Help us spread Christmas cheer a little early this year!    

Richmond-based band "Offering", Short Pump Town Center, 98.9 Liberty, and Richmond Magazine are hosting “Christmas in July”. This day-long event features Christmas concerts from local bands and “Christmas in July” specials highlight the need to live out the same generous spirit of giving to those in need in July expressed so well in November and December. All money and food donations benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank.  Between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM various different bands will perform in the Main Plaza at Short Pump Town Center. Join us for Christmas music, bring food donations, and shop in a not-so-winter-yet-oh-so-sweet wonderland while providing support for hungry neighbors throughout Central Virginia. 98.9 Liberty are among the emcees for the day, along with Santa who will make an appearance as well as various Holiday Children’s Characters!  Musical line-up includes:

10:00-11:00 AM:                 Cold Harbor

11:00-11:30 AM:                 Hope Harris  

11:45-12:45 PM:                 Susan Greenbaum

1:00-2:00 PM:                      GMWA Choir

2:30-3:00 PM:                      Henrico Pops Ensemble

3:00-3:30 PM:                      James River Trio

4:00-6:00 PM:                      Offering

Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items like canned tuna, peanut butter, and canned vegetables to help those in need. Guests will also enjoy entertaining face painting, a bounce house and several community groups will be hosting activities including Romp n’ Roll, Theatre IV, Richmond Kickers, Richmond Renegades and The Children’s Museum. In addition, there will be special one-day only sales offers, food & drink samples from the Town Center merchants, fun children’s characters including the Chick-fil-A Cow and NUTZY from The Flying Squirrels will be roaming throughout the day and a Christmas themed coloring station will be on hand for kids to enjoy!

We'll be raffling off an Apple iPad during Christmas in July! Tickets will be $2 and 100% of the proceeds benefit the The Central Virginia Food Bank. The more tickets you buy, the more chances you will have to win! Winner will be announced on Monday via 98.9 Liberty and you do not have to be present to win.

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