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17th Street Farmer’s Market

What may have been America’s oldest continuously operating Farmers Market. Formally established in 1737. Now it’s where the city comes together. Located in Shockoe Bottom.

  • #artistspopups
  • #eventspace
  • #farmersmarket
  • #shockoebottom
Abi’s Books and Brew

At Abi’s, we host banned book clubs, author talks, trivia nights, and grassroots fundraisersβ€”all with a spirit of warmth, inclusivity, and just the right amount of rebellion. We celebrate voices that challenge the norm, stories that need to be heard, and people who show up for each other.

  • #3rdspaces
  • #books
  • #bookstore
  • #coffeeshop
  • #communityevents
  • #remotework
  • #thirdspace
All Bagged Up RVA

Gift bags local to Richmond! We offer local bags filled with Richmond-made products.
Woman-Owned Small Business.

  • #giftstore
  • #localmade
  • #madeinVA
Ashland Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
Ashland Meat Company
  • #butcher
  • #meatmarket
bbgb Book Store

Our revision of the little bookshop on the corner, featuring a thoughtfully curated collection for wee ones to adults. Located in Carytown.

  • #authorevents
  • #books
  • #bookstore
  • #children
  • #childrensbooks
  • #events
  • #kids
Big Gay Market RVA
  • #art
  • #lgbtq
  • #localartists
  • #market
  • #queer
  • #queerart
Birdhouse Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
Book Nook RVA

Find us around Richmond in our converted trailer! We have new and used books featuring a lot of fiction and a little bit of everything else. We also carry candles and greeting cards from other great Richmond-based vendors.

  • #bookclub
  • #bookevents
  • #books
  • #bookstore
  • #mobilebookstore
  • #popup
Brian’s Book Store

Open Fri, Sat, Sun: 11am – 6pm
Used, Vintage, Collectible, Loved.
Books, Magazines, Comics, Zines and more. Located in Church Hill.
call/text: 804-408-BOOK (2665)

  • #bookstore
  • #churchhill
  • #zines
Brick Road Coffee

The home of Brick Road Coffee where community, coffee and food becomes a destination. Combining all the ingredients of love, passion, and quality into one cup of amazing coffee. We are the coffee destination of RVA.

  • #3rdspaces
  • #coffee
Carytown Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
Center of the Yarniverse
  • #craftstore
  • #crochet
  • #knitting
  • #yarn
Cocoon Mobile Art

Curio cupboard, Tarot trailer, creative haven, reference library, matriarchal oasis, time travel portal. Mobile art.

  • #artpopup
  • #events
  • #mobileart
  • #tarot
  • #tarotcards
Cronies RVA

Cronies specializes in men’s clothing, accessories and gifts and is located within both locations of the Shops at 5807. Owned by Mike and Alyson Stoakley, Cronies’ focus is men’s casual every day clothing and accessories. We feature clothes that can be worn when fishing, golfing or just hanging out with your cronies.

  • #men
  • #menswear
  • #shoplocal
Crossroads Art Center
  • #adultartclasses
  • #artclass
  • #artclasses
  • #ArtRVA
  • #painting
  • #RVAartist
Dawn Star Video Games

A retro video game store / card shop / japanese arcade located in Scott’s Addition.
Sun-Mon 11-7
Tues-Sat 11-10pm

  • #arcade
  • #gaming
  • #pinball
  • #tradingcards
  • #videogames
Dead People’s Stuff
  • #popupmarket
  • #swapmeet
  • #thriftstore
  • #vintagemarket
Dinner Party RVA

Richmond neighborhood wine shop with all your Dinner Party essentials.
β€’Weekly In-Store Wine Tastings on Thursday (5-7pm)
β€’Dinner Party Wine Club

  • #partysupplies
  • #wineclub
  • #winetastings
Eco Inspired
  • #ecofriendly
  • #lgbtq
  • #womanowned
  • #zerowaste
Fiber Collective

Fiber Collective is a cozy mix of yarn shop and creative studio.
Whether you’re picking up a new skill or your next skein, it’s a space to make, connect, and feel inspired.

  • #crafts
  • #crochet
  • #fiber
  • #knit
  • #yarn
Field Day Boutique

Queer-owned pleasure shop at 11 E Grace St, Richmond.
You can shop online but there’s more IRL.

  • #lgbtq
  • #queer
  • #queerowned
  • #shoplocal
Fountain Book Store

The Quirkiest, Heartwarmingest Bookstore on the Planet! Located in Shockoe Slip.

  • #authorevents
  • #books
  • #bookstore
  • #events
  • #shockoeslip
Goochland Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
Good Juju
  • #clothingswap
  • #vintage
Grid Supply Company– Local RVA Makers
  • #shoplocal
Griffin Coffee & Bakery

Coffee & Tea Like You’ve Never Had Before
-Family Owned
3027 W Cary St, Richmond
Mon–Thu 7–6 | Fri–Sat 7–8 | Sun 9–8

  • #bakery
  • #cafe
  • #coffeeshop
Hanover Vegetable Farm
  • #farmersmarket
Huguenot-Robius Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
ILYSM Book Store
  • #3rdspaces
  • #bookstore
  • #community
  • #instoreevents
  • #womenowned
Lakeside Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
Latino Market VA
  • #farmersmarket
Media Noche
  • #churchhill
  • #hats
  • #shoplocal
Milby’s Just Kids
  • #kids
  • #shoplocal
Mongrel
  • #carytown
  • #giftshop
  • #shoplocal
Odd Bird

Odd by design ~ gifts and more. Store in Jackson Ward.

