It’s official: summer is over and autumn is here! With Saturday’s Spirit & Soul Festival, another successful and record-breaking summer event season is now in the record books.

Buttah performing on Main Stage at Spirit & Soul Festival 2019
 
We had a blast at Spirit & Soul Festival! The stage was hot with Soul and Motown favorites that brought music lovers of all ages to the dance floor. This year’s event was the largest to date and broke records in just about every way: 51 superhero volunteers, 41 vendors, 8 performances on the 12th Street Stage, 2 grand marshals, and 1 additional full block of fun—all enjoyed by 2200+ residents and community members.

People dancing on Macdonald Avenue at Spirit & Soul Festival 2019

In case you missed it, or if you want to relive the festivities, check out these awesome videos by Supervisor John Gioia’s office and Mark Lampkin. Stay tuned for our official photo album and video!

People lining up for Curbside Kitchen at Spirit & Soul Festival 2019
 
We offer massive thanks and gratitude to all our volunteers, vendors, and sponsors for making this event possible:  Zellerbach Family FoundationKaiser PermanenteMechanics BankSan Francisco Bay FerryCooperative Center Federal Credit UnionLifeLong Medical CareAC TransitRepublic ServicesSims Metal ManagementChevron RichmondRichmond BuildSparkPoint Contra CostaEast Brother Beer CompanyThe Living ApothecaryYour Way Pizza, and City of Richmond.

Rich City Apparel sealing a sale with a handshake at Spirit & Soul Festival 2019