September will be hopping with a number of special and ongoing events from Venture Richmond including the 24th Classics on the James (European Automobile Festival) @Brown’s Island, 10th Annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Sine Irish Pub, River District Canal Cruises, and the Bakers’ Bonanza & Kids’ Day, Thursday Fresh Market, Saturday Bohemian Market, Sunday Vintage Market all at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market.

24th Classics on the James, European Automobile Festival

Sunday, September 14th
Brown’s Island, Admission $5, 9am-4pm
Three hundred of the world’s most unusual and rare cars and motorcycles will be on display on Brown’s Island overlooking the James River. Virtually every type of British automobile will be represented along with a full class of British motorcycles. Vendors will offer a wide variety of accessories. For more information visit www.classicsonthejames.com or call 804-231-1964.

10th Annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party

Saturday, September 20th
Sine Irish Pub (1327 E. Cary St.), Free admission until 6pm, 11:30am-2am
An annual tradition for those who are or who want to be Irish. For one day, everyone can join in the fun and shake their shamrock to live music all day long. Headline band: Even Better Than the Real Thing – a U2 cover band that (almost) lives up to its name! For more information call 804-649-7767 or visit www.sineirishpub.com for updates.

Bakers’ Bonanza & Kids’ Day

Saturday, September 20th
17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 9am–4pm
Celebrating bakers and pastry chefs of all sorts! Nothing is better at making mouths water than the smell of fresh-baked bread, cakes, cookies, brownies or pies! From novice to expert, pull out your favorite baked goods recipe from the cupboard and warm up those stoves as the 17th Street Farmers’ Market gets ready for its first-ever Bakers’ Bonanza! Bring the kids for some end of the summer fun before heading back to school, as we will have children’s activities throughout the day! For more information call 804-646-0477 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.

River District Canal Cruises

(Late Summer Season September 4th-September 28th)
Canal Turning Basin – Dock and 14th Streets, Thursday-Saturday Noon-7pm, Sunday Noon-5pm, $5 adults, $4 seniors & children 5-12, age 4 and under free
40-minute historically narrated tours of the James River & Kanawha Canal along the River District’s Canal Walk. Tour begins every hour on the hour. Private charters also available. For more information call 804-649-2800 or visit www.venturerichmond.com.

Thursday Fresh Market

17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 8:30am-2pm
From farm to market – It’s that fresh! Locally grown organic and homegrown produce straight from the region’s farms to your home, along with the finest quality homemade and handcrafted items made by highly artistic Richmonders. Free parking. For more information call 804-646-0477 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.

Saturday Bohemian Market

17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 9am-4pm
An eclectic mix of farm fresh, homegrown produce blended with the highest quality handmade and homemade products, accented with a few vintage classics for all free spirits doing some weekend wandering in Shockoe Bottom. Free parking. For more information call 804-646-0477 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.

Sunday Vintage Market

17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 9am-4pm
It’s not old, it’s retro! Sundays bring out the best mix of vendors in Shockoe Bottom: antiques, collectibles, jewelry and the finest arts & crafts made by local Richmonders. Free parking. For more information call 804-646-0477 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.