Hammers & Ales: Richmond's ONLY Party with a Purpose is on SATURDAY, June 10th and we can't wait to see you there.

To help make the most of this fantastic day of community engagement, music, and mouth-watering delights, we've put together some tips & reminders for an unforgettable experience!

1. Gates open at 10 AM! Building Session #1 = 11:00 AM and Building Session #2 = 2 :00 PM
2. We recommend arriving on the island 35 minutes before your building session to allow plenty of time to find parking, check in, find your team, and grab a beer or two before building a park bench, picnic table, or dog house!

As a reminder, there are a few parking options around Brown's Island, but South 5th St between East Byrd and Tredegar Streets are CLOSED to PARKING. Here are alternative parking options:

On-Street Parking:

• S. 2nd Street between Brown's Island Way and E. Byrd Street (limited daytime parking)
• Belle Isle Parking Lot - located at the corner of Tredegar Street & Brown's Island Way (limited daytime parking)

Paid Riverfront Parking:

• Delta Hotels by Marriott Parking Deck, 555 E. Canal St
• 5th & Canal St, Public Parking ("ParkMobile" App)
• 4th & Canal St, Public Parking ("ParkMobile" App)
• 1200 E Byrd St (Reynolds Lot)
• 8th & Cary St

River Front Bike Parking & Riding:

• Bike racks are located along Tredegar Street between 5th & 7th St and at the vehicular bridge on the western end of Brown's Island nearest historic Tredegar
• Bike Sharing station is located at 620 Tredegar St

STAY HYDRATED

Hydration is key and we encourage you to bring your refillable water bottle to keep yourself refreshed. There will be water-filling stations throughout the event. Plus - we'll be slinging beer & kombucha if you prefer that route.

PREPARE FOR THE WEATHER

Hammers & Ales is a RAIN OR SHINE event. Check the weather, wear comfortable clothes + shoes meant for action, and be prepared for an awesome day on Brown's Island. Also, don't forget to pack that sunscreen!

Craft Beer, Food Vendors & Live Music!

• BEER: Be sure to check out our craft beer offerings from Väsen Brewing. We ask that you get your ID checked before purchasing your beer tickets (Venmo & Cards accepted - NO CASH SALES). Beer sales start at 11 AM and the last call is at 4:30 PM.
• N/A Beverages: Ninja Kombucha will be available on-site. Drink tickets can be purchased from our Information & Registration Table! Remember that every drink ticket purchased is a DIRECT DONATION to the Richmond Community ToolBank.
• FOOD TRUCKS: Food Vendors will be located near our Beer Zone. Check these sites for their current offerings, Fries in Disguise, Auntie Ning's, Jem's Caribbean Cuisine, and Sweet Temptations by Teresa.
• LIVE MUSIC: Kenneka Cook at 12:45 PM followed by Bio Ritmo at 2:00 PM (short intermission & set ends at 4:00 PM). Shout out to Gallery 5 for their talent and skills in making this musical magic happen.