The Richmond riverfront will again play host to a free suite of musical events across three days, seven stages and several blocks during the 15th Annual Richmond Folk Festival this weekend from Friday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 13.

The Richmond riverfront will again play host to a free suite of musical events across three days, seven stages and several blocks during the 15th Annual Richmond Folk Festival this weekend from Friday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 13.

The festival will feature more than 30 entertainers and performers from across the globe in an area stretching along the James River from 2nd to 7th streets in Downtown and neighboring Brown’s Island.

Music styles and genres will include Memphis soul, Afro funk, Delta blues, West African balafon, Cajun music, Tuareg guitar, Tuvan throat-singing, Scottish music, bluegrass, gospel, Greek folk music, carnatic music of India and Caribbean steel pan music.

The event has grown to become one of the largest festivals in Virginia, with last year’s attendance at more than 220,000 people.

Beyond the music and dancing, returning highlights include the Virginia Folklife Area showcasing artists from across the state; a family area with space-themed programming and activi- ties provided by the Children’s Museum; food vendors selling dishes from around the globe; and a marketplace with a variety of merchandise.

Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11; noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13.

Pets, coolers, large backpacks, bikes, skateboards, alcohol and glass bottles and containers, kites, drones, Frisbees and other flying objects are not allowed.

While parking is available for fees at garages around Downtown, free parking and shuttle buses from City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave., will run regularly each day.

The festival is produced by Venture Richmond Events. Details: www.richmondfolkfestival.org