Your volunteer…

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17th Street Market: Grand Opening and Beyond!

The 17th Street Market re-opened in November 2018 and we can’t wait to start seeing you at the Market every week starting in spring and summer 2019! A Grand Celebration The 17th Street Market celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday, November 30th, 2018. Mayor Levar Stoney commemorated the opening of this long-awaited project with a…

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22 Trees Installed at 17th Street Market

Twenty-two large bottomland oak trees were planted this week at the renovated 17th Street Market in Shockoe Bottom. This installation is notable not only for the size and quality of the trees, but also for the underground Silva Cell system that supports them. Three oak species will be represented: nuttall (6), willow (6) and overcup…

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Lickinghole Creek’s Shockoe Stout Celebrates 17th Street Market

Virginia’s award-winning farm brewery and Virginia’s oldest continually operating farmers market have collaborated to celebrate the 17th Street Market’s history of community and commerce. The Shockoe Stout is a sessionable stout brewed with Virginia fresh hops and red cedar, perfect for easy drinking at fall festivals and on chilly evenings. Part of the proceeds from the beer…

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Volunteers Needed! Richmond Dog Festival

Enrichmond needs Brew Crew, Green Team, and Customer Experience Volunteers that will help us create a fun, interactive event for of our guests at Richmond Dog Festival! *Please note: The Richmond Dog Festival will feature lots of – you guessed it – DOGS! If you do not enjoy working with or around dogs, please let…

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Holiday Farm & Craft Market: Call for Vendors!

Calling all farmers market vendors! The Holiday Farm and Craft Market is coming to 17th Street Market from October 4 – December 13. We are looking for a variety of farmers, specialty food purveyors, artisans, and other seasonal, locally focused vendors. Please apply on Manage My Market! Holiday Farm and Craft Market Every Thursday, October…

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Silva Cell Installation in Progress at 17th Street Market

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The City of Richmond’s first installation of Silva Cells is happening now at the 17th Street Market. This is an exciting moment for Richmond’s urban forest. The Silva Cell, developed by DeepRoot Green Infrastructure, has been used in more than 1,000 North American urban plazas, parking lots and streetscapes. Richmond joins cities like Washington DC,…

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