Richmond Cigar Experience 2026
About this Event
Three days of socializing, education, great cuisines, craft cocktails, and PSSITA! The event will feature cigar and food vendors, premium spirit brands, and surprise musical performances with premier DJ's. And immersive and detail-oriented VIP experiences.
RCE Day 1-September 25, 2026
~ 7p-12a-Richmond Cigar Festival Kick-off Block Party
RCE Day 2-September 26, 2026
~ Part 1: 12p-6p-Cigar Lounge Crawl & Scavenger Hunt
~ Part 2: 7p-12a-Soulful Sunset on the Rooftop
RCE Day 3-September 27, 2026
~ Part 1: 12p-5p-Rosé, Brims & Bourbon featuring Grammy-nominated recording artist, Syleena Johnson
~Part 2: 8p-12a-Official Afterparty Close-out
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Richmond Cigar Festival Kick-off Block Party
Host: Charlene Pinkney & Charles Wilson
Info: This is the kick-off event for the weekend experience. We begin with a block festival anchored at the corner of 4th and Grace with The Foundation Supper Club. The venue houses The Executive Lounge cigar lounge. The block will be secured for cigar and food vendors, a live band and DJ-led soundtracks. Attendees can enjoy cigars outside or have a chance to enjoy the elegant surroundings of The Executive Lounge (limited entry).
🕑: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Cigar Lounge Crawl & Scavenger Hunt (Part 1)
Info: Take some time to explore greater Richmond and some of the spaces we frequent to enjoy the company of other cigar enthusiasts. You’ll be given a venue map to check off and gather clues for a chance to win a custom gift after your cigar lounge crawl completion.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Soulful Sunset on the Rooftop (Part 2)
Host: Ray Daniels
Info: Come enjoy the sunset above the Richmond skyline where you’ll have an elite soundtrack curated by one of the region’s top DJ’s. You’ll be able to enjoy premium cigars, choose from delicious cuisines, and taste both craft brews from the in-house brewery or craft cocktails from our mixologists. This will be a limited attendance engagement.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rosé, Brims & Bourbon
Host: Syleena Johnson
Info: Our marquee event. A unique fusion of engagement, music-both curated and delivered live, spirit and culinary pairings, eclectic selections of fine cigars, and comfort along the storied James River. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and tables, along with your own dishes or patronize the food vendors onsite. This outside event is meant to bring those of a particular taste together to dress with sophistication, sit comfortably on a shaded and manicured landscape, and drink fine rosés and bourbons. A special musical performance will be delivered by soulful songstress and Grammy-nominated R&B artist Syleena Johnson!
🕑: 08:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Official Afterparty & Closeout
Host: Charles Wilson
Info: We're coming full circle, The Foundation Supper Club. We'll vibe the night away as we closeout with surprise live R&B performances and soundtracks from premier DJ's. We'll enjoy cigars outside and in The Executive Lounge, as well as bourbon, wine, craft cocktails and small bites.
Where is it happening?
USD 28.52 to USD 642.09
