Travel Info
Whether coming in from Williamsburg, New York or Williamsburg, Virginia, here’s where you need to head. The 3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Beard & ‘Stache Championships will be held at The Canal Club in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom district.
The Canal Club is right off of Interstate 95. The main entrance is on 17th Street, between Cary & Dock Streets, near the corner with Cary Street.
THE “LONGEST BEARD” AWARD
This year we’re also awarding a “Longest Beard” trophy and prize pack with RVA-only items for the competitor who has traveled the furthest distance to compete! Often people go solo to charity facial hair competitions and which can make it too expensive to travel. We put together a form as a way of playing matchmaker for people from different cities or states to share accommodations and split the price between them. Head to our Room Sharing Form if you're interested in splitting the cost of a room with someone! We can't guarantee you'll get a spot, but we can at least try and get the ball rolling.
HOTEL
Our host hotel will once again be the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond Downtown.
301 W Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644-9871
Their free shuttle to and from the competition last year was a great bonus. You can book online or also over the phone. The group code is "RVA Beard League".
DIRECTIONS
By Car
Here’s the address for your smartphone/GPS directions:
The Canal Club
1545 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
By Train
If you prefer to travel by train, Amtrak stops at Richmond's historic Main Street Station, a block from the venue. The Staples Mill Station isn’t that far from downtown, and we'll come pick you up and drop you off.
By Bus
Another option is to take Megabus, which also stops right across from Main Street Station. The fares are pretty cheap, and with free Wi-Fi, is an easy and inexpensive way to get to RVA.
By Plane
Richmond International (RIC) is ~10 miles away. If you choose to fly into Richmond, send us your flight info, and we’ll get you from and to the airport. It's the least we can do.
EVENT PARKING
There is no dedicated lot for the Canal Club, but public parking is available around the venue.