# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Warriors in Bloom
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Vendor applications are officially open for this year’s Warriors in Bloom event taking place on August 1st and 2nd at @agecrofthallgardens ��

Due to increased demand, the application will remain open for two weeks only, closing on May 18th at 11:59pm. Applicants will be informed of the decision surrounding their participation on May 29th prior to tickets going on sale. 

We are seeking vendors who align with the event’s themes of bravery, empowerment, historical practices and creative techniques, ties to nature, and overall badassery.

Event Mission: 
Warriors in Bloom is a living history experience focused on storytelling, immersive performance, and educational engagement. The event highlights historical figures and narratives that explore resilience, cultural history, and the evolution of societal roles across time.
It seeks to challenge inherited narratives and societal expectations by amplifying underrepresented voices in history. Through immersive education and community engagement, Warriors in Bloom fosters inclusive environments that empower individuals, especially younger generations, to embrace curiosity, think critically, and see themselves as active participants in shaping a more equitable and imaginative future.

Event Description:
Virago Alley, the non-profit behind The Richmond Ren Faire, brings history to life on the grounds of Agecroft Hall & Gardens. Warriors In Bloom expands beyond the traditional Renaissance Faire lens, highlighting powerful figures from ancient civilizations through the 17th century.
This event is rooted in a deeper purpose: reclaiming space in history for figures whose stories have often been overlooked, simplified, or erased. We center historical figures who defied the roles and expectations placed upon them, whose lives reflect resilience, leadership, and resistance to limitation.
By highlighting figures such as Joan of Arc, Tomyris, Lagertha, the Dahomey Amazons, Boudica, Rani Durgavati, and pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, we invite audiences into a broader and more inclusive understanding of history.
Virago Alley seeks to reclaim the word “virago,” once used to diminish women of strength, and restore it to its original meaning as a figure of courage, leadership, and defiance. This work is about narrative as much as language, and asks who gets remembered, who gets celebrated, and who is left out of the stories we inherit.
Through immersive performance, storytelling, hands-on experiences, lectures, and an open-air artisan market, Warriors In Bloom creates an environment where history feels alive, accessible, and relevant. It is designed to spark curiosity, encourage reflection, and invite audiences to question familiar narratives.
At its core, this event is about empowerment across generations. By highlighting individuals who defied societal constraints, we aim to provide role models rooted in resilience, autonomy, and complexity. Representation shapes how people understand themselves, and expanding those narratives expands what feels possible.
In remembrance of these figures, tickets will go on sale on the Feast Day of Joan of Arc, Saturday, May 30th, 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/warriors-in-bloom/200030068058718
- **Event Categories**: storytelling, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Agecroft Hall and Gardens
- **lat**: 37.5407
- **long**: -77.43365
- **full address**: Agecroft Hall and Gardens, Richmond,VA,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Warriors in Bloom
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9231f7c0651812b6e8785b98e2850f5c1371192540be0e81ee111b89ec91956a-rimg-w1200-h1840-dc030303-gmir?v=1779154098

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Warriors in Bloom being held?
  - **A:** Warriors in Bloom takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Agecroft Hall and Gardens, Richmond,VA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Warriors in Bloom?
  - **A:** Warriors in Bloom is organized by Virago Alley.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Warriors in Bloom is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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