Set sail on a night of treasure, rum, and adventure at Richmond’s River City Pirate Ball (21+), hosted at the historic Hofheimer Building in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. On July 19th, 2025 from 8:00pm to 1:00am we’re celebrating the pirate spirit in a city with deep maritime roots. Richmond, once a favored stop for pirates navigating the James River, has long been known for its waterway history. Now, it’s your chance to immerse yourself in the swashbuckling world of piracy right here in the River City!
Richmond, known for its riverside charm and rich history, is the perfect setting for this one-of-a-kind pirate bash. So grab your compass, rally your crew, and join us for a night of rum, revelry, and pirate fun!
What to expect: • Best-Dressed Pirate / Wench Contest: Come dressed to impress in your finest pirate or wench attire—whether you're a fearsome captain, a swashbuckling mate, or a spirited wench, those best-dressed will both win treasure-filled prizes, so be sure to bring your A-game to this swashbuckling showdown! • Pirate-Themed Cockail Specials: Raise a glass to the pirate life with signature cocktails and rum-infused concoctions served all night. • Music: Tuned to the ear of a true pirate, our DJ will keep the ship rocking until the stars come out. • Event Photos: Capture the memories of your swashbuckling adventure with pirate-themed photo ops - available online the week after the Ball. • Charity Food Drive with Prize Raffle: Give back to the community! Every 2 cans donated equals 1 raffle ticket. The more cans donated means more raffle tickets to win donated raffle prizes, benefitting FeedMore.org of Richmond.
What To Wear: We invite attendees to come in “period attire” for a Pirate Party - thankfully piecing together a basic pirate themed outfit is fairly easy (thank you Amazon and other costume resources). Other suggestions would be Ren Faire, colonial, victorian, etc. attire.
Sponsored By: Red Vein Escape Room, Red Vein Haunted House, Richmond Zombie Walk (Oct. 25, 2025)
Co-Produced By: Markster Con Productions and DC Creators
