About the Festival

The 14th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival blends traditional and contemporary jazz with great food in a christian, family-oriented atmosphere. This highly anticipated summertime tradition is back, LIVE! ready to continue to bring many Richmonder’s to the Highland Park Community. Visitors can groove to the sounds of local professional jazz musicians, browse the offerings of local vendors, and enjoy a variety of foods and beverages from our beer and wine garden and local food trucks.

Since its inception in 2008, the purpose for the St. Elizabeth Jazz & Food Festival has always been to serve as the sole annual fund raiser for this St. Elizabeth Parish and its various ministries, and most importantly to promote evangelization among St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and the Highland Park Community.

Every year, this highly anticipated summertime tradition continues to attract hundreds of jazz and food enthusiasts and aficionados from all over Richmond and the surrounding area to come together to celebrate family, food and jazz music. We continue to improve upon the lessons learned after every festival; with your help, we can make this year’s event the biggest yet.

  • WHAT: 14th Annual St. Elizabeth Jazz & Food Festival

  • WHEN: Saturday August 3, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 7:00PM

  • WHERE: Church Park – 2712 2nd Ave Richmond, VA 23222

Festival Activities

LIVE JAZZ

The Jazz & Food Festival presents a selection of the jazz genre’s most acclaimed local artists, exposing the rich treasure trove of musicians from the Richmond area.

FOOD COURT

St. Elizabeth Jazz & Food Festival’s version of the Food Truck Rodeo. Purchase cuisine from some of Richmond’s finest food vendors. Let’s get ready for great food, great music, and a great time.

WINE & BEER GARDEN

Enjoy the Live jazz and great food with an adult beverage from our $6 Wine & Beer Garden. Featuring an assortment of beer and wine. Bring Cash! All adult beverages must be purchased with St.E’s Bucks, which can be purchased from the Bucks Tent the day of the festival. Must be 21 or older with valid ID.

CASH PRIZE RAFFLE

Claim your chance to win $100, $500 and $1000 by participating in our cash raffle. The proceeds to benefit the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and its ministries. Tickets cost $2 each or $20 per book. You do not have to be present to win. The drawings will take place, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 at the Festival.

KIDS ZONE

St. Elizabeth Jazz & Food Festival Kids Zone offers entertainment and activities for children. Kids Zone activities are ongoing throughout the day with special events and guests at scheduled times.

Festival Policies

Please keep in mind the following policies and rules while attending the St. Elizabeth Jazz & Food Festival.

  • No Outside Food or Beverages

  • No Tents of any kind.

  • No Unauthorized vending, petitioning or solicitation

  • No Pets 

  • Illegal Weapons

  • Grilling or Cooking

  • No Smoking
    or Using Tobacco Products
  • No Coolers or BYOB

  • Outdoor Chairs

  • Sunscreen

  • Wallet
    With Cash & ID

  • Bug Spray