See the latest on the Friday Night Block Party on TomTomFest.com.You've been working your brain at the Hometown Summit - now step outside for an open air block party in Historic Downtown Charlottesville! The Friday Night Block Party features the region’s best blues, reggae, funk, rock, and americana, plus tons to drink, eat, and enjoy.
Craft Beer GardenFeaturing exclusive taps from New Belgium Brewing, fine Virginia wines and cider, home brew workshops, and - as an extra special experiment this year - a crowd-crafted beer from Champion Brewery. Help choose the hops, spices, and other special ingredients for a unique Tom Tom quaff. But don't get too crazy - we've got to drink it in September!
Artisinal Tom Tom
An open air market and showcase for local and regional creativity, ranging from upcycled furniture, artisanal food goods, to handmade toys, crafts, and original works of fine art. All 60+ vendors have the option to demo their goods by live showcasing steps of their creative process, teaching the crowd best use of their product, or handing out samples.
Food Truck Rally
Ever hear of a food truck snob? Well you're about to meet a bunch of them at the state's biggest gathering of top trucks. Come hungry to sample fresh cider donuts, pizza wood-fired in a travelling kiln, cold pressed juices, healthy broths and bowls, and - yup - some damn fine Virginia comfort food.
Tech Mixer
Recruit, pitch, mingle, and interview with 100+ of the region's leading startup firms. After you've grabbed your beer, be a part of Charlottesville’s premier destination for top talent from across the innovation community in the heart of Tom Tom’s signature Block Party at Lee Park.
