VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (First Fridays - Richmond, VA)

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Join us for the fang-tastic VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (21+) through the heart of Richmond's Arts District — part of RVA's First Fridays in October!

About this Event

On Oct. 2nd step into the streets of Richmond's ARTS DISTRICT as we welcome in the 2026 Halloween Season and celebrate the

🔥 This special FIRST FRIDAYS evening also coincides with the 25th Anniversary of RVA First Fridays, and the 20th Anniversary celebration of Party Liberation Foundation @party_liberation_foundation AND their Carnival Of 5 Fires @carnivalof5fires - making it one of the biggest FIRST FRIDAYS of the year in Richmond!

On Oct. 2nd, embrace the darkness and join fellow creatures of the night us for the thrilling VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (21+) – produced by AfterDarkRVA – that will incorporate multiple locations in the Arts District with photo stations, quests, dark vendors, themed drink specials and more...complete with the official Bloodsucker After-Party hosted back at Black Iris.

RVA FIRST FRIDAYS has been a staple in the River City for 2.5 decades so we welcome fellow Creatures Of The Night into downtown as darkness falls and the Halloween Season officially takes flight.

🦇 REGISTRATION: Black Iris (6:00-9:30pm, 21+)

The Richmond VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL is a precursor to the annual which closes the casket of Halloween on Nov. 13th at the historic Hofheimer Building at the edge of Scott's Addition — consider securing a COMBO TICKET (21+) to both events!

INCLUDED WITH CRAWL TICKETS:

🎃 Admission to Richmond's First Fridays VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (NO COVER at ALL participating bars)

🎃 One (1) SHOT/DRINK TICKET (redeem by 9pm)

🎃 EVENT PHOTOS with staff photographer

🎃 Vampire BEST DRESSED CONTEST

🎃 Vampiric THEMED DRINKS / SHOTS at each participating bar stop

🎃 Exclusive DRINK / FOOD DISCOUNTS (at designated locations, Bar Crawl badge required)

🎃 Vampire Bar Crawl KEEPSAKE 1.25" PIN

🎃 Vampire Bar CRAWL BADGE / LANYARD

🎃 Vampire Bar CRAWL SURVIVAL GUIDE (included with crawl map)

🦇 (OPTIONAL) Admission to on Nov. 13th, 2026 (requires a COMBO TICKET)

QUESTIONS / CONTACT: [email protected]

EVENT WEBSITE: www.RVAvampires.com

FUTURE EVENTS: www.AfterDarkRVA.com

DISCLAIMER: By attending the VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL and any AFTER DARK RVA event, you acknowledge and consent to the recording, photography, and/or video footage of you during the event. These materials may be used for promotional, marketing, or other purposes by the event organizers. Your attendance signifies your acceptance of these terms.

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