Vampire Bar Crawl (RVA First Fridays)

Black Iris- Social Club, Art Gallery, Event Space, Richmond, Virginia
Ages 21+
Vampire Bar Crawl (RVA First Fridays)
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Admit 1: Vampire Bar Crawl
US$22 (incl. fees)

This ticket gains entry for one (1) to Richmond's Oct. 2nd First Fridays VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (Registration at Black Iris from 6-9:30pm, 21+)
Admit 1 (Combo): Vampire Bar Crawl (Oct. 2) & Vampire Ball (Nov. 14)
US$50.60 (incl. fees)

This "Combo" ticket gains entry for one (1) to Richmond's Oct. 2nd First Fridays VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (Registration at Black Iris from 6-9:30pm) and Richmond VAMPIRE BALL on Nov. 13th (hosted at the historic Hofheimer Building (21+)

Join us for a fang-tastic VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (21+) through the heart of Richmond's Arts District — part of RVA's First Fridays in October!

On Oct. 2nd step into the streets of Richmond's ARTS DISTRICT as we officially welcome in the 2026 Halloween Season and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of FIRST FRIDAYS!

BAR CRAWL REGISTRATION:
Black Iris (6:00-9:30pm)

 

🔥 This unforgettable FIRST FRIDAYS evening also coincides with the 25th Anniversary of RVA First Fridays, and the 20th Anniversary celebration of @party_liberation_foundation (Party Liberation Foundation) AND their @carnivalof5fires - making it one of the biggest FIRST FRIDAYS of the year in Richmond!

On Oct. 2nd, embrace the darkness and join fellow creatures of the night us for the thrilling VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (21+) – produced by AfterDarkRVA – that will incorporate multiple locations in the Arts District with photo stations, quests, dark vendors, themed drink specials and more...complete with the official Bloodsucker After-Party hosted back at Black Iris.

RVA FIRST FRIDAYS has been a staple in the River City for 2.5 decades so we welcome fellow Creatures Of The Night into downtown as darkness falls and the Halloween Season officially takes flight.

🦇 REGISTRATION: Black Iris (6:00-9:30pm, 21+)

 

The Richmond VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL is a precursor to the annual VAMPIRE BALL which closes the casket of Halloween on Nov. 14th at the historic Hofheimer Building at the edge of Scott's Addition — consider securing a COMBO TICKET (21+) to both events!

 


🎃 Admission to Richmond's First Fridays VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (NO COVER at ALL participating bars)

🎃 One (1) SHOT/DRINK TICKET (must be redeemed by 9pm)

🎃 EVENT PHOTOS with staff photographer

🎃 Vampire BEST DRESSED CONTEST

🎃 Vampiric THEMED DRINKS / SHOTS at each participating bar stop

🎃 Exclusive DRINK / FOOD DISCOUNTS (at designated locations, Bar Crawl badge required)

🎃 Vampire Bar Crawl KEEPSAKE 1.25" PIN

🎃 Vampire Bar CRAWL BADGE / LANYARD

🎃 Vampire Bar CRAWL SURVIVAL GUIDE (included with crawl map)

🦇 (OPTIONAL) Admission to Richmond's VAMPIRE BALL IV on Nov. 13th, 2026 (requires a COMBO TICKET)




Consider snagging a COMBO TICKET which will also get ticket holder into the infamous VAMPIRE BALL in Richmond on Saturday, Nov. 14th – hosted at the historic Hofheimer Building (21+).

NOTE: The Vampire Bar Crawl is 21+ and requires a valid photo I.D. and ticket for entry.




GENERAL INQUIRIES:
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NOTE: This event is rain or shine, no refunds allowed but ticket transfers are.

 

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER: By attending the VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL and any AFTER DARK RVA event, you acknowledge and consent to the recording, photography, and/or video footage of you during the event. These materials may be used for promotional, marketing, or other purposes by the event organizers. Your attendance signifies your acceptance of these terms.