  • #eclecticgifts
  • #giftstore
  • #jacksonward
One Eyed Jacques

OEJ is a gaming store located in the heart of Carytown in Richmond, VA. We specialize in Magic the Gathering, board games, RPGs and more!

  • #boardgames
  • #gamers
  • #games
  • #instoreevents
  • #weeklyevents
Pink Confetti Company

A creative studio for kids & grownups!
Craft Classes + Clubs + Birthdays + Events
Located in New Kent & RVA

  • #birthdayparties
  • #craftclasses
  • #kids
  • #partyplanner
Plan 9 Music
  • #musicstore
  • #vinylrecords
Plant House RVA

Plant Store & Terrarium Workshop
Sun to Thurs 11A-6P
Wed CLOSED
Fri 11A-8P
Sat 10A-8P
3356 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230

  • #Plants
  • #plantworkshops
  • #scottsaddition
  • #terrarium
Plus Size Clothing Swaps
  • #clothingswap
  • #plussize
  • #plussizeswaprva
  • #swapmeet
  • #thrift
Quilting Adventures

A friendly, welcoming shop for anyone who creates with fabric. We now offer long-arm quilting services. Make every day a quilting adventure!

  • #fabricshop
  • #quilt
  • #QuiltingLessons
  • #sew
Richmond Makers Market
  • #artmarket
  • #craftmarket
  • #handmade
  • #lgbtq
  • #makers
  • #makersmarket
  • #queer
  • #rvamakers
Richmond Moon Market
  • #craftmarket
  • #makersmarket
  • #marketpopup
Richmond Night Market
  • #artmarket
  • #blackartists
  • #blackcommunity
River City Craft

A new monthly artisan and vintage market every third Sunday of the month held at Starr Hill Brewery

  • #craft
  • #craftmarket
  • #popupmarket
Riverbend Coffee Roasters

Church Hill’s favorite coffee shop –
open every day!
M-F 6:30a-6p, Sat & Sun 7a-6p.
Women owned. Women led. Queer owned. Queer led.

  • #3rdspaces
  • #churchhill
  • #coffee
  • #coffeeshop
  • #lgbtq
  • #LGBTQIA
  • #queerowned
RVA Big Market
  • #farmersmarket
RVA Black Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
RVA Collective

A creative market for RVA makers
Artists β€’ Handmade β€’ Small business
Pop-ups, vendors & workshops

  • #localmakers
  • #makersmarket
  • #popup
  • #rvamakers
RVA Galleries

Featuring local, regional, and nationally recognized artists whose works cover a broad spectrum of mediums, styles, and formats. Art events hosted all around Richmond.

  • #art
  • #artistspopups
  • #artpopup
  • #gallery
Scrap RVA
  • #craftclasses
  • #craftstore
  • #crouchet
  • #decoupauge
  • #knitting
  • #recyclereuse
  • #sashiko
Second Bottle

Your neighborhood wine store. Wine expertise and periodic in-store wine tasting events.

  • #churchhill
  • #communityevents
  • #wineshop
  • #winetasting
Shelf Life Books


Shelf Life Books is the largest independent bookstore in Richmond, VA. We have new books on our lower level and five rooms of used books upstairs. Two cats, Page and Mylar, roam their bookish queendom.Β Located in Carytown.

  • #books
  • #bookstore
  • #carytown
  • #events
Shenandoah Mansion

Shenandoah Mansions is a hotel in Richmond, Virginia. The six-story hotel sits nestled in the historic Fan District, a former bohemian enclave. With 73 guest rooms, including four opulent suites, a mystical bar, an elegant restaurant, daily cafe, event space, and an on-site retail store.

  • #boutiquehotel
  • #eventspace
  • #hotel
Shop Made in RVA
  • #madeinVA
  • #shoplocal
Shop23 (Gift shop of Studio Two Three)
  • #localmakers
  • #makermarket
  • #RVAmade
Shops at 5807

Gift Shop | Clothing | Decor | Jewelry | Toys | Stationery | Linens | Home Goods
Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 @ Patterson Ave
South Location: Stony Point Shopping Center

  • #consignment
  • #giftstore
  • #stonypoint
  • #westend
South of the James Market
  • #farmersmarket
St. Stephen’s Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
Swap Meet RVA
  • #swapmeet
  • #thrift
  • #vintagemarket
The Market at 25th

A market with a mission. We believe in the greatness of people, the goodness of food, and the importance of providing a welcome space for all. 1330 North 25th street, Richmond, Virginia 23223

  • #churchhilll
  • #grocerystore
  • #northchurchhill
West End Farmer’s Market
  • #farmersmarket
  • #westend
World of Mirth
  • #carytown
  • #giftshop
  • #shoplocal
  • #toys

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