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About the Festival of Inclusion
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The Festival of Inclusion is a free, sensory-friendly festival designed to accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Open to the public, the festival will feature live music, local vendors, delicious food, and so much more! Zoned areas throughout the festival will offer fun activities for the whole family, and highlight the incredible work that local organizations are doing to make Richmond a more inclusive city.
Stop by Duck Central to:
- Pick up souvenir ducks and t-shirts included in your duck entries purchase
- Purchase additional souvenirs
- Visit the 12 On Your Side booth to spin their famous prize wheel
- Pick up a paper program with the event schedules, booth descriptions, and festival map
As you visit exhibitors throughout the festival, be sure to get your program stamped. 10 stamps earns you a prize! Just turn in your program to the ASCV tent – don't forget to snap a pic at the photo booth!
Festival Activity Zones
Be sure to check out our Sensory Guide charts, letting you know what senses will be engaged by each activity: sound, touch, sight, smell, and taste. Engagement is rated from 1 to 5, with 1 being low engagement, and 5 being high.
Visit the Connection Zone to meet, share, and learn more about inclusive resources and programs available right here in Richmond! The Connection Zone will help you build new relationships with unique and understanding organizations.
Let your imagination soar! Featuring a variety of inclusive and adaptive local art groups, visitors to the Creation Zone can immerse themselves in the visual arts. Join in the demonstrations and art projects to express yourself, get creative, and learn more about the maker scene in RVA.
Looking for adventure? Check out the Exploration Zone to find places to explore both inside and outside! This area will give you a chance to explore new hobbies and make new friends. See what is available right here in Richmond!
Express yourself! Visit the Expression Zone and experience everything from improv to instruments. With a focus on the live and performing arts, learn ways to express your unique talents.
Jump! Wiggle! Run! The Movement Zone will feature activities to inspire physical agility and coordination! This space is designed to wake up those muscles and get that body moving. Fun for the whole family!
The Quiet Zone is a relaxing space away from the noisy elements of the festival. Come and decompress from the more active parts of the festival and rejoin when you are ready! This space is located on the west side of the Island, providing a relaxing, peaceful setting.
Take a break in one of our three Sensory Zones and enjoy fun, engaging activities.
