ADSVA's Art Deco Weekend
begins in Richmond September 25th, 2026
This year our theme is Travel as we celebrate the new high speed trains, planes and automobiles of the era.
FRIDAY
Cocktails at the Jefferson
Please join us at the Lemaire Restaurant bar in the historic Jefferson Hotel from 7-9 p.m. for a welcome cocktail hour (two hours to be precise!) to help kick off the Art Deco Weekend festivities. It will be a great way to meet up with old friends and make new ones ahead of the next day's main event. No-host bar and food available.
SATURDAY
The 14th Annual Gatsby Afternoon Picnic
Theme: Travel Art Deco Style
In our enduring partnership with Wilton House Museum, this year's Gatsby Afternoon Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This year's theme will be Travel Art Deco Style. Think about the Golden Age of Travel around that time which included automobiles, trains, ocean liners, and the early days of passenger air travel.
We of course encourage 1920s attire and elaborate picnic displays. Come dressed for the occasion and transport yourself to a simpler time.
Entertainment will include:
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A travel themed photo booth
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The 1920s traditional jazz of the band Fatback.
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An open dance floor for all guests to Charleston and otherwise dance the day away
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This year's contests will feature Best Dressed, Best Picnic Display, Best Pie (with a twist), the Charleston Contest, and a return of the very popular Musical Chairs!
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Self-guided tours of Wilton House are currently being arranged.
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Picnic games such as ring toss, croquet, and more!
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Shop at Daisy's Vintage Closet
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And of course, the fabulous vintage road warriors of the Old Dominion Model A Ford Club will be in attendance.
Admission is $30/$25 for ADSVA Members. Advance tickets will be available for purchase beginning August 1st.
Admission will also be sold the day of the event via card or Venmo only. No Cash.
SUNDAY
To Be Determined
We are looking to plan a tour of some sort. But failing that, there are lots of Art Deco-y things to do around Richmond before you head home on Sunday. Below is a sampling:
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Take a walking tour of Scott's Addition to view some examples of Richmond's Art Deco and Moderne buildings, while sampling some of Richmond's finest micro brews.
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Visit the VMFA and have high tea at Floris (reservations required)
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Go vintage clothes shopping at Halcyon and Bygones and have brunch at Can Can Brasserie.
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Take a motor tour of the city and surrounding area. There is a list of Art Deco buildings at Virginia Art Deco on Wikipedia.
